Linda LeMaster

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Address: *** **** ******

City: Marlow

State: OK

Zip: 73055

Country: USA

Phone: 405-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

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Linda LeMaster

Accounting and Finance Professional

Solutions-focused, diligent self-starter with a comprehensive background in finance, settlements (AR & AP), due diligence, accounting, financial planning, budget, financial/operational reporting, regulatory compliance, customer service, project management and personnel management. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure in fast-paced environments. Highly versatile; adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities. Reputation for loyalty, integrity, and work ethic. Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further professional development and growth.

Core Competencies and Areas of Expertise

G/L Accounting & Finance Settlements AR&AP Internal/External Reporting

Revenue & JIB Accounting Wholesale & Midstream Gas Forecasting & Analysis

Policy/Procedure Development Financial Planning & Budget Strategic Planning & Analysis

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Settlements Lead for a project that successfully prepared TXU Energy Trading for the conversion from a regulated market to a deregulated market. Contributions included the development and implementation of natural gas and power systems with interfaces to the GL, policies, accounting, accounts payable/accounts receivable processes and risk management. Represented TXU at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for settlements which included the power plant fleet of 18,000 mwh. Hired and trained 30 accounting employees and managed various work teams.

Served on a four person leadership team that re-engineered a retail electric provider that realized $60 million in EBITDA annually by that 59 employee publically traded company. Provided flexibility to the executive management of First Choice Power by developing and implementing strategic operational and financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes while providing the infrastructure for internal and external regulatory and SOX compliance. Accomplished perfect audit results during my tenure.

Achieved zero Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable balances on over $1 billion in monthly billings.

Developed customer service and marketing/sales processes causing Five Point Power to achieve perfect customer service metrics at the Public Utility Commission of Texas during my tenure. Added 9,000 customers with Lakewood Church (Joel Osteens ministry) being the largest customer added.

Served on credit committees of employers. Represented power employers at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas as a voting member of the Technical Advisory Committee.

Received numerous performance recognition awards as a desk level accountant and customer service representative while employed by EOG and Transwestern Pipeline Company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consulting Engagements (2007-Current)

Strategically prioritized and directed consulting projects to ensure on-time, budget-compliant completion while maintaining high quality standards. Effectively analyzed internal processes to define inefficiencies and provided expert recommendations to boost productivity and streamline workflow.

Consulting Accounting Manager for an Aerospace & Defense Technology Company

Leading the General Ledger accounting team during the finance department reorganization to insure finance and accounting deadlines and results are met with attention to accuracy and reporting capabilities. Other duties included assessing past accounting and reporting results for accuracy.

Consulting Manager of Business Processes for a Natural Gas Midstream Company

Maintained full accountability for handling all aspects of day-to-day business activities related to SolArc midstream products, in accordance with organizational and regulatory objectives. Applied critical thinking skills in assisting business users identify requirements and developing processes to enhance the system user experience.

Recognized for achieving a perfect regulatory audit by the TRR by training, mentoring, and leading a cross-functional team of accounting staff members in maintaining volume balancing and accounting data to provide auditable accounting records consistent with contract terms and conditions.

Designed and implemented key metrics reporting by consolidating operational and accounting data resulting in concise reporting to the Board of Directors and external customers.

Risk Management

Retained to evaluate the hedging policies of a publically traded global metals corporation. Provided comprehensive policy and hedging recommendations pertaining to metals trading, plant energy requirements, trucking, and maritime shipping activities.

Business Plan Development

Prepared comprehensive business plans for a start-up Retail Energy Provider, a renewable energy services company and a software company resulting in the initial funding for each entity.

Employers and Positions Held:

First Choice Power

Director of Finance (2005 2007)

Five Point Power (2004-2005)

Vice President of Operations

TXU Energy (Trading) (1998-2004)

Manager of Natural Gas & Power Settlements and Accounting

Enron Corp (1991 1998)

ECT Volumetric Accounting Lead; Transwestern Pipeline Scheduler, Accountant, Contract Administrator and Reporting Lead; Enron Oil & Gas Revenue and Joint Interest Billing Accountant

EDUCATION

BA Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, Chickasha, Oklahoma

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft products, PeopleSoft, SAP, Peachtree, SolArc SNG (TIES) and Plant Master (similar to TIPS), GasMaster,

LodeStar, ZaiNet

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