Sales Analyst

RICHARD SCUDERI MBA 919-***-****

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EDUCATION:

M.B.A. – Finance Florida Atlantic University

B.B.A. – Finance Florida Atlantic University

A.S. – Accounting Broward Community College

CAREER

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position with an organization that can utilize my broad range of skills in a Finance

or related capacity; while balancing work and life responsibilities in the process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to analyze a large volume of financial and statistical data, and present it in a meaningful format.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

• Twenty years experience in financial/statistical analysis and reporting.

• Forecasting experience in various industries including Non-Profit and Government.

• Proven ability to prepare written commentary which summarizes results for management.

• Good overall knowledge of General Ledgers and Financial Statements.

• Proficient at working independently, handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

• Working knowledge of Quickbooks.

CONTRACTING & TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

Cisco (2008-2009)

Business Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - Consolidation of quarterly forecasts and budgets from Essbase models. Analysis of variances

between actual and forecasted results. Reporting of overall performance by department and Business

Group using PowerPoint. Designed enhancements to reports and management presentations.

Wachovia Mortgage (2008)

Staff Accountant (CONTRACTOR) - Researched and reported delinquent mortgage activity. Updated department expenses vs. budget.

Designed report to track escrow payments on delinquent mortgages. Improved process for expense

expense reporting using VLOOKUP.

Amer. Inst. Of CPA’s (2007)

Fin. Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - Analysis and reporting of sales revenues. Utilized Oracle software to extract General Ledger

information. Developed a comprehensive reconciliation between various Advertising revenues

tracked in a sales reporting system and comparing them with revenues booked in Oracle. Improved

working relationship between Sales and Finance areas.

Glaxo (2006-2007)

Project Acct. (CONTRACTOR) - Monitoring the Capital Budgeting process; which involved reviewing capital requests and

classifications, vendor quotes, and payment resolution. Designed new reports to track capital

expenditures. Utilized PD-MIS and J.D. Edwards software.

John Deere & Company (2006)

Acctg. Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - Financial analysis and reporting of revenues, receivables and profit by product. Used Essbase and

SAP as analysis tools. Created new reports and streamlined existing reports.

N.C. Comm. Foundation (2005)

Staff Accountant (CONTRACTOR) - Creating and re-designing analysis for key accounts. Developed depreciation table for additions and

deletions; and to record accurate periodic expenses by asset class. Utilized FIMS software.

Nortel (2001, 2003-2004, 2005)

Financial Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - The reconciliation of shipping and receiving data between Business Entities utilizing Access, Excel,

PowerPoint, and SAP. Reviewed General Ledger activity within Business Entities and prepared

correcting journal entries as necessary. Utilized foreign exchange rates in costing data.

Quintiles (2004-2005)

Sr. Fin. Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - Consolidate and analyze capital budgets from multiple Business Entities. Reconciled fixed asset

accounts by category using Hyperion. Reviewed computer lease returns and authorized payment for

existing leased equipment.

First Citizens Bank (2002,2003,2005)

Trust Accountant (CONTRACTOR) - Reconciling income sources for estate and trust accounts prior to mailing of Federal Tax information

to clients.

N.C. State University (2001-2003)

Test Scorer (TEMPORARY) - Evaluation and scoring of basic skills and computer competency levels for Elementary and Middle

School students throughout North Carolina. Analyzed trends. Verified student progress as well as

the quality of data submitted by each school.

Glaxo-Smith Kline (2000)

Acctg. Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - Forecasting and reporting of Managed Care Rebates. Assisted with 12 month Rolling Forecast using

Hyperion. Analyzed and reported monthly results and trends.

Telerent (1999-2000)

Staff Accountant (TEMPORARY) - Assisted in systems conversion of sales tax allocations. Prepared journal entries using J.D. Edwards.

Designed spreadsheets for bi-weekly payroll summary. Reconciled daily Cash Receipts.

Nortel (1999)

Financial Analyst (CONTRACTOR) - Assisted in the conversion of sales commission data due to company acquisition. Designed Internal

Time allocation report to track staff functions and hours worked within the unit.

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT

R.H. Donnelley & Co. (1995-1999)

Finance Team Member - Statistical analysis and reporting of inventory activity. Designed reporting system for production areas

using complex Excel spreadsheets. Implemented inventory controls for incoming and outgoing work.

State Of FL.-Dept. Of Corrections (1994-1995)

Budget Specialist - Analyzed and consolidated projected expenses for a $90 million budget. Reclassified expenses

within Correctional Facilities. Reviewed capital requests for approval. Maintained good working

relationships with offsite Business Managers.

American Express Company (1978-1994)

Research Analyst (1991-1994) - Analysis and reporting of key operational volumes. Designed “what if” model to assist department

with budgets and forecasts. Implemented a more timely cost analysis and expense allocation of

telephone expenses; which resulted in receiving “Employee Of The Month” award.

Accountant (1984-1991) - Financial analysis and reporting of key revenues and expenses. Prepared commentary which

summarized important results for management. Responsibly handled treasury function: the monthly

sale of receivables to subsidiary. Initiated research which resulted in the recovery of 106K in revenue.

Replaced old reporting formats with more informative data useful to management. Developed

analyses which became the benchmark for other regional operating centers.

Statistical Analyst (1980-1984) - Statistical reporting and analysis for telecommunications operations. Auditing long distance

telephone bills to ensure accurate billing.

Accounting Clerk / Reconciliation Clerk (1978-1980)

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