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Samad Azhar

Samad Azhar

Dallas-Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Work History

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

CG Inc
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed financial models, benchmarking performance and analyzing business process to collaborate with internal/external departments supporting the company's revenue portfolio of $250 Million
  • Led the finance team in the creation of master databases, focusing on deriving key performance indicator data to support the company's performance and growth initiatives
  • Utilized the company's financial reporting and GL systems to support all needs of reporting and data analysis (Adaptive Insights, MS Dynamics, PowerBI)
  • Engaged with Operational leaders as a business partner to review financials results, provided critical feedback on improving efficiency, target areas for profit improvement and other business objectives
  • Directly assisted FP&A Director and Controller in the development of the company's annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, utilizing historic and current profit improvement initiatives as well as targeted growth by division/region.

Sr. Manager Finance And Operations

Mid Continent Hospitality
04.2016 - 05.2022
  • Managed company's investment portfolio and grew revenue through strategic collaboration with corporate leadership i.e. implementing successful revenue forecasting, cost management and profit improvement initiatives
  • Supported corporate investment strategies by driving growth while supporting monthly accounting cycles, understanding risks and opportunities from revenue and expense perspective.
  • Led several acquisitions overseeing data integrations and deployment of key performance strategies for effective asset management and profit maximization
  • Prepared monthly reporting focused on KPIs, variance analysis for monthly business review meetings

Senior Staff Accountant

SG Inc. CPA
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Perform Month end closings by creating journal entries as needed for the preparation of Client financial statements and reporting
  • Successfully led a team of accountants, building control systems within MS Excel and QuickBooks for process improvement within the department
  • Proactively completed financial reporting, including management review presentations and state/local tax filing tasks
  • Delegated and supervised daily tasks, reducing workflow tasks by 2 hours and increased Efficiency by 25% by organizing and implementing trackers for day-to-day activities

Assistant Accountant

Mian Co Hospitality Group
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Administered and performed all aspects of accounting and finance, accounts payable/receivables, bank and account reconciliations, general ledger, balance sheet and P&L statement maintenance
  • Managed the reporting process for inter-company activity and transactions, collaborating directly with the CEO to learn about key business decisions, strategies, and debt-finance structuring
  • Led operational and financial internal audits on a property level
  • Implemented cost control across the company resulting in operational efficiencies and reductions in monthly costs while maintaining quality of product
  • Proactively completed scheduled tasks ensuring management month end deadlines were met, including payroll reporting, state/local tax filings.

Finance Analyst

Lloyds Banking Group
06.2011 - 12.2012
  • Contract based employment with one of UK's largest financial services organizations performing outcome Testing for “Project Verde”, running test scripts using MS Excel, SAP, and HUON for a customer base of 4.8 million across the UK
  • Provided feedback and recommendations on data analytics and escalated all concerns to mitigate any risks
  • Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
  • Created and maintained accurate models, charts and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
  • Evaluated performance of existing investments and adjusted accordingly.

Audit Intern

Deloitte
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Prepared reports and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions.
  • Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
  • Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
  • Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

University of Dallas
Irving, TX
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

University of South Wales
Cardiff, UK
06.2012

Skills

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Accounting And Analysis Financial Reporting Analytical Skills Six Sigma Project Management
  • Operations Management Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Business Development Debt Financing and Due diligence
  • Software: SAP S/4 HANA Great Plains Microsoft Dynamics Reporting Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) QuickBooks Enterprise Tally Accounting M3 Accounting and Reporting ADP Adaptive Insights Power BI UltiPro MS Teams
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking Teamwork and Collaboration Multitasking Abilities Database Management Audit Support

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

CG Inc
07.2022 - Current

Sr. Manager Finance And Operations

Mid Continent Hospitality
04.2016 - 05.2022

Senior Staff Accountant

SG Inc. CPA
03.2015 - 03.2016

Assistant Accountant

Mian Co Hospitality Group
03.2013 - 02.2015

Finance Analyst

Lloyds Banking Group
06.2011 - 12.2012

Audit Intern

Deloitte
08.2009 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Accounting

University of Dallas

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

University of South Wales

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