kristen walker

chief financial officer

About

Leader with demonstrated record of building, leading, and fostering teamwork across the portfolio to develop talented, service-oriented professionals at all levels of the organization. Known for innovative and automated approach to reporting and data analysis. Expert Excel and software skills, quickly learning new technology. Works well independently, seeks out solutions, reliably meets deadlines, and always strives for excellence. 10+ years of diverse experience in Accounting, Finance, Higher Education, and Banking including software implementation, business process improvement, regulatory reporting, and analysis.

Country

united states

City

austin

Industry

accounting

Skill

program management, project management, financial analysis, process improvement, financial modeling, microsoft office, research, data analysis, budgeting, accounting, leadership, financial reporting, strategic planning, peoplesoft, business process improvement, query writing, auditing, training, team building, enterprise software, technical writing, team leadership, regulatory reporting, internal controls, forecasting, microsoft excel, management, account reconciliation

Experience

assistant director

the university of texas at austin

2014-6 - 2014-12 · 7 mos

Managed operational accounting and reporting functions within the Accounting and Financial Management section of the Office of Accounting.

finance manager

the university of texas at austin

2014-5 - 2014-6 · 2 mos

Oversaw the Inventory Reporting section within the Accounting and Financial Management section of the Office of Accounting.

senior financial analyst

the university of texas system

2011-10 - 2014-5 · 2 yrs 8 mos

* Functional lead during $35 million dollar software implementation. * Analyzed business needs of seven business units. * Designed and developed PeopleSoft 9.1 Enterprise Software solution. * Standardized business practices. * Maintained cross functional relationships across GL, Projects, Assets, AP and Treasury financial modules. * Monitored, escalated, and coordinated effort with technical support groups to ensure integrity of applications and data.

financial reports officer

the university of texas system

2007-6 - 2011-10 · 4 yrs 5 mos

* Designed and developed forecast, variance, and analysis reports and communicated results to Senior Management. * Key contact for reporting related to assets totaling over $7.6 billion dollars. * Prepared monthly and annual financial reports and fulfilled interim and year end audit requests. * Reviewed and contributed to all aspects of project coordination including relationships with Project Management, Treasury, Cash Management, and Finance.

accountant ii

the university of texas at austin

2006-7 - 2007-6 · 1 yr

Enhanced existing procedures to provide additional control, ease of analysis, and time savings through automation of reports and procedures.

senior financial analyst

first national bank texas

2005-10 - 2006-7 · 10 mos

Conducted projects to evaluate effectiveness of proposed programs profitability and then made recommendations to executive level staff.

special projects analyst

first national bank texas

2004-8 - 2005-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

* Developed and interpreted financial models in order to analyze and forecast financial performance of banking centers. * Tested new financial systems post and pre implementation and communicated necessary upgrades to IT department. * Reconciled collection invoices and bank accounts with General Ledger as well as investigated and reported discrepancies.