Ian Browning
Parrish,USA
Summary
Experienced retail executive with a strong background in accounting and finance, consistently driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Leverages strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to optimize team performance and enhance customer experiences. Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that streamline processes and boost profitability. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that inspire success and deliver results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Inventory
Foot Locker Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Leads a staff of 1 senior manager, 4 managers, 1 supervisor, 3 staff accountants, 2 analysts, and 14 non-exempt associates.
- Reviews weekly/monthly reports and SOX processes, ensuring all are accurate and timely.
- Reviews cost of goods sold monthly, quarterly account reconciliations and analytical comments.
- Assists with ad-hoc projects and problem-solving system issues with IT partners.
- Provides guidance to finance business owners on margin components during month end close.
- Assists external auditors by answering questions and providing audit support timely.
Director of Finance
Champs Sports
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Prepared annual budgets and weekly forecasts by partnering with corporate areas to hit profit targets.
- Managed month end closing to ensure all accounting transactions are recorded and financial statements are accurate.
- Provided accounting support for the division for contests, billings, travel, relocation, and marketing.
- Leveraged and implemented new planning software (Vena) to create efficiencies in the forecast and planning process, while also compiling ad hoc requests for management.
- Received North America Excellence award for implementation of Vena.
Manager – Fixed Assets
Foot Locker Inc.
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Reviewed reports and SOX processes, ensuring both are accurate and timely.
- Reviewed monthly account reconciliations and analytical comments.
- Assisted with tracking and projecting depreciation and write-off expenses.
- Provided guidance to business owners on proper PP&E Accounting in accordance to GAAP.
- Assisted external auditors by answering questions and providing audit support timely.
Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets & Sr. Staff Accountant Inventory Control
Foot Locker Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Accurately completed detailed Capital Expenditures Reports for the entire company.
- Reconciled and tracked the Construction Accrual Account for global store projects.
- Timely and accurately completed analytics and samples for quarter and year end external audits.
- Received several Quality Service Award’s and Super Sneaker award’s.
- Worked with NIKE to initiate a billing process for our vendor shop House of Hoops.
- Initiated new program for collaboration within the staff accountants to define roles and responsibilities of other departments.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA05.2011
Skills
- PeopleSoft / Oracle
- Vena
- Report preparation
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Critical thinking
- Team development
Timeline
Director of Inventory
Foot Locker Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Director of Finance
Champs Sports
07.2019 - 07.2022
Manager – Fixed Assets
Foot Locker Inc.
02.2015 - 07.2019
Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets & Sr. Staff Accountant Inventory Control
Foot Locker Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University