Experience

Batterson, LLP

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corp. Controller

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Houston, Texas Area Prep of monthly financials, consolidation, WIP reporting and maintenance, POC accounting, implementing first budget, first 13 week cash flow and forecasts, cash maintenance, job reviews, insurance management and renewals, health and business, cap-ex, management of I.T. Manage annual audit, legal contact, banking contact, put together financing package for additional million dollars in LOC, borrowing base prep. Currently reviewing field operations for opportunities to achieve additional… Show more Prep of monthly financials, consolidation, WIP reporting and maintenance, POC accounting, implementing first budget, first 13 week cash flow and forecasts, cash maintenance, job reviews, insurance management and renewals, health and business, cap-ex, management of I.T. Manage annual audit, legal contact, banking contact, put together financing package for additional million dollars in LOC, borrowing base prep. Currently reviewing field operations for opportunities to achieve additional efficiencies and margin increases. Show less



Satterfield & Pontikes Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2015

  Houston, Texas Area ★ Direct all facets of general ledger, commercial loan analysis, revenue recognition, accounts payable, and cash management for this multi-million dollar construction contractor. ★ Provided executive oversight to enforce compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations, bank covenants, and bonding company requirements. ★ Lead successful efforts to ensure the execution of timely and accurate payments to multiple contractors engaged in services on several simultaneous public and… Show more ★ Direct all facets of general ledger, commercial loan analysis, revenue recognition, accounts payable, and cash management for this multi-million dollar construction contractor. ★ Provided executive oversight to enforce compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations, bank covenants, and bonding company requirements. ★ Lead successful efforts to ensure the execution of timely and accurate payments to multiple contractors engaged in services on several simultaneous public and commercial projects. ★ Improved the flow of information and communications between multiple departments; coordinated actions between Operations and Accounting. Show less



Way Engineering & Construction

• Controller

  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2014

  Houston, Texas ★ Effectively managed corporate finance functions for three operating divisions, with authority over a team of 10 professionals across Accounting, HR, IT, and Safety. ★ Prepared consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule; maintained accountability for all insurance, including business insurance, worker's compensation, general liability, and automobile insurance for fleet vehicles. Heavy POC accounting and revenue recognition ★ Contributed to the… Show more ★ Effectively managed corporate finance functions for three operating divisions, with authority over a team of 10 professionals across Accounting, HR, IT, and Safety. ★ Prepared consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule; maintained accountability for all insurance, including business insurance, worker's compensation, general liability, and automobile insurance for fleet vehicles. Heavy POC accounting and revenue recognition ★ Contributed to the success of a $250,000 IT systems upgrade, providing guidance and insight. ★ Worked closely with a CPA to prepare 5 years of financial data and engage in due diligence to prepare for the sale of a portion of the business to sheet metal company. Show less



Teal Construction Company

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • 2007 - 2008

  Houston, Texas Area ★ Led payroll, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and WIP scheduling; updated and corrected multiple years of general ledger entries. ★ Applied proficiency in Sage Timberline to track all corporate finances and accounting. POC Accounting and Revenue recognition. ★ Improved accountability among project workers by introducing a remote timekeeper program and new administrative budget.



CDI Engineering Solutions

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Finance - Process & Industrial Engineering Division

  • 2005 - 2007

  Houston, Texas Area ★ Supervised new project billing setup, contract billing, and margin reviews for Cost-plus, Time & Material, and lump sum contracts; reviewed outstanding AR balances each month as well as led project margin reviews with operational staff. ★ Reviewed and addressed Sarbanes Oxley compliance concerns. ★ Responsible for all contract administration post-award, managing project budgets and recognizing revenue based on the achievement of KPIs. POC accounting and revenue recognition



Amec Foster Wheeler

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  Houston, Texas Area ★ Served an integral role ensuring the successful relocation of accounting functions from New Jersey to Houston as part of a corporate restructuring. ★ Performed monthly contract revenue recognition review on Fixed Price and Cost-plus contracts. ★ Collaborated with auditors from PwC on annual audits.



IMTC

• Controller

  • 1997 - 2003

  Westlake, LA ★ Developed and monitored operating and capital budgets for this heavy industrial and pipeline construction company. Converted accounting system from Unix, to DOS and then to Windows versions. ★ Produced financial statements, P&L reports, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis; processed payroll for 700 employees. POC accounting, cost plus and time & material. ★ Introduced the company's first operating and capital budget system, reducing overhead by $250,000 per year. Negotiated… Show more ★ Developed and monitored operating and capital budgets for this heavy industrial and pipeline construction company. Converted accounting system from Unix, to DOS and then to Windows versions. ★ Produced financial statements, P&L reports, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis; processed payroll for 700 employees. POC accounting, cost plus and time & material. ★ Introduced the company's first operating and capital budget system, reducing overhead by $250,000 per year. Negotiated asset based line of credit with bank. Banking, legal and surety contact. ★ Served as the primary point of contact for all regional and Big 4 firms with respect to audit inquiries and financial operations. Show less



Ahrenkiel Ship Management

• Accounting Manager

  • 1989 - 1997

  Lake Charles, Louisiana Area ★ Launched the first US-based business office for this German international ship management company, with oversight of HR functions that included the administration of employee health insurance coverage and retirement plans. ★ Directed general accounting functions for the company, including payroll for 150 union and non-union workers. ★ Produced monthly financial statements for three companies while accounting for foreign currency exchanges. ★ Reduced operating costs by… Show more ★ Launched the first US-based business office for this German international ship management company, with oversight of HR functions that included the administration of employee health insurance coverage and retirement plans. ★ Directed general accounting functions for the company, including payroll for 150 union and non-union workers. ★ Produced monthly financial statements for three companies while accounting for foreign currency exchanges. ★ Reduced operating costs by $230,000 without compromising the effectiveness of operations. Show less