Assistant Controller

BARBARA WARD, CPA

Missouri City, Texas - 832-***-**** - ******@*******.***

SUMMARY

Experienced Senior Manager in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for both public and privately held firms. A proven ability to translate financial data into actionable information and to effectively communicate with various internal and external audiences. Maintain a hands-on work ethic and participatory approach to lead and partner within goal-driven teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXPLORER SOFTWARE 2010 to current

Engineering and Construction Management Software

Systems Implementation/Trainer

• Lead implementation for release of new web based version of multi-module construction software package for 11 clients.

• Design scope of conversion while working with the internal IT administrators to complete detailed extraction and importation of data.

• Complete comprehensive testing of each module in order to maintain workflow consistency for the client.

• Setup, training and continued support of client staff with software modules including General Ledger, Job Cost, Project Management, Inventory and Payroll.

• Assist clients with custom report writing tool for specialized financial needs.

CONTINENTAL ENERGY SERVICES, LLC, Houston, Texas 2008 to 2010

Energy related Pipeline Installation and Maintenance

Assistant Controller/Project Leader - Software Conversion

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financials for Management and Operating Divisions

utilizing financial metrics including EBITDA, margins and indirect cost analysis.

• Treasury management for $125+ million revenue generating entities.

• Provided real-time detailed job cost and project management reports to enable managers to identify risks, potential scope changes, costs and profitability.

• Responsible for all aspects of the accounting software conversion including the defining and management of the project schedule, system functionality and implementation.

• Responsible for the preparation of reports to all taxing authorities.

• Maintained capital expenditure and fixed asset depreciation schedules.

• Management of Employee Benefits and 401k plan and compliance.

INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SERVICES, LLC (IPS, LLC), Houston, Texas 2006 to 2008

IPS, LLC is a worldwide oil field service firm. Subsidiary of Complete Production Services, Inc.

Division Controller

• As part of the IPO process, managed the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley key controls, narratives and testing for both the corporate office and the field offices.

• Detailed organization of the monthly accounting process, and intercompany reconciliations, for the 5 business units, including Mexico.

• Produced monthly financial review packages for both financial and operations personnel. Internal contact with SEC reporting and tax administration.

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• Directed the review and preparation of audit schedules to the outside audit firm, Grant Thornton, for the annual audits, FY2005 and 2006. .

• Management of five staff accountants and three accounts payable clerks in the corporate office and supervisory role for 20 field accounting clerks.

CARTER & BURGESS, INC., Houston, Texas 2003 to 2006

Carter & Burgess is a national architectural and engineering firm.

Regional Controller

• Responsible for the detailed financial management and reporting for the six engineering units and the consolidated of the Houston office.

• Developed a monthly reporting package customized for each of the individual groups, including detailed Excel spreadsheets and graphs with trend lines.

• Comprehensive review of internal controls and procedures of the accounting department.

• Performed detailed budget and profitability analysis for the Houston office and individual projects.

• Completed project audits for both project managers and outside agencies.

• Designed and presented Project Management Training sessions. These sessions were specifically created for each engineering business unit with a PowerPoint presentation and users guide of the financial tools available to the project managers. All current company policies and procedures on items such as selection of a project, contracting policies, procedures to maintain profitability and forecasting a cost to complete were also contained in this guide.

FERRO-SAYLORS, INC., Houston, Texas 1999 to 2003

Ferro-Saylors, Inc. is a mid-size engineering firm.

Controller

• Responsible for the preparation of financial statements, strong cash management, payroll and tax preparation.

• Detailed budgeting and forecasting for both the firm and the individual projects.

• Responsible for the planning and executing of the annual audit, along with government agency audits, and the due diligence work in order to complete the sale of the firm.

BILLES/MANNING ARCHITECTS, New Orleans, Louisiana 1993 to 1998

Billes/Manning Architects is a 75-person architectural design firm.

Accounting Manager

• Maintained all aspects of the financial management for the firm. .

• Created a comprehensive loan package to present and establish outside funding for the firm through commercial banking establishments and the Small Business Administration.

• Analyzed and managed project contracts, including the development of Federal contracts and the requirements of the bid and fee negotiation process.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

SEIDMAN & SEIDMAN, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, New Orleans, Louisiana (1987-1993)

Staff Accountant

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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