Mario Pope
Ocoee,FL
Summary
Fact-focused and resourceful professional with substantial experience in managing overall finance and accounting operations. Track record of conducting financial analysis, P&L, balance sheet, and budget variance analysis. Well-versed in devising budgetary planning, implementing cost-effective measures, analyzing complex financial data, and providing actionable insights. Ability to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, while delivering timely financial reporting. Adept at aligning financial strategies with organizational goals to drive efficiency and profitability. Recognized for outstanding leadership skills, adaptability, and diligent work ethic. Instrumental in coordinating with cross-functional teams and building long-term productive relationships at all levels. Highly proficient financial professional with Senior Financial Analyst background. Eager to leverage expertise in profitability increases and process optimization to drive improved sales strategies. Influential Senior Financial Analyst eagerly pursuing a Financial Management role within dedicated financial team. Skilled in developing annual budgets and using key performance indicators to evaluate productivity and profitability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Rise Baking Company
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Supply essential financial management data and analyze to steer business towards enhanced financial performance under guidance of Director of Supply Chain Directors
- Cultivate robust business relationships with organizational leaders in collaboration with accounting team to finalize month-end close activities
- Provide ongoing financial support and planning to Vice President of Procurement, encompassing updating prices for new business
- Conduct frequent ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership to determine optimal courses of action for future financial business decisions.
Financial Analyst
JAC Products
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Supervised account payable, general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliation, and fixed asset accounting processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance in records
- Monitored financial status of organization by generating spreadsheets and reports that detail trends and forecasts for revenue, expenses, and profitability
- Led facilitation of month-end and year-end close activities
- Responded to ad hoc financial queries from management, while offering insightful reporting and advice as required.
Cost Accountant
Honda Lock
07.2012 - 04.2017
- Examined business operations, market trends, costs, profit margins, and financial commitments to project revenues and offer management advice
- Forecasted business profitability based on industry and economic conditions, while providing counsel on investment decisions
- Compiled Excel spreadsheets, charts, and graphs to synthesize data and illustrate financial information for non-finance audiences
- Collaborated with engineering to implement lean manufacturing principles.
Staff Auditor
Georgia Department of Transportation
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Evaluated contracts and overhead statements to confirm consultant costs adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Verified cost variances by reconciling project job cost ledgers with project cost billing documents.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Atlanta, GABachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- P&L Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Annual budgets
- Account Reconciliation
- Variance reporting
- Budgeting and Planning
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Finance
- Financial statement analysis
- KPI Monitoring
- Auditing procedures
- Budget Forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible team player
- Comparative analysis
- Research and Data Analysis
- Budget support
- Auditing
- Due diligence
- Budget Compliance
- Preparing budgets
- Accounting assistance
- Analytical research
- Budgetary Planning
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Business Growth & Development
- Revenue Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Corporate & Product Strategy
- Contract Negotiations
- Problem & Issue Resolution
- Team Building & Collaboration
- Global Operations Management
Certificates & Training
- SAP Netweaver Platform
- SAP Business Objects
- Financial Accounting with SAP
- USDA Graduate Certificate: Basic Governmental Auditing (2007), Audit Evidence & Working Papers (2007), and Contract Auditing (2011)
- Contract Grant and DBE Fraud Training
- FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) in Plain Talk
Military Experience
US Army Reserves, Orlando, FL, Senior Material Manager, 10/2015, 11/2016, Accounted for and reconciled 165K+ requisitions valued at $198M., Issued over 477K parts and supplies valued in excess of $377M while maintaining 99% inventory accuracy rate., Certified in Defense Hazardous Materials and Waste Handling in 2013., Completed 100 hours of online and 40 hours of in-person Global Combat Support System (GCSS-Army-SAP) training in 2015. Modules included Retail Supply Overview, Material and Execution Management Overview, Introduction to Finance in GCSS-Army, and Spending Chain Overview for Finance.
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Rise Baking Company
01.2020 - 03.2024
Financial Analyst
JAC Products
04.2017 - 01.2020
Cost Accountant
Honda Lock
07.2012 - 04.2017
Staff Auditor
Georgia Department of Transportation
09.2006 - 06.2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
University of West Georgia
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