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Denise Owen, seasoned finance expert, brings unparalleled expertise in cash flow management, financial reporting, and project control to her executive roles. With a proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions, she has successfully managed large-scale projects, including refinery projects worth $110MM, and has a strong background in auditing, accounting, and fixed assets. Holding a Professional Finance Officer certification and a TWIC credential, Denise is a trusted leader in the finance industry, known for her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive business growth.

Credentials

  • TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
    TSA
    Jun, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Finance Officer
    WFOA

Experience

  • Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
    • Bellingham, Washington, United States
    • Senior Project Controller
      • Oct 2022 - Present
      • Bellingham, Washington, United States

      Providing demonstrated Project Control services to the worlds leading companies in the Energy, Industrial, Life Sciences, Advanced Technology, and other market sectors.

    • United States
    • Professional Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Senior Project Controls Cost Engineer
      • Feb 2016 - Oct 2022

    • Lead Project Assistant
      • May 2015 - Feb 2016

    • United States
    • Professional Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Project Control Cost Engineer
      • Jun 2012 - Mar 2015

      • Responsible for budget analysis, cost tracking on weekly and monthly cycles, and providing original budget, current budget, forecast budget, earned value, cost performance indicators (CPI), schedule performance indicators (SPI), budget and non-budget trends, cash flow, staff planning, and physical progress status.• Responsible for providing total installed cost (TIC) reporting for multiple concurrent running refinery projects. Reported on multiple projects with a portfolio of $110MM worth of work.• Trained in Project Management Software EPOCH and Maximo.• Experienced in Stage Gate Processes for Refinery suite of Turnaround Projects.• Innate ability to work in and understand multiple systems/databases.• Exhibit high proficiency to do detail work correctly and accurately.• Provide client management with monthly capital and expense forecasts along with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). • Provide resource-loaded reports for staffing curves and productivity for engineering work groups.

    • Staff Accountant
      • Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

      Supervisor of Accounts Payable, manage Accounts Receivables, establish policy and procedure for collection efforts. Worked in Contractor Cost Tracking System (CCTS) to process Refinery Billing. Provided Billing Reports from Maximo. Initiate, implement and manage Employee Credit Card Program, manage Employee Travel Accounts, administer Retirement Plans. Provide weekly, monthly reporting of all aspects to employees, managers, CFO and Board members.

  • Bellingham School District
    • Bellingham, Washington Area
    • Paraeducator
      • Sep 2008 - Jan 2009
      • Bellingham, Washington Area

      Wade King Elementary-I was hired to work with a terminally ill student and had the opportunity to meet and be with him on the few days he attended. My time was filled by volunteering in the office because of my past experiences and being extremely organized and efficient. I also assisted in other classrooms when and where needed.

  • City of Pasco
    • Pasco, WA
    • Accountant
      • Jul 2004 - Aug 2008
      • Pasco, WA

      Maintain general ledger accounts and analyze financial data. Prepare, reconcile, analyze and interpret general ledger entries, trial balances, bank statements and subsidiary ledgers including identification and resolution of discrepancies. Assist in fiscal year closing of financial records by preparing period end closing adjustments and accrual journal vouchers for revenues, receivables, payables, and fixed assets. Prepare entries to record and liquidate encumbrances and record transfers of funds. To meet GASB 34 reporting requirements, researched, created, and maintained the Capital and Fixed Asset system using straight-line depreciation. Conduct financial reporting of equipment, buildings, real estate, and lease/purchase arrangements including management of annual physical inventories.

  • City of Richland
    • Richland, WA
    • Deputy City Clerk
      • 2003 - 2004
      • Richland, WA

      Served as the liaison between the general public and the City’s executive and legislative branches of government striving for positive results. Processed A/P, Payroll, maintained web site, monitored budget, and administered claims against the City.

  • City of Benton City
    • Benton City, WA
    • City Clerk/Treasurer
      • 1996 - 2003
      • Benton City, WA

      Head of the Finance/Administration Department, managed staff, performed financial and clerical duties, including A/P, A/R, P/R and GL, banking, planning and scheduling, purchasing, investing, bond management, utility billing, budget preparation and administration, along with required reporting to federal, state, and local agencies. Manage all aspects from start to finish contracts that involved one to several governmental agencies. Served as Audit Officer, prepared legal notices, ordinances and resolutions. At state conferences I facilitated round table discussions with state auditors because of my vast experience in government agency audit requirements. Served as the liaison between the general public and the City’s executive branches of government. Assisted the public with claims, municipal code, and property development. I have worked with and guided City, County and State officials on numerous subjects including land developing aspects.

  • Westinghouse Hanford Co
    • Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area
    • Secretary/Entry Level Planner/Scheduler
      • 1993 - 1996
      • Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

      Compiled and produced monthly status reports, prepared attendance reports, kept property/software inventory, customized spreadsheets, performed long range planning and budgeting scenarios for project managers. Worked in Primavera.

  • CONAGRA FOODS LAMB WESTON, INC.
    • Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area
    • Office Inventory Clerk, Data Entry & Transportation Coordinator
      • 1990 - 1993
      • Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

      Kept inventory of office material, prepared purchasing reports weekly, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll 700+ employees, schedule deliveries and interchanges between plants.

Education

  • 1992 - 1996
    Columbia Basin College
    Paralegal, Accounting & Finance
  • Stanfield High School

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