Brent Zumwalt
About Brent Zumwalt
Brent Zumwalt is a Senior Accounts Payable Manager with extensive experience in various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. He has held managerial positions at several companies, including Tesla and Fisker Inc, and possesses specialized skills in cost-cutting strategies and accounting software systems.
Work at Fisker
Brent Zumwalt currently serves as the Senior Accounts Payable Manager at Fisker Inc. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely from Manhattan Beach, California. His role involves overseeing the accounts payable processes and ensuring efficient financial operations within the company.
Previous Experience in Accounts Payable
Brent Zumwalt has extensive experience in accounts payable management across various industries. He worked at Tesla as Accounts Payable Manager from 2017 to 2020 and later as Sr. Accounts Payable Manager from 2020 to 2021. Prior to Tesla, he held the position of Accounts Payable Manager at Schwan's Company from 2013 to 2015 and at Boart Longyear from 2015 to 2017. His career also includes roles at Deseret Book, where he served in multiple capacities, including AP Manager and AP Lead.
Education and Expertise
Brent Zumwalt has a solid educational background in finance and political science. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Dixie State University, a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Utah, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Bellevue University. His education complements his expertise in accounts payable, including specialized skills in cost-cutting strategies and proficiency in accounting software systems such as Oracle, SAP, and Coupa.
Diverse Industry Background
Brent Zumwalt has a diverse accounting background that spans multiple industries, including retail, publishing, entertainment, wholesale, internet sales, marketing, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. This varied experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of different financial practices and challenges across sectors.
Experience with Non-Profit Organizations
Brent Zumwalt has experience working with non-profit organizations in an accounting capacity. His background includes managing fixed assets, depreciation, unclaimed property, and conducting tax audits, which are essential skills in both for-profit and non-profit financial management.