Jibran Umer
Denton,TX
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 10+ years of experience in financial operations, cost accounting, and SAP FICO across construction, distribution, and manufacturing environments. Proven ability to partner with operational leaders, deliver actionable insights, and improve profitability through variance analysis, job costing, and process optimization. Currently pursuing CPA certification, further strengthening expertise in U.S. GAAP, auditing, and financial reporting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Operational Analyst
Interior Logic Group (A Blackstone Portfolio Company)
Dallas, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Provide financial and operational insight to leadership across a large-scale residential & commercial construction organization, supporting decision-making and performance improvement
- Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and variance analysis in SAP
- Conduct detailed job cost reviews, ensuring accurate allocation of material, labor, and overhead costs across projects
- Analyze WIP, inventory, and cost of sales, ensuring financial accuracy and proper cost recognition
- Partner with operations and project teams to monitor project profitability, labor productivity, and cost drivers
- Prepare and analyze labor and productivity reports, identifying trends and opportunities for efficiency improvement
- Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual, PPV, labor and material variances) and present actionable insights
- Support revenue recognition (ASC 606) based on project milestones and contract terms
- Assist with lease accounting (ASC 842), including tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
- Investigate and resolve GR/IR issues, billing discrepancies, and cost variances
- Develop financial dashboards and reports (Power BI, SAP, Excel) to support operational performance tracking
- Collaborate with AP, AR, Procurement, HR, and Operations teams to streamline processes and improve data accuracy
- Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives, reducing manual effort and enhancing reporting efficiency
Senior Cost Accountant
Sysco - Buckhead Meat of Dallas
Dallas, TX
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported operations leadership in a distribution/manufacturing environment, focusing on cost control and performance optimization
- Prepared daily and weekly labor and productivity reports, including yield and throughput analysis
- Analyzed inventory valuation, production costs, and variances (labor, material, overhead)
- Performed month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Partnered with operations to improve efficiency, cost absorption, and profitability
- Supported accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice validation and vendor analysis
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis and forecasting to support business decisions
- Strengthened internal controls and supported audit processes
Consultant
Robert Half
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported ERP implementation and migration from QuickBooks to Oracle Fusion
- Assisted with financial data validation, reconciliation, and reporting
- Ensured compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards
- Participated in month-end close and process improvement initiatives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project execution
Senior Accountant
SIG CombIbloc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed accounts payable, treasury operations, and rolling cash flow forecasts
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries (accruals, deferrals, intercompany transactions)
- Led month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Conducted labor variance analysis, identifying key drivers and improving cost efficiency
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
- Prepared and filed VAT returns in compliance with local regulations
- Supported Zakat calculation and filings, coordinating with external advisors
- Assisted in annual external audits, including preparation of schedules and audit support
- Developed financial reports using QlikView and Cognos
- Led RPA automation initiatives for invoice processing and reconciliations
Accountant
Pepsi - Al Jomaih Bottling Plant
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor payments
- Performed bank, vendor, and GL reconciliations
- Supported month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensured compliance with IFRS and internal controls
- Improved invoice processing workflows and documentation accuracy
Education
MBA - Accounting
Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa11-2015
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Cost Accounting & Job Costing (WIP, Inventory)
- SAP S/4HANA (FICO), Oracle Fusion
- Month-End Close & Reconciliations
- Labor & Productivity Analysis
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Lease Accounting (ASC 842)
- Process Automation (UiPath RPA)
- Power BI, Cognos, QlikView
- Internal Controls & Compliance
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – IMA (USA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – In Progress (Passed REG,FAR,AUD - Schedule TCP 04/26)
- SAP Certified Application Associate – S/4HANA Financial Accounting
- SAP ERP Integration Certification
- Google Data Analytics Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Finance Operational Analyst
Interior Logic Group (A Blackstone Portfolio Company)
03.2024 - Current
Senior Cost Accountant
Sysco - Buckhead Meat of Dallas
06.2022 - 02.2024
Consultant
Robert Half
03.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Accountant
SIG CombIbloc
03.2019 - 01.2022
Accountant
Pepsi - Al Jomaih Bottling Plant
12.2015 - 02.2019
MBA - Accounting
Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship, Malaysia
Bachelor of Science - Management Accounting
University of South Africa