Drew Kelham
About Drew Kelham
Drew Kelham serves as the Senior Financial Reporting Lead at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in financial reporting and accounting, having held various positions at notable companies such as KAR Global and BKD CPAs & Advisors.
Work at Allison Transmission
Drew Kelham has served as the Senior Financial Reporting Lead at Allison Transmission since 2020. In this role, he leads the preparation and filing of SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K. He also prepares monthly balance sheet variance reports for the CEO, CFO, and senior management. Additionally, he acts as the corporate consolidations backup using SAP and coordinates with international entities to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Kelham also serves as the Assistant Treasurer for the Allison Transmission Inc. Political Action Committee (PAC).
Previous Experience in Financial Reporting
Prior to his current position, Drew Kelham worked at KAR Global as a Financial Reporting Analyst from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Staff Accountant - Internal Reporting at the same company for eight months in 2018. His earlier roles include working as a Senior Audit Associate at BKD CPAs & Advisors and as an Audit Associate for two years at the same firm. He also completed an Audit Intern position at Crowe Horwath LLP in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Drew Kelham earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting with a minor in Spanish from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Financial Analysis from the same institution, studying from 2012 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
Financial Analysis and Reporting Skills
In his professional capacity, Drew Kelham analyzes goodwill, trade names, and indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment. He performs financial due diligence and writes purchase accounting memos related to merger and acquisition activities. He also writes technical accounting white papers that address new accounting standards and business developments, showcasing his proficiency in the field.