Kearstin McCarty
Erie
Summary
Strategic Financial Operations Analyst specializing in financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Streamlined workflows and enhanced supplier relations through advanced Excel skills, driving operational accuracy and supporting informed decision-making. Delivers impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST
PAX8
01.2025 - Current
- Drive high-impact projects, including development of an internal storefront that eliminates manual invoicing and supports scalable sourcing workflows.
- Analyze cross-functional processes and streamline workflows to enhance transparency, mitigate risk, and support strategic decision-making.
- Partner with leadership to formalize end-to-end processes, strengthen governance, and align stakeholders around financial and sourcing initiatives.
- Managed vendor-led incentive programs by structuring data, tracking performance, and delivering insights to boost supplier engagement and commercial outcomes.
- Led vendor and cross-functional relationship management to enhance operational efficiency, data accuracy, and alignment across Finance, Operations, and GTM teams.
- Utilized SNow, Jira, Confluence, and Salesforce to manage sourcing-related projects, track requirements, and document workflows, supporting scalability and continuous improvement.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST
PAX8
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Acted as the primary finance contact for 60+ global vendors, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting supplier data to resolve issues, validate cost structures, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives.
- Conducted billing and margin analyses (COGS vs. Revenue) using advanced Excel functions to validate supplier performance and ensure internal system integrity.
- Reviewed contracts and SOWs to ensure compliance with financial requirements, risk considerations, and cross-functional sourcing standards.
- Partnered with RevOps, SalesOps, GTM, and Legal to streamline pricing and quoting processes, enabling timely and accurate sourcing decisions.
- Standardized vendor onboarding templates and timelines, enhancing data consistency and sourcing efficiency.
- Promoted to Senior Financial Operations Analyst after implementing process improvements that strengthened supplier alignment and financial operations.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT/COST ANALYST
PAX8
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Reconciled 60+ vendor accounts by analyzing cost drivers, validating supplier charges, and identifying discrepancies that affected margins and internal pricing accuracy.
- Executed 150+ weekly event invoices, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Investigated vendor credit requests, assessed risk exposure, and ensured financial accuracy to maintain supply chain cost integrity and foster partner relationships.
- Assisted with the transition from cash to accrual revenue recognition by mapping assumptions, documenting processes, and ensuring data consistency across systems.
- Completed sourcing-related operational tasks in Jira, Wrike, and ServiceNow to enhance cross-functional tracking and maintain audit trails.
ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
RADIANCE HOLDINGS
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Collected and analyzed weekly payments from 800+ contractors to support month-end close and audit requirements through structured data tracking.
- Managed regulatory obligations including property tax filing and 1099 processing, ensuring accurate reporting and vendor compliance.
- Processed supplier invoices and reconciled accounts, ensuring compliance documentation was maintained across 40+ business locations.
Education
MBA -
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
12-2024
B.S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
12-2021
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Accounts payable management
- Compliance optimization
- Workflow enhancement
- Supplier and vendor relations
- SOP development
- Operational accuracy
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder alignment
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Effectiveness in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Salesforce, Jira, ServiceNow, Confluence, and Wrike
Timeline
SR. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST
PAX8
01.2025 - Current
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST
PAX8
01.2024 - 12.2024
STAFF ACCOUNTANT/COST ANALYST
PAX8
03.2022 - 12.2024
ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
RADIANCE HOLDINGS
03.2020 - 03.2022
MBA -
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
B.S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER