Josh Vaughn
Arvada,CO
Summary
Accomplished Senior Financial Analyst with a proven track record at Carbon Energy Corporation, adept in operations and data analysis. Spearheaded variance analysis, enhanced decision-making, and mentored new analysts, significantly reducing onboarding time. Excelled in streamlining financial processes and ensuring regulatory compliance, demonstrating both analytical prowess and leadership capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Carbon Energy Corporation
04.2019 - 06.2024
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
- Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program, reducing onboarding time.
- Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent review of financial documents and reports.
Senior Revenue Accountant
Camino Natural Resources
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Optimized cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable collections and minimizing credit risk exposure.
- Facilitated successful audits by providing timely support to external auditors during their review process.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop incentive plans that drove increased revenue generation while maintaining profitability targets.
- Strengthened internal control procedures, protecting company assets and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
- Conducted in-depth revenue trend analysis to identify potential opportunities for growth and areas of improvement.
- Increased transparency in financial reporting through the development of clear, concise reports for executive-level review.
- Streamlined the month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual reconciliations and improving report accuracy.
Revenue Accountant
Centennial Resource Development
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed effective revenue recognition models, ensuring alignment with accounting standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize billing practices and reduce discrepancies.
- Assisted in financial audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review.
- Streamlined monthly close process by optimizing workflow and implementing time-saving procedures, reducing the overall time required to complete financial reporting tasks.
Education
Masters Of Business Administration -
Colorado State University
Denver, CO05.2015
Bachelors Of Science - Natural Resources Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2005
Skills
- Operations Analysis
- Research and Data Analysis
- Comparative analysis
- Budgeting and Planning
- Variance reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Annual budgets
- Financial Modeling
- Finance
- Financial statements expertise
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Carbon Energy Corporation
04.2019 - 06.2024
Senior Revenue Accountant
Camino Natural Resources
01.2017 - 03.2019
Revenue Accountant
Centennial Resource Development
03.2015 - 04.2017
Masters Of Business Administration -
Colorado State University
Bachelors Of Science - Natural Resources Management
Oklahoma State University