Frederick Kress
About Frederick Kress
Frederick Kress is a Senior Financial Analyst at Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a background in finance and accounting, including previous roles at Dollar Bank and American Eagle Outfitters.
Work at Highmark
Frederick Kress has been employed at Highmark Inc. as a Senior Financial Analyst since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for preparing monthly cash forecasts for the fiscal year, performing Sarbanes Oxley testing and compliance monitoring, and managing project setup and budgets for Bid & Proposal and Market Analysis. Kress collaborates with the Program Finance team to provide recommendations to senior management based on fiscal year forecasts versus plans. He also assists in the preparation of the 10k and Tax Information Package, and is involved in tracking monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and developing countermeasures.
Previous Experience
Before joining Highmark, Frederick Kress held various positions in the financial sector. He worked as a Financial Analyst II at Dollar Bank from 2003 to 2011, where he gained significant experience over eight years. Prior to that, he briefly worked as a Sales Audit Analyst at American Eagle Outfitters in 2003. Kress also served as a Service Advisor at Baierl Automotive from 2012 to 2015. His diverse background in finance and customer service has contributed to his analytical skills and expertise.
Education and Expertise
Frederick Kress studied at the Community College of Allegheny County, where he earned an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from 1997 to 1999. He furthered his education at Duquesne University, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance from 1999 to 2001. Kress has also participated in the L3 Excellence Green Belt Lean Six Sigma training program, enhancing his skills in process improvement and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
In his current role at Highmark, Frederick Kress is tasked with several key responsibilities. He prepares monthly cash forecasts and assists in the preparation of the 10k and Tax Information Package. Kress performs Sarbanes Oxley testing and compliance monitoring, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. He also tracks monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and collaborates with the Program Finance team to provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on fiscal year forecasts.