Richard Johnson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Analytical professional with strong background in equity compensation and regulatory reporting. Skilled in the accounting and tax implications of variable compensation programs. Effective communicator, able to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Shareholder Services
Norfolk Southern Corporation
09.2021 - Current
- Manage the Shareholder Services operations, including maintaining shareholder records and serving as liaison to the stock transfer agent
- Serve as transfer agent and co-registrar for subsidiaries
- Oversee the planning and execution of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- Coordinate preparation, production, and distribution of the annual proxy statement
- Administer the equity compensation plans for management and the Board of Directors
- Prepare required SEC filings for changes in beneficial ownership of Norfolk Southern stock held by Directors and Executive Officers
- Manage the quarterly dividend process
- Maintain Shareholder Services section of corporate website
- Manage the department budget.
Capital Accounting Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corporation
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Prepared investment and depreciation schedules for the SEC Form 10-K and STB Form R-1
- Monitored capital project spending, projected/actual in-service dates, completion dates, and other project attributes in order to ensure proper handling in accordance with regulatory requirements, corporate policy, and internal controls
- Prepared monthly capital expenditure reports for management review
- Developed the annual depreciation expense budget
- Prepared monthly depreciation budget variance analysis
- Conducted analysis of third-party depreciation studies and made adjustments to depreciation groups via PowerPlant Fixed Asset Accounting System
- Prepared journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations related to property and accumulated depreciation.
Internal Auditor
Vulcan Materials Company
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Led client audit engagements, which included planning, executing, and directing SOX, financial, and operational audits
- Evaluated and documented SOX, operational, and financial internal control processes and procedures
- Researched and analyzed financial statement and operational audit related issues
- Communicated exceptions of SOX testing to process owners
- Participated in fraud investigations and special projects.
Accountant
Vulcan Materials Company
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Prepared month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis for the Corporate Office, Operating Divisions, and consolidated Vulcan Materials Company
- Calculated monthly rents and royalties associated with mining operations on leased properties
- Monitored spending on capital projects
- Assisted in the annual Asset Retirement Obligation evaluation and analysis
- Prepared annual tax work papers and various 10-K schedules
- Participated in the preparation of the annual budget.
Business Specialist
Alabama Power Company
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Fulfilled service requests for commercial and industrial customers
- Resolved customer billing issues and rate inquiries
- Generated electric end-use sales leads and coordinated with field sales organization
- Provided customers with technical information and advice regarding energy efficiency.
Trust Accounting Specialist
Regions Financial Corporation
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Reconciled trust accounting system to demand deposit account on a daily basis
- Performed audits of trust assets held in secure locations
- Prepared general ledger reconciliations.
Education
Master of Business Administration - General Management
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2013
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration - Accounting, Supply Chain Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2011
Skills
- Equity Compensation
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory/Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Vendor Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- SAP
Certification
Equity Compensation Associate November 2023
Certified Equity Professional Institute
Certified Public Accountant April 2015
Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
Timeline
Manager Shareholder Services
Norfolk Southern Corporation
09.2021 - Current
Capital Accounting Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corporation
10.2018 - 09.2021
Internal Auditor
Vulcan Materials Company
11.2017 - 10.2018
Accountant
Vulcan Materials Company
06.2015 - 11.2017
Business Specialist
Alabama Power Company
04.2012 - 06.2015
Trust Accounting Specialist
Regions Financial Corporation
06.2011 - 04.2012
Master of Business Administration - General Management
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration - Accounting, Supply Chain Management
The University of Alabama
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