Jay Coutee
About Jay Coutee
Jay Coutee is an Accounting Manager at Vroom, with a background in finance from Stephen F. Austin State University. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting, having previously worked for BHP and Lockheed Martin.
Work at Vroom
Jay Coutee has been employed at Vroom as an Accounting Manager since 2017. In this role, he oversees various accounting functions and ensures accurate financial reporting. His responsibilities include managing intercompany loans, performing account reconciliations, and contributing to the month-end close process. Coutee's expertise in financial management supports Vroom's operations in Houston, Texas.
Education and Expertise
Jay Coutee studied Finance at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from 2005 to 2008. He also attended Xavier University of Louisiana for one year from 2004 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in accounting and finance, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in various organizations.
Background
Before joining Vroom, Jay Coutee worked at BHP as a Financial Analyst and Treasury Analyst from 2012 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a position as a General Ledger Accountant at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control from 2008 to 2011. This diverse background in financial analysis and accounting has contributed to his current role and responsibilities.
Achievements in Financial Management
Jay Coutee has made significant contributions in his previous roles, including creating an internal report to standardize Cash Forecast variance reporting. He co-created tracking tools for Petroleum Cash Forecasting, which were presented to the CFO and implemented by relevant teams. Additionally, he served as the subject matter expert for Petroleum Cash Forecasting, training various teams on submission processes.
Contributions to Financial Systems Migration
Coutee played a key role in the migration of financial systems from BOLO to Oracle and subsequently to 1SAP. His work often involved collaboration between different locations, ensuring a smooth transition. He also managed intercompany loans, monitored balances, and completed processes to re-classify loans and extend term dates, demonstrating his expertise in financial operations.