Parker Allen

- Focused on delivery in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) industry. - Lead overall Record-to-Report (R2R) process assessment and implementation for FAANG client, developing expertise as a project manager and identifying and implementing quality improvements and automation opportunities. - Managed R2R sales and go-to-market efforts, leading a team of staff and nearshore team-members that developed sales collateral and pitched clients on KPMG R2R products and offerings. - Integrated AI into my daily workflow by automating status reporting with the Gemini AI API and python. - Managed complex, multi-year project financial modeling in Excel and Google Sheets, including forecasting, budgeting, and invoicing for a large, multi-year engagement with delivery resources in the US, Mexico, and India. - Demonstrated extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office suite. - Developed expertise in R2R technologies, specifically BlackLine. Completed BlackLine Financial Close Modeling (FCM) certificate.

- Supported FAANG client's month end close (MEC) process for over 12 months, providing extensive financial reporting and analysis to key stakeholders and Forecast v. Actuals (FvA) analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis. - Stood up Center of Excellence (CoE) for global tech firm. - Supported streamlining of forecasting and budgeting processes, allowing for more time spend on value-added activities.

•Teaching Assistant for BUS-K303, a Microsoft Excel-based business technology and statistics course at IU Bloomington. •Recognized as a top K303 student, possessing strong quantitative skills as well as communication skills. •Utilized my strong skills in Excel to help teach the course, grade files, and help administer exams. •Conducted office hours, helping students tackle the more difficult topics within BUS-K303.

Worked as Peer Academic Coach at Indiana University, helping exploratory freshman plan courses, utilize IU resources, and planning their college experience at IU. • Developed strong personal skills • Realized my love for working with individuals and helping people solve problems • Developed a strong work ethic, balancing work with college course work

-Managed data for the Indiana University Office of Scholarships -Aggregated and interpreted large sums of data regarding recipients of scholarships at Indiana University, data included matriculation rates, graduation rates, grade averages etc, and delivered this data to the Indiana University Foundation

- Supported engagement with industrial manufacturing client, developing key client deliverables and presented to client during key workshops and working sessions. - Developed projects and decks outlining KPMG's methodologies for case competitions.

-Handled company bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable -Developed strong customer relationship skills through extensive sales and IT work -Provided high quality deliverables that assisted upper management with key decision making and analysis

I am attending Indiana University, pursuing a major in Finance and Business Law and Ethics. I have been involved with a plethora of student organizations, and am always looking to be part of more. IU has also equipped me with a collection of new skills, or enhanced skills I previously had, including but not limited to: • Quantitative analysis • Problem solving • Effectively taking criticism • Public speaking • Determination / work ethic