CHRISTOPHER BROWN

FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL

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508-***-**** acz9zm@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

Highly motivated analyst looking for opportunities in the commercial real estate industry. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to accuracy. Able to unify a variety of viewpoints and priorities into a cohesive whole, transforming innovative concepts into concrete success. Consistently demonstrates positive energy, and a collaborative spirit. Highly skilled in system design and analysis with ability to lead projects. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint & Visio. EXPERTISE

Data Analysis & Reporting

Data Management

User Acceptance Testing

Software Validation

Project Management

Streamlining Procedures

Planning & Evaluation

Regulatory Compliance

Product Development

Risk Analysis

Relationship Building

Industry Networking

Technology – Advanced proficiency utilizing a range of financial and office productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite

(including Access), Visual Studio, SharePoint, and Oracle Business Intelligence. CAREER PROFILE

JOHN HANCOCK, BOSTON, MA, 2014-PRESENT

Senior Business Analyst (promotion)

Partners with business leaders and IT professionals to align financial and accounting processes with client requirements while developing project plans to monitors status of deliverables.

Identified, documented and successfully provided innovative solutions to John Hancock Investments and Signator Investments to streamline the monthly close process and reduce the number of journal entries, allowing the business units to reduce two FTEs.

Managed the effort to document over 300 new processes that have shifted into the Finance Shared Service Center and implemented multiple process improvements by centralizing data & documents, smoothing workflow, and enhancing process visibility.

Recipient of the John Hancock Signature Award for contributions to major projects and improvements made to existing operational processes.

Led the design, development and implementation of the new US Annuities SharePoint site, which improved overall management of the program.

Successfully transitioned operational work to multiple colleagues, and provided extensive documentation and training to support transition.

Led the management for John Hancock’s year end planning process for US Controllers, coordinating thousands of tasks & improved the process to compile year-end financial statements.

Successfully designed the FINRA broker dealer compliance database to meet FINRA regulations and reduce time required by 3 business days monthly.

JOHN HANCOCK, BOSTON, MA, 2013-2014

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT II, US ANNUITIES

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, work papers and schedules.

Developed monthly and quarterly income statement and balance sheet trend analysis reports used to complete the income and balance sheet fluctuation analysis.

Responsible for producing annual reporting including audited financial statements and annual statements.

Coordinated information requests for internal and external auditors and support the preparation of regulator requests. NORTHLAND INVESTMENT CORPORATION, NEWTON, MA, 2012-2013 Property Accountant

Full-cycle accounting for multifamily and commercial properties, including cash management.

Provided finance team with accurate forecast and month to month variance reconciliation, trends and accrual tracking. Planned and performed audits, reviews and compilations.

Worked to improve procedures, streamline month-end processes, and collaborated with managers and coworkers to prioritize projects and meet tight deadlines.

VERDOLINO & LOWEY P.C., FOXBORO, MA, 2008-2011

Financial Consultant / Accountant

Managed personal bankruptcy activities, including debtor schedules, fraud investigations, preference & avoidance analysis, claim analysis, Chapter 11 reports, and property sales.

Successfully resolved disputes involving suppliers, customers, and creditors. CAREER NOTE

Financial Consultant, Argus Management Corporation, Grafton, MA, 2007-2008 EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2017 Bachelor of Science in Economics, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA May 2006 Commercial Real Estate Finance Certificate, Boston University, MA Current

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