Rick Kirkpatrick

About Rick Kirkpatrick

Results-driven and self-motivated finance professional with a proven ability to thrive in high-growth, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environments. Offers strong leadership in team management, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement, including frequent presentations to the C-suite. Adept at navigating ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and driving results through independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a deep attention to detail. Brings a thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial policies, coupled with the ability to formulate and enforce procedures across departments. Known for identifying key performance drivers, resolving complex issues with initiative, and collaborating with leadership to shape both short- and long-term financial strategies.

Experience

1. System Manager, Supply Chain Finance and Operations

   CommonSpirit Health

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• University of North Texas

  Accounting & Finance

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Global Management

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Studies

Skills

• Internal Controls
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Accounts Payable
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Accounting
• Management
• Ifrs
• Financial Modeling
• Income Statement
• Variance Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Auditing
• Cash Flow
• Risk Management
• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Sap
• Leadership
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Access
• Analysis