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objective

 

~ proficient, results-focused cpa exploring opportunity to contribute substantial accounting and finance expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization. ~

key qualifications

 

• significant skills in directing and performing full spectrum of accounting functions encompassing general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, internal controls, journal entries, financial statements, reconciliations, and policy/procedure development.

         excels in financial and operational planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, capital project leadership, and conducting cash flow analysis.

         solid reputation for advanced skills in valuation modeling in support of m&a, financial due diligence, expense tracking, cash management, and conducting product line analyses to maximize profitability and sustainability.

         adept at performing complex financial analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans and operating budgets.

         deploys impressive business instinct to identify and implement solutions for process improvements and profit enhancements.

         proven skills in analyzing a company s sales and marketing objectives, product lines, operational processes and cost structure to minimize risk and achieve exceptional levels of revenue growth.  

professional experience

 

houston, texas, 2007 to present

finance & accounting consultant

• demonstrate versatility and wide-ranging financial expertise in completing various contract assignments with companies in the energy sector.
• provide high-level accounting and audit support, accurately perform product costing, and document comprehensive policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance.

 

industrial info resources, inc., sugar land, texas, 1990 to 2007

vice president, finance

• directed complete financial operations management inclusive of planning, policy and procedure development, sales tax compliance, and accounting management. 
• forged, nurtured and maintained excellent bank relationships critical to optimizing business continuity.
• leveraged outstanding leadership talents to conduct performance reviews for executive personnel.
• frequently analyzed company s fiscal health and stability and effectively steered risk management.
• administered group benefits and exhibited excellent skills in cost control to oversee cash management.

 

controller /senior financial analyst 

• achieved and sustained general ledger integrity through diligently supervising account reconciliations, journal entries, and subsidiary ledgers.
• applied dynamic multi-tasking abilities to direct accounts payable and payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• resourcefully planned, designed and instituted company s accrual basis accounting system.
• conducted comprehensive analysis of products, markets and costs to determine and maximize revenue-generating strategies.
• championed pre-tax profit growth of $1m+ over three years through adeptness in expense control. 
• formulated sales/cash flow forecasting methodology which elevated profitability by 10%.

 

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professional experience continued

 

• spearheaded installation of company-specific sales tax reporting system which resulted in zero audit adjustments.
• successfully negotiated $1.5m line of credit with major bank, exercising superior communication skills.

 

self-employed, houston, texas, 1988 to 1990

finance & accounting consultant

         successfully launched and operated business providing quality accounting and financial consulting services to multi-industry small business clientele, demonstrating sharp business acumen as well as advanced accounting and finance knowledge.

 

enron corp., houston, texas, 1981 to 1988

director of budgeting and financial analysis

• efficiently steered meticulous financial analysis, variance analysis, capital projects, budgeting and forecasting for two interstate pipelines.

• simplified and enhanced accuracy of budgeting process by combining selected reporting units.

 

director of capital budgeting

• relied on to monitor and manage $350m+ capital budget of pipeline group, consistently maintaining strict cost control measures.
• critically reviewed all company projects to ensure alignment with corporate plan and market conditions.

 

manager of corporate acquisitions

• successfully exposed highly-inflated asking prices by prudently analyzing privately-held companies, avoiding $50m+ in overpriced acquisitions.
• investigated and determined fair market values and realistic cost structures.

• led financial analysis and due diligence for $850m in acquisitions of two large interstate pipelines; increased gross margin 10%, penetrated new markets, and captured synergistic cost savings.

 

earlier experience:

 

manager of corporate budgeting & finance, anderson clayton and company, houston, texas

assistant to controller, trw mission manufacturing co., houston, texas

senior auditor/staff auditor, arthur andersen & co., houston, texas

education

 

master of business administration in finance, university of texas at austin

bachelor of business administration in accounting, university of oklahoma

credentials

 

cpa     certified public accountant (texas)

cma     certified management accountant

cfm     certificate in financial management

cr.fa   certified forensic accountant

cbm     certified business manager

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior-level financial management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

i bring to you a solid background in directing accounting and financial management operations, exemplary expertise in compliance and internal controls, proficiency with mergers and acquisitions, and outstanding talents in streamlining and enhancing accounting/financial management procedures and processes. to complement these qualifications, i offer solid organizational, planning, forecasting, and analytical skills which are essential in financial management.

 

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, prudence, integrity, and initiative. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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