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James LaBrosse

Voluntown

Summary

Business Finance Partner with 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance, specializing in financial reporting and P&L management. Demonstrated ability to drive profitability through strategic planning and data analysis. Known for strong collaboration and problem-solving skills that enhance financial performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Finance Specialist (SP & CSP Services)

Schneider Electric
02.2023 - Current
  • Prepare monthly financial reports for senior management, summarizing performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Own entire business unit P&L with annual revenue of $400 million.
  • Collaborate with key financial partners to build quarterly forecasts for Orders & Sales in C&SP account segment as well as supporting the Secure Power RF.
  • Work with commercial, execution, and customer excellence teams to analyze financial performance and identify strategic opportunities for P&L improvement.
  • Review financial metrics with stakeholders, focusing on margin, cost budgeting, utilization, and renewal rates.
  • Execute month-end and year-end closings, ensuring audit-ready records and timely accounting transactions.
  • Develop financial strategies to drive growth and enhance profitability.

Associate Controller/Accountant (Margin)

Schneider Electric
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintained general ledger system by reviewing revenue activity transactions totaling $2B annually.
  • Ensured proper revenue recognition by reviewing customer contracts in accordance with IFRS 15.
  • Conducted account reconciliations for revenue-related accounts, including sales and unbilled receivables.
  • Collaborated with AR, Project Controlling, Services, and Supply Chain teams to meet external audit requirements.
  • Led discussions with AR and Supply Chain concerning Bad Debt, IFRS 9, and E&O provisions.

Associate Controller/Accountant (R&D, Cash, A/P)

Schneider Electric
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed reports to analyze backlog and clarify unfulfilled financial obligations.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for errors and discrepancies.
  • Researched complex transactions to classify accurately within general ledger accounts.
  • Collaborated with global R&D, AP, Treasury, and Tax teams to ensure audit compliance.
  • Formulated action plans to guarantee adherence to global KICs.

Staff Accountant

Carousel Industries
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Created reports to analyze project profitability, enabling managers to identify pricing inefficiencies.
  • Prepared and recorded entries for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses by analyzing account data.
  • Maintained and balanced subsidiary accounts through transaction verification, allocation, posting, and reconciliation.
  • Conducted monthly Opex reviews to analyze financial trends and resolve discrepancies.

Treasurer Volunteer

Rhode Island Museum of Arts & Science
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Collaborated with bookkeeper to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Created break-even analysis report to establish financial targets for museum opening.
  • Processed payroll for staff, ensuring timely submission of state reports.
  • Presented monthly financial reports to board, facilitating informed business decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Rhode Island
08.2014

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget forecasting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accounting (IFRS & GAAP)
  • Financial forecasting
  • P&L management
  • Data analysis
  • Audit compliance
  • Oracle Expert (User Interface)
  • Salesforce
  • BFS
  • Inventory Cost Analysis (Cost Accounting)
  • Financial modeling
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration
  • Problem resolution
  • Dependable and responsible

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteer in the community
  • Pickleball, Snowboarding, Golf, Flag Football & Basketball
  • My Dogs

Awards

  • Academy of Finance Award
  • National Honor Society
  • Rhode Island Honor Society
  • Westerly Rotary Scholarship

Organizations And Memberships

Alumnus of Kappa Sigma (Gamma-Upsilon Chapter)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Finance Specialist (SP & CSP Services)

Schneider Electric
02.2023 - Current

Associate Controller/Accountant (Margin)

Schneider Electric
01.2021 - 02.2023

Associate Controller/Accountant (R&D, Cash, A/P)

Schneider Electric
12.2018 - 01.2021

Treasurer Volunteer

Rhode Island Museum of Arts & Science
04.2017 - 03.2018

Staff Accountant

Carousel Industries
08.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Rhode Island

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