Rick Beasley

Rick Beasley has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Rick is currently working as the Principal Project Manager at Georgia System Operations Corporation since 2019. Prior to this, they were the President of Beasley Consulting Group, LLC, a general management consulting firm specializing in project management, accounting, finance, business operations, IT, process improvement, and internal controls/SOX, from 2010 to 2019.

From 2006 to 2010, Rick worked as a Managing Consultant at ScottMadden, Inc., where they completed a Sarbanes-Oxley internal control review for a major utility and implemented over 40 process improvements for the finance department of a major pharmaceutical company.

Before that, they worked as a Financial Consultant at Huron Consulting Group from 2005 to 2006, where they performed revenue recognition procedures and assisted with SEC financial restatement for a $4 billion management consulting organization.

Rick also worked as a Transportation Controller at AmeriCold Logistics from 2003 to 2005, where they directed the accounting function for the $130 million Transportation organization, created a project plan to streamline and automate the monthly close process, and reduced inefficiencies by 75%.

Rick served as the Corporate Treasurer/Acting Controller at AirGate PCS from 2002 to 2003, where they directed the treasury and financial reporting functions, negotiated property tax strategy resulting in $650,000 annual savings, and managed SEC reporting and Sarbanes/Oxley compliance.

From 1999 to 2002, Rick held the role of Director of Finance and Corporate Controller at The Weather Channel, a $250 million international media provider, where they directed accounting and budgeting activities and supported the Executive VP of Finance.

Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Finance at Corporate Express Delivery Systems from 1998 to 1999, overseeing all finance, accounting, and technology activities for an 11-state region with revenues of $220 million.

At AT&T Wireless, Rick held various roles from 1988 to 1998. Rick served as the Director of Business Operations in Louisiana, where they directed financial, administrative, and customer operations activities. Rick also worked as the Regional Director of Business Operations, Manager of Billing Operations, and Assistant Controller, Field Operations, demonstrating their expertise in financial matters, analysis, budgeting, and managing departmental operations.

Rick began their career as the Chief Financial Accountant at Cotton States Insurance Group from 1986 to 1988.

Rick Beasley attended The University of Georgia from 1981 to 1983, where they obtained a BBA degree in Accounting. Additionally, they have a certification as a Certified Public Accountant. No further details are provided about the institution or the specific year or month of obtaining the certification.