Dekedra Johnson

Background

About Dekedra Johnson

Texas-born, goal-oriented, and driven Finance Professional with a personal calling as a Minister. Specialties: Developed strong leadership capabilities through teaching, mentoring, and guiding youth in community service. Organized and delivered public presentations, offering motivational and success-oriented messages. Cultivated excellent working relationships with company executives, management, and co-workers. Strong problem-solving, analytical, project management, and creative thinking skills. Empowered with strong verbal and written communication skills. I am a proactive and hard-working finance professional known for accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to see the bigger picture. As a well-acclaimed public speaker and corporate trainer, I bring over 18 years of experience in managing various financial functions across diverse industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, corporate, international, technology, and finance. I am committed to leveraging my management experience to drive business success and innovation. Over the course of my career, I have managed budgets exceeding $40 million and regularly overseen monthly financial forecasts involving millions of dollars. My academic background includes a BBA in Finance, an MBA, and an Associate’s in Accounting, providing a strong foundation for my expertise. I bring deep knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and advanced proficiency with a broad range of software and systems—including MS Office, AS400, Modplan, EZWIN, JD Edwards, Solomon, Business Objects (Webi), QuickBooks, Anaplan, BPC, SAP, Oracle, and VBA scripting. I am passionate about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform finance and accounting, and I am continually seeking new ways to integrate emerging technologies into these fields. My curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning drive me to explore how AI and finance can evolve together to create smarter, more efficient solutions. I am a strategic and technically skilled leader known for developing creative and innovative insights, process improvements, and gauging the ideas while cultivating an inclusive and collaborative culture. Possess great soft skills and emotional intelligence. Self-motivated to drive positive cultural change and create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.