Manager Software Engineer

Joseph E. Howe

**** ******* ******, #*** ******, CO 80202

303-***-**** cell / ******@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position as a Finance Director with a progressive

and innovative company, utilizing my skills in analysis, leadership,

organization and self-motivation.

SKILLS SUMMARY

. Extensive experience with P&L analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and the

monthly close process

. Ability to handle multiple projects, organize and prioritize tasks, and

work under pressure

. Proficient with multiple systems, including Excel, Hyperion/Essbase and

Oracle

. Ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of information

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

. High level of attention to detail and accuracy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EVERGREEN ENERGY, INCORPORATED (2/10-

Present)

Senior Financial Analyst (Contract position); Denver, CO

. Assist the President & COO and CFO with financial reporting, costing

and forecasting.

. Act as the focal point for all organizations regarding financial

analysis and decisions.

CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, INCORPORATED (8/09-

10/09)

Financial Consultant (Contract position); Englewood, CO

. Created reports to assist management in the analysis of the 5-Year

Strategic Plan.

. Created Excel templates to facilitate Business Case submission and

analysis.

DIRECTV GROUP (4/08-

2/09)

Senior Manager, Financial Operations; Englewood, CO

. Reported on all Supply Chain Management financials, including monthly

actuals, forecasting and metrics.

. Analyzed business metrics and provided recommendations and monthly

projections.

. Supported the Set Top Box repair business, providing monthly forecasts

and cost analysis reports.

XILINX, INCORPORATED (6/98-

11/07)

Business Analyst; Longmont, CO; 6/06-11/07

. Performed ROI analysis on Sales and Services data and new projects.

. Designed, conducted and analyzed multiple surveys across the

organization.

Finance Manager; Longmont, CO; 9/03-6/06

. Managed the Software & Services Division P&L, including forecasting and

monthly variance analysis.

. Analyzed and reported on all division product sales, including

historical and projected trends.

. Performed analysis on manufacturing and inventory, ROI for new

projects, and project accounting.

. Conducted the Sarbanes-Oxley audit of Xilinx-Ireland financial

processes and systems.

Senior/Staff Financial Analyst; Longmont, CO; 6/98-9/03

. Performed analysis of Software & Services revenue, gross margin, and

other business-critical metrics.

. Provided financial support to the Facilities, IT and HR organizations,

in addition to the Software Group.

IBM CORPORATION (6/92-

6/98)

Senior/Lead Financial Analyst; Boulder, CO

. Provided direction to a financial staff of 56 and coordinated the

management of an $800M annual budget.

. Provided all financial support to the Vice President of Operations,

including monthly presentations.

. Acted as the key liaison with HQ on all P&L activity, and operational

outlook and budget information.

. Managed the budgets for all aspects of hardware and software R&D,

Capital and SG&A.

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY & LOCKHEED CORPORATION (3/86-6/90)

Software Engineer; Aurora, CO & Scientific Programmer; Sunnyvale, CA

. Created test software and all testing documentation, including test

plans, procedures and reports.

EDUCATION

PURDUE UNIVERSITY - West Lafayette, IN

M.S. in Management with Finance Option (MBA-equivalent), May 1992

B.S. in Statistics and B.S. in Mathematics, December 1985

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