Financial Operations Manager Resume

David Thompson
72, Nehring Road
San Francisco, CA, 1897
177-784-8761

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a financial operations manager position in the finance field where excellent analytical and technical skills can be utilized to improve the company’s profitability.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated experience leading detailed financial support operations including billing, payroll, AP.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and organization skills.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Ability to act to accomplish the responsibilities within the established budget.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks & resources, motivate others, foster a sense of teamwork among a local team and remote locations.
  • Proficient in standard and ad hoc reporting from financial systems, export data from financial systems for further analysis on spreadsheets or other tools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Operations Manager (1995-2002)
VMware – Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities

  • Identified all pricing, discount and associated terms from contracts, and entered the appropriate data and settings in the financial system to match contract requirements.
  • Managed project accounting activities for assigned location and other business unit or vertical work sites and offices as needed assuring accuracy and timeliness: Project billing / invoicing, Project accounting and reporting, Project Accounts payable, Timesheet collection and Payroll.
  • Identified and reported on project issues that impact risk, cost, profitability and service as they occur.
  • Participated in regularly scheduled meetings with senior management to provide regular updates on accounting matters and financial performance.
  • Prepared reports which summarize and forecast project and vertical unit business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
  • Identified and proposed opportunities to improve the efficiency of accounting and finance operations.

Financial Consultant (1988-1994)
World Financial Group – Fountain Valley, CA
Responsibilities

  • Developed and implemented financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations, utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate.
  • Interviewed client to determine client’s assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.
  • Analyzed client’s financial status, developed financial plan based on analysis of data, and discussed financial options with client.
  • Prepared and submitted documents to implement plan selected by client.
  • Maintained contact with client to revise plan based on modified needs of client or changes in investment market.

EDUCATIONAL DETAIL

Bachelor of Science in Finance (1988)
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA