Gerry J. Flynn CPA, CMA

Burlington, Ontario

289-***-****, adu2nk@r.postjobfree.com

February 01, 2023

Electra Utilities

Position : Accounting Analyst

Mississauga, Ontario

Good Afternoon,

I am applying for the position of Accounting Analyst and have included my resume for your consideration. With over 12 years of experience in Job Cost Project accounting with a solid background as a team member in Large Engineering Fixed Priced and Cost + Projects, I feel that your needs and my skills are an excellent match.

Please note the following additional qualifications :

I Led monthly Program Review Financial and Operational inputs on Cost and Schedule, ETC, EAC and Headcount requirements (Projects to $50 Million).

Led the Percentage of Completion revenue calculations for projects facilitating communication with Engineering Project Managers on changing estimates for internal and external labour and non labour Estimates and release of contractual contingencies.

Initiated and directed numerous changes in accounting procedures to facilitate company transition to new technologies, and assisted the technical department in implementing the FI/CO and Fixed Assets module of SAP.

Proven track record in project payroll using ADP Workforce.

Enclosed is my resume for your review. I really think I can help your organization with this role not only because it is the type of role I enjoy doing but also because I have proven results of doing it very well in the past.

Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,

Gerry J. Flynn CPA, CMA

289-***-****

Gerry Flynn CMA/CPA

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

adu2nk@r.postjobfree.com 289-***-****

SUMMARY

A skilled financial professional experienced at leading diverse teams. I have progressive management experience as a business partner working with Engineering and Operations teams on engineering projects and programs ranging from $1 Million to $50 million.

HIGHLIGHTS

Expert financial manager in project % of completion and revenue recognition. Authority in ASC 606 Standard.

Recognized business partner with operations in managing program review inputs, ETC's, EAC's and financial statement impact.

Forecasting, Business Case preparation (NPV, IRR) and Board Presentations.

Multisite Financial Statement Preparation using Visual Manufacturing and SAP.

Proficient in PS7, Hyperion, Visual Manufacturing and strong Excel and MS application skills.

EXPERIENCE

MDA SPACE MISSIONS (2 Roles)

Brampton, Ontario

Sr. Project Accountant – Space Program March 2010 - Present

Updated Program monthly schedules with program engineers generating revised ETC and EAC. Consolidated and reviewed with program director prior to issuing to finance.

Serve as the prime interface with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in the pursuit of new business, fact finding, contract negotiation and issue resolution.

Identify capture synergies across multiple concurrent programs via sales funnel review.

Facilitate work package project kick offs and reviews.

Manage, coach and lead 2 cost and schedule Hubble Jr. analysts.

Negotiated higher average program profit margins by moving to Fixed Price contract arrangements with NASA versus previous Cost Plus or CPIF program contracts.

FP&A Manager – Project Accounting February 2008 – March 2010

Lead, motivate and coach team of three Financial Analysts in support of business segments and in the completion of the annual budget, month end planning and forecasting packages.

Analyze monthly inputs from cost and schedule program analysts and synthesize into gross margin analysis for month end reporting purposes versus plan.

Responsible for coordinating the annual budget across value streams and submitting to MDA Corporate.

TEMPEL STEEL CANADA

Burlington, Ontario

Controller January 2006 – February 2008

Repatriated Tempel Steel Canada’s full accounting cycle from Corporate head office in Chicago – Jan 2006

Effectively manage the Financial Statement preparation, A/R, A/P, and Payroll for Tempel Steel Canada from the Burlington site – as well as two and two additional international divisions.

Work closely with Operations to measure and manage Key Performance Metrics :

OTIF (On Time in Full), Scrap Levels and cost, Lab hours / LB shipped, Labour Cost / LB and Material Cost / LB, Inventory Turns.

Prepared plant standard cost analysis at acquisition, G&A and O/H for product segments.

Led the management of the Annual Business Plan :

Sales volume, S.P., Revenue, COGS and GM by customer and Product segment with year over year analysis.

COGENT POWER INC.

Burlington, Ontario

Senior Manager, Finance January 1996 – January 2006

Recognized leadership in the management and delivery of the Annual Business Plan.

Revenue ($160M CAD), Margin by Product Line, O/H, G&A and Business Development.

Coached and mentored the General Accountant and A/P and A/R Analysts through lean business practices allowing for a 3 day Monthly External Financial Statement close (from prior 6 days).

Team member in the analysis of I/T gaps and opportunities with future state recommendations in alignment with Cogent's Value Stream business strategy and growth plans.

EDUCATION

CMA (Certified Management Accountants of Ontario) 1998.

Bachelor of Commerce : Finance (Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec). 1988.

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