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CANNON MARSHALL M

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounting Specialist with extensive experience in financial data extraction and Excel dataset creation. Expertise in transforming complex accounting records into structured datasets for analytics and AI applications. Strong foundation in accounting principles and advanced mathematics, ensuring exceptional accuracy and documentation. Proven track record in supporting AI model evaluation through quantitative programming and problem design.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accounting Data Specialist (Contract)

Deloitte LLP
01.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed financial statements and ledgers to extract structured datasets for analytics projects.
  • Utilized business intelligence tools, including Tableau and Power BI, to design interactive dashboards.
  • Built standardized Excel templates to streamline accounting dataset creation and cleanup.
  • Conducted regular maintenance activities, ensuring data availability through backups and archiving.
  • Collaborated with audit and financial operations teams to verify dataset accuracy and compliance.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and insights for client projects.
  • Provided technical support for users encountering issues accessing or manipulating data.
  • Developed databases to ensure data integrity and accessibility throughout the organization.

Quantitative Analyst / Mathematical Content Specialist

IBM Research
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Designed and solved advanced mathematical problems for analytics and AI research applications.
  • Applied calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics to develop complex problem statements.
  • Collaborated asynchronously with researchers to enhance AI model reasoning and evaluation accuracy.
  • Utilized Python, MATLAB, and Mathematica for scenario modeling and result validation.
  • Analyzed datasets to uncover trends and insights for strategic business decisions.
  • Developed predictive models and visualizations to communicate analytical findings effectively.
  • Conducted statistical tests to validate model accuracy while monitoring market trends.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts on best practices in quantitative analysis.

Graduate Research Assistant – Applied Mathematics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Conducted graduate-level research in applied mathematics and statistical modeling.
  • Developed computational models for analysis of large numerical datasets.
  • Managed data collection and analysis using statistical software tools.
  • Produced documentation in LaTeX and presented findings to academic audiences.
  • Assisted faculty with grading, tutoring, and preparation of advanced coursework.
  • Trained undergraduate students on laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
  • Coordinated meetings to facilitate communication among research team members.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of experiments and results in databases.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Accounting

University of Texas At Austin
05.2020

Master of Science (M.S.) - Applied Mathematics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
05.2016

Skills

  • Accounting and finance
  • Financial statement analysis
  • General ledger review
  • Bookkeeping and reconciliations
  • Data validation and auditing
  • FP&A fundamentals
  • Excel data structuring
  • Advanced Excel techniques
  • Standardized dataset design
  • Data cleaning and normalization
  • Calculation validation
  • Documentation control
  • Mathematics skills
  • Algebra and calculus

Certification

  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA), In Progress / Completed
  • Advanced Excel for Financial Modeling, Completed
  • Python for Data Analysis (Coursera / edX), Completed

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the United States, Remote / Contract / Project-Based, Exceptional attention to detail, Structured thinking, Clear documentation, Cross-domain expertise (Accounting + Mathematics)

Timeline

Senior Accounting Data Specialist (Contract)

Deloitte LLP
01.2020 - Current

Quantitative Analyst / Mathematical Content Specialist

IBM Research
07.2016 - 12.2019

Graduate Research Assistant – Applied Mathematics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
09.2014 - 05.2016

Master of Science (M.S.) - Accounting

University of Texas At Austin

Master of Science (M.S.) - Applied Mathematics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
CANNON MARSHALL M