Charles Saylor, CMA

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Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saylorc

acxvnw@r.postjobfree.com 570-***-****

Senior Financial Professional

Goal oriented Financial Manager with extensive experience in the manufacturing and energy industries. Specializing in business partnering by creating financial models, metrics and procedures that drive growth and operational efficiencies. Strong leadership skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management to add value. Skilled in budget development and the forecasting process. Strong accounting knowledge from leading the closing process and preparing and analyzing financial reports. CMA / MBA.

Professional Experience

Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. 1994-2015

Manager Finance and Analysis (2005-2015)

Accountability for the total financial responsibilities for $24M waste coal project. Management of the transition of legacy Power Purchase Agreements to full merchant statuses for $550M renewable energy company.

Management of the financial and administrative functions of waste coal project including the administrative staff, as well as all reporting, accounting, financial statement, forecasting, purchasing, human resource, receivable and payable requirements.

Rationalization of financial models and metrics to analyze costs and increase margins.

Origination and coordination of facility operating and capital budgeting processes.

Provision of support to operating personnel in order to manage budgets and reduce operating costs.

Initiation of new business support and project redevelopment analysis work including the coordination of information and communication of results with middle and senior management.

Creation of Project Abstracts, 20 Year Economics and Pricing Surveys for all locations.

Implementation and management of bidding strategies for energy and capacity offerings in ISO-NE, NYISO and PJM.

Coordination of requests for information, tariff requirements and system compliance issues with ISO-NE, NYISO and PJM.

Derivation of various energy profile, risk analysis and mark to market studies.

Monitoring of natural gas and energy markets including the completion of future pricing forecasts and congestion analyses.

Development and training of facility personnel regarding switchover from legacy PPA contracts to merchant operations.

Plant Controller (1994-2005)

Management of the total financial responsibilities for a $65M waste to energy project.

Management of the financial and administrative functions including the administrative staff, as well as all reporting, accounting, financial statement, forecasting, purchasing, human resource, receivable and payable requirements.

Administration of the successful, accurate and timely implementation of all systems in compliance with Wheelabrator policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.

Preparation of all financial statements, management reports and financial analysis.

Ensurance of financial compliance with all project agreements and contracts.

Supervision of the accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, benefits, general ledger, purchasing and inventory functions.

UGI Utilities, Inc. 1980-1994

Financial Analyst – Utilities Division (1984-1994)

Analyzed the financial performance for the Gas and Electric Divisions.

Calculation of return on equity for both the Gas and Electric Divisions, monitoring of profitability, computation of book depreciation, tax depreciation and related deferred taxes for a utility with revenues of $350 million.

Quantification of the financial impact of various prospective issues such as new tax acts.

Preparation of budget data, forecasts, year end reports, rate filing schedules, interrogatories and investor presentations.

Development of numerous applications on personal computers including return on investment, financial reporting of fixed assets and present value project analysis.

Staff Accountant Rates and Budgets (1982-1984)

Provided administrative financial oversight and analysis for the Gas Division.

Staff Accountant Accounts Payable (1981-1982)

Verified and processed all items for payment.

Staff Accountant General Accounting and Budgets (1980-1981)

Provided general support for the financial and budgeting processes.

Additional Relevant Experiences

Bethlehem Steel / Cost Services

Moravian College / Accounting Assistant

Union Bank & Trust Co. / Forecasting

Walk-In Shoe Co. / Inventory Control

Education

Saint Joseph’s University – Erivan K. Haub School of Business Philadelphia, PA

Master of Business Administration: Finance

Moravian College Bethlehem, PA

Bachelor of Arts: Accounting; Minor: Mathematics

Institute of Management Accountants Montvale, NJ

Certified Management Accountant

Professional Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Essbase, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft, Reval and PJM Small Generator compliant.

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