Calli A. Groff
***********@*****.*********:***********@*****.***
Philadelphia, PA
Objective
Seeking a position in finance with an organization that offers challenging tasks and opportunity to contribute to its growth and productivity.
Exelon (PECO) – Utilities (short term contract)
(10/24 – 12/24)
Business Consultant
Provide financial analysis & modeling expertise for operational results
Ad hoc financial analysis for the Manager of Business Planning & Analysis
Track and provide support for month end accruals activity
Comcast – Telecom
(2/23 – 7/24)
Financial Analyst IV (Contract) RISE Program
Collaborate with the Executive Director of program and the Sr Director of Finance
Track and provide support for month end accruals activity
Provide financial analysis and modeling expertise for operational results, forecasts and annual plans/budgets with commentary and recommendations on key variances to target and prior months
Perform business review and modeling with presentation development
Suvoda, LLC; Conshohocken, PA – Software Services
(9/20 – 12/20)
Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)
Excel Budget Modeling
Collaborate with the CFO and Controller on annual budget
Develop, implement and maintain effective financial reports to meet the current reporting needs
Willis Towers Watson; Philadelphia, PA – Professional Services
(10/15 – 4/19)
Senior Financial Analyst
Provide financial analysis and support for the Marketing & Communications, IT, Real Estate and Capex corporate segments
Collaborate with the corporate segment’s leaders and the Director of FP&A to develop quarterly forecasts and annual budget
Conduct forecasting/budgeting analysis and reporting as well as review of financial results against planned objectives
Perform variance analysis reporting for month end close, monitor and review financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance
Complete integration reporting and analysis for the Willis Group & Towers Watson Merger
Consultant; Northern VA, Washington DC Area
(01/13 – 09/15)
Fannie Mae; Washington DC – Financial Services
Financial Analyst III
Support the MHA Program’s finance functions including management of cost estimation for new projects, resource analysis, planning and financial reporting
Ensure that quarterly and annual financial forecasts are accurate, timely, and based upon internal and external requirements
Support and maintain all financial control activities for financial forecasts and supplemental financial reports including support for internal and external audits
Fannie Mae; Reston, VA – Financial Services
Financial Analyst II
Track and provide support for month end accruals activity
Present and review forecasts with management teams and provide in-depth analytical support and analysis for the group
Analyze forecast, budget or other types of financial information and recommend correction of any issues
Time Warner Cable; Herndon, VA – Telecommunications
Senior Financial Analyst
Collaborate with the business segment’s Vice Presidents and the Director of FP&A to develop monthly rolling forecasts & annual budgets
Provide support to Director of FP&A and Business Leaders for monthly variance analysis and review of accounting results
Perform business review and modeling with presentation development
Complete ad hoc projects for Business Divisions leaders and Director of Finance
Microstrategy, Inc.; Vienna, VA – Software (09/11-12/12)
Analyst
Generate periodic and ad-hoc financial reporting and provide analysis of results for North America, Latin America & Asia Pacific regions
Develop financial models and communicate results and issues with operational management
Support the Director of FP&A and Treasurer on ad hoc projects
Giesecke & Devrient America, Inc.; Dulles, VA – Manufacturing (3/09-9/11)
Budget Analyst/Cost Accountant
Prepare, update, maintain and report the preliminary, forecast and actual revenue
Compile and maintain various reports for Division Controller, Senior Management and headquarters
Perform revenue analysis report by business field (trends, statistics)
Review revenue for revenue recognition validity
Ciena Corporation, Linthicum, MD - Telecommunications (4/06-12/08)
London, England; Senior Services Accountant (07/07-12/08)
Identify and recommend improvements to current processes, with a focus on increased efficiencies and enhanced value added analytics
Develop monthly operations review, benchmarking studies, and various management presentations
Provide financial analysis and modeling expertise for operational results, forecasts and annual business plans/budgets with commentary and recommendations on key variances to target and prior months
Industry benchmarking
Linthicum, MD; Consolidation/International Staff Accountant (4/06—06/07)
T. Rowe Price Associates (4/00-3/06); Baltimore, MD
Investment Compliance Senior Associate (5/04-12/04)
International Staff Accountant (04/02-4/04)
AR/RA Accountant (4/00-3/02)
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration/Accounting
Software/Hardware Skills
Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, Power Point, and Access
Oracle, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks and Great Plains
Hyperion Planning & Essbase budgeting systems
Microstrategy BI
EPM
References available upon request