Manager Project

Darick L Cain

******.*.****@**.**.***

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Elyria, Ohio 44035

Home: 440-***-****

Cell: 216-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Proven understanding of budget operations and GAAP accounting practices.

Responsible for many aspects of financial reporting. Keen ability to

recognize financial problems, interprets those problems, and demonstrates

corrective action. Able to prioritize and manage multi-tasks as needed.

Provide financial analysis documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Coordinate all financial cost analysis for technical staff. Proficient in

Microsoft Windows 2007 series, including extensive use in Access database

application, Cognos Impromptu, Deltek Cost Point, PRISM, and MAPICS

accounting and inventory systems and other specialized financial database

software. Knowledge of EVMS - Earned Value Management Systems and SAP work

environment.

B&W (The Babcock and Wilcox Company) Global leader in energy products and

services.

Akron, Ohio

Financial Analyst - Replacement Parts - December 2008 to Present

Acts as technical resource for accounting principles for domestic and

international sales orders. Prepare reports to determine over and under

recorded profit for the month.

Analyze complex financial transaction, conduct special analytical studies

and recommend improvements to accounting methods.

Create ad-hoc reports based on product line market, region, and category

code along with part numbers upon request.

Analyze margin variances vs. estimates and make recommendations on costing

and pricing procedures.

Prepare weekly cash flow forecast reports consisting of five departments

for senior management review.

Working with inventory accountant to evaluate WIP on consolidate orders,

understanding standard cost, FIFO and LIFO cost as it pertains to raw

materials.

AEP (AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER) Fossil fuel power generating electrical

company.

Columbus, Ohio

Sr. Cost Coordinator - June 2008 to November 2008

(Contractor)

Reporting to the Manager of cost control for the overall cost parameters.

Perform and direct project cost control functions for complex and large

constructions project in excess of ($300M+).

Primary responsibilities include establishing project cost control setup

within the financial reporting system of PRISM. Develop project

forecasting, monitor budget and project cost control functions. Provide

financial leadership and develop partnerships with internal customers and

external contractors.

Collaborate with project managers, plant personnel, project accountants and

cost technicians.

Identify cost trends and analyze the cost status of the project, maintain

cost portfolio for the preparation of accurate cost reports. Member of

the schedule and cost integration team.

ZIN TECHNOLOGIES at NASA Aerospace Engineering, GRC subcontractor.

Middleburg Hts., Ohio

Sr. Financial Analyst - June 2007 to September 2007

Evaluated operating budgets for departments based on actual performance,

previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other

factors. Reviewed expenditures of requisitioning departments to ensure

conformance to budget. Maintained records of expenses, inventories and

budget balances.

Audit vouchers and expense accounts. Maintained records of actual operating

figures for comparison with estimated budget. Assisted in the installation

of budgetary control systems.

Track monthly cost and production activity to provide insight into areas

needing cost reduction and process or improvement. Developed costing

methodologies and processes in conjunction with material management

personnel.

Developed and maintained policies, methods, and procedures for the

effective management and control of the billing function.

Performed an analysis and assist in a variety of billing activities,

including but not limited to, managing the day-to-day operations of the

billing process, analyzing and reviewing each billing cycle to ensure

accuracy, researching billing issues and preparing weekly and monthly

reports for management.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION the leading developer and manufacture

of scientific instruments specializing in radiation detection for the

Department Homeland Security.

Sr. Financial Cost Analyst - Oct 2006 to June 2007 (Contractor)

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for accounting procedures and methods for a newly organized

program office. Monitor and collect actual data for reporting requirements

within a developed manufacturing environment.

Collect actual and forecast data from subcontractor for earned value

reporting. Reconcile subcontractor invoice for accuracy. Examine abnormal

cost records to ensure that costs are allocated properly. Improve

transaction processing for efficiency.

Participated in inventory warehouse count determine inventory variance and

cost effects of variances. Provide management with financial support in

review of program budgets using Master Production Schedule (MPS).

Actively participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Review monthly product shipments for assigned programs and non-product

sales accounts to derive gross margins and operating results.

Analyze monthly operating results of both sales and gross margins. Worked

closely with contract manager to ensure cost and contract amendments were

inline. Act as a liaison between finance and the business units.

Work with key finance members to develop and implement EVMS (Earned Value

Management System) reporting tools. Support monthly journal entries for the

MAPICS ERP accounting and inventory system.

Performed financial analysis to be used for strategic decision making, more

accurate product costing, identifying opportunities for cost savings and

more efficient methods and understanding how activities and their cost are

lined to products, processes and customers.

ANALEX CORPORATION at NASA GRC has provided superior Aerospace Engineering

Services for the past 25 years. Document compliance with CMMI and ISO 9001

certification. Awarded numerous awards for 8a subcontractor of the year.

Deputy Business Manager/ Financial Analyst - Nov 1999 to Sept 2006

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the fiscal year contract budget and reforecast budget

process, maintain records of actual operating figures for comparison with

estimated budget plans. Coordinate all budgeting process, track and explain

financial analysis used by technical staff. Organize, review and monitor

the various facets of procurement process i.e. time and material, fixed

cost, labor hour and cost plus subcontracts in accordance to ISO 9001

certification.

Maintain accurate financial analysis data files of the Profit and Lost

statement variances through CostPoint accounting software. Support month

end financial close with journal entries to be placed in accrual accounts.

Approve commercial invoices determine if labor skill mix is properly

billed. Establish customer procurement vendor relationship with fabrication

manufacturers, made onsite vendor visits ensuring that product revisions

are documented per ISO 9001 guidelines, that Non-Conforming Reports are

documented and properly filed, ensuring cost are in line with baseline

budgets and that milestone and deliver schedule are in reach. Formulated

divisional accounts receivable aging reports.

Analyze actual cost versus forecast cost for the completion of the NASA

533 report, prepared reports explaining variances. Under the direction of

the prime contractor established Analex's financials for the completion of

the NASA 533 report. Manage project integration cost, ensure cost

characteristics are identified. Negotiate consultant's rates base on

historical labor data to ensure price competitiveness.

Formulate accurate and precise written documentation; give oral decision

and directive to technical managers.

Coordinate all financial analysis documentation for the division for

Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Develop financial cost time lines for manufacturing vendors and technical

manager to validate risk metrics.

Streamline the financial cost analysis process formulate operational

corrective actions to improve cost effectiveness.

Implemented operational instructions for financial analysis and billing

process.

Coordinate all procurement purchases and subcontracting efforts.

EDUCATION:

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida

B.S., Business Finance/ Economics 04/1994

REFERENCES:

Regina Randar - Analex Corporation

Business Manager - 216-***-****

Richard J. Verbus - Analex Corporation

Thermal/ Mechanical Branch Manager - 216-***-****

Erby Greenwood - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Financial Analyst - 440-***-****

Mark Ramlo - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Program Manager - 216-***-****

James A. Gilbert - Apex Lending

Mortgage Specialist - 440-***-****

William Ogle - City of Elyria

Assistant Safety Service Director - 440-***-****

Ruth Jackson - Zin Technologies

Contract Administer - 440-***-****

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