J. CHAD FERENCZY, CPA
Berwick, ME 03901
M: 207-***-****
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., Hampton, NH
June 2007-May 2010
Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. ("WTI") is a $1 billion subsidiary of
Fortune 200 Company Waste Management Inc. Headquartered in Hampton,
NH. WTI, a leader in renewable energy production, owns/operates 17
waste-to-energy plants and 5 independent power producing facilities.
Strategic Analyst (promoted 3/09)
. Creating financial models and supporting analysis to value a total
of approximately $3 billion of new domestic and international power
plants.
. Creating financial models and supporting analysis to value a total
of approximately $400 million in acquisitions. Performed due
diligence and administered deal room activities.
. Provide ongoing price forecasting and analysis of $400 million
energy portfolio.
. Performed analysis for negotiation of new disposal, metal and
energy contracts including energy hedges.
. Performed monthly, quarterly and annual P&L and KPI variance
analysis.
. Prepared short term and long term budgets and forecasts for various
business units.
. Prepared and delivered various presentations for senior leadership
team.
. The above tasks were performed with close collaboration from all
departments of the Company including business development,
environmental, engineering, construction, operations, maintenance,
accounting, tax and treasury.
Senior Corporate Accountant
. Provided external and internal reporting support for WTI including
SEC filing support for parent company.
. Participated in the month end close and consolidation of 30+ wholly-
owned and less than wholly-owned entities.
. Performed technical research and resolved complex accounting issues
including the review and selection of proper accounting methods and
disclosures. Task required strong understanding and application of
GAAP.
. Performed balance sheet and cash flow flux analysis for
consolidated company.
. Facilitated and oversaw standalone audits conducted by external
auditors for 10 operating business units totaling approximately
$600M in annual revenues.
. Participated with Corporate management in designing, implementing
and monitoring companywide internal controls and administering
sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act for Waste
Management.
. Provided oversight to plant controller group, corporate accounting
and shared services center via financial reporting and internal
control requirements.
Baker Newman Noyes, Portland, ME (CPA Firm) November 2005-
June 2007
Baker Newman Noyes ("BNN") is the successor firm to the KPMG and Ernst
and Young offices of Portland, ME. With satellite offices in
Manchester, NH and Portsmouth NH, BNN is the 2nd largest public
accounting firm in Northern New England (PCAOB registered).
Senior Auditor
. Conducted audits and reviews for various multi-entity and multi-
national commercial and non-commercial enterprises in a host of
industries including manufacturing, transportation, biotech,
distribution, petroleum, financial institutions, health care, not-
for-profit and employee benefit plans. Supervised staff of 1-3 on
various engagements.
Akridge Real Estate Services, Washington, DC September 2004-
September 2005
Akridge Real Estate Services ("Akridge") is a developer, owner and
property/asset manager for projects totaling over 12 million square
feet of office, industrial/flex, residential, retail, and
entertainment space at a value of over $2.0 billion.
Portfolio Accountant
. Responsible for complete financial management of approximately
$500M of operating and development projects. This includes general
ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, investor reporting, budget preparation,
tax support and cash flow management.
. Additional functions include responding to investor inquiries,
maintaining Argus models, lease administration, coordinating tax
and audit matters, and supporting other inter-company departments
to include but not limited to asset management, leasing,
development, and property management. In conjunction with other
project accountants, oversaw 4 staff accountants.
Aronson & Company, Rockville, MD (CPA Firm) December 2002-September
2004
With over $54 million in annual revenues, Aronson and Company ("A&C")
is the 54th largest public accounting firm in the US (PCAOB
registered).
Senior Associate
. Conducted audits, reviews, and compilations for commercial, mixed-
use, and multifamily properties, developers, homebuilders, land
developers, general contractors, mezzanine lenders and government
contractors.
. Responsible for tax compliance and planning for partnerships, S-
corporations, C-corporations, and individuals.
. Performed financial due diligence and prepared cash flow models for
property acquisitions and divestitures.
. Compiled operating budgets and performed ad hoc financial analysis
for commercial real estate properties for a publicly held real
estate company.
. Performed assurance and tax services for high net-worth
individuals.
. Engaged as interim senior accountant/controller for multiple
companies.
. Supervised staff of 1-2 on various engagements.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND IT SKILLS
. B.S. in Accounting, Cum Laude - Grove City College, Grove City, PA
. Certified Public Accountant - State of Virginia
. Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
. Certified Valuation Analyst candidate
. Member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
. Former Member of the Young Leaders Group of the Urban Land Institute
(real estate trade group) - Washington, DC
. ERP/General Ledger Experience: JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, MRI, Yardi,
Timberline and QuickBooks.
. Microsoft Office Experience: Excel (advanced user), Word, Power Point,
Outlook, Access and Visio.
. Other Software Application Experience: Argus and Zema (energy
industry).
. Technical Accounting Experience: Consolidations/Combinations (FIN 46R,
ARB 51, FAS 141), Accounting for Exist or Disposal Activities (FAS
146), Derivatives (FAS 133), Revenue Recognition (EITF 00-21, SOP 81-
1), Guarantees (FIN 45), Contingencies (FAS 5), Gross vs. Net (EITF 99-
19), Sale of Real Estate (FAS 66), Costs and Initial Operations of
Real Estate (FAS 67), Capitalization of Interest Costs (FAS 34),
Leases and Sale-Leasebacks (FAS 13, FAS 98), Marketable Securities
(FAS 115), Intangibles and Goodwill (FAS 142), Asset Retirement
Obligations (FAS 143), Impairment of Long-lived Assets (FAS 144) and
Fair Value Measurement (FAS 157).