Management Financial Analyst

Staci Anderson Rice, MBA

*** ******** *****, ******** *****, Alabama 35127

205-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/stacirice

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and results-oriented accounting professional with over 12 years of experience in finance, accounting, and audit. Solutions-focused individual who has provided comprehensive financial forecasting and budgeting, providing strong analysis to senior management to improve organizational decision making resulting in increased profitability. Organized and efficient, consistently completing projects within deadlines, and able to work under pressure and in groups. Computer skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, Great Plains Dynamics, PeopleSoft, Karmak, Syspro, Crystal Reports, Citrix, SmartStream, TRecs, Essbase, TM1, Longview and Business Objects.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL / August 2014

Master’s in Business Administration

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL / August 2003

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cadence Bank, Birmingham, AL September 2015–Present

Senior Financial Analyst

Supervise junior financial analysts to ensure timely completion of tasks in a complete and accurate manner

Identify trends in data analysis and prepare reports that inform others as to the reasons for such trends

Act as a liaison with various lines of business, providing timely reporting, analytics and support to senior levels of management

Oversee the change control process for the addition, deletion, and revision of the general ledger accounts and cost centers

The American Cancer Society, Birmingham, AL May 2013–July 2015

Field Operations Financial Analyst

Provided actual to budget variance analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis to budget owners, department senior leadership, and Finance leadership

Partnered with assigned division to gain a strong working knowledge of programs, projects, coding and budgets in order to prepare various analysis

Presented division and Executive Leadership Team members with sound financial analysis to inform and drive business decisions

BBVA Compass, Birmingham, AL September 2011–November 2012

VP, Finance Officer V

Supported the Efficiency and Cost Analysis Group on data extraction, design and implement database application for expense controls and provide analysis and reporting.

Provided an in-depth review and proposals to reduce the budget of discretionary expense lines affecting the non-interest expenses as well as policy enforcement

Assisted in the extraction and analysis of the information necessary for the Eco-Efficiency reporting in coordination with the different areas such as procurement, facilities, corporate responsibility and head office in Madrid

Involved in the procurement process for capital expenditure vendor selection and contract negotiation, providing constant reports on progress and practices

Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL July 2009–September 2011

Mortgage Financial Analyst, V

Prepared, analyzed, and reported the budget and forecast for the mortgage department

Monitored and reported the monthly P&L’s (Scorecard)

Reported the monthly performance of the mortgage sales team (Chairman’s Club Report)

Provided detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management

Monitored actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts, and budgets

Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL December 2007–July 2009

Trust Financial Analyst

Reviewed and performed detail analysis of monthly Trust management reports

Frequent communication with senior management regarding detailed analysis performed on the Trust management financial reports

Monthly interaction with the corporate accounting department

Presented financial presentations at regional and local Trust management meetings

Kenworth of Birmingham, Inc., Birmingham, AL October 2005–November 2006

Accountant

Month-end close process (reviewed financial statements and prepared/booked journal entries)

Reconciled balance sheet accounts

Computed monthly sales and use tax and federal excise tax

Calculated monthly sales commissions for salesmen

Proofed truck deals for accuracy and consistency

HealthSouth Corporation, Birmingham, AL October 2003–October 2005

Internal Auditor (September 2004- October 2005)

Inspected financial and operational information to ensure procedures were correct and appropriate

Evaluated audit findings; prepared and presented the results of audit work and recommendations to management in the form of oral and written communications

Participated in the company’s Sarbanes Oxley 404 readiness effort which included site testing and internal controls documentation of the payroll department

Developed audit plans and performed initial and follow-up audits in accordance with professional standards

Reviewed and evaluated operations and completed workpapers to document work performed

Market Accountant (October 2003- September 2004)

Analyzed financial reports and performed monthly close-out for approximately 60 nationwide facilities

Loaded financial packages and prepared journal entries

Interacted with facility administrators to ensure accuracy of their income statements

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