Experience

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  Calpine

  • United States
  • Utilities
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Operations Analyst (Financial Analyst)

    • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Coordinates with Outage Services directors to understand project scope and cost drivers to make sure projects and costs are entered correctly for approval• Approves work orders so purchase orders may be issued to vendors• Prepares and analyzes Outage Services monthly variance analysis and cost statements including forecast updates• Assembles and conveys monthly accounting information from Outage Services directors and regional business managers to COSCI Accounting and FP&A• Facilitates preparation of monthly internal management reporting on results of projects/programs which include variance analysis• Researches, confirms, and requests change orders for open purchase orders• Analyzes invoices for proper payments• Develops and maintains job processes and procedures

  • COSCI/Engineering Financial Analyst

    • Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

    • Assisted with budget preparation of Engineering projects and programs including overhead• Prepared and analyzed portion of the Engineering monthly variance analysis and cost statements including forecast updates• Coordinated with Engineering directors/managers to understand project scope and cost drivers• Assembled and conveyed monthly accounting information from Engineering directors/managers and regional business managers to COSCI Accounting and FP&A• Facilitated preparation of monthly internal management reporting packages on results of projects/programs which include variance analysis• Analyzed project-level cost drivers and develops scenario-analysis for decision makers• Developed and maintained job processes and procedures

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  American Homestar Corporation

  • League City, Texas

  • Assistant Controller

    • Jan 2017 - Oct 2020
    • League City, Texas

    • Provides support and full back up capability to the Corporate Controller for monthly close• Reviews, analyzes, and records P&L activity for 3 manufacturing sites and numerous retail outlets• Researches and analyzes shipment costs; prepares monthly reporting for close• Assists with the conso...

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  Temporary Work

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Analyst

    • Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Houston, Texas Area

    Temp work while pursuing MBA.• Variance analysis and reporting• Cash Flow modeling• P&L modeling and analysis• Cross-trained on multiple responsibilities to prevent lapse in duties

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  BHP Billiton

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Associate Analyst - Financial Accounting

    • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Houston, Texas Area

    • Liaised with various Finance teams across global organization to properly allocate incoming cash• Performed General Ledger accounting and reconciliations of multiple assigned accounts• Responsible for departmental reporting and Ad-Hoc analytical support as requested• Identified efficiencies and...

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  Atlantic Scaffolding Company LLC

  • Deer Park, Texas

  • Financial Analyst

    • Oct 2012 - May 2014
    • Deer Park, Texas

    • Provided financial modeling and forecasting to provide accurate and timely recommendations• Assisted with debt management analysis and compliance reporting• Provided analysis of historical trends and current operating metrics to identify business inefficiencies• Tracked and analyzed costs assoc...

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  Jacobs Technology

  • Houston, Texas

  • Financial Analyst

    • Mar 2009 - Oct 2012
    • Houston, Texas

    • Advised Project Managers with financial analysis, performance evaluation, forecasting, variance analysis, and integration support related to funded projects and job cost proposals• Prepared, reviewed, and monitored monthly budgets and estimates of operating expenses• Analyzed short and long-ter...

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  Texas Citizens Bank

  • Pasadena, Texas

  • Credit Analyst

    • Nov 2006 - Mar 2009
    • Pasadena, Texas

    • Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles• Oversaw the implementation of new credit software, and provided support to end users with additional training• Conducted monthly risk analysis and evaluation for Provision for Loan Loss (PLL)

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  Various Banking Entities

  • Houston, Texas

  • Lending Assistant / Analyst / Temporary Work

    • Jun 2004 - Nov 2006
    • Houston, Texas

    Full-time student at UHCL (8/2005 - 5/2006)• Assisted with the credit underwriting, and funding of new loans• Assembled documentation and prepared presentations for Loan Committee decisions• Monitored loan covenants, and cleared reported exceptions• Cross-trained on multiple responsibilities to p...

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  Coastal Banc

  • Houston, Texas, United States

  • Construction Loan Coordinator

    • Jul 1999 - Jun 2004
    • Houston, Texas, United States

    • Managed the daily operations of the Construction Lending Department• Supervised staff of four to record productivity, and cross-trained staff to prevent lapse in duties• Funded all new construction loans, monitored covenants, and cleared reported exceptions• Reviewed loan closing documents for ...