Senior Accountant Financial Analyst

W. BRYAN COWEN

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Chelsea, AL **043

(205) 842 - 3295

***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Seasoned Accounting/Financial professional with over 20 years of diverse experience across multiple industries. Effectively communicates with all levels of management and staff. Positive attitude and strong leadership skills. Proven track record of improving processes and successfully implementing systems. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PeopleSoft, Vertex, Essbase, and various tax research and capital project software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting / Financial Consultant - Birmingham, AL 2016- Present

Provided consulting services related to accounting and financial matters to companies where I assisted with general accounting closing and process efficiencies, tax and license compliance, and internal audit. Companies included Synovus Bank, Hibbett Sports, AirMed International and St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Responsible for accounting functions for St. Vincent’s main hospital including month-end and year-end GL closing

Completed annual budget and monthly forecasting for AirMed International, an air-ambulance company

Steamlined processes for St. Vincent’s accounting and tax functions as the company was in transition to new ownership

Participated in monthly financial review with executive management at St. Vincent’s

Successfully completed project to identify issues needed for training staff

Prepared tax returns and reports and identified requirements to bring company into compliance with state and local jurisdictions

REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION - Birmingham, AL 2013 - 2016

Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst

Responsible for all financial activities within the Bank’s Risk Management groups.

Performed monthly forecasting for business units with variance analyses and commentary for executive management

Produced monthly financial reports for Risk Management executives

Created customized reports to assist senior management in strategic planning

Partnered with cross-functional units to gather information for improving management reporting and budgeting process

Performed special projects as requested by executive management

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VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY - Birmingham, AL 2010 - 2012

Senior Tax Accountant / Manager of Audits

Prepared and reviewed multi-state and local sales, use and other corporate tax returns. Researched and advised on tax compliance issues and managed external audits.

General ledger account management

Managed sales, use, and fuel tax audits for all state and local governments

Created and maintained systems to obtain information required to analyze collection and remittance of taxes and produce accurate returns

Negotiated external audit assessment from $750k to $100k

SOUTHERN PROGRESS/TIME, INC. (Publisher) – Birmingham, AL 2005 - 2010

Corporate Accounting Manager

Managed staff of five accountants handling general ledger reconciliations and monthly closings, sales and use tax compliance, property tax, and business license filings for ten legal entities (magazines) that operate in every state.

Provided guidance used by internal departments for budgeting

Met with GMs regularly to stay in touch with progress against plans

Maintained in-depth knowledge of state and local tax laws and regulations

Managed audits performed by state and local governments

Responsible for over $500M in fixed assets and capital projects accounting

SOUTHTRUST BANK – Birmingham, AL 1999-2005

Senior Tax Analyst, Officer

ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. (Manufacturer) – Birmingham, AL 1990 - 1999

Corporate Accountant

EDUCATION

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science – Accounting 1989

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