Justin Carter

About Justin Carter

I am an accounting / finance professional who has demonstrated sound business judgment, decisiveness, well-developed planning, strong analytical and communication skills, and a consistently high level of performance in a variety of progressively responsible and challenging assignments. Further, I am accustomed to a fast-paced work environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy a challenge and work hard to attain my goals. Constant communication with all levels of management has strengthened my interpersonal skills. I believe that my organizational skills and my outgoing personality will enable me to contribute to any employer\'s high standards. I have over 11 years experience in the Accounting / Finance industry and have held a variety of positions from audit, financial planning and analysis, plant accountant to international controller of numerous foreign subsidiaries.• Ability to evaluate, adapt and complete tasks under pressure, ability to learn and work within a system• Experienced in handling both success and failure, dedicated, self-motivated, adaptable/flexible• Strong verbal and written communication skills, utmost level of candor / integrity, problem solving• Ability to accept criticism and feedback in order to learn, expresses a sense of pride in all workSpecialties: International Financial Analysis & Planning / ForecastingInternational SOX Compliance and ImplementationManufacturing and Cost AccountingGaming & Casino AccountingSarbanes Oxley implementation company wideCompliance, Financial, Operational AuditsForeign Corrupt Practices Act online course administratorOnline Ethics course administratorProficient in COGNOS, MS Office Applications, Windows, Networking and Troubleshooting

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Accounting

   Light & Wonder

   Mar 2022 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   The Senior Manager, Accounting is the primary owner of the LnW Internal Control Documentation / Framework and Self-Assessment Activities as well as assisting in the roll-out of Global Accounting Policy and annual SOX trainings.• Collaborate with groups of employees within Controllers Staff and Finance/Operations when planning, executing and assessing SOX financial reporting and disclosure control testing.• Monitor compliance with Company Accounting Policies and internal control frameworks.• Support the company in monitoring for changes in business which impact internal controls over financial reporting, IT and entity level controls; develop common processes, re-engineer and streamline processes and controls.• Research internal control issues and collaborate with the business on appropriate remediation.• Provide metrics for internal control compliance.• Prepare, analyze, evaluate, and document internal controls testing assessments and results.• Perform SOX program scoping, planning, and review activities and program training material development and delivery.• Liaise with external auditors on internal control testing.• Drive process improvements for greater accuracy, financial control, and efficiency.• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner.• Perform walkthroughs at various subsidiaries, both domestic and international to document current processes and implement KEY SOX controls / best practices.

Education

• College of Southern Nevada

  Associates, Business

  1997 — 2000

• College of Southern Nevada

  Associates, Arts

  1997 — 2000

• College of Southern Nevada

  Associates, Accounting

  1997 — 1999

• UNLV Lee Business School

  Bachelor, Accounting

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Software Documentation
• Internal Audit
• Casino, External & Internal Audit
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Intellichief
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Office Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Foreign Experience: Aided in Opening of New Subsidiary in Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Training
• Financial Accounting
• Gaming
• Process Improvement
• As400 and Powerlink
• Gaming Industry
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Analysis
• Casino
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Cognos
• Cost Accounting
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Sox
• Forecasting
• Compliance
• Blackline
• Variance Analysis
• Accounts Receivable
• Ifrs
• Financial Statements
• Executive Management
• Revenue Recognition