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David Kratzer

@davidkratzer

I lead regional accounting operations and automate financial reporting, forecasting, and reconciliation workflows with Python and Power BI.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead accounting and financial-systems work where I can improve reporting, forecasting, data processes, and automation using Python, Power BI, AI, and financial technology.

At LAZ Parking, I manage accountants and systems specialists supporting regional accounting operations, including reconciliation of $800M+ in annual revenue and corporate financial reporting.

I lead monthly P&L reviews, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis that contributed to 20% higher profitability and 10% lower forecast variance.

I build Python automation for journal entries, accruals, expense allocations, and complex allocation workflows. I also automate recurring accounting processes using Excel/VBA, Power BI, and AI.

Previously, I progressed through regional corporate and junior accounting roles at LAZ Parking, improving reporting and financial workflows while supporting close, reconciliations, budgets, and forecasts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounting Manager

Current

LAZ Parking

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Manage a team of accountants and systems specialists, overseeing reconciliation of $800M+ in annual revenue and corporate financial reporting. Lead monthly P&L reviews, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis, contributing to 20% higher profitability and 10% lower forecast variance.

Python Pandas SQL APIs Power BI Excel VBA AI Automation Data Modeling Financial Systems Machine Learning

Regional Corporate Accountant

LAZ Parking

May 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 7 months)

Reconciled $30M+ in annual revenue and prepared corporate financial statements. Led monthly P&L analysis, supported regional profitability initiatives, and prepared budgets and forecasts, reducing variance by 10%+.

Financial Reporting P&L Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Accounting Excel

Junior Regional Accountant

LAZ Parking

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 (7 months)

Supported month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Analyzed financial data and supported regional accounting operations.

Accounting Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Data Analysis

Administrative Intern, Finance & Data Analysis

Friendship House

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)

Reviewed and finalized financial statements, prepared budgets and tax forms, and analyzed organizational data. Supported management reporting and attended committee and board meetings.

Financial Statements Budgeting Tax Forms Data Analysis Management Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Miami

Financial Technology Certificate, Financial Technology

Completed a Financial Technology Certificate with coursework in Python, Pandas, SQL, APIs, Power BI, data structures, data modeling, financial databases, machine learning, and time-series forecasting.