ANDREW MINOR, JR.

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Huntsville, Al. 35811 ac1t1k@r.postjobfree.com M: 615-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Profit-oriented Accountant / Finance Analyst with extensive experience in building and maintaining financial systems. Also, have audit, investigative and procedure development along with Davis Bacon Act administration experience. Credible leader with self-confidence, integrity, intellect and excellent communication skills. Skilled liaison with all functional departments to effectively bridge the gap between operational decisions and financial targets. Experienced in positioning finance as a critical business partner, supportive of and responsive to the needs of large and diverse operating units. Thorough background in analyzing and assessing financial programs to determine effectiveness. Consistently successful in reengineering overall operations to minimize costs and increase profitability. Knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing. Outstanding analytical, planning, organization and negotiation skills.

A synopsis of major responsibilities and positions are highlighted as follows:

Project Cost Control – Spectra Energy - Nashville, TN (1/2015 – present) Contract Assignment

Maintained project forecast and reporting tools for Spectra Energy Central Region.

Developed annual Budgets and Strategic Plans, along with their submission to corporate headquarters.

Update and maintain historical cost data for use in budget development and project cost analysis.

Robert Half Office Team / Beacon Hill Staffing – Nashville, TN (1/2014 – 12/ 2014)

Temporary and short time assignments in Accounting and General Office Administration.

Cost Engineer - Nissan Manufacturing - Smyrna, TN (7/2010 – 11/2013) Contract Assignment Completed

Created project tracking methods and maintained cost, expenditures, forecast and cash flow records.

Analyzed construction cost changes for accuracy and impact on project cost.

Provided management reports for decision making and developed variance reporting tools.

Prepared Purchased Requisitions for capital and expense project spending.

Associate Administrator Finance - General Motors - Spring Hill, TN (03/1996-12/2009)

Developed operating budgets for support departments and operations, along with preparing monthly budget performance analysis.

Managed month end close process ensuring that all Journal Entries were posted and reviewed Journals Entries for reasonableness.

Reconcile General Ledger Accounts and prepared monthly account trend analysis.

Developed manpower, overtime and scrap analysis for operations planning.

Participated in Supplier meetings to focus on cost controls and billing procedures.

Indentified loss in scrap sales and established procedure to ensure future revenues were accurately accounted for. Resulting in $200 thousand of additional annual revenue.

Used Bill of Materials for product and inventory costing.

Prepared cost analysis for Bill of Material engineering changes.

Created method to calculate utility economics and implemented procedures and accounting journal entries to report utility cost and related economics by operational areas.

Managed freight carrier’s performance assuring they met the company’s service requirements.

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Professional Experience (cont’d)

Senior Industrial Engineer – General Motors - Spring Hill, TN (1990-1996)

Analyzed and evaluated methods of production and initiated strategies to streamline operations and increase efficiency.

Analyzed and assessed how the plant should allocate its tangible resources (equipment and labor) within the framework of existing physical constraints.

Facilitated installation of $100 million of new capital equipment. Analyzed and established strategic plans and objectives regarding facilities, furniture, space allocations and utilization.

Managed, analyzed and administered budget for capital asset projects. Analyzed budget variances and initiated appropriate guidelines to more aggressively control expenditures.

Lead project management meetings for equipment installation.

General Supervisor - Materials Management – General Motors Spring Hill, TN (1988-1990)

Directed overall operations for the Indirect Materials Department. Held full responsibility for managing personnel, budget, and materials. Managed the initial startup of the plant's indirect material operations. Supervised 3 employees and was responsible for their career development.

Responsible for scheduling all indirect materials and the related material planning. Coordinated material documentation and obsolete inventory disposition.

Conducted physical inventories for direct and indirect materials.

Senior Statistician, Benefits Analyst – General Motors - Fiero Assembly Plant, Pontiac, MI (1987-1988)

Responsible for benefits budget development, analysis and communication to eligible employees.

Consulted with and advised employees, carriers, and other 3rd parties on eligibility, provisions, regulatory and compliance issues.

Generated manpower reporting by operational area and lead manpower planning meetings.

Additional Experience – General Motors - Pontiac Motor Division, Pontiac, MI

Auditor (1976), Cost Accountant (1978), Car & Option Pricing (1980), Account Receivables (1984),

Special Assignment – Internal Investigation (1985) and Appropriation Department - Project Writer (1986)

Education

Master of Arts Business Management - Management & Supervision, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 1984

Bachelor of Science Degree with Major in Accounting & Minor in Business Administration, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 1976

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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