Rachel Montgomery
San Marcos,USA
Summary
Results-oriented Finance Manager with extensive experience at Astound Broadband, excelling in budget management and financial analysis. Proven success in enhancing team performance and driving operational efficiency through effective cross-departmental collaboration. Expertise in process optimization and leadership has consistently led teams to achieve project objectives while maintaining clear communication. Seeking to leverage financial acumen and strategic oversight to contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Finance
Astound Broadband
San Marcos, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Monitored and analyzed CapEx spending.
- Worked closely with accounting to close capital projects in a timely manner.
- Managed annual CapEx budgeting and forecasting, supporting business growth.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
- Approved SG&A invoices, CAR requests, expense reimbursements, and purchase order requests; upholding proper coding and accounting standards.
Supervisor, Capital Projects
Astound Broadband
San Marcos, TX
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Completed CapEx forecasts and provided historical analysis for the budget process.
Project Coordinator II
Grande Communications
San Marcos, USA
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Processed construction and engineering invoices.
- Entered labor PO requests into ReQlogic.
- Created and maintained a CAPEX master job folder, tracking all material and labor expenses for each project.
- Worked directly with construction to determine the status of open capital projects.
- Reconciled project costs against the approved budget, and investigated any variances.
- Verified contractor material usage, and made necessary inventory entries.
- Performed account reconciliations, including cash accounts, construction in progress, direct costs, and RNV.
- Prepared daily cash report, created associated journal entry.
Lead Purchasing Agent
Grande Communications
San Marcos, USA
07.2006 - 03.2012
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Updated and maintained purchasing records and reports.
- Managed inventory levels by analyzing stock requirements against current inventories.
- Attended trade shows or conferences to discover new vendors or products.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
Education
Communications
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX, USABachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary
Concordia University
Austin, TXSkills
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Cross-department collaboration
- Process optimization
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Capital budgeting
- Expense management
- Vendor negotiation
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Skills And Software
- MS Office
- EPICOR Accounting System
- JDE Accounting System
- Great Plains Accounting System
- Reqlogic Document Routing System
- Hyperion
- SQL
Accomplishments
- Quarterly MVP-Hustle 2018
- Quarterly MVP-HF Advantage 2020
- MVP Pro Bowl 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Finance
Astound Broadband
03.2021 - Current
Supervisor, Capital Projects
Astound Broadband
04.2018 - 03.2021
Project Coordinator II
Grande Communications
07.2013 - 04.2018
Lead Purchasing Agent
Grande Communications
07.2006 - 03.2012
Communications
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary
Concordia University
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