Senior Analyst - Regulatory Compliance & Finance

DANIELLE CELESTE COOPER

Plano, TX • 469-***-**** • ***************@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Analyst with deep experience in financial analysis, compliance examinations, internal controls, and risk evaluation across regulated industries including healthcare, telecommunications, media, and technology. Skilled in analyzing financial conditions, validating complex documentation, reconciling high-volume financial data, and preparing structured workpapers that support regulatory, audit, and operational decision-making. Known for identifying discrepancies, improving reporting accuracy, and communicating clear, defensible findings to cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. CORE SKILLS

• Financial Analysis • Compliance Analysis • Risk Assessment

• Internal Controls • Regulatory Compliance • Audit Support

• Data Analysis • Financial Reporting • Variance Analysis

• Reconciliation • Documentation Review • Contract Analysis

• Claims Validation • Workpaper Preparation • Process Improvement

• Stakeholder Communication • Project Financial Management

• Systems & Implementation Support • Revenue & Billing Validation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOLOMON EDWARDS GROUP - Dallas, TX 4/2024 - 09/2025 Senior Analyst - Regulatory Compliance & Financial Examinations Windstream Uniti Merger - Due Diligence Contracts Team (3/2025 – 9/2025)

• Examined 4,000+ contracts to validate financial obligations, revenue treatment, and alignment with updated accounting policies.

• Analyzed payment structures and supporting documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting and clean billing inputs.

• Identified internal control gaps and recommended corrective actions to strengthen compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.

• Prepared structured workpapers documenting findings, variances, and compliance issues for leadership review.

Steward Health Care Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – Senior Claims Resolution Analyst (4/2024 – 3/2025)

• Reviewed subledger activity, contract support, and billing records to validate claim accuracy and statutory priority.

• Assessed utility billing and AP segregation for compliance with post-petition regulatory requirements.

• Conducted investigative analysis to reconcile discrepancies and ensure documentation integrity for legal and regulatory proceedings.

LERMA – Dallas, TX 5/2023 – 12/2023

Senior Project Accountant

• Performed ongoing financial condition assessments for 25+ active projects, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost controls, and compliance with internal policies.

• Evaluated financial records, supporting documentation, and internal controls to reduce risk exposure and improve reporting accuracy.

• Developed structured financial reporting used by leadership to assess project health and operational compliance.

WIDEORBIT – Coppell, TX 03/2020 – 03/2023

Implementation & Product Support Specialist

• Led examinations of client financial and operational data during system implementations to ensure accurate configurations and compliance with required controls

• Documented findings, discrepancies, and corrective actions in formal workpapers

• Provided training and guidance to stakeholders, improving compliance with system and reporting standards.

TEGNA - Dallas, TX 10/2011 – 05/2019

Lead Billing & Reconciliation Analyst

• Conducted monthly examinations of $10M+ in revenue, identifying discrepancies, validating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

• Reviewed bank statements, logs, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Strengthened internal controls by implementing automated reconciliation tools, reducing errors by 40%.

• Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings, variances, and corrective recommendations for leadership.

EDUCATION

BA, Radio/Television & Film

University of North Texas - Denton, TX

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