Kendall Ward, Cpa
About Kendall Ward, Cpa
Kendall Ward is a Finance/Accounting Leadership Development Associate at Navistar Inc, specializing in Integrated Product Development Finance. With a Master's degree in Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan Technological University, Ward has a strong background in financial analysis and project budgeting.
Work at Navistar
Kendall Ward currently serves as a Finance/Accounting Leadership Development Associate in Integrated Product Development Finance at Navistar Inc. since 2020. In this role, Kendall is responsible for maintaining project budgets and tracking actual spending against baseline targets. Prior to this position, Kendall held various roles within Navistar, including Finance/Accounting Leadership Development Associate for Revenue Assurance, External Reporting, and Warranty Accounting from 2018 to 2020. These positions involved analyzing financials of prospective capital expenditures to prioritize projects and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
Education and Expertise
Kendall Ward holds a Master's degree in Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University, where studies were completed from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, Kendall earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan Technological University, studying from 2013 to 2016. This educational background provides a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which Kendall applies in various finance roles.
Background
Before entering the finance sector, Kendall Ward was a Varsity Volleyball Athlete at Michigan Technological University from 2013 to 2016. This experience in athletics contributed to team collaboration and discipline. Additionally, Kendall worked as a Graphic Designer at Michigan Technological University for seven months in 2014, showcasing a diverse skill set beyond finance.
Achievements in Financial Analysis
In the role of Finance/Accounting Leadership Development Associate, Kendall Ward is tasked with analyzing financial variances and providing insights into project budgets. This includes evaluating capital expenditures to prioritize projects effectively. The ability to track spending against targets is crucial for maintaining financial health within the organization.