James Drury, CPA

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Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081

443-***-**** (Cell)

adyyjh@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Adaptive leader who is consistently evolving to meet company needs, staying current with the most recent accounting guidance, and is adept in utilizing innovative technologies. Currently employed by Learn Behavioral in Baltimore, MD, performing in a Director of FP&A role overseeing the daily financial reporting process.

Highlights

Licensed CPA

Extensive GAAP and IFRS knowledge

Pre-IPO audit experience

Proficient in MS Office and experienced in ERP implementation (SAP, Great Plains & NetSuite)

History of early promotions and high annual ratings

Dedicated reader and an innovative thinker

Experienced writer

Managed concurrent audits

Experience

Director of FP&A, December 2019 to Current

Learn Behavioral, Baltimore, MD

Lead the financial reporting function for the consolidated company, while working directly with the

private equity investors and various stakeholders to communicate the short-term and long-term business trends

Manage and lead the financial analysis function for the organization, understanding and interpreting trends in revenue, gross margin, overhead costs, payor pricing, liquidity, and SG&A costs.

Work directly with regional and territory leaders to understand business needs and ultimately implement strategies to ensure higher direct margin (largely related to the efficacy of human capital deployment)

Interact directly with the accounting team to understand the day to day processes to implement and improve the month end close process, resulting in a 4-day reduction of the month end cycle.

Assistant Controller, May 2019 to December 2019

Structural Group, Inc., Columbia, MD

Planned and managed ASC 606 implementation across the company’s various revenue streams, overseeing a significant accounting policy change for the company which has over $600M in annual revenues

Managed the daily activities of the corporate accounting team and worked with the team to streamline financial reporting processes to create a more efficient and sustainable month-end close.

Oversaw the annual external audit, managed the audit process internally, while working with the external audit team to ensure best practices were being met for an efficient year-end audit

Manager, January 2019 to May 2019

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Baltimore, MD

Developed strong technical knowledge through research and analysis to provide client consultation on complex accounting issues including stock-based compensation, fund accounting (investments), revenue recognition, debt restructuring, goodwill impairment and inventory

Planned and managed multiple full audit engagements concurrently; assessed audit risks and determined audit strategy

Managed up to five junior level associates and reviewed their work while directly working with directors and partners regarding the status of the audits and any developing issues

Interacted directly with the clients’ executive level management team, including business update discussions and communication of audit adjustments and identified control deficiencies

Senior Associate, July 2016 to January 2019 Experienced Associate, January 2015 to July 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Baltimore, MD

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD Class of 2014

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