Brian Leak
About Brian Leak
Brian Leak is a Financial Analyst specializing in Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis at Veritone, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at Veritone and other organizations, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Current Role as Financial Analyst at Veritone
Brian Leak currently serves as a Financial Analyst in Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Veritone. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he manages a revenue forecast for a line of business that generates $15 million annually. He conducts variance analysis for operating expenses during monthly business reviews and is responsible for mapping and updating historical financial data into a new data model for the 2023 Annual Operating Plan. Additionally, he oversees data mapping for customer metric automations to align with a new data structure.
Previous Experience at Veritone
Brian Leak has extensive experience at Veritone, where he worked in various accounting roles from 2019 to 2022. He began as an Accounting and Finance Intern, followed by positions as an Accounting Analyst, Senior Corporate Accountant, and Staff Accountant. His tenure at Veritone allowed him to develop skills in financial analysis and accounting practices, contributing to the company's financial operations.
Educational Background in Accounting
Brian Leak studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Front Range Community College, achieving an Associate of Arts (AA) in Business for Transfer in 2012. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Internship Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining Veritone, Brian Leak gained valuable experience as an intern in Internal Audit at the University of Colorado Health from 2014 to 2015. This internship allowed him to understand auditing processes and internal controls, further enhancing his skills in financial analysis.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to his accounting roles, Brian Leak has held various positions in retail management and customer service. He worked as an Assistant Store Manager at Pier 1 from 2016 to 2018 and as a Night Crew Head Clerk at Safeway from 2012 to 2013. These roles contributed to his leadership and operational management skills.