Genesis White

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Jul 2004 - Jun 2007

  Senior Auditor

  Provide audit & assurance services to SEC & non-SEC regulated clients  Responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit, including supervising and performing detail reviews of work produced by staff auditors Develop staff’s skills and working knowledge of accounting principles and emerging issues Interact closely with engagement team executives, providing updates to be given to the client’s management Participate in planning events, ensuring services are designed to meet client and regulatory requirements Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts, and remain current on new accounting/auditing guidance applicable to the client’s industry and business practices Service clients in various industries, proving ability to effectively function in different business environments Extensive experience with testing of SOX controls for a range of differing control environments Assist clients with financial accounting matters for an array of complex accounting issues and SEC filings Show less

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  Cambium Learning Group

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

  Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager

  Provide accurate and timely external and internal financial statements Manage and prepare the financial statements, footnotes, etc. in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements Coordinate review of SEC filings with key executives, auditors and audit committee Key contributor in getting the company current with its SEC filings following a multiple year restatement effortDaily management of accounting functions Responsible for reviewing complex and/or unusual accounting transactions  Key player in the transition of all accounting functions from the prior corporate office to the current headquartersPerform technical research on complex GAAP and SEC reporting requirements  Serve as technical expert on accounting matters; Policy/Procedure development Responsible for reviewing new accounting guidance and assisting in implementation where applicableSarbanes- Oxley (SOX) compliance Facilitate quarterly review meetings (both internal and external) for SOX procedures Document and test new processes; update documentation on existing processes as needed Show less

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  Windstream

  Jun 2009 - now

   Key contributor in quarterly/annual forecast process, with strong understanding of forecasting revenue and expenses, as well as other activities including the projection of debt and capital market activities  Work closely with business unit leaders on their financial plan, assisting with modeling and rationalization of assumptions utilized to develop financial projections for the year Track key company initiatives throughout the year, for reporting to senior management, identifying risks and additional opportunities where applicable Monthly review of financial results, including analysis of financial statistics, trends, revenues and volumes, and how those compare to projections that have been communicated to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders Prepare/present meeting materials with results, risks and key follow-up items to the CFO on a monthly basis Prepare monthly and quarterly presentations to be provided to the Board of Directors, which communicate the Company’s quarterly/annual goals, and how we are tracking to such goals Meet regularly with key members of the senior leadership team to level-set on the Company’s progress towards its financial goals for the year, collaborating on idea generation for areas that may be running behind forecast Effectively communicate and work across teams to ensure results and actions, at each individual business unit, align with the overall goals of the Company Highly involved in the research, development and successful implementation of external segment reporting for the first time in Company history Successfully manage and mentor team members of varying experience levels Show less Investor Relations Development of materials for investor and analyst communications including: quarterly/annual earnings releases and conference calls, investor presentations and marketing materials Key participant in the earnings call preparation process including: assisting with prepared remarks, developing accompanying presentation and preparing corporate responses for Q&A Maintain relationship with retail and institutional investors via industry conferences, on-site meetings and day to day interaction through incoming phone calls and emails  Responsible for coordinating and executing on project plan for the company’s annual shareholder meeting Quarterly updates to peer analysis/benchmarkingManage $1B pension plan asset portfolio Key player in the transition to an immunization-based portfolio strategy Responsible for coordination of and communication with the investment committee (fiduciary of the plan) Execute all steps necessary for contributions to the pension plan (including cash and other company assets) Maintain compliance with the company’s extensive SOX requirements over pension plan asset testingTreasury/Capital Markets Responsible for adherence to debt compliance requirements of the company’s creditors Involved in multi-billion dollar debt refinancings, and interest rate hedging transactionsFinancial Planning Quarterly duties in establishing detailed forecasting of cash flow Responsible for the annual (and ad hoc) update to the company-wide multi-year forecast, which requires coordination with all business leaders and presentation of the financial plan to the executive management team  Participate in monthly/quarterly forecast variance meetings with key executivesGeneral (for all areas above) Consistently recognized as high performer and key contributor, with a proven ability to reach across work groups  Quarterly update of materials provided to the board of directors and audit committee Show less Involvement in the SEC reporting process Actively involved in the preparation of SEC filings, and coordinating the review of internal and external auditors Prepare financial analytics for discussion with key management Prepare quarterly schedules for posting to the company’s investor relations website Perform technical research  Responsible for researching and concluding upon proper treatment for various accounting issues  Responsible for identifying disclosure requirements arising from technical research performedParticipate in projects related to multiple acquisitions completed by the company Served as project manager leading integration efforts for the finance organization Worked closely with outside consultants performing the company’s purchase accounting valuations Assisted with SEC filings resulting from completed acquisitions Show less

  • Vice President - Investor Relations & Assistant Treasurer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Vice President of Investor Relations

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Vice President - Financial Planning and Analysis

    May 2019 - Oct 2023

  • Sr. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

    Nov 2017 - May 2019

  • Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

    Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Investor Relations & Capital Makets

    Jun 2011 - Jan 2015

  • SEC Reporting

    Jun 2009 - Jun 2011