Jason Perry

Experience

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  Georgia Municipal Association

  Nov 2002 - Feb 2007

  Performed financial modeling to analyze feasibility of proposed municipal telecommunications systems.• Employed NPV and IRR calculations to value municipal telecom systems for potential sale.• Performed trending of municipalities’ franchise fee revenue to determine accuracy of payments and project future revenue. • Conducted franchise fee audits of cable, gas, and electricity providers for 150 municipalities.• Negotiated telecommunications franchise agreements between cable providers and municipalities. Show less

  • Senior Telecommunications Analyst

    Jun 2004 - Feb 2007

  • Telecommunications Compliance Coordinator

    Nov 2002 - May 2004
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  Simmons Bedding Company

  Mar 2007 - Feb 2008

  Financial Analyst

  Prepared forecasts and budgets for sales department with revenue of $1.1 billion.• Managed budget load into financial database and validated database accuracy. • Tracked and reported on actual vs. accrued expenses incurred by 300-person sales force.• Analyzed financial performance of dealers and compared to established metrics.• Performed IRR and NPV analysis of dealer product placement deals.• Created retail dealer contracts and advocated for approval or rejection based on modeled financial performance.• Used financial performance and contract terms to calculate sales incentive payments for 400 dealer sales network. Show less

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  Cox Communications

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2013

  As Senior Financial Analyst, I provided financial analysis, advice, coaching, training, and effective recommendations to boost bottom line.I was involved in developing project plans and managing Cox Communications Opex/Capex finance team through budget reforecasting and month-end financial analysis.I created net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) models for sales and network construction teams to evaluate proposed projects' worth. Moreover, I analyzed economic impact of telecommunications network node performance by utilizing Node Performance Index, a regression analysis method.My notable outcomes for this role include:• Successfully completed Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.• Directed a continuous process improvement effort to reduce number of install rescheduling requests, resulting in annualized savings of $271,000. Show less Developed and maintained management reporting that supported the informational needs of internal customers.• Provided cross-functional leadership to identify key data drivers and design the collection and reporting of those metrics.• Conducted gap analysis to determine whether reporting requirements could be met using available data or if new data elements are required.• Coordinated with other functional groups to define data requirements and facilitate the collection of this data into the financial reporting databases.• Teamed with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to ensure that the management reporting structure is consistent with the planning and analysis needs of the organization. Show less

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Oct 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Financial Systems Analyst

    Apr 2008 - Oct 2010
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  Cox Media

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2025

  At Cox Communications, my core responsibility is managing profit and loss and business targets for Cox Media' Southeast region as well as create quarterly and annual forecasts.I am entrusted to lead recruitment, hiring, and training of the East Business Operations Team.It is worth mentioning that I spearhead an initiative to standardize monthly financial reporting package and presentation structure for Cox Media Field Business Operations.I steer modifications in company's strategic direction by analysis and modeling of financial data.One of my key tasks is to build revenue forecasting models to serve as leading indicators of future success.Furthermore, I perform market share analysis to identify opportunities of business's revenue growth.My accomplishments within this role are following:• Drove revenue growth of region by by 17%.• Enhanced efficiency and gained a competitive advantage for the Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana markets by restructuring and streamlining business operations.• Improved the East leadership team's financial expertise by conducting quarterly leadership strategy meetings and weekly financial presentations. Show less During my time over here, I administered Cox Media's profit and loss statement and oversaw division's operational targets in the Florida and Georgia region.I was responsible for building annual and quarterly financial projections and defining annual sales goals for a team of 35 sales representatives.It was me, who designed financial and operational models to evaluate the revenue and cash flow impacts as well as presented models to executive management to obtain approval and negotiate agreements.I steered expertise in calculating optimal pricing strategies by analyzing stock levels, sell-through percentages, and average unit costs over time.My achievements are as follows:• Increased annual incremental revenue by $6M through signing representation agreements.• Boosted revenues by 40% from 2016 to 2019 by developing and implementing robust sales strategy.• Developed a dashboard to monitor sales data in real time and forecast sales targets for sales team, resulting in increasing revenue by $2M and surpassing budget by $1M.• Successfully reduced annualized operational expenses by $0.5M through implementation of a new and streamlined organizational structure. Show less

  • Senior Finance Manager

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2025

  • Finance Manager – Cox Media

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2021
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  Holstein Parts

  Jan 2025 - now

  Director of Finance And Administration

  In this role, all financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, are overseen, with strategic financial insights provided to leadership, particularly in areas such as capital investments and pricing decisions. Internal controls are implemented and maintained to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. Day-to-day financial operations, including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management, are managed. Financial statements are prepared and published in compliance with GAAP standards. The accounting and administration team is led, mentored, and supported, with collaboration ensured with Operations to align financial strategies with broader organizational goals. Recruitment, employee onboarding, and performance evaluations are managed, ensuring alignment with company goals and culture. Employee development is supported, and compliance with labor laws and company policies is ensured. Show less