Controller*Financial Reporting and Budgeting * Systems Conversions

Terese M. Graham, CPA

**** ************ ** * Round Rock, TX 78681 * ********@******.*** * 512-***-****

Financial Reporting and Budgeting * Cost Accounting * Tax Compliance * Systems Conversions

State of Texas Board Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public and industry accounting. Skilled at preparation of GAAP consolidated financial statements, Federal and multi-state tax compliance, budgeting/sales forecasting and analysis, long-range planning, manufacturing and service cost accounting, new product ROI analysis, pricing, and product line profitability reporting, accounting and reporting for international subsidiaries, all aspects of general accounting and balance sheet account reconciliations, review and accounting for capital acquisitions, management of external auditor requests and external financial reporting, assurance of adequate internal controls, data manipulation and analysis, definition of accounting system configuration, and system conversions. Results driven, detail oriented, hands-on leader with a history of identifying cost saving opportunities, problem resolution, improving efficiency, and enhancing employee skills. Capable of applying accounting and data analysis tools to complex business transactions in order to provide the business with the information needed to make profitable key decisions. Excellent communication skills and able to work well with and provide financial support and information to all areas within an organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accurate accounting and financial reporting • Inventory valuation

• Timely management of month-end close • Manufacturing cost accounting

• Budgeting and variance analysis • Long-range planning

• Corporate tax compliance, multi-state payroll, fixed assets, and all areas of general accounting • New product pricing, long-term profitability analysis, and gross margin reporting

• Employee management and organizational support • Systems configuration and conversions

• Change management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bridgepoint Consulting – Austin, TX 01/2008 to Present

Contract Accounting and Financial Analysis Services

Financial Consultant -

• Interim role as Outsourced Manufacturing Controller for a Company that manufactures class rings, specialty groups, and family jewelry. Transitioned products from factory to outsource manufacturing - product costing for pricing analysis, new accounting process set-up, gross profit reporting by product line for outsourced products, 2009 Fiscal Year budget for Cost of Goods Sold by product line for outsourced products, inventory accounting controls, and assisted with AP invoice auto-voucher implementation.

• Reviewed total Company Q3 – Q4 FY09 reforecast to validate Cost of Good Sold.

• Performed interim role as Cost Accounting Manager for the Company and trained (and continue to support) permanent employee hired to fill the position.

• Helped define more accurate process for product line gross margin calculation.

Erling Sales & Service – Houston/Austin, TX 05/2007 to 12/2007

Petroleum Equipment Sales and Services

Controller (Temporary project specific position)

• Implemented operational controls and procedures related to dispatching, invoicing, and inventory transaction processing.

• Managed and reported on all financially related aspects of the business.

Bridgepoint Consulting – Austin, TX 2006 – 2007

Contract Accounting and Financial Analysis Services

Financial Consultant -

• Identified and corrected post system (SAP) conversion problems related to inventory costing and accounting for inventory purchase order transactions for a large manufacturing corporation resulting in approximately $1.5 million favorable adjustment to reported financial results; identified and documented over 10 accounting control weaknesses for management with recommendations for appropriate system configuration and/or process changes needed to eliminate or reduce potential for future errors.

Dresser Wayne, Dresser Inc - Austin, TX 2003 – 2005

Gas Dispensers & POS Systems – Manufacturer & Service Provider

Service Accounting Manager

• Managed month-end close for intercompany accounting and company service organization, and financial reporting for all of Wayne Service operations including Contracts & Projects Profit & Loss by Customer (manually redeveloped reporting after conversion to Oracle ); defined test plans and managed implementation and testing of various Oracle workflows; participated in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing.

• Managed all aspects of general and inter-company accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, and financial reporting by office for Wayne Services Group (internal Wayne dispenser Authorized Service Organization and general fuel station service provider – profitability by location for 6 offices around the country); performed operational reviews at each office – recommended modifications resulting in immediate positive financial impact; coordinated process and controls for annual nation-wide physical inventory; prepared Wayne US complete financial reporting package 06/03-12/03 (in addition to WSG).

• Managed payments to third-party Authorized Service Organizations for warranty, contracts, projects, dispenser start-ups, upgrades, and other services provided to customer sites as dispatched by the Wayne Help Desk; managed equipment install base tracked for warranty and contract coverage; staff of seven full time employees (plus 4-7 temporary employees immediately following conversion to Oracle); provided Oracle development team with information necessary to complete the open Service Request data conversion and custom programming for the Contractor Payment Module.

Significant accomplishments and activities (Dresser Wayne):

• Discovered erroneous invoicing by a single customer for travel charge reimbursements which resulted in approximately $160k savings over 1½ years.

• Identified and eliminated an additional $26k in duplicate trip charges erroneously invoiced to Wayne over a 6 week period by numerous vendors (prior to system conversion).

• 2004 – Dresser Inc Six Sigma Greenbelt Operational Excellence Training.

• 2004 2nd Quarter Recipient - Recognition of Improvement Initiative and Financial Impact Reward.

Clark-Graham PLLC - Austin, TX 2001 – 2002

Principal - Certified Public Accountants

• Provide tax, accounting, and financial reporting services to individuals and small businesses. Provide controller level accounting and financial review services to various businesses. Assist clients with financial projections and cash management.

Locale Systems Corporation - Austin, TX 2000 – 2001

Controller - IT Service Provider (Start-up Company funded by VC)

• Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis, tax compliance, human resources management, cash management, financial policies and procedures, departmental budgets and all general accounting functions. Worked with all aspects of the company’s operations (discontinued operations).

Compaq Computer Corporation - Austin, TX 1990 - 2000

Finance Manager - Industry Standard Server Division – Server Options

• Austin site Networking Products business financial operations - reporting, general accounting, inter-company accounting, cost center forecasting and variance analysis, fixed assets management (over $10 million acquisition cost), accounts payable management, marketing program fund accounting, and contracts review. Involved regular interaction with upper management of corporate finance and accounting, treasury, tax, and information systems management.

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual product line financial reporting and management business review, price review and strategy, cost review, product margin analyses, long-range financial planning for all ISSD options (memory, processors, remote insight boards, network interface cards - over $2 billion annual gross revenue). Required extensive interaction with product development and product marketing management teams. Prepared return on investment analyses for proposed new server option products and took part in go/no-go decision process.

Cost Accounting, General Accounting& Reporting, and Tax Manager - Thomas-Conrad Corporation and Subsidiaries (acquired by Compaq 11/95)

• Managed monthly accounting, accounts payable department, and consolidated financial statement preparation (one U.S. entity and three foreign subsidiaries), Federal and State tax compliance, as well as fixed assets and multi-state payroll departments.

• Managed annual audit by outside CPA firm including preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.

• Managed product costing and inventory accounting and Federal and State Tax Compliance, prepared monthly inventory obsolescence and warranty reserve valuation, prepared proposed new products return on investment analysis, and tracked and reported on research and development project costs.

Significant accomplishments and activities:

• Revised Compaq costing system for memory options leading to a $3 million quarterly favorable reclassification of allocated cost variances to product specific cost of goods sold resulting in more accurate margin analysis.

• Worked with Compaq legal and tax departments to formally dissolve and account for Thomas-Conrad Corporation and Subsidiaries (both U.S. and foreign) merger into Compaq-Austin Corporation, and ultimately Compaq Computer Corporation; managed all financial aspects of the complete shut down of two major manufacturing facilities as a result of the merger.

• Participated in complete accounting system conversion from Oracle to SAP.

• Implemented more accurate method of accounting for inventory and cost of goods sold.

• Managed seamless system conversion of inventory costing and international entity related accounting activities from Macola to Oracle.

Coopers & Lybrand - Austin, TX 1983 - 1990

Tax Supervisor

• Reviewed and/or prepared all types of Federal and state tax returns for Corporations, Individuals, Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts (specialized in Financial Institutions).

• Reviewed tax accruals prepared by auditors for disclosure in audited financial statements.

Melton & Melton CPAs - Houston, TX 1981 - 1983

Tax Associate

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Oracle, SAP, J D Edwards, Great Plains, MAS200, AS400, Macola, Hyperion, Micro Control, QuickBooks Pro, Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, Lacerte, Turbo Tax

EDUCATION

Southwest Texas State University - San Marcos, TX 1977 - 19

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