Brent Summers
About Brent Summers
Brent Summers is a Senior Manager of Project Financial Management at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial roles across various companies, specializing in cash flow forecasting and investment performance analysis.
Work at Transamerica
Brent Summers has been serving as the Senior Manager of Project Financial Management at Transamerica since 2022. In this role, he oversees financial management for various projects, utilizing his extensive background in financial analysis and management. His responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, investment performance analysis, and fund accounting, which are critical for the company's financial health and project success.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Transamerica, Brent Summers accumulated significant experience in various financial roles. He worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona as a Senior Financial Analyst in FP&A and Strategic Finance from 2013 to 2022. Prior to that, he held positions as a Project Manager at North American Development Group from 2004 to 2008, and as an Accounting Manager at ING Funds from 1999 to 2003. His diverse background includes roles at Barclays Global Investors and First American Title, where he served in multiple capacities.
Education and Expertise
Brent Summers holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University, where he studied Quantification and Statistical Analysis as part of his History degree. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix between 2002 and 2004. His educational background complements his expertise in financial competencies, including advanced data analysis and visualization.
Financial Skills and Specializations
Brent Summers specializes in a range of financial competencies, including cash flow forecasting, investment performance analysis, and fund accounting. He possesses advanced skills in data visualization, which he uses to communicate complex analyses effectively. His experience with ERP systems is extensive, having acted as both an implementation lead and a business lead. He is proficient in various software tools, including Oracle, JD Edwards, Fusion, Hyperion, and Business Objects.