Daniel Herbert, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As Interim Director of Accounting at a rapidly growing sports media company, I led a 12-employee department overseeing the accounting function of a company generating $150 million in revenue. I managed the transition to Oracle NetSuite from multiple QuickBooks instances, navigating complex integration issues while striving to produce the company's first consolidated financial statements. Partnering with the CFO, I led the inaugural Deloitte private audit, resulting in a clean audit opinion while streamlining financial processes and enhancing internal controls. I engineered automated solutions that significantly reduced manual errors and cut report generation time, improving financial reporting efficiency.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As a Finance Senior Manager/Finance Manager at a leading pharmaceutical company, I assisted in the development and implementation of KPI dashboards to automate and visualize the company's $1.2 billion annual capital expenditure budget, significantly enhancing data visibility and decision-making processes. I created a comprehensive depreciation calculation tool for Corporate Finance, which was utilized across 7 business units to systematically forecast depreciation/amortization expense. Managing a $300M annual budget including 470+ headcount, I conducted regular re-forecasts and presented monthly Operating Expense performance to the EVP of Value, Access, & Pricing. These initiatives demonstrated my ability to drive efficiency, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making in a complex pharmaceutical industry environment.

Greater Atlanta Area

As a consultant for a mid-sized pharmaceutical company, I played a key role in enhancing financial operations and reporting. I co-led the implementation of ASC 842 under public company guidance, preparing the organization for potential SPAC opportunities. Working closely with the CFO, I conducted quality reviews of Board of Directors' internal reporting materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity in high-stakes communications. I streamlined the FP&A process by developing a consolidated budget-to-actual report, significantly reducing preparation time and improving flux analysis procedures. This experience demonstrated my ability to navigate complex accounting standards, improve financial reporting processes, and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic pharmaceutical industry environment.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

In my role at a major media and broadcasting company, I played a crucial part in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. I led monthly performance reviews for executive leadership, supported strategic decision-making through comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis. Notably, I contributed significantly to the company's first bottoms-up budget, providing critical insights to private equity investors and supporting the financing roadshow. My expertise was instrumental in preparing carve-out financial statements, managing GAAP adjustments, and optimizing processes to meet stringent deadlines. My contributions extended to creating integration strategies for newly acquired assets and establishing clear segregation of accounting and finance duties post-carve-out. This experience showcased my ability to drive financial excellence, support strategic initiatives, and navigate complex organizational changes in a dynamic media environment.

Greater Atlanta Area

As a Senior Associate in the Assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers for one year, I led complex audit engagements for three diverse clients in the Consumer and Industrial Products and Services sector. My portfolio included a global pharmaceutical company, a global aluminum tooling company, and a manufacturer of specialized industrial components, allowing me to develop deep industry-specific knowledge across varied manufacturing processes. In this role, I managed audit teams, conducted risk assessments, and provided critical insights on external financial reporting and internal control improvements tailored to each client's unique operational challenges. I effectively communicated complex audit findings to client management, ensuring compliance with GAAP while adding value through strategic recommendations. This experience honed my leadership skills, enhanced my ability to navigate intricate accounting issues, and deepened my understanding of risk management in highly regulated industries.

Atlanta, Ga

During my time as an assurance associate, I consistently improved audit efficiency and effectiveness by identifying process enhancements and streamlining problem areas. I conducted remediation testing in revenue and long-lived assets, while constructing audit tests for my clients. I mentored new staff on PwC's audit methodology, fostering their professional development. Additionally, developing strong client relationships was critical to facilitating a smoother audit process, ultimately increasing billable hours and overall productivity.

Lake Mary, Fl

I significantly drove operational improvements and financial accuracy by enhancing author royalty payment processes and optimized foreign rights royalty collections for international sales, demonstrating my ability to manage complex financial systems in multiple currencies. Additionally, I successfully streamlined accounts receivable operations, notably bringing a major retail account current, while also implementing robust month-end procedures including credit card reconciliations. My experience extended to inventory management, where I effectively tracked and managed backorder releases. I played a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring accurate inventory costing and sales reporting. This experience exemplified my ability to leverage technology for improved financial operations and decision-making.

Orlando, Fl

Assisted with the formulation of the AACSB Report for the College of Business Administration as part of the accreditation renewal process with the AACSB.

Greater Atlanta Area

Conducted financial statement tie-outs, evidence gathering activities in inventory, revenues, and accounts receivable, as well as tests of controls on various engagements.

University Of Central Florida

As a student leader, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the NABA student chapter's operations and outreach. I managed the comprehensive chapter update report for the national board, ensuring effective communication of our activities, achievements, and financial performance. By fostering relationships with community business leaders and Big 4 recruiting representatives, I secured high-profile presenters for student meetings, elevating the quality of our membership meetings. I also spearheaded initiatives to boost chapter membership and future growth, while coordinating study groups to support academic success. Additionally, I contributed to the planning of the ACAP student program, which introduced high school students from across the region to opportunities at the University of Central Florida, demonstrating my commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the accounting profession.

Lakeland, Florida Area

As a bank teller, I demonstrated proficiency in core banking operations and customer service. I managed cash transactions with precision, ensuring accurate receiving and dispensing of funds to customers. My responsibilities extended to executing meticulous day-close procedures, balancing all daily transactions to maintain financial accuracy. Additionally, I consistently met monthly sales goals by effectively up-selling bank products and services, showcasing my ability to understand customer needs and align them with appropriate financial solutions.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting

Bachelor'S Of Science, Accounting And Finance