Blake Johnson

About Blake Johnson

Finance professional adept at adding value through analyses, forecasting, team leadership, and project management. I have a passion for using financial and operational metrics to drive results in corporate settings. Adept at leading both accounting and finance disciplines. I am equally comfortable in large complex companies (Intel / Honeywell) and small to mid sized businesses as both a leader with direct reports in a hands-on role as a financial and accounting expert.Specialties: Financial analysis, metrics, accounting, project management, team leadership and forecasting.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

   Blackboard

   Nov 2017 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Senior FP & A Director for Blackboard\'s Campus Enablement business unit (formerly Blackboard Transact) headquartered in Phoenix with responsibility for providing leadership & guidance for all financial aspects of the global business.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1982 — 1988

• Brigham Young University

  MBA, Finance

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Risk Management
• Portfolio Management
• Start-Ups
• Nonprofits
• Product Management
• Management Consulting
• Finance
• Cash Flow
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Analysis
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Vendor Management
• Quickbooks
• Acquisition Integration
• Variance Analysis
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Income Statement
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act