Thomas Chiarella

**** ******* ****** ( Rocklin, California 95677

abknvn@r.postjobfree.com 916-***-****

Controller . Financial Manager

Experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Financial Manager with a

demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of

financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven

expertise in driving the integration of financial and operational

management. Development and implementation of process improvement. Talented

leader directing skilled financial management teams to support achievement

of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:

Accounting Management Cash Management Effective Communications

Financial Analysis Budgeting

Forecasting Cost Reductions Regulatory Compliance

Contract/Insurance Admin

Career Experience

FORTISTAR METHANE GROUP, ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA, 2004 - 2010

Controller

Directed financial management functions including development of

monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets

for multi-entity renewable energy business. Oversee general accounting

functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, cash management and

purchasing. Administered financial management systems. Developed skilled

accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives.

Interacted extensively with operational and senior management.

Key Achievements:

> Spearheaded development and implementation of sophisticated budgeting

process.

> Strategically restructured accounting processes resulting in reduced

headcount.

> Successfully integrated multiple acquisitions into existing accounting

operations.

ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, Fremont, California, 2000 - 2003

District Controller

Assisted the District Manager in managing $175 million Bay Area waste

management businesses. Responsible for all aspects of accounting and

operational analysis. Managed four division controllers and two district

staff. Directed annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and financial

reporting. Managed payroll, billing and collections. Recruited, trained

and supervised professional and clerical associates, successfully creating

and implementing work programs.

Key Achievements:

> Effectively managed $20 million in receivables resulting in seven day

improvement in DSO.

> Led the administrative effort in startup of new waste collection

division.

WHEELABRATOR TECHNOLOGIES INC., Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, 1988

- 2000

Plant Controller

Four power plant controllership assignments in twelve years with this

alternative/renewable energy independent power generator, functioning as

the business partner to operating executives. Responsible for all plant

accounting and administrative functions including budgeting, forecasting

and operational analysis. Supervised payroll, purchasing and HR functions.

California - 1997 to 2000 - Controller for two cogeneration plants.

Participated in negotiations of several power and steam sales contracts;

assisted in securing lucrative "must-run" contract with public utility and

California Independent System Operator.

Pennsylvania - 1995 to 1997 - Controller - 50 MW waste-to-energy and

recycling facility. Developed comprehensive spreadsheet model for annual

budgeting of operations, maintenance and administrative functions.

New Jersey - 1991 to 1995 - Controller - 12 MW waste-to-energy plant.

Promoted to this business unit as part of a recovery effort that resulted

in doubling of pre-tax earnings in two years. Developed procedures and

controls for $500,000 warehouse inventory.

Pennsylvania - 1988 to 1991 - Recruited as the first controller for a 43 MW

cogeneration plant. Responsibilities included construction accounting,

financial reporting and analysis, construction loan administration.

Key Achievements:

> Developed and implemented strategy to maximize market value of

merchant generating capacity in deregulated California energy market.

> Successful defense of sales tax assessments saving over $475,000 in

taxes and penalties.

> Created purchasing, warehouse and HR policies for a start-up facility.

UNION PACIFIC RESOURCES, Long Beach, California, 1984 - 1988

Senior Accountant

Performed principal role in budgeting and reporting for refinery operating

costs of $100 million. Responsibilities included variance analysis and

supervision of payroll.

Key Achievement:

> Implemented a responsibility accounting system, increasing the

interface between financial and operating executives.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business

DE SALES University - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

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