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