Finance Lead Resume


Eliana Rich Finance Lead (614) 555-2847 eliana.rich@example.com linkedin.com/example/elianarich Columbus, OH 43215 STRENGTHS Decision ready analysis Turned multiple financial sources into clear charts and narratives, giving managers confidence during recurring budget discussions. Control focused review Caught coding, timing, and reconciliation issues before close; one recurring review became a trusted checkpoint for finance partners. Practical supervision Assigned work, approved timesheets, and coached a financial analyst weekly, keeping close coverage steady during competing deadlines. Clear financial communication Explained variance drivers in plain language for operating managers, making difficult budget conversations more useful and actionable. Process improvement Replaced shadow reports with controlled extracts and templates, giving colleagues a cleaner path from transaction detail to reporting. SKILLS Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting GAAP Variance Analysis Internal Controls Data Analysis Decision Making Problem Solving Communication Organization Confidentiality Staff Supervision Customer Service LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER SUMMARY Finance leader with five years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience across service operations, operating budgets, forecasts, month end close, and management reporting. Leads consolidated Profit & Loss analysis, balance sheet support, cash flow schedules, Accounts Receivable reconciliations, journal entries, sub ledger reviews, sales tax reporting, and variance analysis. Converts information from multiple financial sources into clear narratives, scenarios, charts, and decision ready presentations for managers and finance leaders. Builds practical controls around accounting entries, reconciliations, budget commitments, and reporting workflows. Supervises financial staff through work planning, timesheet approval, coaching, and performance feedback. Brings a careful, collaborative approach to confidential data, competing deadlines, policy application, and process improvement. Ready to contribute dependable financial guidance across complex operating units. EXPERIENCE Senior Financial Analyst, Service Operations Lakeview Hospitality Services July 2024 - Present Columbus, OH Leads financial analysis, close support, reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, and staff supervision for dining, event, and facility service operations. Partners with managers and central finance leaders on accurate reporting, budget decisions, accounting controls, and repeatable workflows. Consolidated operating results into Profit & Loss views, balance sheet support, and cash flow schedules. Connected staffing, revenue, and expense assumptions through budget workbooks for consistent variance discussions. Reviewed journal entries, reconciliations, Accounts Receivable activity, and sub ledgers before close. Standardized accounting extracts and reporting templates, replacing manual shadow reports with traceable workflows. Coordinated service billing and interdepartmental transactions, preserving support for month end entries. Supervised a Financial Analyst through coaching, work allocation, timesheet approval, and performance feedback. Financial Analyst, Community Programs Riverside Community Services June 2022 - June 2024 Dayton, OH Managed forecasts, budget monitoring, reconciliations, variance reporting, internal control reviews, and planning support for multiple community service programs. Translated ledger activity and operating assumptions into practical guidance for directors and program managers. Combined ledger data and operating assumptions into monthly projections for program directors. Prepared variance narratives, revenue schedules, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. Created leadership analyses from multiple sources, turning transaction detail into charts and trends. Reviewed accounting entries and internal controls, documenting exceptions and recommending corrective procedures. Maintained budget history, scenario models, and funding records for annual planning cycles. Advised program managers on purchasing choices and corrective plans aligned with approved budgets. Staff Accountant, Venue Operations Summit Arts & Conference Center October 2021 - May 2022 Cincinnati, OH Supported close, reconciliations, transaction review, sales tax reporting, budget to actual analysis, and procedure documentation for venue, event, and administrative operations. Worked with billing and operations staff to resolve discrepancies before reporting deadlines. Prepared journal entries and reconciled revenue and expense accounts during month end close. Maintained Accounts Receivable schedules and researched aging items with billing staff. Prepared sales tax schedules, revenue reports, and sub ledger detail under GAAP policies. Reviewed accounting system entries for coding accuracy and resolved discrepancies before close. Produced budget to actual reports and concise variance explanations for department managers. Documented close procedures and standardized spreadsheets for more consistent team handoffs. PROJECTS Shadow Reporting Replacement 2024 Manual reports hid source logic and slowed review. Standardized accounting extracts and controlled templates created clearer traceability for recurring operating analysis. Service Operations Forecast Model 2023 A useful forecast starts with operating reality. Connected staffing, revenue, and expense assumptions so managers could discuss scenarios with shared financial context. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Certified Management Accountant, earned 2025 Recognition for reporting workflow improvement, Lakeview Hospitality Services Leadership responsibility for financial analyst coaching and performance feedback EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Accounting University of Cincinnati GPA: 3.7 2021 Cincinnati, OH Coursework: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Analytics CERTIFICATIONS Certified Management Accountant 2025 Internal Controls and Financial Reporting Certificate 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Financial Reporting: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Accounting Operations: Journal Entries, Sub Ledgers, Account Transactions Reconciliations: Accounts Receivable, Revenue, Expense Budget Management: Budget Files, Budget Scenarios, Funding Commitments Forecasting: Monthly Projections, Annual Planning, Variance Analysis Financial Controls: Internal Controls, Gap Analysis, Corrective Actions Tax Reporting: Sales Tax, Revenue Reporting, Financial Statements Data Analysis: Data Extraction, Data Consolidation, Ad Hoc Analysis Reporting Tools: Graphs, Charts, Presentations Accounting Standards: GAAP, Institutional Policies, Financial Statement Notes Grant Accounting: Project Grants, Grant Expenses, Grant Reconciliations Close Management: Month End Close, Service Billing, Close Documentation SKILLS Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting GAAP Variance Analysis Internal Controls Data Analysis Decision Making Problem Solving Communication Organization Confidentiality Staff Supervision Customer Service PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Institute of Management Accountants, professional member Finance peer workgroups supporting service operations and reporting practices LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST