Nathan Brown
IDP RESEARCH GRANT ADMINISTRATOR I
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Product-minded analytical professional with experience translating complex financial, operational, and compliance data into scalable business solutions. Proven ability to partner with technology, operations, and leadership teams to redesign processes, improve data integrity, and enable informed decision-making. Brings a transformation mindset focused on value delivery, continuous improvement, and execution within regulated environments.
Experience
IDP RESEARCH GRANT ADMINISTRATOR I - Wichita State University - Wichita, KS
(2025-09)
- Managed the grant closeout process to close more than 2,000 grants and improved the process to close grants 20% quicker and improve data for downstream reporting
- Partnered with software development teams in brainstorming and implementing new tools to optimize the grant closeout process
- Identified shortfalls in grant closeout procedures and redesigned procedures comply with current federal uniform guidance
BOOKKEEPER - CommLink IT - Wichita, KS
(2025-05)
- Implemented accounting procedures that were needed for the startup business including analytical KPI's, forecasting tools, and budget projections
- Created financial reporting workflows to identify profitable products and enhance strategic decision making
ACCOUNTING ANALYST - INVISTA - Wichita, KS
(2024-07 - 2025-05)
- Designed a transfer pricing tool that automated data flow into SAP while reduced pricing errors by 80%
- Partnered with supply chain and operations to price new product movements and support data-driven pricing strategies
- Led root-cause analysis initiatives to reconcile financial discrepancies and improve data transparency
CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER - Davis-Moore Chevrolet - Wichita, KS
(2020-07 - 2024-07)
- Award winning salesman with multiple recognitions for exceeding annual sales KPI's while maintaining 90%+ customer satisfaction
- Delivered sustained revenue growth by driving 150+ annual unit sales and generating $500K+ in yearly profit
- Ranked among the top 3 consultants across the auto group through a consultative and data-driven selling approach
REVENUE SPECIALIST - InfoSync Services - Wichita, KS
(2018-11 - 2020-04)
- Advised leadership on variance analysis across cash, credit card, and gift card transactions to identify revenue gaps and improve financial accuracy
- Informed clients on daily liquidity by managing end-to-end banking operations to ensure effective working capital
- Executed month-end and year-end close activities, preparing journal entries and complex reconciliations
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING - Wichita State University

