Samuel Hiers

Associate Consultant

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States17 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

Achieved $3M in cost savings.
Automated reporting processes, reducing errors by 80%.
Managed budgets of $150M–$200M with less than 10% variance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Financial Analyst with expertise in cost management and financial modeling in the Fintech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingForecastingFinancial PlanningAccounting

Other Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Power BIJD EdwardsMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ConceptsAccounting StandardsFinanceFinancial ResultsFinancial PerformanceMicrosoft Dynamics GP

About

Senior finance professional with 6+ years of progressive experience across FP&A, corporate finance, and accounting. Proven success delivering actionable insights through budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven financial modeling. Adept at streamlining reporting processes, improving decision-making accuracy, and collaborating across finance, operations, and leadership teams. Throughout my career, I’ve optimized budgets of $150M–$200M with less than 10% variance, driven over $3M in cost savings, and automated reporting processes that reduced errors by 80% and saved more than 10 hours per close cycle. I’ve built BI dashboards that deliver KPIs 25% faster, coached junior analysts to strengthen forecasting accuracy, and ensured GAAP-compliant audits with zero major findings. Skilled in Excel (advanced), Power BI, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Great Plains, and QuickBooks, I use data and technology to connect financial performance with strategic business goals. Starting my MBA in August 2025 and pursuing CPA licensure to further deepen my technical expertise and leadership capabilities. I’m passionate about leveraging my dual background in accounting and finance to contribute to a high-impact, forward-thinking organization in a long-term role.

Experience

17 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Duos technologies, inc.

Senior FP&A Analyst

Oct 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site

Stellar energy

Strategic Financial Analyst

Oct 2024 – Apr 2025 · 6 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Hybrid

Identified gaps in financial models limiting decision-making; redesigned to include multi-scenario forecasting, improving budget accuracy by 15%
Partnered with business units to analyze cost drivers and implement initiatives, reducing expenses by 10% in six months
Built executive dashboards to streamline KPI reporting, cutting prep time by 25% and enhancing report delivery
Automated Excel models tracking revenue, expenses, and forecasts for 50+ manufacturing projects, reducing analysis time
Created Power BI dashboards with complex datasets and Excel Power Query, delivering transactional-level financial insights

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Power BIJD Edwards

Fis

Senior Financial Analyst

Jun 2024 – Oct 2024 · 4 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Hybrid

Redesigned and automated Excel-based forecasting models, cutting manual errors by 80% and reducing update time by over 50%, increasing forecasting accuracy and efficiency
Partnered with IT to automate financial data pipelines, decreasing month-end report preparation time by 20% and enabling faster executive decision-making
Led cross-functional initiative to streamline monthly close workflows, reducing cycle time by 10% and improving reporting timeliness across departments
Delivered high-impact financial insights, variance analysis, and risk scenarios to executive leadership, directly supporting quarterly strategy reviews and board reporting

Microsoft ExcelFinancial ModelingForecasting

Apr energy

Financial Analyst, Operations & SG&A

Apr 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Hybrid

Managed $150M–$200M EBITDA budget across 10 plants and 13 G&A departments, maintaining variance within 10%
Took over G&A forecasting post-director resignation, strengthening relationships with department heads
Identified trends from historical data, achieving $3M in cost avoidance across plant and G&A budgets
Acted as liaison between 13 departments for forecast and actuals reviews
Created Excel dashboards and KPI tools to monitor G&A spend, streamlining forecast reviews
Automated monthly reports, saving 10 hours per close cycle for higher-value analysis
Contributed to monthly financial packages for executive leadership

JD EdwardsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeFinancial AnalysisFinancial ConceptsAccounting Standards+4

Towercom enterprises

Staff Accountant

Jul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 9 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site

Filed tax returns for 400+ cell towers, ensuring compliance across 20 states
Reconciled general ledger accounts, reducing audit adjustments by 30%
Handled full-cycle accounting including reconciliations, journal entries, and close
Implemented process improvements to cut close time by 20%

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Dynamics GPMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ConceptsAccounting StandardsFinancial Planning+3

National auto care

Staff Accountant

Sep 2021 – Jun 2022 · 9 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Reconciled monthly statements for 90+ credit card holders
Managed $5M+ weekly AP for NAC and 15 subsidiaries
Supported AP/AR, audit preparation, and general ledger maintenance
Introduced AP workflow checklists, reducing invoice errors by 20%
Helped prepare audits with full documentation, resulting in zero major findings
Ensured GAAP-compliant records and supported month-end close

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccounting StandardsAccounting

Mac papers

Accounts Payable Specialist

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 · 5 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Processed 300+ invoices daily with 98% accuracy
Established vendor protocols, cutting payment delays by 15%
Coordinated urgent payments with internal teams, reducing overdue invoices by 25%

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccounting StandardsAccounting

Corporate traffic logistics

Accounting Specialist

Oct 2018 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Handled high-volume AP, resolving duplicate payments to save $10K+ annually
Led paperless transition with management, halving invoice processing time
Managed vendor relations and compliance with internal controls
Improved supplier satisfaction by streamlining communication for payment inquiries
Main contact for AP phone and email inquiries

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Dynamics GPMicrosoft OfficeAccounting StandardsAccounting

Target

Warehouse Worker & Trainer

Aug 2006 – Aug 2017 · 11 yrs · Multiple Distribution Center Locations | Tifton, GA | Midway, GA | Lake City, FL · On-site

Picked and stacked products using voice headsets, RF scanners, and order picker equipment, exceeding daily pick goals
Operated forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, walkie riders, and tuggers safely with zero incidents
Hand-stacked cases up to 50 lbs in defined pallet patterns, shrink-wrapped, and staged for loading
Trained and coached 20+ associates/shift and 100+ new hires on safety, picking, and equipment, improving accuracy 12%
Coordinated multi-shift warehouse operations, achieving 99% on-time fulfillment and reducing dock congestion
Led inventory control with <2% variance through cycle counts and replenishment
Implemented workflow improvements that increased peak-season throughput 8% without extra labor
Enforced safety standards and conducted audits, maintaining zero recordable incidents