Jonathan Burks
Cordova,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
FP&A Manager
Carrier
Collierville, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results and initiating corrective actions.
- Oversee the reporting of accurate and timely financial information for the abovementioned business.
- Regularly review/analyze key performance trends (orders, backlog, market growth, share, sales, margins, etc) to understand and communicate the risks and opportunities of the business.
- Review new business proposals, including capital investments, and provide recommendations
- Provide technical, and financial subject matter expertise to the business leadership team.
- Prepare ad hoc analysis and investigations as requested by leadership.
CONTROLLER
International Paper
Conway, AR
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Direct the financial activities of the facility by establishing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls, analyzing performance and recommending or directing action needed to maximize the financial return of the business.
- Direct the preparation and analysis of the annual strategic plan, capital plan, monthly operating results, capital projects, and operating forecasts in order to meet facility objectives.
- Manage the finance staff on a day-to-day basis including financial transactions, analytical work, and overall development of team members.
- Ensure accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate policies, procedures, and practices.
CONTROLLER ASSOCIATE
International Paper
Exeter, CA
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Perform Month-End Close & Financial Analysis of Facility.
- Present Sales & Spending Analysis to Lead Team with recommendations to drive business improvements.
- Review SOX Reports & ensure facility maintains strong internal controls.
- Reconcile capital spending to approved budget.
- Update & develop internal controls processes to improve facility’s operations.
- Lead efforts to find cost-savings for the Facility.
- Perform Budgets/Forecasts for the Facility.
- Communicate financial results to Regional & Area Controllers.
FINANCIAL ANALYST CONVERTING PROCESSES
International Paper
Memphis, TN
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Perform month end close responsibilities including the review, reconciliation, and reporting processes for 6 Latin America Facilities.
- Participate in peer reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal control system at the facilities.
- Actively participate in project teams such as: Unifier – Capital Projects, IP Toluca Plant Implementation, GFS Model implementation for Latin America.
- Perform variance analysis and work with Plant Controllers to determine cause and plans of action.
Education
BBA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - FINANCE -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2016
Skills
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Control Management
- Financial Statement Review
- Variance Resolutions
- Budget Preparation
- Power BI
- SAP
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
FP&A Manager
Carrier
03.2024 - Current
CONTROLLER
International Paper
04.2022 - 03.2024
CONTROLLER ASSOCIATE
International Paper
10.2019 - 03.2022
FINANCIAL ANALYST CONVERTING PROCESSES
International Paper
04.2016 - 09.2019
BBA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - FINANCE -
University of Memphis