Dave Annese, Cpa, MBA
About Dave Annese, Cpa, MBA
Dave Annese, CPA, MBA, is an HR Contract & Budget Analyst at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in financial analysis and consulting.
Current Position at MBTA
Dave Annese serves as an HR Contract & Budget Analyst at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) based in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves analyzing and managing contracts and budgets for the human resources department. This hybrid position began in 2023 and includes both remote and in-office work.
Previous Role at Consulting Firm
Before joining MBTA, Dave Annese worked as a Financial Business Consultant at a consulting firm in Melrose, MA, from 2017 to 2023. During this six-year tenure, he specialized in developing financial strategies and enhancing business processes for various clients.
Experience as FP&A Analyst at Philips Lighting
Dave Annese held the role of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Analyst at Philips Lighting in Andover, MA, from 2016 to 2017. He dedicated 11 months to optimizing financial plans and providing strategic insights to improve the company's financial performance.
Senior Financial Analyst Roles
Dave Annese has significant experience as a Senior Financial Analyst, having worked at various organizations. At Philips in Andover, MA, from 2012 to 2016, he focused on real estate financial analysis. Earlier, at Meridian Investments from 2004 to 2008, he conducted acquisition third-party due diligence investment valuation and IRR analysis in the LIHTC industry.
Educational Background
Dave Annese earned his MBA from the Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management, where he studied Business from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, he attended Villanova University in 1970.
Professional Specializations
Throughout his career, Dave Annese has developed expertise in various areas, including developing dashboards for federal program grants, validating financial information for the Department of Labor, and improving monthly forecasting accuracy using Cognos/TM1 reporting. He is also skilled in SAP-based inter-company accounting consolidations aimed at process improvements for global manufacturers.