Accounting Management

D. Kent Krupicka, CPA

E: ********@*****.*** • M: 16 Edgehill Road, Birmingham, AL 35209 • P: 205-***-**** CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Accounting leader with 11 years of experience directing accounting teams and supporting the financial reporting function. Strategic thinker with a focus on operations that has advanced rapidly to positions of increasing responsibility. A detail-oriented, team player who is motivated to succeed, and has the proven ability to lead, build relationships and achieve results in a challenging work environment. Core competencies include:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

SEC Reporting

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Internal Controls

US GAAP

Accounting Research

Cash Flow

General Ledger

Variance Analysis

Hyperion Enterprise

Process Improvement

Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WALTER ENERGY, INC.

Controller Jim Walter Resources, Inc. May 2015 – Present

Responsible for all financial accounting and reporting processes associated with SEC reporting requirements for the underground mining division of Walter Energy, Inc. This includes the parent company (Jim Walter Resources, Inc.), two wholly-owned subsidiaries and one jointly-owned subsidiary, with total annual revenues exceeding $900 million.

Manage operations accounting team. Compile and present reports on operating results to executive management on a monthly basis.

Collaborate with external auditors, outside consultants and key cross-functional business units including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Sales personnel and Operations.

Responsible for compiling financial reports on a monthly basis to demonstrate compliance with legal requirements associated with chapter 11 restructuring. Assistant Controller Walter Canadian Coal Corp. August 2014 – May 2015

Supported operations management by analyzing cost structures, communicating information about relevant cost drivers, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. Monitored operations performance with respect to budgeted targets and communicated results to senior management.

Supported the operations controller with international financial reporting processes associated with SEC reporting requirements, including revaluation of balance sheet accounts, and functional currency translation. Performed select balance sheet account reconciliations related to operations, and calculated month-end accruals associated with operations.

Accounting Manager Corporate Accounting December 2011 – August 2014

Responsible for all financial reporting processes associated with SEC reporting requirements specific to the corporate accounting function.

Directed the month-end corporate close process. Reviewed and approved all journals and instructed staff to ensure close deadlines were met. Reviewed and approved all balance sheet account reconciliations.

Collaborated with cross-functional business units to prepare company-wide annual SG&A budget of $130 million. Analyzed business unit performance with respect to budgeted targets and communicated results to senior management. Collaborated with business units to prepare monthly cash and financial forecasts and presented to senior management.

Calculated stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718 and prepared related financial statement footnotes for SEC filings.

Senior Staff Accountant Corporate Accounting September 2010 – December 2011

Administered intercompany accounts among 14 domestic and international subsidiaries. Researched and resolved disputes between subsidiaries, and ensured all accounts balanced prior to month -end close.

Prepared and booked month-end closing entries, and performed monthly balance sheet account reconciliat ions.

Maintained corporate fixed assets sub-ledger. Posted depreciation and prepared monthly PPE roll -forward. INTEGRA WATER, LLC

Accountant November 2008 – January 2010

Created accounting processes, procedures and internal controls for privately held utility start-up.

Prepared financial modeling and analysis related to prospective acquisitions and presented to senior management.

Led accounting system implementation (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains). ALABAMA POWER COMPANY

Staff Accountant September 2004 – May 2008

Prepared technical memoranda to support the Company’s compliance with accounting standards as established by the FASB, SEC and FERC.

Performed contract reviews to identify potential accounting issues and implications.

Assisted in the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls. Performed deficiency evaluations and assisted business units with remediation plans.

Collaborated with team members to design and implement a company-wide paperless invoicing solution that included online approval workflow.

ERNST & YOUNG, LLP

Extended Audit Internship September 2003 – March 2004 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Masters of Accountancy (MAc)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (Accountancy) Auburn University

Certified Public Accountant

State of Alabama

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