Director of Risk and Internal Audit

• Apr 2021 - Present

Vice President Of Finance Operations

• Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

Financial Controller and Interim CFO

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

Controller

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2017

Controller

• 2011 - 2013

• Responsible for the oversight of all accounting and administrative procedures, internal controls and database management. Supervise staff responsible for the general ledger, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and inventory. Prepare weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, including related payroll taxes. Prepare month end operating and financial reports and perform various reconciliations. Prepare monthly sales taxes returns in multiple States, Counties and Parishes. Responsible to ensure that all safety compliance training and manuals are documented and reported to various agencies. Administer the costs and operations of the company King Air 300 private plane. Administer the costs of a recreational not- for-profit hunting club. • Maintain and foster a productive working relationship with CPA firms, insurance agents, bank presidents, tax assessors and State Representatives. • Milestones achieved thus far at Branton Tool, LLC include the successful implementation a new inventory management system, successfully executed a S1031 Exchange transaction for the purchase of a large ranch in Texas, and changed health & worker’s compensation insurance providers that resulted in significant cost reduction. Developed detailed procedure manuals for all significant accounting transactions.

Financial Analyst

• May 2010 - May 2011

• Prepared financial budgets for the Transmission Business Unit for 2011 through 2013. Performed monthly forecasts for the Substations functional area, including detailed cost and variance analysis. Prepared monthly performance review presentations of the financial metrics and other key indicators, including key business drivers and risks, to Senior Management to facilitate the decision-making process. Provided the lead team with detailed analysis of staffing related issues. Audited models thoroughly for accuracy and completeness. Performed detailed month end close procedures, focusing on accruals and re-cash flow forecasting. Performed ad hoc analysis on existing functional areas for Management updates. Prepared and presented the monthly safety meeting to the business unit.

Senior Internal Auditor

• Sep 2007 - May 2010

• Conducted financial, operational and compliance reviews, for both the regulated and unregulated entities, to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations for various business units. Led audit engagements as assigned; developed audit programs to address key risks in the procurement, materials management and contract administration processes for various power generating operations (including Solar, Natural Gas and Wind). Responsible for ensuring whether power-plant management followed Company policies & procedures. Utilized RBIA methodology for planning, fieldwork and reporting the audit findings in accordance with business unit requirements. • Performed Sarbanes-Oxley testing related to control environment in PGD, Nuclear, Accounting, Engineering & Construction, ISC and Human Resources. Prepared year end Sarbanes-Oxley reports presented management. Obtained Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt that focused on streamlining the Sarbanes-Oxley testing process performed by the Internal Audit Department. • Reported findings and recommendations to Senior Management in live presentations and written reports. Effectively managed several projects simultaneously. Conducted thorough and complete investigations concerning fraud issues. Participated in planning the audit schedule and special projects as directed by Vice President of Internal Audit.

Senior Associate/ Manager

• Jan 2004 - Sep 2007

• Financial statement audits focused on addressing key assertions for clients in financial, communication, industrial waste and real estate industries in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) & GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards). Applied Firm methodology to test the adequacy and reasonableness of significant balance sheet and income statement accounts. Served clients in various industries with average total assets in excess of $500 million. Professionally communicated research findings through memorandums for review by manager and partner-level personnel. Prepared and reviewed SAS 70 reports on behalf of clients. • Internal Control Framework audits focused on addressing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. Performed extensive test of controls at multiple locations throughout the country. Assisted Internal Audit department with process documentation, sample size determination and testing. Aggregated year end test results and presented them to client management

Senior Associate

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

• Financial statement audits focused on addressing key assertions for clients in financial, communication, industrial waste and real estate industries in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) & GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards). Applied Firm methodology to test the adequacy and reasonableness of significant balance sheet and income statement accounts. Served clients in various industries that were publicly traded. • Financial statement audits focused on addressing key assertions for clients in financial, communication, industrial waste and real estate industries in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) & GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards). Applied Firm methodology to test the adequacy and reasonableness of significant balance sheet and income statement accounts. Served clients in various industries that were publicly traded.