Paul DeRose
Checkpoint Systems
Turnersville,NJ
9
years of professional experience
Analytical Financial Professional with 9 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, and auditing. Specializes in forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy in financial data. Experienced in US and international operations, driving business planning and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Pursuing an MBA in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Business Analytics to enhance leadership and data-driven decision-making skills.
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
5 Years 8 Months- Lead ongoing analysis of business results, supporting preparation of an annual business plan and monthly forecasts for US and global operations.
- Collect forecast information from all lines of business and communicate with sales representatives and leadership to enhance accuracy of monthly projections.
- Review variance analyses and initiate discussions with function leaders to align planning efforts.
- Assist in preparing the annual corporate department and operational budget.
- Compile concise financial reports to senior management, offering insights into financial trends and opportunities for improvement
Senior Accountant
1 Year 6 Months- Ensured integrity of accounting information by accurately recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions, facilitating reliable financial reporting.
- Summarized financial status by collecting and organizing data for balance sheet, profit and loss, and other financial statements to enhance decision-making.
- Analyzed variances between actual profit and loss amounts and forecasted values to identify trends and inform operational adjustments.
- Coordinated external auditors during audit period and supported month-end and year-end close processes to ensure compliance and facilitate timely financial reporting.
Financial Services Assurance Auditor
1 Year 11 Months- Examined financial statements for various wealth and asset management companies, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equities.
- Identified potential audit issues, including fraud, from analysis of complex financial statements and communicated findings to team for timely resolution, enhancing overall audit integrity.
- Compiled and analyzed audit findings using Microsoft Excel, providing actionable recommendations to engagement team that contributed to process enhancements.
Education
MBA - Organizational Leadership
- Business Analytics Concentration
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Economics
- Cum Laude Graduate
- National Honors Society inductee of the Financial Management Association
- GPA: 3.6
Skills
Financial Reporting
Budgeting & Planning
Forecasting
Variance Analysis
Advanced Excel
Power BI Reporting
SAP Functional Expertise
SAP Analytics Cloud
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Checkpoint Systems
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Senior Accountant
Spectra
07.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Financial Services Assurance Auditor
Ernst & Young
08.2017 - 07.2019Read More
Eastern University
MBA from Organizational Leadership
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Rowan University
Bachelor of Science from Finance, Economics
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