To seek a challenging controller or higher level position with long term stability.
Susan Crowe
Experienced Construction Controller -
Skills
Hard-working, high energy, results-oriented, and solution focused. Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook,
Sharepoint, and Project. Internet Skills. Primavera and Expedition scheduling software. Documentum and
ApplicationXtender. Accounting software: Oracle, People Soft, Timberline, Peachtree, Quick Books, and AS-400 (CGC).
Notary Public.
Experience
2007 – Present Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. Boston, MA
Project Controller / Large Construction Project Controller
• Project controller for NewBridge on the Charles sponsored by Hebrew SeniorLife– project value $260 million.
Responsible for all aspects of accounting functions on project. Reviewing and carrying out contract terms
for contracts with subcontractors as well as the owner, owner and subcontract change orders, purchase orders,
approving coding and paying invoices, review and approval of construction applications for payment,
preparation of budgets, cash flow analysis and funding controls. Monthly forecast / cost to complete
preparation. Cash position analysis. OCIP payroll reporting. Two tier lien waiver review with subcontractors
and sub sub / supplier waivers.
• Responsible for all aspects of owners requisition for payment. Involves compiling 50+ subcontractor
requisitions, vendor payments, payroll billing, contingency usage reporting, hold and allowance reporting,
retainage monitoring and contractor’s fee calculations and billing. Requisition is fully substantiated. Requisition is complex due to owner’s requirements of billing on one bill but broken down by specified components for various budget and funding needs.
• Work with architect, owner and owner’s representative on any financial matter.
• Overseeing staff of one field accountant, who assists with processing payables, check runs, contract terms,
insurance requirements, lien waivers and preparation of owners requisition for payment.
2005 – 2007 Partners HealthCare System, Inc / Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston. MA
Project Control Manager / Project Controller Shapiro Cardiovascular Building
• Project controller for Carl J and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center – project value $380 million.
Responsible for all aspects of accounting functions on project. Preparing and executing contracts,
contract change orders, purchase orders, approving and paying invoices, review and approval of construction
applications for payment, preparation of budgets, cash flow analysis and funding controls. Administrator of
Sharepoint site for the project.
• Overseeing staff of two senior project accountants and one junior accountant. Total real estate portfolio
oversight value of $562 million on 140 active projects.
• Revamped entire accounting system with regards to capital and real estate projects.
• Taught entire staff of accountants and project managers’ usage of newly implemented online capital buying
system within PeopleSoft.
• Improving technology usage by implementing a more advanced scanning system for invoices to be dealt with
all electronically. Looking to expand to have all project documents in electronic versions for use and storage.
• Assistance with creating and implementing PHS system wide shelf contracts for architects, contractors and
consultants.
2002 – 2005 Partners HealthCare System, Inc / Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. MA
Senior Project / Real Estate Accountant
• Responsible for all financial aspects of 190 Capital Construction Projects valued at over $75 million.
• Prepare Construction Contracts, approve applications for payment and change orders, issue purchase orders,
approve invoices, approve budgets, assign funding, and project financial reconciliation.
• Received 2 Partners in Excellence Awards in First year of service.
2002 – 2002 Peabody Construction Braintree, MA
Accounts Payable Clerk
• Responsible for all subcontractor payables on 24 of 48 active jobs. Calculating retainage with payable
information. Monitoring lien waiver and final releases. Reconciling vendor statements.
• Weekly check run.
• Bank reconciliations.
1999 - 2002 Modern Continental Companies Boston, MA
Accounts Payable Clerk
• Responsible for approval and processing of all invoices on project. Reconciling vendor statements and Working
with vendors on problem accounts and invoices. Involved in controlling and monitoring cost. Purchasing duties.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• On Central Artery Tunnel / Big Dig projects C17A9 and C17A1.
Education
2002 – 2005 University of Phoenix Boston, MA
• BSBA in Accounting
• Courses include: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Computer-Based Accounting, Federal Taxation,
Statistics, Public Speaking, Excel, Finance, Business Law, Principles of Management, and Human Resource Management.
• GPA of 3.8
1997 – 1999 Fisher College Boston, MA
• Associate Degree in Accounting and Business Administration.
• Graduated Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - GPA of 3.78
References available upon request.
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