An innovative, highly accomplished accounting manager with demonstrated expertise in construction, turnarounds, procurement, accounting, contract administration, accounts payable and accounts receivable, scheduling, auditing and project management. Saves money and safeguards company assets by locating and remedying financial vulnerabilities. Promotes best practices and responsible reporting on multiple business units. Demonstrates exceptional communication, organizational and people skills. An experienced, results driven leader who ushers in a future of growth and profitability.
SUMMARY
An innovative, highly accomplished accounting manager with demonstrated expertise in construction, turnarounds, procurement, accounting, contract administration, accounts payable and accounts receivable, scheduling, auditing and project management. Saves money and safeguards company assets by locating and remedying financial vulnerabilities. Promotes best practices and responsible reporting on multiple business units. Demonstrates exceptional communication, organizational and people skills. An experienced, results driven leader who ushers in a future of growth and profitability.
EXPERIENCE
BAYER CORPORATION, Baytown, Texas
Manager of Construction and Maintenance Accounting 2007-2009
Oversaw capital/maintenance projects at plant site totaling $400,000,000 in capital investments and $30,000,000 in maintenance. Ensured proper financial controls for capital and maintenance projects. Identified and filed for tax savings. Reviewed capital and maintenance contracts.
Ø Controller of turnaround activities of up to $30,000,000.
Ø Implemented SAP upgrade of FA module relating to construction accounting.
Ø Led invoice auditing for capital and maintenance vendors, realizing savings of $2,000,000 in 2008.
Ø Initiated fixed asset inventory process, identifying $3,000,000 in missing assets and $1,000,000 in tax savings.
Ø Managed month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings.
Ø Established accounting policies and procedures for engineering community.
Ø Held responsibility for staff of ten employees, carried out hiring and appraisal processes.
Ø Expedited closing process.
Ø Educated plant site on importance of accounting duties and responsibilities.
Ø Developed contract template for capital and maintenance agreements.
Manager of Financial Controls, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2005-2007
Maintained proper financial controls for capital projects over $20,000,000. Evaluated major capital contracts/provided consultation to ensure proper text risk assessment. Monitored construction accountants to guarantee proactive financial controls. Conducted training for project/construction team on proper engineering, procurement and accounting procedures. Recognized over $3,000,000 in cost savings/cost avoidance.
Ø Developed manual on responsibilities, audit, procurement and engineering terminology for construction accountants.
Ø Carried out training presentations for project teams on proper financial controls for capital projects.
Manager of Information Technology Accounting and Financial Controls 2003-2005
Facilitated business plans preparation and appropriation requests. Maintained Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Developed reporting methods and generated reports using SAP and Legacy systems. Contributed directly to contract formulation and administration. Managed $96,000,000 information technology (IT) yearly spending.
Ø Led IT accounting staff in identifying $15,000,000 in cost savings/cost avoidance.
Ø Performed financial control review of all capital projects over $10,000,000.
Ø Provided consulting to capital project management regarding engineering, procurement and accounting issues.
Ø Established month-end accrual process for IS accounting, resulting in proper statement of actual charges occurring in month work was performed.
Ø Worked closely with management on contract personnel, asset management, leasing and budget decisions.
Construction Financial Controls Senior Analyst 1999-2003
Established and maintained proper financial controls for capital projects over $20,000,000. Monitored construction accountants to enable proactive financial controls. Worked closely with legal/procurement departments to ensure necessary contract provisions to protect company financial position. Carried out training for project/construction accountants on proper procedures for auditing construction items.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORMAN ENTERPRISES, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Manager of Inventory Control and Audit, 1997-1999. Coordinated inventory activities for retail stores and warehouse with sales volume of $60,000,000. Directed improvements to inventory control operational areas. Developed policies and procedures for sales-audit and inventory-control areas. Ensured proper payment of sales and use tax. Managed five inventory and sales audit associates.
J.C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Project Manager, Internal Auditing, 1995-1997. Directed audit activities of $2,000,000,000 pharmaceutical subsidiary. Planned and executed operational audits/business reviews of all areas of corporation. Recommended improvements to operations and identified marginal operations for divestiture to fund reinvestment/enhance earnings. Developed five year audit plan.
Senior Auditor, Field Auditing, Buena Park, California, 1992-1995. Evaluated control and financial environment, systems and accounting of retail stores with sales volumes up to $20,000,000. Presented key findings to regional and store management/ensured implementation. Coordinated computer systems and affects on western region. Conducted training seminars for 25 staff members. Advised regional/district management on operating problems and cost saving issues.
Audit Supervisor, Field Auditing, Dallas, Texas, 1988-1992. Reviewed and conducted audits for stores with sales volumes of up to $20,000,000. Evaluated controls and adherence to procedures of variously sized retail stores. Performed corporate audits in systems, benefits, distribution and personnel areas.
Chemical Safety Training, 2008
Notre Dame Management Training, 2007
SAP Training, 2000
American Management Association - Managerial and Team Building Skills, 1996
MIS Training Association IS Auditing and Controls, 1995
AFFILIATION
Institute of Internal Auditors, 1999 -2009
COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; WordPerfect 6.0; Lotus Notes 1-2-3; Island Pacific Inventory System; AssetCenter, Business Warehouse, ACL, Expedition
PERSONAL
Enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family.
Collegiate All-American Tennis Player.
Big Brother Program.
International Travel.
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