Energy Corporation Process Analyst
Resume:
DOUG JACOBSON, CPA, CIA
Houston, TX 77095
832-***-**** / email: adn176@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Experienced audit, finance and logistics operations professional. Degreed CPA and CIA offering a broad range of experience in public accounting consulting and various industries including E&P, Energy and Construction (Rig Builds). An accomplished manager and individual contributor who consistently seeks ways to improve processes that contribute to efficiencies. Recognized for developing staff and building effective teams that meet project and reporting deadlines. Skills include:
Internal Audit – Operational, Financial, Risk, SOX
SAP implementation global training for finance personnel
Coordinate Implementation of ASC 842 & 606 with third-party consulting firm
In-Country Readiness, Operations, Compliance & Operations set-up / coordination with Corporate Office Departments
Contract Negotiation, Review & Compliance
Software Selection, Implementation & Upgrades
Global Procurement, Freight Forwarding
Logistics, Warehouse Management, Fleet Management
Inventory Tracking, Fixed Asset Management
Work-Flow Improvement & Efficiencies
End-user training and support
FCPA Global Compliance Training
Annual Global Risk Assessments
Project Tracking, Accounting & Management
Manage teams from 2-10, Domestic/International
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sunnova Energy Corporation Houston, Texas 2021 - current
Inventory Control and Logistics Manager
Manage all global freight forwarder / 3PL relationships (UPS, Lynden, tkSCS, Moran Logistics, Allstates, Freeway Logistics, etc.)
Ensure dealer inventory is properly stored, protected, and maintained
Key point of contact to provide guidance and facilitate geographical equipment moves
Establish strategic objectives for warehousing and logistics and implement programs to meet those objectives
Negotiate with (and select) vendors who provide logistical services on a regional basis
Generate Purchase Orders for material and work with manufacturers to ensure delivery of material
Manage freight documentation compliance, ensuring that appropriate documentation and clearance is obtained prior to shipment
Supervise nationally-distributed 3PL warehouse staff
Ensure Sunnova inventory is properly stored, protected, and maintained
Supervise all third-party scheduling of monthly inventory counts at dealer locations and 3PLs
Resolve customs and freight issues in all areas of operation (South America)
Advise operations regarding routine material movement and scheduling for same
Assist operations with cost estimates for logistical movements of material needs
Provide regular reports pertinent to the transportation of all company freight
Coordinate and engage subject matter expertise where needed
Work with accounting to make monthly inventory adjustments and assist with monthly reconciliations
Bray International, Inc. Houston, Texas 2018 - 2020
Finance Business Process Analyst
Key contact to provide guidance for the finance process area
Work with third-party contractors to establish implementation plan for new FASB pronouncements (ASC 842 and 606)
Review software packages and select package for lease accounting related to ASC 842
Negotiate with lessors, assimilate global leases and maintain a repository within UGAAP software
Work with ERP team to enhance fixed asset policy, reporting and tracking on a global basis
Work with credit and collections to enhance AR DSO and DBT reporting for senior management
Lead a project team to implement an AR software (Cforia) upgrade
Liaise with SMEs to write / update and clearly define policies and procedures related to the finance area with SME buy-in
Attend training for OneStream software upgrade
Research IA software solutions for future compliance / IA Department creation
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Houston, Texas 2006 - 2018
Strategic Manager (Rig Move Coordinator and Logistics) 2013 - 2018
Key point of contact to provide guidance and facilitate geographical heavy equipment for rig moves
Coordinate and engage subject matter expertise where needed
Atwood ownership and day-to-day management of the geographical rig moves (i.e. coordinate with operations and corporate departments, meet with involved parties and maintain all documentation of rig moves, such as requirements schedules, leasing, catering, freight forwarding information, etc.)
Initial point of contact for in-country agents, vendors, suppliers, legal / tax advisors, etc.
Assist with corporate services special projects, as required
Manage office build-outs and negotiate contracts
Liaise with building management, contractors, owners, etc.
Manage all local and international leasing activities
Maintain accounting and leasing information for both the 10K and for historical purposes
Manage all global freight forwarder relationships (Crane, JAS, etc.)
Establish strategic objectives for warehousing and logistics and implement programs to meet those objectives
Select vendors who provide logistical services on a regional basis
Negotiate with vendors who provide services related to materials management
Manage export compliance, ensuring that appropriate documentation and clearance is obtained prior to shipment
Supervise globally-distributed warehouse staff
Ensure fleet inventory is properly stored, protected, and maintained
Resolve customs and freight issues in all areas of operation
Advise operations regarding routine material movement and scheduling for same
Assist operations with estimates for logistical movements of project cargo
Provide regular reports pertinent to the transportation of all company freight
Work with accounting to make monthly inventory adjustments
SAP Finance Team Lead 2011 - 2013
Key contact to provide guidance for the finance process area
Coordinate and engage subject matter expertise where needed, i.e. meetings, workshops, testing
Atwood ownership of the domain project deliverables and day-to-day management of the functional area
Facilitate the communication and resolution of domain related issues to Project Manager
Design the future business state with consulting assistance
Review and take ownership for the design documentation for the future system at the task and sub-task level
Work closely with SAP technical team and Legacy system owners in the design and development of reports, interfaces, conversions and enhancements
Validate integration design with other domains
Identify data mapping from SAP to legacy system
Work with consultants on SAP configuration to develop configuration knowledge
Execute unit testing and integration testing to validate that the Atwood business requirements are met by the SAP system
Sign off/accept domain design
Sign off/accept testing
Produce documentation during all phases
Actively participate in change management
Assist with training materials preparation
Deliver end user training
Assist with go live and support
Internal Audit Manager 2006 - 2010
Plan and coordinate audits of international office locations
Analyze and determine process / internal control gaps
Interview personnel and document processes / controls
Manage and supervise external consultants and audit staff
Provide recommendations for process enhancements / improved efficiency
Develop audit findings, recommendations and reports
Interact with consultants, management and key personnel
Tetra Technologies, Inc. The Woodlands, Texas 2005 - 2006
Internal Auditor
BDO Seidman, LLP Houston, Texas 2004 - 2005
Risk Consultant
Sterling Bank Houston, Texas 2002 - 2004
Staff Internal Auditor
Broussard Partners & Associates Houston, Texas 2002 - 2002
Auditor
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting 2000
Master of Business Administration 2001
Accounting Major / Spanish Minor, 3.44
Certified Public Accountant – Texas (05/05/2005) Active
Certified Internal Auditor (01/2009) Active
SKILLS
SAP (implementation)
Infor LN
Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros, etc.)
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Cforia
IDEA
UGAAP
IDEAS
Sharepoint
Maximo
GRC&T
Corel Office
Salesforce (FinancialForce)
DocuSign
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