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San Antonio, Texas Area

Assessed existing credit and collection procedures, recommended and implemented improvements resulting in increased monthly collections significantly while decreasing the past due balances.

Recruited to design, install and maintain a detailed financial and cost accounting system. Reported to Chief Financial Officer􀂾Assessed Startup Company’s reporting requirements, which included interviews with officers and managers. Designed chart of accounts, subaccounts and reports for all detail levels. Evaluated available accounting software programs and made the appropriate recommendation. Installed the approved software and designed and implemented accounting system. RESULT: New… Show more Recruited to design, install and maintain a detailed financial and cost accounting system. Reported to Chief Financial Officer􀂾Assessed Startup Company’s reporting requirements, which included interviews with officers and managers. Designed chart of accounts, subaccounts and reports for all detail levels. Evaluated available accounting software programs and made the appropriate recommendation. Installed the approved software and designed and implemented accounting system. RESULT: New system exceeded the current needs of the organization thus providing for growth and facilitated timely production of reliable financial and cost accounting information for utilization by management.􀂾Automated prospect, oil and gas lease, tract and owner information with “Land Module” acquired with accounting software. Input over 175 leases consisting of more than 700 tracts with legal descriptions within a two week period. RESULT: Accurate lease information for utilization in legal documents and contract maintenance. Show less

Selected for this position to improve cash flow and cost control management for rapidly expanding construction company. Reported to Chief Executive Officer.􀂾Company, due to exponential growth, was experiencing cash flow problems. Evaluated projected growth information and forecasted timing and magnitude of potential cash shortages and recommended procedures that could be implemented to minimize the effect of the potential shortages. RESULT: Continued growth unhampered by cash flow… Show more Selected for this position to improve cash flow and cost control management for rapidly expanding construction company. Reported to Chief Executive Officer.􀂾Company, due to exponential growth, was experiencing cash flow problems. Evaluated projected growth information and forecasted timing and magnitude of potential cash shortages and recommended procedures that could be implemented to minimize the effect of the potential shortages. RESULT: Continued growth unhampered by cash flow problems.􀂾Assessed existing accounting procedures and ascertained areas of improvement, recommended changes to increase consistency, accuracy and productivity. Implemented the recommended changes and trained personnel. RESULTS: More reliable financial and job cost information consistently provided on a timely basis.􀂾Evaluated existing administrative, human resources and safety procedures. Recommended changes to consolidate, realign and institute new systems to streamline the processes and save cost. Implemented the approved changes and trained personnel. RESULTS: Reduced cost and increased productivity in all areas.􀂾Developed procedures to assure loan and contract compliance. Developed and maintained a record of all loan commitments and construction contract insurance & schedule requirements and reviewed monthly. RESULTS: Consistent contract and loan compliance.􀂾Real estate acquisitions and sales. Reviewed sales contracts and bank qualifying document requirements, Gathered and submitted documents to bank on a timely basis in order to assure bank approval by closing date in real estate contract. RESULTS: Successfully closed six real estate transactions on a timely basis. Show less

Designed, installed and managed maintenance of detailed financial and cost accounting systems. Reported to President.􀂾Established accounting department and manual accounting systems for two entities. Reviewed situation and interviewed management of both entities to ascertain the reporting requirements. Developed and implemented a manual accounting system for each entity. Hired, mentored and trained personnel. RESULTS: Accurate financial information provided to management on a timely… Show more Designed, installed and managed maintenance of detailed financial and cost accounting systems. Reported to President.􀂾Established accounting department and manual accounting systems for two entities. Reviewed situation and interviewed management of both entities to ascertain the reporting requirements. Developed and implemented a manual accounting system for each entity. Hired, mentored and trained personnel. RESULTS: Accurate financial information provided to management on a timely basis.􀂾Converted from manual to automated accounting system. Researched and evaluated accounting software programs available and recommended program which could be utilized by both entities and facilitate bringing payroll in-house. Procured, implemented and trained staff on recommended software. RESULTS: Increased reporting detail while reducing cost.􀂾International venture capital group offered an opportunity to apply for significant funding of an oil and gas exploration program with what appeared to be unattainable deadlines. Formed and lead a team of staff, legal and professional consultants and met deadlines. RESULTS: The application was approved and company placed in line for funding. Show less

Oversaw consolidation of job financial information into division reports and interacted with external auditors. Reported to Division Vice Presidents.􀂾Developed annual budget and five year forecast. Met with department managers and business development personnel to ascertain anticipated changes within their departments in light of new work forecast. Prepared annual division budget and five year forecast. RESULTS: Presented and reviewed information with Division & Corporate Senior… Show more Oversaw consolidation of job financial information into division reports and interacted with external auditors. Reported to Division Vice Presidents.􀂾Developed annual budget and five year forecast. Met with department managers and business development personnel to ascertain anticipated changes within their departments in light of new work forecast. Prepared annual division budget and five year forecast. RESULTS: Presented and reviewed information with Division & Corporate Senior Management within desired timeframe.􀂾Evaluated monthly budget and job cost variances. Investigated monthly cost variances and prepared detailed report to ensure accuracy and compliance. RESULTS: Timely presentation of variance report for Division Vice Presidents. Show less

Developed job profit analyses, performed compliance audits and interfaced with cost engineers for cost coding compliance. Reported to Division Administrative Manager.􀂾Streamlined subcontract bid analysis. Asked to evaluate, recommend and implement improvements to the subcontract bid analysis process within the Division to increase effectiveness in meeting deadlines. Observed the analysis process and the problems occuring. Developed, presented and implimented a plan to streamline the… Show more Developed job profit analyses, performed compliance audits and interfaced with cost engineers for cost coding compliance. Reported to Division Administrative Manager.􀂾Streamlined subcontract bid analysis. Asked to evaluate, recommend and implement improvements to the subcontract bid analysis process within the Division to increase effectiveness in meeting deadlines. Observed the analysis process and the problems occuring. Developed, presented and implimented a plan to streamline the process for accuracy and consistency. RESULTS: Reduced the costs associated with the bid analysis process while increasing accuracy and meeting deadlines. Show less

Developed audit plans and procedures, supervised performance of audit and drafted financial statements and audit reports. Reported to Audit Manager.

Executed audit procedures for oil & gas, manufacturing and retail companies, to include: transaction testing, inventory observations, document internal control compliance and deficiencies. Reported to Audit Senior.

Bba, Accounting

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Activities and Societies: Corp of Cadets 1972-1974