Financial Analyst Accounting

Darl Shird

Jonesboro, GA ***** ***- ***-**** ********@*******.***

Highly skilled financial analyst & accounting professional with several years of progressive experience in the health care insurance setting. Exceptional research in cost analysis, and budget operating data. Maintain cost accounting system. Prepare journal entries, ad-hoc, and variance reports. Perform month-end process. Facilitate and consolidate annual budgets for the organization. Project Management skills. Worked collaboratively with sales and legal teams to maximize operational effectiveness. Proven ability to identify issues in cash management and save the organization money. Prepare and conduct audits. Background include banking and mortgage banking experience, which includes leadership and management roles.

Cost Accounting & Accounting

Budgets

Month End Close

Forecasting & Modeling

General Ledger

Revenue

Financial Planning

Project Management

Cash Management

Journal Entry Preparation

Auditing

Accounts Receivable

GAAP Knowledge

Treasury Functions

Operations

Communication Skills

Federal Government

Reimbursement

Professional Experience

CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD, Owings Mills, MD

Financial Analyst (2011 – 2020)

Focus on analyzing current processes, costs, and margins to support the financial growth and stability of the organization. Facilitate budget for the organization. Provide detailed and accurate management reports including medical affairs, while also maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines and alignment with operational goals. Conduct cost-center interviews with management to assess current practices. Conduct monthly and annual analytic reviews of the cost centers budget data to identify accurate budget and cost allocations. Inventory control for cost center reviews.

Prepare and analyze cost center data and ensure that cost allocation methodologies are used appropriately.

Participate in process/change management as Lead/Liaison for IT systems testing activities to ensure reliable results.

Investigate discrepancies in expense accounts, produce both standard and ad-hoc reports, perform in-depth research, and oversee month-end closing activities, and prepare variance reports.

Conduct oversight and reporting on project managers activities

Administered expenses of $1.5B

Managed 500 cost centers

Account Implementation Project Manager (2006 – 2011)

Managed implementations for new and renewing accounts for large, small/medium and government accounts, from installation to delivery some of the contact areas included: set-up, enrollment & billing, compliance, sales, IT, Finance, and other areas depending on project. Collaborated with clients to maintain communication and to identify opportunities to boost satisfaction. Scheduled and led weekly meetings to discuss the implementation process to ensure that each area was completing their duties as assigned to ensure delivery of products on a timely basis.

Increased the numbers of groups that enrolled and renewed based on the members receiving their products accurately and in a timely manner.

Accounting Services Specialist (1996 – 2006)

Delivered accounting support via monthly journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliation, and check verifications. Supervised cash management/treasury activities and monitored all IRS levies and garnishments.

Led staff trainings sessions and introduced new operational processes, increasing efficiency by 50%.

Collaborated with Special Investigations team to eliminate $100K in fraudulent bank activity annually by utilizing authority to approve or deny checks.

Reviewed and Post Positive pay files to the Bank.

Ensured lost or misplaced checks were sent to members and providers in a timely manner.

Customer Service/Claims Specialist (1995- 1996)

Performed customer service and claim functions for the State of Maryland account.

Education & Credentials

Master of Science, Health Systems Management – Accounting, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science, Health Systems Management – Accounting, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification (in progress)

Technical Skills: Oracle, Essbase, Hyperion, Fiserv, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Excel), Salesforce, PCMCS (cloud), NetSuite

Professional Organizations: Institute of Management Accountants, American Accounting Association, Atlanta Accounting & Finance Professionals

Contact this candidate