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Sales Accounting

Location:
Texas
Posted:
January 14, 2015

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Sammy D. Ferrill, Jr.

To obtain a Controller position with a successful organization that provides an environment

Objective

promoting innovative ideas, hard work, and continuous improvement. This ideal position would

also provide a path for growth and possible advancement within the organization.

Education Bachelor in Professional Accountancy

Texas A&M-Commerce 963 Champions Way

Commerce, TX Roanoke, Texas 76262

Phone 469-***-****

Bachelor of Science-Education E-mail ********@*******.***

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas

MBA currently in process

Computer Experience

MS Office, SAP, Macola, Crystal Reports, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Project, CCH Online, Lotus

SmartSuite, FRX Report Writing, Oracle 10.7 and 11i, Business Objects, FAST (Financial Forecasting),

Phoenix, Discoverer Reports, Essbase, R&R, Cost Projection, CIM Manufacturing Systems, JD Edwards,

Showcase, Hyperion, Excalibur, etc.

Professional experience

May 2014-Present

BWI, Inc.

Corporate Controller

Responsible for all accounting and reporting related to the ASAI plant as well as assisting the

CFO in other projects as requested

Preparation of internal reporting management financial packages

Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts and annual operating plan for ASAI plant

Assist in the completion of the monthly financial reporting binder and prepare variance

explanations for BWI CFO review

Maintain all cost accounting and reporting for the ASAI plant operations

Responsible for internal controls and the plant for operations, crude sales and accounting

Analyze and report current month’s financial results to the plant and management

Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to

physical adjustments

Maintain feedstock and finished goods inventory and monthly reconciliations

Provide business analysis on trends, issues and developments that impact plant operations

Provide supporting documents as requested for external reviews and audits.

Provide daily/weekly/monthly dashboard reporting and distribution

Prepare and enter monthly journal entries for ASAI plant operations

Assist with SOX 404 compliance duties and provide supporting document s as requested.

Responsible for all regulatory reporting

Responsible for researching, documenting and recommending accounting treatment of plant

operation transactions

Responsible for complying with corporate financial reporting and accounting policies and

procedures

Responsible for preparation and maintenance and building of economic models

Responsible for all AFE tracking and spending for the ASAI subsidiary

Responsible for all invoicing and receipts related to ASAI operations

Responsible for performing special projects as requested by the BWI CFO

Account code invoices for Accounts Payable for BWI

Complete bank reconciliations for all BWI and HBI companies

March 21, 2007-February 27, 2014

Weatherford International Supply Chain Division

Product Line Plant Controller (May 2012-February 2014)

Plant Controller (March 2011-May 2012)

Senior Manufacturing Accountant (March 2007-March 2011)

Was laid off on 2/27/2014 as part of a companywide reduction in workforce effort of 7,000

employees worldwide.

All cost accounting, modeling, financial analysis and reporting for manufacturing plants within

product line

Monthly/Quarterly Direct Expense/Variance/Absorption Analysis for plants

Lead Auditor for physical inventories/audits at distribution and manufacturing plants

Month-end close activities for multiple manufacturing plants

AFE (Capital Expenditure) justification, documentation, tracking for multiple million dollar

expansion projects

Manufacturing standard process documentation Standard Cost Maintenance/Analysis

Inventory trend analysis and explanations, E&O analysis and transactions

Quarterly/Annual Cost Rolls for all locations

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Budgeting and Forecasting duties for all plants

Monitor and correct all Purchase Price and Work Order Variance related issues

Business Interruption case analysis for risk management group

Freeport Exemption calculations and filings

October 2006-February 2007

Consultant-Manufacturing

Oracle Financial Functional Consultant

Consultant for all financial modules of Oracle for a manufacturer of electrical components

Modified and developed financial reports (FSG’s) for Corporate location

August 2005-September 2006

Pipeline Integrity Resources, Inc./Badger Hydrovac

of Southeast Texas

Longview, Texas/Pasadena, Texas

Controller/Operations Manager

All cost, financial, payroll, and project accounting

Prepared and managed all billings and accounts payable

Developed internal controls for all operations/administration

All Month/Year-End Close activities

Cash Flow Analysis

DOT Compliance and Audit

Cost savings measures implemented across all overhead expense areas

For Badger, all activities from purchase of franchise, daily operations, and sale of franchise

April 2004-July 2005

Consultant-Energy Industry

Sarbanes Oxley/SAP Contractor/Senior Cost Analyst-Supply Chain Finance

Prepare account reconciliation’s for all balance sheet accounts, especially pre-merger accounts.

Determine appropriate actions for balances and make appropriate entries as necessary.

Develop process and controls for account reconciliation access, preparation, review, approval,

and control.

Discontinued operations Profit and Loss design, implementation, preparation, and review

Working with Sarbanes Oxley team to prepare processes and controls for upcoming audit

All Month-End Close activities for Coca Cola North America facilities and headquarters.

Cost formula maintenance, standards analysis, sales analysis, etc.

Develop process and controls for balance sheet account reconciliation access, preparation,

review, approval, and control.

Large focus on Shipped Not Billed Accounts for entire company due to multiple systems being

used to track components of process.

Monthly rolling estimates, walk-forwards, annual business plan, etc.

Continual support for external audit for monthly and annual schedule and requests.

May 2002-March 2004

Alcoa CSI

Kilgore, TX 75662

Senior Cost Analyst

Finance co-lead for implementation of Oracle 11i at Kilgore and Shreveport facilities

Reconciliation of legacy ledgers to Oracle 10.7 prior to implementation

Standard cost analysis, recipe validation, raw material and finished goods cycle counts

Monthly G/L entries, close-out process, financial statement preparation and disbursement

Monthly metrics preparation and analysis

Quarterly forecast and annual plan preparation

SPA for sales and use tax

Fixed asset physical inventory and reconciliation

Managed and prepared self-assessment for Corporate Audit for all business areas

Performed Sarbanes-Oxley audit testing, documentation, etc.

Joined Corporate Audit team for audits at other plants

SOP updates and validations

RFA Capital Project Preparation and Analysis, Verification.

State Sales and Use tax audit preparation and execution

Monthly financial flash analysis, cost-price analysis, etc.

Continual review and compliance with GAAP

February 2001-April 2002

Norit Americas Incorporated

Marshall, Texas

Assistant Corporate Controller

Report directly to Corporate Controller

Responsibilities include all Inter-company accounting, GL Entries, etc.

Financial Package analysis, preparation, consolidation, and distribution

Responsible for Systems and Services Project Accounting-Job Costing, Percent of Completion,

etc.

Responsible for Sales and Use Tax Information, filing, etc.

Standard Cost, Sales Analysis

Monthly Sales calculations, analysis, bookings

WIP/CIP account maintenance and transactions

International currency transactions, conversions

Manage A/R process. Credit review and approval

Account Reconciliation’s

May 1998 – January 2001

Raytheon Systems Company

Greenville, Texas

Financial Analyst II-Statements and Finalizations/Cost Analysis

Report directly to Senior Accounting Manager-AIS

Responsibilities include all Saudi Project accounting, GL Entries, cost analysis, in-

country expenditure and tax return preparation

Financial Statement preparation and distribution, and other special projects

SAP Implementation Team. Report Development. SAP Process Documentation. Work

Breakdown Structure

Inter-company Accounting Manager for AIS

Point of contact for AIS/Corporate Treasury, Multi-currency transaction experience

Inter-company Corporate Web Site Administrator

Account Reconciliation’s

Daily interaction with Government and External Auditors

Experience with FAR/CAS

Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist Trained

1994-97

International Paper Company

Jefferson, Texas

Project Accountant/Team Resource Leader

Responsibilities included: cost accounting analysis, large database system accounting

entry, tracking of contracts (particular invoices in excess of one million dollars), and

financial tracking. Purchasing, construction management, and other Project Team

duties.

Promoted after 8.5 months to management position. Designed and implemented Work

Breakdown Structure for technical areas and used this through start-up and full-

production as a basis for training, plan development, costs calculation, etc.

Responsibilities included training and development of approximately 125 hourly team

members. Particular emphasis was placed on development skills; implementation of

high performance work systems, safety and environmental awareness, and

process/product technical knowledge based on work breakdown structures. Involved

with Start-Up of new mill through full production.. Quality Improvement Team Leader

with $330K in savings in first quarter ’97. SAP Implementation team.

References Upon Request



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