Brian Gaither

Current

• Manager - Special Projects at Carnival Corporation
• Boatswain's Mate - USCG Reserve at U.S. Coast Guard

Past

• Financial Controller at TKX Aerospace - Division of ThyssenKrupp AG
• Financial Analyst at The Rainier Group
• Sr. Financial Analyst - Treasury Intern at Washington Mutual

• Senior Legal Assistant at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Education

• University of Washington, Seattle - Business School
• Cornell University

Recommended

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Connections

79 connections

Industry

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Websites

• My Company

Brian Gaither’s Summary

My professional background is broad-ranging. I have significant experience with capital markets, treasury operations, financial analysis, legal document review, inventory management, process review, strategic planning, and organizational development. I have served in numerous supervisory roles and leadership positions throughout my career. I have exceptionally strong skills in data analysis, datamining, database management, and related software packages. I have strong project management skills.

My goal is to continue my professional development by sitting for the CPA exam and by taking continuing education courses to supplement my MBA. My long-term goal is to serve as the CFO of a large private company or a division of a publicly-traded company.

Brian Gaither’s Specialties:

GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, Securities Series 7, Securities Series 66, Lean Production

Brian Gaither’s Experience

• Manager - Special Projects

  Carnival Corporation

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CCL; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

  Provide on-going support to development of corporate Enterprise Risk Management program. Perform ad hoc analysis of global operations.

• Boatswain's Mate - USCG Reserve

  U.S. Coast Guard

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

  April 2003 — Present (6 years 8 months)

  Provide deck operations support, small boat handling, and new member supervision/training.

• Financial Controller

  TKX Aerospace - Division of ThyssenKrupp AG

  (Aviation & Aerospace industry)

  April 2006 — April 2008 (2 years 1 month)

  Provide in-depth analytical support for the following activities: pricing, cost analysis, monthly financial performance review, M&A due diligence, forecasting, and audit support . Provide review of internal controls as well as draft accounting policies. Serve as the financial team lead for lean accounting and review.

• Financial Analyst

  The Rainier Group

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)

  April 2005 — April 2006 (1 year 1 month)

  Performed Financial analysis of small, privately-held companies consequent to company sales and other transitions

• Sr. Financial Analyst - Treasury Intern

  Washington Mutual

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WM; Banking industry)

  June 2004 — April 2005 (11 months)

  Performed monthly variance analysis and review of KPI's. Performed ad hoc projects as required.

• Senior Legal Assistant

  Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  (Partnership; 501-1000 employees; Law Practice industry)

  November 1999 — February 2003 (3 years 4 months)

  Provided in-depth paralegal support to the M&A, Credit, and Securities Underwriting groups

Brian Gaither’s Education

• University of Washington, Seattle - Business School

  MBA , Finance and Accounting , 2003 — 2005

  Small program with exceptional faculty. Good value for in-state residents.

  Activities and Societies:

  Teaching Assistant in the Accounting Dept. Research Assistant to Shiva Rajgopal, Prof. of Accounting

• Cornell University

  BA , History; Romance Languages , 1993 — 1998

  Cornell is the best university in America for the all-around academic experience.

  Activities and Societies:

  Student Assembly, Budget Planning Group, Ivy Council, International Living Center, Cornell Tradition Scholar

Additional Information

Brian Gaither’s Websites:

• My Company

Brian Gaither’s Interests:

Managerial Accounting, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Economic Theory, Current Events, Travel, Wines, Skiing, Boating, History

Brian Gaither’s Groups:

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•    University of Washington - Foster School of Business MBA Program (Official Group)

Brian Gaither’s Honors:

Frank S. Dupar Scholarship (MBA)
Cornell Tradition Senior Recognition Award

Brian Gaither’s Contact Settings

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