Geophysicist Engineer Energy CV Resume FeedGlobal Controller (Houston Only) Accounting / Finance Resume
Resume of Candidate 333172. Experienced, motivated accountant, with public, private and supervisory experience managing audits, federal tax return preparation and monthly consolidated closing and reporting cycles. Responsible for purchased product accrual using Oracle Express and Oracle application. Managed a general accounting staff of six people. Oversaw day-to-day accounting operations, financial statement preparation, coordinate annual audits, manage tax preparation and coordinated annual budget and interim forecasting processes, cash flow projections and treasury management functions. Responsible for surveying over 150 department managers, directors and VP’s and implementing a new functional cost model in Hyperion Pillar 4.6. Performed tasks after CFO and staff resignations demonstrating ability to take charge and work under pressure.
Experience
March 2007 – present Global Controller for, Courtesy copy please contact a consultant software company servicing the gas and liquid pipeline industry.
* Managed 2005 and 2006 independent audits to completion after prior staff’s resignation
* Coordinated federal tax return preparation by outside tax preparers
* Led accounting team in monthly consolidated closing and reporting cycles
* Performed these tasks after CFO and staff resignations
October 2005 – March 2007 Financial Analyst for Courtesy copy please contact a consultant industrial and medical gases. Reporting to the Director of Operations Control and Planning of the Industrial US group:
* Manage the close process
* Own the Oracle Express closing reports for management and build the needed ones for the regions
* Monitor certain balance sheet accounts
* Prepare various spreadsheet analyses and PowerPoint presentations for management
* Responsible for purchased product accrual and other assigned closing duties
* Knowledge of Oracle Express (GL OLAP application) and Oracle application
* Point person for management questions about their P&L
February 2001 – October and 2005 Accounting Manager for Courtesy copy please contact a consultant a SALT (state and local tax) reduction firm specializing in property tax and sales and use tax appeals, compliance and software. Reporting to the controller/CFO:
* Managing a general accounting staff of six people
* Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial statement preparation, coordinate annual audits, manage tax preparation efforts
* Coordinate annual budget and interim forecasting processes, cash flow projections and oversee treasury management function
* Performed duties as the functional controller/CFO during vacancy
September 1999 – February 2001 Planning and Expense Management Functional Cost Accounting Manager for an Courtesy copy please contact a consultant company.
* Responsible for surveying over 150 department managers, directors and VP’s and implementing a new functional cost model in Hyperion Pillar 4.6.
* This model was used to calculate DAC (deferred acquisition costs) in the amount of $100mm – $125mm per year. This model also provided line of business, fixed versus variable and acquisition, maintenance and overhead allocation of costs.
July 1998 – August 1999 Accounting Manager for a Houston start-up divisional office of Courtesy copy please contact a consultant (headquartered in Courtesy copy please contact a consultant, NY), a major manufacturer of industrial filter housings:
* Responsible for opening local operating and payroll banking accounts
* Implemented an accounts payable system using Dynamics software
* Hired clerical and cost accounting staff and coordinated fixed asset and physical inventory counts
Employed by Courtesy copy please contact a consultant and related entities from May 1984 through July 1998:
January 1997 – July 1998 Accounting Supervisor for Courtesy copy please contact a consultant Chemicals and :
* Supervised a staff of five individuals performing A/P, A/R, product costing and financial reporting
* Responsible for costing ProTech division gross profit statements, CIP inventory analyses, and preparation of month-end, quarter-end and annual financial statements
* Coordinated closing schedules and annual audit PBC’s (prepared by client) workpapers. Promotion to this position was the result of management’s recognition of my work in accounting for the organizational changes occurring after Merichem’s joint venture with Sasolchem, S.A.
May 1984 – January 1997 General Accountant and Cost Accountant forCourtesy copy please contact a consultant, a major producer of specialty intermediate chemicals:
* Responsible for ever-increasing duties ranging from closing, costing and financial statement preparation duties
* Participated in the annual budget process, audit coordination, fixed asset accounting and special projects for management.
* Developed an approach to justify constitutional nexus for the Texas Franchise Tax returns that saved $400k.
* Dealt with foreign currency translation and consolidation of 4 entities’ financial statements
June 1981 – February 1984 Tax and Audit Staff Pool for Courtesy copy please contact a consultant, Certified Public Accountants.
* Performed staff level and in-charge audit duties on a wide variety of reviews and audits including financial institutions, manufacturing operations and television stations
* During tax season, assisted in the preparation of personal, partnership and corporate federal and state income tax returns.
May 1980 – June 1981 Auditor for Courtesy copy please contact a consultant, Certified Public Accountants.
* Began as a junior auditor and was promoted to semi-senior auditor after six months in the field
* Served on various audit teams performing audit and review duties on many diverse business enterprises
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree majoring in accounting.
University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Professional Training
* Member of the Institute of Management Accountants from 1985 – 1995. During my affiliation with this professional accounting society, I served as Director of Employment and Director of Community Services. While serving as Director of Community Services, I received the Iris F. Harmon award recognizing outstanding service to the Houston Chapter.
* Received favorable accolades from the Texas State Franchise Tax Auditor, performing a franchise tax audit on Merichem Company, for developing a model that substantiated constitutional nexus related to sales shipments made in states outside of Texas.
