Analytical and detail-oriented finance and accounting professional. Fifteen (15) years managerial experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and business planning. Strong skills in information systems, databases, and Excel.
Looking for business clients needing someone with superior skills and aptitude to create your financial team pushing your business needs and helping you achieve a critical level of reporting, analysis, and data utilization.
Very strong technical IT skills with advanced experience in Excel, Power Automate, PowerBI, PowerQuery, Microsoft Access, SQL Server (Oracle, Microsoft, MySQL), programming skills in VBA, Visual Basic, PHP, and JavaScript. Implementation experience in Hyperion HFM, SAP HCM, and EcoSys Project Management.
Presently – OWNER/CEO
Thomas Hill Consulting, LLC (Palestine, Texas) 2014 to Present
Working to build consulting and accounting practice in Houston and east Texas. Services offered center around financial management and planning, and information technology (data systems, analytics, modeling). See ThomasHillConsultingLLC.com.
Current clients include investment management, manufacturing, and small retail establishments. Company previously named AEQQUUS consult. Offices in Houston, Texas and Palestine, Texas. Serving East and Southeast Texas (Houston Metro).
Previously – Chief Financial Officer
Anderson Cherokee Community Enrichment Services (Jacksonville, Texas) March 2022 to August 2022
Managed six staff responsible for accounting and regulatory reporting to Texas Health and Human Services Department. Functions include accounts payable, Medicare billings, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, monthly and annual close. Prepared monthly financial statements for Board of Directors. Prepared quarterly financial reports for State of Texas including standard financial statements, cost accounting, budget analysis, revenue recognition, contract compliance, and other reporting.
Prepared quarterly analysis of available supplemental funding through Medicaid Administrative Claiming. Managed treasury functions including investment management, cash requirements, and weekly funding. Assisted CEO in preparation of annual budget in accordance with Texas legislative apportionment. Coordinated annual financial audits and regulatory audits.
Previously – Controller
Atlas Credit (Tyler, Texas) December 2021 – March 2022
Managed four staff responsible for accounting and financial reporting. Functions include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, monthly and annual close. Supervised process of opening loan accounts for customers. Ensure credit approval process and loan documentation. Reviewed loan performance metrics and ensure collectability of loans. Handled opening and closing of bank accounts for branches throughout state (93 locations). Ensured timely completion of bank account reconciliations.
Previously – Financial Data Analyst
The Goff Financial Group (Houston, Texas) June 2017 – December 2021
Developed database application to rebalance client portfolios in accordance with defined objectives.
Developed spreadsheets to analyze options data and determine hedging strategies. Prepared analysis of
specific stocks to determine viability within overall investment scenarios. Developed various Excel and
PowerBI tools to streamline trading process.
Previously – International Accounting Manager
McDermott International (Dubai, UAE) June 2005 – December 2013
Responsible for consolidation and reporting of all international subsidiaries using Hyperion Financial
Manager. Managed General Ledger group responsible for all transactional accounting including tax and
statutory books. Managed Accounts Payable (Middle East), Payroll (International), Intercompany
accounts, and Treasury accountants. Coordinated all IT projects including implementation of SAP payroll
and EcoSys Project Forecasting.
OTHER MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Financial Reporting Analyst. 2003-2005
Project Controls Coordinator. 2000-2003
Business Development Analyst. 1999-2000
Revenue Accountant. 1996-1999
OTHER
Program Consultant, Winrock International, Jakarta Indonesia. 1992-1996 [See International Projects]
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Winrock International, Little Rock, Arkansas. 1986-1992
Staff Auditor, Price Waterhouse, Little Rock, Arkansas. 1983-1986
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Economics, University of Central Arkansas. 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Harding University (Arkansas). 1983
SKILLS
Managerial. Excellent communicator and team-building skills. Strong emphasis on defining and meeting
personal goals and objectives in line with business needs.
Technical. Advanced Excel and database skills. Very adept at analyzing data and finding patterns and
trends. Expert at data modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial
control
Software. SAP, JD Edwards, Cognos, Hyperion Financial Manager, SQL databases, QuickBooks, NetSuite
Skills. Accounting, management, planning, supervision, cost accounting, database design, project
management, strategic planning, software development, market analysis, financial reporting, budgeting,
investments, cash-flow forecasting, cost control