ATLANTA, GEORGIA *****
PHONE 404-***-****
*************@*****.***
SCOTT WRIGHTER, CPA
SUMMARY
Strategic leader and entrepreneur with proven ability to improve operations through effective strategizing, process enhancements and appropriate use of incentives and training. Known for surpassing targets and delivering fiscal bottom line results. Reputation as a resourceful team player working with integrity and professionalism to earn respect, inspire cooperation and exceed business expectations. Welcomes challenging assignments and able to work well under pressure to solve problems using teamwork, analytical thinking, creativity and learned concepts.
KEY SKILLS
CPA Certification (relapsed)
Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
Process & Systems Improvement
Leadership & Mentoring
Research & Data Analysis
Business Relationship Management
Entrepreneurism
Risk Identification and Mitigation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience for the position applied prioritize below
Cox Media Group – Atlanta, GA January 2015 – September 2015
Director of Business Operations (Technology, Digital Media, Media Divisions)
Developed and oversaw yearly and monthly budgeting cycle of $120M for three Departments (Information Technology, Digital Technology, and Strategic Initiatives) departments and 100+ Media divisions.
Financial Lead for a team of VP’s to identify yearly technology projects, including $25M of OPEX/CAPEX funding allocation and $25M of strategic ventures
Created business cases, benefit analysis, budget review, and accounting transactions for all IT projects and innovation investments
Managed accounting and ensured GAAP Compliance for supported Departments and Divisions
Cox Communications Inc – Atlanta, GA April 2007 – December 2014
Senior Manager, Business Operations (Field Service & Customer Care)
Developed and oversaw driver based operational/financial budget process for quarterly and yearly financial budgets totaling $1.1B for 36 operating units in 3 different Departments (Residential Customer Care, Residential Field Service, Commercial Field Service) and driver based budget models for Network Operations
Initial adopter of the integrated budget model utilizing data from sales/marketing/innovation areas to improve budget accuracy and reduce risk due to previously unforeseen labor demands
Created business cases, benefit analysis, and oversaw monthly/yearly financial/operational review for Cable Industry Investments in new products, and for $50M in yearly CAPEX/OPEX Field Service Projects
Utilized KPIs, process enhancement and data mining to led efforts to investigate process and proposed solutions that saved the Company $35+ yearly and understand and improve the Customer Experience
Creative strategic contributor with significant influence on Department and Company direction
Managed risk and focused limited resources to achieve Department and Company goals
Led team of peers across Regional footprint to standardize Financial & Operational Reporting as part of the One Fin Ops initiative
Advanced business results through effective manipulation, calculation, analysis and translation of data for the purposes of presenting to senior management resulting in several millions of dollars of savings
Provided Client Support and managed relationship between Finance and Operations at Center and Regions
Pioneer of expanded reporting and metric capabilities of Field Service with limited resources
Financial liaison for multimillion dollar CAPEXX/OPEX initiatives (maintain scope, timeline, impact on people and financial benefit)
Accurately managed and effectively communicated forecast cycles in a fast paced, high stakes environment
Cox Enterprises Inc – Atlanta, GA April 2003 – March 2007
Senior Auditor, Audit Services
Prepared and implemented a testing strategy using the COSO framework for Sarbanes Oxley Sec 404 Controls within the Cable Division
Performed financial and operational audits of several divisions to provide identification of control weaknesses, financial misstatements and best practices and to provide guidance for remediation
Deloitte – Rochester, New York January 2001 – January 2003
Staff Accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services
Analyzed financial operations through engagement planning, risk evaluation and combination of analytic and detailed analysis of clients’ quarterly and annual financial statements, including 10-Q and 10-K reports
Vagabond Holding Company – Atlanta, GA January 2016 – Present
Owner & Operator
Developed, executed product, supply chain, sales & marketing strategies for two start up Companies
Trending Mood Clothing Co
Vagabond Spice Co
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Geneseo, John Wiley School of Business December 2000
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
SYSTEM PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office
Blackline
Hyperion / Essbase
Adobe (Illustrator / Photoshop / Premiere)
Oracle
SAP R/3
Great Plains
PeopleSoft