Amar Patel, Cpa
About Amar Patel, Cpa
Amar Patel is a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting, having held various positions at Adtalem Global Education and DeVry University.
Work at Navistar
Amar Patel currently serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Lisle, Illinois, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning processes and analysis within the organization. His role involves developing strategies to enhance financial reporting and governance, particularly in relation to SG&A reporting on a substantial revenue base.
Previous Experience at Adtalem Global Education
Prior to his role at Navistar, Amar Patel worked at Adtalem Global Education in various capacities. He served as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2018 to 2019 and progressed to Senior Manager of Integration and Value Capture from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Adtalem included responsibilities such as building mapping tables for financial reporting and rebuilding SG&A and workforce planning reporting for stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Amar Patel holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Masters of Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate School of Management between 2009 and 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in financial analysis and planning, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background in Financial Analysis
Amar Patel's career in financial analysis began at DeVry University, where he worked as a Financial Analyst and Student Finance Operations Representative from 2009 to 2013. He later joined Becker Professional Education as a Financial & Logistics Analyst for a brief period in 2013. His experience spans various roles in financial management, including positions as a Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst at Adtalem Global Education.
Achievements in Financial Reporting
Throughout his career, Amar Patel has made significant contributions to financial reporting processes. He developed and implemented a governance process for SG&A reporting on a $10 billion revenue base and integrated TRATON and Volkswagen reporting standards. Additionally, he created detailed presentations that effectively communicated financial data through visualizations, enhancing stakeholder understanding.