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Houston, Texas, United States

• Project controller for approx. $18.7M portfolio of projects ranging in contract value from $50k to $5.4M and with project timelines ranging from 3 months to 3+ years• Monitor and control project scope, schedule, budget, risks, non-conformances, and contract deliverables that support strategic business goals in collaboration with the project execution team• Optimize project profitability, cash flow, and assets together with the Project Manager• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of project books and records to support regular project reviews and provide valuable financial project data to senior management and stakeholders • Ensure compliance with Siemens Energy Financial Reporting Guidelines, IFRS & local GAAP, and PM@Siemens including ensuring proper accounting treatment of revenue, cost accruals, bank guarantees, warranty and contingency provisions, currency exposure and FX hedging, and more• Identify and proactively resolve issues or conflicts within the project team

Houston, Texas

• Manage the day-to-day finance activities, general ledger, and financial reporting for multiple business units which included direct reports located both locally and internationally• Project controlling activities including partnering with execution team in strategic decision making, managing project costs and revenue recognition, monthly forecasting, variance research and explanations, cost reviews, and non-conformance reporting• Continually drive process improvements to support corporate integration and reporting activities including month-end close cycle changes and standardization of management reports

Edmonton, Canada

• Acting Regional Controller for six months and continued ownership of financial statements, month-end close processes, financial reporting, forecasting and project costing• Led finance team in implementing process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency• Adhered to Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP & IFRS, company policies, and internal control guidelines

Houston , Tx

• Planned, performed, and documented audits of internal controls and operational procedures in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditor Standards for domestic and international locations• Audits conducted: Small Plant Audit (general review of internal controls), Export Compliance, Import Compliance, AP Duplicate Payments, Royalty Agreement Administration, Transfer Pricing, Risk Assessment Management, Change Order Management, Scrap Invoice Pricing, Supplier Administration, SOX testing, and external audit support

Houston, Tx

Management development program designed to provide new graduates a variety of experiences in corporate finance and accounting. Accomplished by rotating through three one-year roles giving these high potential individuals the opportunity to learn the job functions thoroughly and then have time to make lasting improvements in the role before coaching the next FMAP to take over. The program also prioritized training and development for participants and provided opportunities to network with senior management.Rotation 3: July 2012 - July 2013Accountant – Latin America• Executed month-end closing and reporting activities for four business units• Determined proper revenue recognition and costing for field service projects• Improved and subsequently maintained the accuracy and detail of monthly balance sheet reconciliationsRotation 2: July 2011 - July 2012Financial Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis• Managed weekly forecast calls and utilized macros to revamp the model used to consolidate and communicate risks and opportunities to senior management• Maintained forecast models for Backlog and Working Capital at the reporting unit level• Coordinated with cost center managers to report monthly forecasts and to develop the 2012 annual cost center budgetsRotation 1: June 2010 - July 2011Treasury Analyst – Corporate Treasury• Supported data room for bond refinancing and created a tracking file for newly restructured debt• Managed the cash desk including: the daily cash sheet, processing wires, and bank administration• Scheduled and confirmed FX trades and reported on outstanding trade contracts• Researched aged credits and invoices to resolution for the 360+ project in Credit & Collections

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Assisted team members with documentation and analysis of the client’s accounts payable process• Conducted vendor analysis survey and aided in information gathering interviews with the client

Master Of Science (M.S.), Finance

Activities and Societies: Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) Group 17, PPA Advisory Council Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Business Honors Program, University Honors Program, Alpha Phi Omega (Treasurer), GUIDE, Lechner Hall Magna Cum.