Financial Analyst Project Management

Rick G. Parks

615-***-****: ***********@*****.***

Summary of

Qualifications

Accomplished accounting professional with Record of progressive responsibilities.

Strong process/project management abilities. Outstanding analytical & problem resolution skills

Proven ability to work with people & figures

Education

1985 Indiana University School of Business

BS/Accounting

Professional

Experience

August 2001- September 2024 Sodexo Live!/Centerplate: District Controller/Unit Controller:

Cash and vault management.

Inventory analysis and control.

Supervision of account payable, receivable, payroll, and vault.

Regularly review financial position with management. Includes monitoring of Cost of Goods, Labor Costs and Other operating Costs.

Develop annual budgets.

Prepare and monitor weekly/monthly forecasts. Reviewing results with Management.

During tenure with Centerplate assist other units with Openings: Washington Nationals, Oklahoma – AT&T Bricktown, Thunder Over Louisville, Derby Fest. 2010 NCAA Lawn Concerts, In 2010, I was asked to work/run the Accounting/Cash aspect of Derby Fest. Louisville YUM Arena Fall of 2010. BSO & Tanglewood Summer of 2010.

Training in all aspects from working with local staff to working with Accounting Staff and GM’s at Other Units. Worked with BCG units in training on forecasting for Centerplate.

Work with Corporate Internal Audit – perform Sox Audits, Year-End Inventory Audits.

Preparing of monthly client statements reports and working with client in all aspects of financial reports and reporting. Providing client with event revenues and special projects as requested.

Successful opening of Lucas Oil Stadium in the Fall of 2008. Responsible for all financial aspects, Quest – POS system install including system design and reporting.

Work with and installed both Quest & Micros POS systems.

As Area Accountant, I work with other units in processing weekly reporting. Also, available to GM to monitor, audit and ensure local operations are within Corporate policy and guidelines.

July 1996-June 2001 SCT

Regional Business Manager

Collaborated on new business development.

Prepared monthly forecasts and annual budgets.

Mentored and trained staff in functional business roles.

Point of contact for vendor and manufacturer relations.

Implemented quoting and pricing process to achieve competitive pricing and maximize overall efficiencies.

Professional memberships

Board of Directors Herron Morton Association – 2000 – 2001

Board of Directors Campfire Boys and Girls – 1998 – 1999

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