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Rene D. Garrett

Rene D. Garrett

Finance Executive
Dacula,GA

Summary

Dedicated Finance Executive with 15 years of experience in multiple areas of finance and cost control management. Hands-on leader with strong business acumen and analytical mindset to identify and correct underachieving trends. Experienced Financial Professional with the ability to design and implement Systematic Financial solutions to meet the broader organizational need. Collaborative professional who looks forward to engaging Executive Leaders across large organization to optimize financial plans and drive profitable outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Executive

Deloitte Consulting - National Office
12.2020 - Current
  • Tracked revenue flow and manage financial planning to analyze financial strengths and weaknesses across multiple industries and propose strategic directions.
  • Implemented cost reduction strategies and initiatives related to process improvements to optimize profitability and productivity.
  • Prepared and report accurate financial reports at end of financial period to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
  • Developed long-term financial plans with Senior Leaders to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.

Financial Transformation Leader(Rev Recognition)

Deloitte Global
05.2014 - 02.2019
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Led Annual New Manager/Senior Manager Training Programs
  • Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
  • Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
  • Attended industry events to represent organization and build professional network.
  • Mentored employees on customer service techniques and explained direct link between revenue growth and customer loyalty.

Financial Controller and Office Leader

Deloitte Consulting
08.2010 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Worked with Internal Executives (Partners and Directors) to create annual Plans Targets and track actual Revenue and Costs against projected Plan each FY.

Education

MBA - Accounting & Finance

George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning & Design

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.1991

Skills

  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Controls
  • Audit Preparation and Response
  • Financial Reports
  • Business Forecasting
  • Performance Monitoring
  • P&L Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Forecasting
  • Operational Reporting
  • Strategy Development
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Due Diligence
  • Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Software Proficiency
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Performance Metrics
  • Working Capital Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Financial Reporting

Timeline

Finance Executive

Deloitte Consulting - National Office
12.2020 - Current

Financial Transformation Leader(Rev Recognition)

Deloitte Global
05.2014 - 02.2019

Financial Controller and Office Leader

Deloitte Consulting
08.2010 - 01.2015

MBA - Accounting & Finance

George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning & Design

Vassar College

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