Scott Grande
*** ******* ****** ( Cliffwood, NJ 07721 732-***-**** (
*********@*****.***
FINANCIAL ANALYST
> Top-ranked, detail-oriented financial analyst with proven research,
analytical and reporting skills. Exceptional ability to develop keen
insights and analyses through quantitative and quantitative
interpretation of financial data. Provide innovative and creative
solutions to complex problems. Consistently praised for high level of
professionalism, productivity, work ethic and the ability to meet
aggressive deadlines. Constantly improving current professional skill-
set and always looking to learn more.
Areas of expertise include:
( Financial Information Systems ( MS Excel,
Word, Access, PowerPoint
( Financial Statement Analysis ( Client
Support / Account Management
( Private Equity Fund Level Reporting (
Process Improvement
( Database Management and Analysis (
Reconciliations & Adjustments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial Analyst ( The Burgiss Group ( Hoboken, NJ 1/2008 - Present
Private equity software and reporting firm
Accountable for creating and auditing customized financial reports based on
private equity funds for over 300 institutional investors. Analyze private
financial statements from venture capital, distressed debt, energy, and
real estate partnerships. Generate information based on Balance Sheets,
Schedule of Investments, Income Statements, Statement of Cash Flows and
Statement of Operations.
. Utilize multiple proprietary systems to track and record investment
cost and market values, sale and proceed information, merger and
acquisition details and relevant information regarding IPOs and
fund/investment liquidations
. Create and maintain fund-specific MS Excel models which assist in
reporting by capturing and translating obscure information, applying
exchange-rate conversions and determining select investor exposure
percentages
. Act as a liaison with Entity Research department. Perform in-depth
research on specific fund holdings to discover company status
information, industry codes, business descriptions and public trading
history
. Spearheaded the Fast Track projects for 2 major clients. Provide
customized weekly updates on current investments in MS Excel database,
designed reporting presentation, acted as an account representative
and provided dedicated client support. Resulted in a quarterly revenue
increase of 30% for each client account.
. Lead project to create new internal partnership tracking guidelines
team-wide. Designed and presented detailed instruction on creation and
maintenance of guidelines. Managed implementation process for 20
employees.
. Selected to work on Quality Control team. Performed due diligence
across SQL-generated data sets to ensure compliance with reporting
methodology.
. Assisted in forecast of quarterly internal production cycle and
quarterly general partner reporting cycle by gathering historical
information, offering insight, and organizing a MS Excel database.
Data Analyst ( Proformance Insurance Company ( Freehold, NJ 6/2006
- 8/2006
Provider of homeowners and automobile insurance
Processed and completed incoming automotive and homeowner insurance claims.
Scanned, archived and managed all claim-related documentation within
company database.
. Designed a process using MS Excel to archive and track current and
past insurance claims. Provided assistance to managers when
researching older claims to locate their physical location.
. Performed various customer support functions.
EDUCATION
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ - December 2007
~ BS in Accounting ~
GPA: 3.4, Dean's List, Accounting Club