Randy L. Moorman, CPA
** **** ******* **. *******, TX 77375 281-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/randymoorman
Executive Profile
Finance and tax professional with decades of senior leadership experience specializing in problem solving, department management, analytical and negotiation skills
Successful career as a CFO in oil & gas, Tax Partner with a national CPA firm and Tax Director for the largest transportation company in the world
Over thirty years of comprehensive federal, state and local tax experience, including discipline in planning, compliance, consulting, research and analysis across many industries and entity structures
Strengths include interpersonal skills, team and department building, strategic planning and analysis, financial reporting, tax planning and compliance across all organizational levels
Selected Highlights
Took over the Houston office tax practice of a national public accounting firm that was underperforming with a history 40% to 50% annual employee turnover. First two year results were near zero turnover, doubling of staff and revenue as well as excellent client retention and service
Served as the US oil & gas practice leader with major national public accounting firm specializing in exploration and production taxation for C Corp, S Corp and pass-through entities
Settled over 75 separate return years of IRS audits for numerous subsidiary entities across multiple cities; negotiated and settled over $600 million in favorable adjustments
Professional Synopsis
WoodsEdge Community Church – Spring, TX
Pastor of Administration (2017-2018)
Accepted position in business department to develop human resource policy, implement cash management
procedures, address excessive employee turnover and assess facilities utilization and capital projects
Managed staff of four with accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, insurance, financial reporting and human resource responsibilities
Oversee capital projects, capital funding campaign and facilities management
Studied and implemented best practices in office space utilization, employee 360 evaluation and feedback, cash management and short term investment strategy, performance goals and employee retention
Tundra Oil & Gas LLC – Spring, TX
Chief Financial Officer (2014-2016)
Equity position with initial management team of Private Equity funded oil & gas company; entity
liquidated in three years due to drastic decline in oil prices; performed wind down of all matters
Initiated bank financing, financial derivatives and accounting procedures for the start-up company
Oversight of accounting, financial reporting, tax, human resources, budgeting, bank financing and compliance with a staff of four
Handled annual audits in conjunction with a national public accounting firm
Formulated and present financial forecasts and results of operations to the Board of Managers, banks, owners and private equity
Smith Production Inc. - The Woodlands, TX
Chief Financial Officer (2005-2013)
Recruited out of public accounting by client as the initial CFO with fast growing E&P company needing
audited financial statements to raise capital, attract partners and establish financial credibility
Directed and supervised all accounting, finance and tax functions for a privately held S Corp, its subsidiaries and owners
Developed an effective and efficient accounting department increasing staff from four to seven
Established integrity in financial reporting leading S Corp and its three partnerships through initial financial statement audit with an unqualified opinion from a Big Four firm
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Smith Production Inc. - Continued
Managed all federal and state tax compliance, planning, consulting and audits for the S Corp, three partnerships, partners and owner while bringing all tax functions in-house
Closed numerous asset sales and acquisitions; personally identified buyer, led and closed a $400 million asset sale, the largest in company history
Hired, mentored and coached the Controller in administering monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
Handled annual financial statement audit processes in conjunction with a national public accounting firm
Managed and maintained commodity price hedging and derivative transaction processes
BDO - Houston, TX
Tax Partner and Business Line Leader (1997-2005)
Recruited out of PWC to run tax department with objectives of staff retention and growing client base
Tax Partner in charge of the BDO Houston office tax practice, managed department through substantive staff growth from 12 to 24 professionals
Managed practice economics for the Houston office tax department; including budgeting, operations, performance evaluations and human resource functions
Led all Houston office partners in practice development for seven consecutive years
Spearheaded campus recruiting efforts serving as Recruitment Coordinator for all Texas offices
Worked as a national committee member to collaboratively design and develop high-wealth tax strategies
Worked in conjunction with the assurance department to coordinate services for common clients as well as collaborate on practice development
PricewaterhouseCoopers - Houston, TX
Tax Compliance Manager (1995-1997)
Hired to lead newly formed compliance department after restructuring
Managed tax compliance for major multi-national and multi-state energy companies
Established and developed new practice area resulting in staff growth from 8 to 10 CPAs
Provided tax services in collaboration with financial and audit services personnel
CSX CORPORATION – JACKSONVILLE, FL
Director of Federal Tax Audit (1979-1994)
Initially hired as Jr. Accountant with oil & gas subsidiary; after four promotions, transferred to parent company
Coordinated federal tax audits and appeals for a dozen railroad companies in multiple cities
Resolved hundreds of outstanding IRS issues at the Examination level and Office of Appeals covering over 75 years of separate entity returns
Additional Experience
Accounting Instructor, San Jacinto College North, Houston, TX
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Lamar University
Certification, Certified Public Accountant (#068523), State of Texas
Memberships & Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Volunteer, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Care Ministry Leader, WoodsEdge Community Church
Board Member, Smith Production Inc. (2005-2013)
Board Member, StoneBridge Food Pantry (2012-2014)