Jared Parker

Experience

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  Grant Thornton LLP (US)

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2017

  Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees.•Advised clients in financial statement and internal control risk assessments in preparation for SOX readiness and compliance•Collaborated with clients to develop standardized workbooks, enhanced test plans, and walkthrough documentation •Designed process and system requirements for clients to effectively address changes necessary for compliance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Show less •Prepared client financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP reporting requirements•Performed procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting•Established budgets for client engagements and actively monitored and managed profitability •Coordinated efforts of Grant Thornton audit teams worldwide to provide audit opinions for U.S. companies with international operations•Collaborated with Grant Thornton’s shared services center in Bangalore, India, to increase and improve efficiencies•Conducted national training of Grant Thornton associates as a program leader•Managed, developed, and trained staff throughout client engagements and assessed performance through evaluations•Assisted in the development and delivery of engagement proposals•Planned and executed audit procedures related to business acquisitions, including business valuation techniques Show less

  • Advisory Services Manager

    Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Audit and Assurance Manager

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2016
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  Burns & McDonnell

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2020

  Senior Financial Analyst

  Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm, based in Kansas City, Missouri.•Served as the financial liaison for assigned business units, including the Oil, Gas & Chemical Global Practice, as well as the St. Louis, Southern California, and New England offices•Evaluated financial statements, budgets, variance analyses, and other performance metrics for business units and provided ongoing support, advice, and recommendations•Researched and prepared diverse financial analyses to identify key trends and areas for improvement•Coordinated monthly budget to actual variance analysis across all divisions and locations, identified key drivers to profitability, and reported results to management•Directed the implementation of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and presented results of implementation to stakeholders (e.g., engineers, IT, Tax, Internal Audit) •Conducted trainings of project managers, project controls professionals, and other analysts•Coordinated with project teams and management to prepare financial forecasts at project and division level•Provided support to external auditors to assist with preparation of the annual audited financial statements•Created forecast modeling tool to improve the process for analyzing and forecasting costs and revenues Show less

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  Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E)

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  Senior Vice President of Finance

  Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) operates premium gaming venues that focus on outstanding service and exceptional quality. P2E operates and manages casino gaming facilities in Kansas, Iowa, New York, and Virginia. In February 2022, Churchill Downs Incorporated entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of P2E for $2.5 billion.•Provided oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including the complete accounting close process•Led implementation of ERP system across all entities, resulting in enhanced security, operational efficiency, and superior financial reporting•Consolidated treasury function for two acquisitions, moved all entities into a single combined banking portal, and managed ongoing treasury requirements across the company•Successfully transitioned payroll to new payroll service provider to provide improved carrier connections between third-party providers and a better user experience for employees•Developed debt covenants compliance tracking and monitoring workbook and prepared quarterly and annual debt compliance deliverables for banks and bond holders•Directed post-merger integration of two acquisitions, including consolidation of systems and standardization of processes•Facilitated various tax reporting requirements and initiatives, including requirements for annual tax return preparation, annual tax information reporting, and tax benefits related to COVID-19 (CARES Act) Show less

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  BNIM

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director of Finance

  BNIM delivers beautiful, integrated, living environments that inspire change and enhance the human condition. The 2011 National Architecture Firm Award Winner, BNIM is an innovative leader in designing high performance environments. Through an integrated process of collaborative discovery, we create transformative, living design that leads to vital and healthy organizations and communities.•Oversaw comprehensive financial, operational, and strategic reporting and analysis to inform management decision-making •Directed the monthly financial close process, overseeing a team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting•Orchestrated the transition from Deltek Vision to Deltek Vantagepoint ERP, driving improvements in user experience, enhanced financial insights for executive leadership, and improved operational efficiency across the organization•Spearheaded the comprehensive process of completing the ESOP transaction, including thorough due diligence, legal documentation, and stakeholder communication, facilitating a seamless transition to an employee-owned structure •Coordinated ongoing treasury management activities, optimizing working capital to support operational efficiency and liquidity needs•Implemented the UKG payroll system, optimizing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enhancing employee experience and streamlining administrative tasks•Ensured compliance with income and other tax regulations, implementing strategic plans to optimize tax efficiency Show less