Financial Management

James H. Session

**** ******* *****, ********, ** 30066

770-***-**** **********@*******.***

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CORE SKILLS

• Passed all four sections of the CPA exam

• Using BI solutions to synthesize large quantities of data into concise, informative reports

• Developing complex financial models that effectively communicate risks and opportunities

• Directing production of annual operating budgets and forecasts

• Providing superior management leadership to select and develop best in class finance teams

• Managing complex accounting processes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Georgia Lottery Corporation October, 2013 - Present Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders across multiple levels using Business Intelligence (BI) solutions that integrate multiple data sources to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

• Create complex models and ad hoc reports to support strategic decision-making. Examples include legislative presentations, responses to media requests, financial projections, product profitability, investment decisions, game enhancements and business process improvements.

• Direct development of the annual operating and capital budgets. Utilized BI solutions to reduce the budget cycle by 40%.

• Team with Sales and Product Development to establish margin requirements, define product and channel mix, develop revenue assumptions and generate revenue forecasts.

• Reassessed skill competency requirements for my team to meet enhanced management expectations.

• Direct all lottery game-related accounting including transaction mapping, daily general ledger postings, adjusting entries, reserves, reconciliations and account analyses.

• Successfully directed upgrade to Great Plains 2015. Finance project manager for current gaming system upgrade.

• Manage period closing activities. Transitioned monthly financial reporting to a data warehouse based solution that significantly improved overall reporting capabilities. Provide insightful variance analysis.

• Oversee corporate treasury functions. Prepare cash forecasts, direct investment purchases and manage banking relationships. Successfully accomplished first change in banking service providers in GLC history.

• Liaison to external auditors for the annual corporate audit and the agreed upon procedure audits of multi-state lottery games. Prepare Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). AJ Productions, Inc. January, 2004 – October, 2013 Business Manager

• AJ Productions is a merchandising company located in Atlanta, Georgia that obtains licensing rights to sell merchandise associated with entertainment ventures such as stage plays, concerts, and sporting events. James H. Session

3216 Belford Drive, Marietta, GA 30066

770-***-**** **********@*******.***

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• Designed and implemented a new accounting system and internal controls. Managed general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and applicable tax laws.

• Supervised financial reporting, preparation of artist participation statements, periodic inventory and consolidated financial statements. Ensured that all required corporate tax documentation was prepared and submitted accurately and in a timely manner. Coordinated response to external audits.

• Reviewed contracts for talent, content, distribution and production projects. Identified language unfavorable to the company’s interests and recommended alternative phrasing.

• Designed an effective inventory management system. Implemented inventory control processes to minimize loss from theft, damage or obsolescence and certify proper asset valuation. Coca Cola Enterprises August, 1997 – December, 2003

• Assembled, trained and directed a finance team from scratch, including analysis, settlement, cash handling and administrative functions. Ensured compliance with corporate finance procedures and internal controls.

• Led development and presentation of the profit center annual operating budget.

• Identified the key drivers impacting the facility’s profit performance. Prepared trend analysis, assessed risks and developed appropriate corrective strategies.

• Evaluated field operations, including vending services, warehouse processes, logistics and inventory management and recommended best practices to improve productivity and reduce operating expenses.

• Created an efficient and reliable delivery system for the facility’s third largest account that achieved the lowest delivery cost and highest merchandising productivity rate at the distribution center.

• Built and employed a financial model to consolidate the daily sales forecast for the Atlanta Division. EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management Concentration in Accounting. Obtained a Certificate of Technical Communication. Completed additional advanced accounting coursework to meet CPA exam requirements. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains, Forecaster, Management Reporter), Excel (Pivot tables, lookups, CAGR, logical functions, OLAP applications), Solver BI360 Business Intelligence Suite and QuickBooks. Trained in Behavioral Based Interviewing.

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