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Lead the accounting and finance functions with the goal to increase the enterprise value of the Company through continuous process improvement initiatives.

Responsible for the successful execution of the Firm’s business strategy in the South Region. Worked closely with other leadership team members to ensure quality growth of the Firm’s aspiring leaders. Primary Responsibilities/Duties include:- Developed growth of Market Associates and Associate Directors through Leadership Advisory;- Attended and participated in National meetings to foster growth and development; and- Support Regional Market Leadership on initiatives and reporting requirements.

Provided interim financial assistance primarily to Fortune 1000 companies during critical times of need. Responsibilities included, but not limited to, accounting assistance, financial reporting and analysis, accounting research, budgeting and forecasting, legacy system support, internal auditing, acquisition or divestiture support, and special project implementation. Projects to-date:Domestic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Operating Company, Houston, TX- Performed special projects for CFO and Controller of private equity backed start-up;- Coordinated federal tax filings and disbursement of K-1s to owners;- Coordinated financial statement audit along with Director of Financial Reporting; and- Created and implemented policies, procedures and controls for various areas, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue and Production.Business Unit of a Diversified, Multinational Manufacturer and Service Provider, Houston, TX- Site Controller for manufacturing plant;- Partnered with Plant Manager to track sales and manage costs; and- Identified solutions to address those areas of improvement, including personnel changes, efficiency improvements related to daily activities and month close processes, costing system implementation.Global Engineering provider of Project Delivery and Consulting Services, Houston, TX- Understood and documented monthly close processes for inter-company accounting;- Trained accountants from Malaysia on how to perform monthly close procedures, then managed and reviewed their work to assure understanding and accuracy; and- Assisted other areas in special projects, including international tax submittals, AP/AR "clean-up", operating leases and assisting Treasury with Foreign Exchange clearings.

Projects included:Global Manufacturer of Advanced Drilling Equipment, Houston, TX- Managed cost accountants at multiple plant locations;- Managed daily cost accounting analysis, month-end close and quarterly reporting;- Planned and executed special projects as dictated by the regional VP; and- Provided solutions for areas of improvement ranging from employee performance and promotions to creating policies to improve reporting and analysis efficiencies. PE Exploration and Production Company, Houston, TX- Streamlined management, partner interest and regulatory production reports by writing effective Macros in Excel.

- Managed monthly, quarterly and annual accounting book close with strict deadlines.- Managed the accuracy and effectiveness of the closing process, the treasury operations and corporate accounting consolidation with international subsidiaries and closing process while maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP.- Was responsible for finalizing the policy and assisting management with the application of Issue No. 01-14, Characterization of Reimbursements Received for “Out-of-Pocket” expenses Incurred.- Supervised up to four accountants including Accounting Manager, A/P Senior Staff, A/R Senior Staff and Inventory Specialist.- Interpreted various accounting data, analyze reports, recommend and/or initiate actions to be taken.

- Effectively managed external audit engagement economics on a large pipeline transportation and energy storage Securities and Exchange (SEC) registered client generating over $2 million audit fees and requiring almost 15,000 audit hours.- Responsible for drafting papers and application of FAS 69 and FAS 157.- Led an audit engagement of the U.S. based E&P subsidiary of an oil major, including the synchronization of reporting to U.S. and European regulators.- Assisted with development of audit strategy and work plan, responsible for execution of audit procedures.- Performed detailed review of work performed by associates and interns in audit areas.- Continuously supervised, coached and developed associates and interns (up to eight at one time) and prepared semi-annual evaluations for associates and interns with identification of development points.- Performed detailed testing of complex audit areas such as Revenue Recognition, Goodwill Impairment and Manual Journal Entries.

- Planned and supervised audit engagements of private, equity owned oil and gas companies.- Responsible for drafting papers and application of FAS 143.- Defined complex financial reporting issues, performed and supervised related research, and provided conclusions and recommendations for reporting.- Mentored team members and conducted performance evaluations.

- Executed external audit engagements of diversified accounts, including Securities and Exchange (SEC) registrants.- Preparation and review of financial reports including financial statements, projections, and SEC filings (Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, and Form 8-K).- Responsible for drafting papers and applications of FAS 123(R) and SAB 104.- Compiled and organized relevant business data and evaluated data for integrity, trending, and reasonableness.- Researched client/industry-related issues (technical accounting and non-accounting related) and analyzed their implications. Specifically researched reorganization, embedded derivatives in contracts, hedges, foreign currency implications as they related to the cash flow statement, etc.- Constructed hourly budgets and fee analysis for projects, evaluated budgets against actual results, and analyzed the results for management.- Responsible for planning and implementing both the audit of internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the financial statement audit; coordinated with clients’ internal audit to assure efficiency and cost management between the external and internal audit teams.- Supervised and reviewed the work of multiple (up to eight at one time) staff members assigned to the engagement, as well as maintaining open communication with key members of management to foster a positive client service relationship.