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Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Tx

• Direct & oversee annual budgets including future trends and 5 year plans• forecasting, planning, analyzing (282.4m) O&M and (184.6m) capital• Prepare reports identifying differences between actual results verses monthly and yearend forecasts for the Executive Team• Prepare reports that explain differences between approved budget targets and current year actual and the impact those actual will have in future years for the Executive Team• Manage financial data as required to meet financial commitments• Work directly with VPs and Presidents in completing Quarterly Business Reviews• Leadership to (4) indirect reports• Partner with 700+ Engineering and Project Support employees which includes two VPs and eleven directors to define and monitor key performance indicators• Support to the entire Natural Gas Operations which demands continuous communications with all levels of the organization• Process development including developing and implementing processes and procedures for cost savings and operational improvements• Prepare ad-hoc financial requests for Executive Team• Key internal support working closely with IT for financial systems impacting the Natural Gas Operations

Birmingham, Al

• Partnered with VP of Operations which consisted of 12 divisions plus Corporate to measure and assess financial and operation performance• Directed & managed annual budgets that came from a multitude of business leaders • forecasting, planning, analyzing O&M and capital to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations• Reviewed forecasts and trends and identify potential issues and opportunities• Participated in the development of a robust management reporting process and infrastructure to support a multitude of business leaders• Monitored and ensured all Division’s compliance with company financial, accounting, procurement and expense policies and company/regulatory procedures• Ensured compliance with requirements of (SOX) Sarbanes-Oxley including conducting quarterly SOX audits• Created, implemented and communicated financial and operational information to key stakeholders

Brentwood, Tn

• Directly reported to Director of Operations which consisted of 6 operating areas; managed direct report employees• Directed work and ensured appropriate performance levels of direct reports• Directed & managed annual budgets• Forecasting, planning, analyzing O&M and capital• Developed and managed 5 year long range plans• Ensured compliance with requirements of (SOX) Sarbanes-Oxley• Provided training, guidance, and counsel to Division and Area management and administrative staff related to their financial, accounting and SOX responsibilities; provided support to management relative to their fiduciary responsibilities• Communications with all levels of the organization particularly Corporate Management by delivering financial reports for decision making purposes • Office management

Brentwood, Tn

• Assisted with annual budgets• Assisted with forecasting, planning, analyzing O&M and capital• Completed SOX audits• Direct support to Area and Division Management• Processed invoices• Completed timesheets and expense accounts• Implemented processes and procedures to continuously look for opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements• Office management

Monterey, Tn

• Prepared annual long range plans for capital and maintenance expenses• Ensured compliance with requirements of (SOX) Sarbanes-Oxley• Completed accounting duties required to unitize capital projects• Involved in DOT audits• Processed invoices• Completed timesheets and expense accounts• Managed filing system which included DOT reports and environmental reports• Office management

Bachelor, Management And Human Resources, Cum Laude

Associates, Accounting, Cum Laude

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates