Richard Kenning
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Laborde Products, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Prepares all month-end, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in conjunction with related schedules, banking requirements, and presents related findings to upper management and the company president
- Utilizes and maintains various accounting systems, ensuring data accuracy and the timely processing of financial information
- Delivers ad hoc analysis and leverages data analysis and computer science principles, including Excel, SQL, and data analysis, to support company-wide decision-making and strategy.
Staff Accountant
POOLCORP
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Used statistics to analyze data and identify trends across 50+ regional sales centers, providing monthly reviews and delivering insights on performance variations
- Utilized Power BI to create interactive dashboards and visual reports, enhancing data-driven decision-making and reporting efficiency
- Reviewed the general ledger for financial information detailing assets and liabilities, preparing profit and loss statements with summaries exceeding $1.5B in quarterly revenue.
Senior Budget Analyst
East Baton Rouge Parish
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Financially oversaw over 10 unique functions of the parish government, with certain departments exceeding $150 million bottom-line budgets
- Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment
- Performed budget formulation work involving review, preparation and forecasting of budget estimates and financial plans.
Graduate Assistant
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Monitored and analyzed over 100 student metrics, including attendance, projects, lab work, reports, and performance trends
- Supported faculty clerical needs in the Accounting & Finance department by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, stocking supplies and completing other support tasks
- Completed daily administrative tasks for professors as directed.
Financial Audit Intern
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand level of compliance
- Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
Tax Intern
LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Completed tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships and corporations
- Input tax information into ProSystem Fx to track details and complete returns
- Reviewed historical tax data to check compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA01.2017
Skills
- Monthly reporting
- Compiling data
- Investigating variances
- Monitoring expenditures
- ERP understanding
- Staffing patterns
- Accounting assistance
- Performance optimization
- Report writing
- Statistical Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Due diligence
Software and Applications
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- PowerBI
- IBM Cognos
- Prelude SQL
- Munis Information Systems
- Sage
- Salesforce
- FAIS SQL
- Tableau
- PeopleSoft
- Acumatica
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Laborde Products, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
POOLCORP
01.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Budget Analyst
East Baton Rouge Parish
03.2019 - 01.2022
Financial Audit Intern
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
05.2018 - 08.2018
Graduate Assistant
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2017 - 12.2018
Tax Intern
LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
01.2017 - 04.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeastern Louisiana University
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