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Kennedy Crowder

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Summary

Accomplished Controller with a proven track record at Delaware North Sportservice, enhancing financial accuracy through advanced reconciliations and budget management. Excelled in streamlining processes, achieving significant efficiencies. Demonstrates strong leadership in team management and expertise in financial reporting & analysis, ensuring compliance and optimizing costs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Delaware North Sportservice
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
  • Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements monthly.
  • Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
  • Developed the annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected corporate and client budgets.
  • Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
  • Streamlined accounting processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices, resulting in more accurate and timely financial reporting, and improved decision-making across the unit.

Accounting Clerk II

Delaware North Sportservice
Tampa, Florida
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw end-to-end accounts payable and receivable functions, and ensured punctual processing of invoices, payments, and receipts through a meticulous three-way matching system.
  • Contributed to financial reporting and analysis, executing accruals and reconciliations, culminating in the preparation of comprehensive daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for both internal management and client review.
  • Oversaw the accurate calculation, processing, and timely distribution of royalty payments, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Assisted with payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculations and compliance with regulations.

Customer Development Specialist

Power Home Remodeling
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Formulated and implemented dynamic marketing strategies, resulting in a substantial increase in leads and the expansion of the customer base, contributing significantly to overall business growth
  • Analyzed customer data to identify opportunities for growth and develop strategic plans to increase sales revenue.
  • Crafted compelling sales pitches and presentations, adeptly communicating product benefits and features to captivate audiences, and drive successful sales outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Finance

St. Petersburg College
St Petersburg, FL
05.2023

Associates of Arts - Business Administration

York University
York, NE
05.2017

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Month-End & Year-End Close
  • Cost Control & Optimization
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • ERP Systems & Financial Software
  • Leadership and Team Management

Timeline

Controller

Delaware North Sportservice
01.2024 - Current

Accounting Clerk II

Delaware North Sportservice
01.2021 - 01.2024

Customer Development Specialist

Power Home Remodeling
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Finance

St. Petersburg College

Associates of Arts - Business Administration

York University
Kennedy Crowder