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JAMES BEDGOOD

Nashville, Tennessee ***** 334-***-**** ad2bu8@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Financial Analyst with a proven track record of success in conducting comprehensive financial analysis and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. Possesses a strong foundation in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting techniques. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in analyzing financial statements, identifying trends, and evaluating investment opportunities. Adept at utilizing advanced software and tools to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and presenting complex financial information in a clear and concise manner. Committed to delivering accurate and actionable financial recommendations that drive business growth and profitability. Skills

• Financial Analysis

• Financial Modeling

• Data Analysis

• Forecasting

• Investment Evaluation

• Budgeting and Planning

• Cost Analysis

• Performance Metrics

• Financial Reporting

• Risk Assessment

• Communication and Presentation

• Advanced Excel and Financial Software

Experience

GRANTS MANAGER 03/2022 – 07/2023

Vanderbilt University - Nashville, Tennessee

• Oversaw a portfolio worth approximately $20 million in federal and private grants

• Carried out retroactive cost transfers to accommodate payroll adjustments

• Sought no-cost extensions for grants whenever necessary

• Managed the responsibilities of an effort coordinator, ensuring proper effort certification for faculty and individuals involved in projects

• Prepared monthly budget reports encompassing all grants and faculty funds, providing faculty members with information on funding availability

• Generated annual financial reports for grants, meeting the requirements set by federal agencies and private foundations

• Assessed grant funding proposals and ancillary reviews for approval by the Sponsored Programs Administration BUDGET/ACCOUNTING ANALYST 03/2019 - 04/2020

Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville, Tennessee

• Implemented modifications to personnel access pertaining to the distribution efforts for faculty and staff members

• Generated and authorized relevant requisitions and invoices for the acquisition and distribution of purchase orders to disbursements

• Managed the processing of journal entries to reallocate funds between accounts and cost centers

• Issued requests for new cost centers as needed

• Assigned cost centers to Concur reports

• Calculated distributions for clinical trial overviews whenever required for cost center transfers, based on RVUs for treating and enrolling physicians

• Carried out assigned specialized duties

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEV 09/2007 – 03/2019 Grants Analyst III – Nashville, Tennessee

• Monitored and reported on-site grant compliance findings and offered necessary technical assistance

• Conducted reviews of grant applications and assigned point system range for scoring

• Researched new data and updated the operating manual on statistics and compliance information

• Conducted annual audits of grant applications to ensure compliance

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• Revised the CDBG application packet based on relevant factors

• Provided progress reports on Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting through online result reviews

• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

University of South Alabama – Mobile, Alabama

Master of Business Administration

Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Finance

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