Brandon B Valentine
CPA
Leader and Collaborator
Welcome to my site. Here you will learn about my education, drive for excellence and my constant pursuit to be my best self.
Bio Summary
Drive and Determination
Reliable performer who takes pride in personal performance as well as the performance of the team. Recognized by management, peers, and clients for strong leadership, work ethic, professionalism, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well independently or within a team.
Professional Experience
Roles & Responsibilities 2011 - Present
Accounting Advisor. FedEx Corporation
Leader on the mergers and acquisition team, driving the due diligence, valuation assessment, pro forma financials and post-close accounting process.
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Moore Colson CPAs and advisors
Planned, conducted, and reviewed preparation for the audit engagement team and the client.
Supervised, developed, and managed up to five members per engagement.
Improved the firm's audit methodologies and efficiencies.
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Improved Process
Manage and compile quarterly audit committee financial statements. Standardized the month-end budget versus actual reporting for all operating companies reducing reporting time by 30%
Industries Covered
Hospitality, real estate, non-profit organizations, endowments, government entities, manufacturing, retirement plans, and software.
Global Experience
Manage and oversee the global Fedex operating intercompany process and reporting.
Onsite Client Services
Scheduled, communicated and managed onsite client expectations and goals to put everyone in the best position to meet deadlines or exceed expectations. Clients were located throughout the United States.
Educational Background
What I’ve Learned
May 2010
Bachelor of Science
Rhodes College
May 2011
Masters of Science, Accounting
Rhodes College
May 2023
Masters of Business Administration
Vanderbilt University
"Outliers are those you have been given opportunities and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them."
Malcolm Gladwell
My Skill Set
My athletic experience was great training on how to react in high pressure situations. Intentional preparation is key before stepping on the field. This training has served me well in corporate roles.
Leadership Skills
NCAA Baseball Team (2007 - 2010)
NCAA Football Team (2007 - 2009)
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, IDEA, Fixed Asset Database, Prosystems Engagement, Caseware, Oracle Cloud and other various general ledger systems
Volunteering
Giving back to the community has been one of my greatest joys
Professional Associations
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
National Association of Black Accountants
National Black MBA Association
Charitable Organizations
Member, National Civil Rights Museum
Fundraiser Participation
St Jude's Hospital
National Civil Rights Museum
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