Jayson Barker

About Jayson Barker

Strategic Data Analytics Executive with extensive experience scaling advanced analytics, machine learning, and financial intelligence within the finance and accounting sectors. Recognized for a career-long track record of translating complex technical capabilities into high-value business outcomes and sustainable growth. Expert in orchestrating cross-functional alignment and leading technically elite, diverse teams to deliver data-driven auditing, quantitative modeling, and optimized financial reporting. A mentor-leader adept at navigating fast-paced environments, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and bridging the gap between emerging technology and corporate strategy to drive long-term institutional value.CORE COMPETENCIESData Science – Leadership – Project Management – Data Analysis – Financial Analytics – Business and Technology Bridging – Predictive Modelling – Analytics Consulting – Coaching & Mentoring – Data Visualization – Financial Statement Analysis – Quantitative Analysis – Business IntelligenceTECHNICAL PROFICIENCIESDatabricks – SQL – R – Python / PySpark – SAS – VBA – Microsoft Access – SSIS – SSRS – MicroStrategy – AWS – Hadoop – ACL – Teradata – Snowflake – Salesforce – Oracle – Hyperion – SAP – SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) – GitHub – PeopleSoft – Tableau – Power BI – Microsoft Fabric – Alteryx – QlikView

Experience

1. Director, Finance Analytics

   Builders FirstSource

   Jul 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Led the strategic development and delivery of pro forma and actual financial reporting. Partnered directly with C-suite leadership to provide high-stakes insights for external earnings and tactical financial maneuvers. Directed a high-performing team in the execution of complex quantitative initiatives and quality frameworks, ensuring a \"single source of truth\". Accelerated the adoption of SAP, SAC, and AI to reduce insight latency and drive fiscal agility. Recognized as a thought leader in the application of AI and Machine Learning to optimize financial reporting.• Identified and led a high-impact tax credit recovery opportunity unrecognized by the business, architecting the underlying data model and quantitative analysis that delivered $1.7M in cumulative tax savings.• Developed and delivered financial close report packages covering sales, gross profit, price volume mix, SG & A, EBITDA, budget vs. plan, and market share across $17B annually.• Pioneered the incorporation and analysis of M&A data into total company reporting covering $8B in sales using SQL, Python, SAP, Hyperion, SAC, Azure, and Databricks.• Designed and delivered data models and dashboard solutions (Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy) which reduced siloed reporting, increased insight, automated data gathering, and saved approx.$2M in SG & A spend per year.• Led development of strategic financial modelling and reporting including price, volume and mix (PVM), customer sales and margin analytics, product flow and cycle times, capital investments, P&L analytics, sales and gross profit analysis, customer rebates, market share, SG & A optimization, and sales commissions - for senior and C-suite leadership.• Provided strategic leadership during the organization’s SAP implementation - which consolidated 30+ ERPs - guiding the direction of financial reporting and analytics. • Guided the organization towards a scalable reporting platform that enabled complete and accurate financial reporting.

Education

• Cypress College

  Business Administration, Accounting and Information Systems

  2007 — 2010

• Southern Methodist University

  Master of Science - MS, Data Science

• California State University, Fullerton

  Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems

  2009 — 2011

• Southern Methodist University

  Executive Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Us Gaap
• Sec Filings
• Blue Pumpkin
• R
• Oracle
• Tableau
• Sharepoint
• Access
• Financial Analysis
• Java
• Financial Accounting
• Forecasting
• Css
• Peoplesoft
• Data Analysis
• Crystal Reports
• Databases
• C#
• Cisa
• Auditing
• Sap
• Lotus Notes
• Vba
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Photoshop
• Accounting
• Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Leadership
• Visual Basic
• Alteryx
• Business Intelligence
• Internal Controls
• Xbrl
• Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Spotfire
• Kronos
• Jd Edwards