Ed Quintana, CPA

San Diego, California *****

Cell: 619-***-****, Email: abg4sp@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

Senior financial and operational leader with diverse international

experience who is successful at building world class accounting and finance

organizations for a broad range of industries. Proven leadership

experience with a strong background in international project finance,

Development Bank funding, treasury, accounting, internal control, IT

systems and overall business administration. Working knowledge of current

US GAAP, SOX compliance and SEC reporting. Bilingual/Bicultural in

Spanish/English.

Professional Experience

Indian Energy LLC

January, 2010 - Present

Renewable Energy development company with early stage solar, wind and

geothermal power projects on Tribal Indian lands in North America.

Interim CFO and Lead Financial Consultant

Provide consulting services with regards to accounting systems, internal

controls, treasury/cash management, financial reporting, taxes, and dealing

with auditors, lenders and legal counsel. Also provide assistance with

Power Purchase Agreement, Financial Model, Taxes, Legal Structure and other

matters associated with the development of Solar, Wind and Geothermal power

projects in the development stage. Prepare and make presentations to

potential equity investors and contractors.

Marubeni Sustainable Energy April

2007 - December 2009

Renewable Energy and Cogeneration subsidiary of Fortune 500 Japanese

Trading House Marubeni Corporation with facilities and operations across

the U.S.

Chief Financial Officer

Maintained the financial and administrative oversight of a $50 million

company with three biomass renewable energy plants and six gas fired or

chilled water HVAC facilities across the U.S. Successfully implemented

procedures & policies, internal control, cash management and appropriate

staffing for a start up organization recently acquired by a Fortune 500

company. Helped the company deal with near term growth, mergers &

acquisitions, new construction, due diligence, establishment of stock

option program and prepare for potential IPO. Interfaced with clients on a

large range of issues from power purchase agreements, revenue recognition,

leases, sales of assets, JV reporting and various other matters.

. Researched company insurance plan and identified approximately $200K

in cost savings from the reconfiguration of risk coverage.

. Restructured and implemented a cash management system which resulted

in a more efficient utilization of cash/debt.

. Lead the accounting of and dealt with all the tax and legal matters

related to the acquisition of two renewable energy facilities.

. Identified noncompliance and state tax issues and later lead a team

which brought about a successful resolution and settlement with the

state which resulted avoiding approximately $300K in penalties and

interest.

. Negotiated a power purchase agreement amendment which resulted in

additional positive cash flow of $1 million for the company.

. Collaborated with the CEO and plant managers to create internal

management reports which integrated with the corporate financial

reporting system.

. Lead efforts and teams for publishing of the company accounting

manual, standards of approval and employee handbook for increased

standardization and uniformity throughout the organization.

. Centralized all accounting functions for increased efficiency.

. Underwent company HR management training which included continual

updates and legal compliance issues related to human resources.

. Partnered with CEO with researching and eventually divesting $11

million of either nonperforming assets or assets which no longer fit

with the companies long term strategic goals.

Ed Quintana, CPA

Sithe Energies

2000 - 2007

International Independent Power Producer. Owned at various times by

Marubeni, Vivendi, Exelon and AES.

Finance Director

Lead financial, tax, accounting and administration of a Sithe subsidiary

for the construction and operation of two power plants in Mexico valued at

approximately $800 million.

. Managed international project finance which included three development

institutions, i.e. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), ECGD from

England and COFACE of France.

. Sourced accounting software, hired accounting and administrative staff

and implemented local internal controls and reporting procedures.

Installed IT systems and hired staff which remain with the company

today.

. Managed relationships with clients, fuel providers, governmental

entities and other key constituents which allowed for prompt

identification of potential problems and efficient resolution.

. Provided SEC, 10K and 10Q reporting and SOX 404 compliance reporting

on a timely and accurate basis.

. Lead efforts to defend the company in arbitration with a contractor

for over $100 million which resulted in a settlement at a lower cost

for the company.

McDermott International

1995 - 2000

S&P 500 Company which builds offshore pipelines, drilling platforms and

other infrastructure for the Oil & Gas Industry.

International Controller

Managed internal audit, special investigations and analysis, due diligence,

financing, review of financial statements, taxes, planning, budgeting, and

variance analysis of Mexican subsidiary.

. Gained confidence of both equity partners through better communication

and analysis of problems and issues which resulted in the easing of

tensions between partners and ultimately more timely resolution of

conflicts.

. Lead regional training and reporting for various company subsidiaries

for SEC administrative compliance and ethics training which resulted

in high achievement rating for our division.

. Compliance hotline administrator who dealt with a multitude of

reported violations for resolutions involving company and outside

legal counsel.

. Developed a review and reporting system to monitor obligations to a

settlement agreement between the company and its JV partner which

provided for more timely and accurate financial reporting.

Maritech S.A. de C.V.

1994 - 1995

Private European / U.S. company which owned and operated the largest Shrimp

Aquaculture facility in North America.

Chief Financial Officer

Financial leader and operational manager of the largest shrimp farm in

North America. Reported to U.S. and European ownership and prepared lender

reports.

. Sourced and installed new accounting and payroll software systems and

coordinated training for staff.

. Managed importing feed stock and exporting harvested product to the US

market for the company which was transitioning from a small startup

having $6 million in sales to more than doubling revenues every year.

Western Atlas International

1989 - 1994

Fortune 500 subsidiary which provided geophysical, core analysis and wire-

line services for the Oil & Gas industry.

Accounting Supervisor to Subsidiary Controller (Houston Texas, Venezuela,

Trinidad, Mexico)

. Provided leadership to US headquarters resulting in a more efficient

international financial reporting department.

. Replaced controllers at various international locations and provided

efficient operation and financial reporting.

. Identified $250K of exchange rate losses which were recovered under

contracts with clients.

. Dealt with multiple bid preparations which more than doubled market

share in Mexico.

. Underwent Total Quality Management training (TQM).

Education

Texas Tech University, B.A. Finance, Certified

Public Accountant since 1993

Biography

Born Fort Campbell, Kentucky, present and or prior member of the Japanese

American Society, Institute of Hispanic Culture, Habitat for Humanity,

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, San Diego Triathlon

Club and volunteer at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA.

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