Kelly O'Linn
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly proficient financial professional with Senior Financial Analyst background. Eager to leverage expertise in profitability increases and process optimization to drive improved sales strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Athletes First
06.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
- Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
- Maximized company resources by performing ad-hoc analyses supporting cost reduction initiatives across departments.
- Optimized cash management strategies, effectively managing working capital needs for the organization.
Financial Analyst
Dividend Finance
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Assist in the production and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Oversee the borrowing and cash management responsibilities
- Manage the loan servicing process
- Work with the CFO and finance team to maintain the weekly rolling forecasting process used to identify and communicate areas that may require additional focus
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Played a key role in annual audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting auditors throughout the process.
Financial/Accounting Analyst
Ethos Lending LLC
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Provide financial support and analysis to Operations/Licensing/Executive teams for strategic business decisions and cost savings initiatives
- Manage employee expenses to ensure compliance and perform monthly variance analysis.
- Contributed to successful audits by diligently maintaining organized records, promptly addressing inquiries, and collaborating with external auditors.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end closing process and reconciling account discrepancies.
- Ensured timely payments to vendors by efficiently managing accounts payable processes, fostering positive relationships with suppliers.
- Prepared spreadsheets using formulas, V-lookup and other intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Freelance Associate
PAC-12
01.2015 - 01.2018
Internship
BBC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Finance -
San Francisco State University
Accounting -
College of the Canyons
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Variance reporting
- Operations Analysis
- Auditing procedures
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible team player
- Variance Analysis
- Data Collection & Research
- Developing solutions
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Financial Analyst
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Athletes First
06.2019 - Current
Financial Analyst
Dividend Finance
04.2018 - 06.2019
Freelance Associate
PAC-12
01.2015 - 01.2018
Financial/Accounting Analyst
Ethos Lending LLC
10.2014 - 04.2018
Internship
BBC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Finance -
San Francisco State University
Accounting -
College of the Canyons
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