Brent E. Farris
Old Hickory
Summary
Senior financial analyst and accountant with extensive experience in the information technology and services sector. Proficient in corporate finance, budget forecasting, financial accounting, analysis, and reporting. Recognized for strong leadership and teamwork abilities, consistently meeting deadlines while managing multiple tasks effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Promises Behavioral Health
Brentwood
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed monthly financial close processes and reconciled accounts for precise reporting.
- Executed month-end close for multiple intercompany areas to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared detailed financial statements and reports for executive leadership review.
- Produced monthly financial reports for management review.
- Developed and maintained budgets, aligning financial resources with strategic organizational objectives.
- Approved AP invoices, ensuring timely payment and compliance with organizational policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and enhance accuracy of reporting.
- Maintained comprehensive records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
Senior Financial Analyst
Sevita Health
Austin
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Prepared financial reports for area and state directors at month-end.
- Developed weekly and monthly variance reports, comparing actuals against budget projections.
- Executed ad hoc reporting for area directors, supporting informed daily decision-making.
- Analyzed monthly billing across all channels to generate accurate accruals for accounting.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with area directors to analyze regional performance and address key topics.
- Uploaded billing data from billing system into accounting system, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Operated in a fully remote capacity, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
Staff Accountant
Harris Research Inc.
Nashville
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Reconciled over 40 balance sheet accounts accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with CEO and controller to streamline month-end closing process.
- Allocated daily cash revenue from franchise fees to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Entered company-wide credit card expenses into accounting system promptly.
- Executed accounting projects, including reconciliations and ad hoc reporting to support financial analysis.
Senior Financial Analyst - Revenue Assurance
Asurion
Nashville
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Executed SQL queries to validate data entries, ensuring accuracy of financial data for reporting.
- Processed monthly revenue accruals and journal entries across intercompany ledgers.
- Reconciled over 30 balance sheet accounts for accuracy.
- Prepared and analyzed month-end meeting documents for US and Canada to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with various teams to identify and resolve accounting system failures, enhancing operational reliability.
- Engaged directly with supply chain to verify logistics fees and pricing accuracy.
- Uploaded sales orders, price adjustments, and sales tax in DAX.
Assistant Controller
Star Physical Therapy
Franklin
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversaw all balance sheet accounts, including 10 million in accounts receivable.
- Directed budget process, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Executed month-end processes, including journal entries, billing system uploads, and report generation.
- Compiled and distributed monthly financial reports, providing insights to partners and clinic directors.
- Managed staff accountant and accounts payable, providing training for optimal performance.
- Recorded monthly accrual entries, maintaining accuracy of financial records.
- Collaborated with controller on payroll, rents, leases, and additional management responsibilities.
Staff Accountant
Star Physical Therapy
Franklin
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Supported month-end close by executing journal entries, performing uploads, and completing reconciliations.
- Analyzed information to develop yearly budget forecasts.
- Processed 60+ clinic payments with accuracy and efficiency to ensure timely revenue recognition.
- Invoiced for services rendered by STAR in school coverage and industries.
- Worked alongside assistant controller for three years to address and resolve various accounting challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Tennessee Technological University
01-2011
Skills
- Financial analysis proficiency
- Data analysis techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- SQL proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel: VLOOKUP, F9, pivot tables)
- Great Plains and DAX accounting systems
- SQL analysis
- Organizational efficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Goal orientation and prioritization
- Multitasking and timely goal completion
- Dynamic management and leadership skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical and statistical expertise
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Promises Behavioral Health
03.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Financial Analyst
Sevita Health
01.2022 - 03.2025
Staff Accountant
Harris Research Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Financial Analyst - Revenue Assurance
Asurion
03.2017 - 12.2020
Assistant Controller
Star Physical Therapy
12.2015 - 03.2017
Staff Accountant
Star Physical Therapy
12.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Tennessee Technological University