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BRENT C. HARKRIDER

Cypress, TX – 713-***-**** – ad3r30@r.postjobfree.com Senior Financial Operations & Accounting Management Professional Achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in accounting management, financial operations, and strategic planning. Proven track record of managing complex projects while leading high-performing teams to support an organization’s success. Focuses on driving positive change by identifying opportunities, introducing best practices, and implementing process improvements. Value-centric leader who thrives within fast-paced environments delivering forward-thinking and professionalism. CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounting Management

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership Skills

Financial Operations

Internal Controls

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Audit Management

Financial Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CSI COMPRESSCO – The Woodlands, TX

Accounting Consultant Feb 2023 – Sept 2023

Provided consulting working with Accounts Payable & Purchasing to reduce outstanding purchase orders. Drove approx. 40% decrease in Accounts Receivables on Spartan Energy Services billings. Completed bank audit & provided financial audit support. Accounting Director Jun 2022 – Dec 2022

Served as Accounting Director responsible for managing daily accounting and financial operations to support company growth and performance. Delivered strategic financial leadership to the organization and oversaw implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets. Led annual budgeting process collaborating with department heads to develop comprehensive budgets and forecasts. Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Worked with Operations to properly record and invoice Projects and WIP jobs.

Managed and directed the Billing Department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and accounts payable

Supervised the Accounts Payable team while maintaining strong vendor relationships and optimizing payment processes

Played key role in ERP conversion of Spartan Energy Services, guiding transition from Sage to Microsoft Dynamics 365

Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency & accuracy of financial transactions & accounting operations

Participated in financial analysis and strategic planning delivering insights to drive business decisions and growth SPARTAN ENERGY SERVICES – The Woodlands, TX

Controller May 2016 – Jun 2022

Provided leadership as Controller managing month-end closing processes by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts. Generated financial reports and produced invoices, accommodating changes including updates, adjustments, and modifications. Managed and filed sales & use tax returns (14 total) and contributed to 3 sales & use tax audits, ensuring compliance with sales

& use tax regulations. Handled financial operations, including bookkeeping of incoming receipts. Managed Accounts Payable, resolving discrepancies and disputes to maintain financial accuracy. Maintained invoicing schedule to ensure timely billing. Worked with Operations to properly record and invoice Projects and WIP jobs.

Submitted invoices to ~40 customers monthly, adhering to customer-specific requirements (~200 invoices monthly)

Led project-related financial activities, recording installation/demobilization charges and field tickets for various items

Maintained responsibility for facilitating financial audit process to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations

Monitored cash flow, working capital, and liquidity and implemented cash management strategies to optimize returns

Established financial controls to safeguard company assets and improved financial systems to enhance efficiency Brent Harkrider Resume Page 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

EXTERRAN – The Woodlands, TX

Assistant Treasurer Jun 2012 – Apr 2016

Served as Assistant Treasurer responsible for managing daily treasury operations and leading a team of 3 employees. Maintained responsibility for daily liquidity management, overseeing domestic cash and banking operations. Worked with international operations to devise global cash movement strategies, including borrowing, repayment, and liquidity requirements for EXH and EXLP. Utilized banking platforms to enhance cash visibility, minimize costs, and uphold a high level of local service delivery.

Worked with teams & departments to establish local working capital & liquidity targets and optimize cash movements

Administered bank fees and effectively managed costs, resulting in a cost reduction of approximately $150K per year

Successfully reduced foreign currency exchange costs by approximately $120K per year through price negotiations

Oversaw cash & debt forecasting to ensure accurate financial planning and managed bank account administration

Led month-end close processes and prepared reports, including daily liquidity, month-end cash, and repatriation reports Manager, Treasury Mar 2008 – May 2012

Provided leadership as Manager of Treasury overseeing debt administration and cash management processes. Worked with foreign entities to help limit excess cash internationally. Collaborated with banks to increase visibility and support of international bank accounts. Maintained responsibility for providing bank reports for ABS Debt facility. Managed US & Canada’s cash daily and oversaw the month-end close for Treasury items for US & Canada. Added, closed, and updated signers on bank accounts.

Led implementation of 3 Month Rolling Global Cash Forecasts to estimate debt pay down/borrowings for the period

Reduced excess cash by approximately $100M within 2-year period and streamlined AP disbursements & AR posting Manager, Fixed Assets & Inventory Accounting Dec 2006 – Mar 2008 Senior Supervisor, Fixed Assets & Billing Sep 2005 – Dec 2006 Fixed Asset Supervisor / Accountant Mar 2002 – Sep 2005 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

RENTAL SERVICE CORP/PRIME EQUIPMENT – Houston, TX

Fixed Asset Accountant 2001

Inventory Auditor 1997 – 2001

HI/LO AUTO SUPPLY, L.P. – Houston, TX

Staff Accountant 1996 – 1997

Internal Auditor 1995 – 1996

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance Texas A&M University – College Station, TX

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