Site Controller - Attapulgus Title: Site Controller - Attapulgus Location: United States-Georgia-Attapulgus Job Number:_1203059 * Serve as a key member

of the Site leadership team; provide strategic financial counsel and support to the Site Manager. . Serve as a change agent within the Site proactively identifying and implementi ng opportunities for key process efficiencies to improve overall business/financ ial operations. * Lead in the management and development of the accounting staff to maximize pro ductivity / efficiency and to insure clarity in accountabilities and expectation s among personnel. * Champion new ideas and foster a team environment * Interpret, direct and ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting Policies and procedures. Ensure that adequate internal controls are maintained so that inven tories, M&E and other company assets are protected during all phases of plant op erations. * Responsible of all general and cost accounting which includes systems and proc edures to insure the accurate and timely financial reporting of site performance . * Directs the preparation of the site's Operating Plan/Forecast and assures accu racy and reasonableness of all forward looking data used for business group proj ections. Ensure that the annual rate development process supports the annual spe nding plan. * Provides support to site management to ensure the availability of data for ana lysis and reporting * Through coaching and multiple forms of communication, ensure that site personn el possess sufficient financial knowledge to understand the P/L implications of activities occurring in their area of responsibility. Qualifications: * Bachelor Degree from accredited college or university in Accounting and/or Fin ance. * 6 years of Site or related experience. * Prior Supervisory experience is a plus. * Knowledge of BASF Financial policies and procedures, internal control techniqu es and an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP and IF RS) * Entrepreneurial spirit - a willingness to challenge the status quo * Capability to manage diverse and demanding requirements * Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory control methods and BASF operating systems * Ability to coach, direct, lead and motivate teams and others to ensure the acc urate and timely completion of project assignments * Must have good interpersonal skills and good negotiation skills * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and management to include oral and written presentations * Ability to develop, analyze, interpret and communicate financial information * Must have the skills, training and motivation necessary to work independently to accomplish objectives * Must have the business acumen to drive or support an environment of continuous improvement. * CPA, CMA or MBA strongly desired * Previous site cost accounting experience * Audit experience * Previous business accounting experience Ernest Kelly's Overview

Current Accounting Manager at Hoerbiger Past Project Financial Controller at Exxon Mobil Accounting Instructor at San Jacinto College Business Group Controller at Lyondell Chemical Co see all Education University of Houston-Clear Lake Texas State University Connections 49 connections Ernest Kelly's Summary FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - Superior background in Cost, ting, and Major Projects with heavy Oil & Gas, Chemical Industry g with strong SAP skills. Professional with graduate degree - MS ven accomplishments in all professional areas with approximately savings. Financial Repor Experience alon Accounting. Pro $3 Million cost

COSTING SYSTEMS: Heavy costing background (strong SAP) consists of cost analysis and systems development experience (all facets of cost accounting budgeting, fo recasting, financial analysis, variance reporting, cost control, product costing , product standard cost development, etc.) in both job order and process cost in a manufacturing environment (both direct and apsorbtion cost systems). Develope d, implemented, and led numerous conversion projects which were successful in im proving product costing, inventory analysis, overhead allocation, variance analy sis, and financial reporting. FINANCIAL REPORTING: Performed the controllership function including supervision of financial reporting, A/P, A/R, cost, fixed assets, benefits administration, tax reporting, and payroll. Experience with SEC Reporting (Financial Statements and Consolidations - Lyondell), Sarbanes Oxley compliance (Financial and FASB 14 3 Audits), and cash management. PROPERTY ACCOUNTING: Actively managed fixed asset reporting, project accounting, and property tax abatement (SAP R3) in the chemical industry directing capital vs expense policy, asset capitalization issues, and tax abatement. Excellent exp erience publishing capital vs expense procedures and training engineering staff on project financial, internal control, and tax issues. Specialties OIL & GAS ACCOUNTING - Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Major Projects Fina ncial Controls, Property Accounting. MANAGEMENT: Positions directing financial stewardship at Lyondell (Business Grou p Controls), Exxon (Project Controller), and BASF (Engineering Projects Group le ad accountant) leading financial reporting / cost analysis. Possess superior org anization, presentation, and strategic skills in leading and supervising project s. Ernest Kelly's Experience

Accounting Manager Hoerbiger Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Machinery industry 2010 Present (3 years) La Porte, TX of Worldwide Serv Pro Financial Man Excel Account Ana on Cash Accountin

Cost and Financial Reporting for Turbo Machinery Services site ice Company. Currently work with E2 Shop System, SAP, and Cash agement Systems. Recent Accomplishments include development of lysis Model of Balance Sheet Accounts for the Site and success g analysis projects. Project Financial Controller Exxon Mobil 2003 2010 (7 years) Houston, Texas Area

RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Financial Controls for Refinery Major Projects located in Baytown, Beaumont, Billings, and Torrance. Performed Project Cost Analysis, Financial Reporting, Construction Audit, Infrastructure Design, and Asset Alloca tion using a wide range of modules in SAP R3 and SAP Gems. Directed PMT financia l interface with Engineering Contractors Jacobs, KBR, and Technip. ACHIEVEMENTS: Approximately $800K cost savings as a result of numerous internal audits, implemented best practices, and financial controls. Successfully managed and trained personnel in Cost Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, and SAP. Developed and implemented improved project cost allocation model which improved PMT presentations. Accounting Instructor San Jacinto College Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry 2003 2007 (4 years)

Taught evening classes in Cost and Financial Accounting accomplishing above aver age student retention. This was a two way synergy in both communication and mana gement skills which has enhanced professional skills in these areas. Business Group Controller Lyondell Chemical Co 1999 2003 (4 years)

Cost & Financial Reporting - Business Group Controller - MTBE / Polyols RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial interface between Business Group Vice Presidents and Plant Management for BDO / MTBE / Polyols Business Groups. Led business group f inancial reporting & analysis (performed SEC Reporting - statements and analysis ), cost accounting (Hyperion, SAP R3 FICO, Fixed Assets, Materials Management), general accounting, and property accounting. In addition, worked on special proj ects for corporate, especially in the manufacturing cost savings area, and finan cial analysis for the Bayer Polyols Joint Venture. ACHIEVEMENTS: Designed process variable cost accounting and analysis model (SAP) which was so successful that it was widely used throughout the enterprise. Impl emented cost savings program for review of Chlorine Vendor contracts which resul ted in $2.0 M cost savings. Directed implementation of SAP cash accounting proje ct with Treasury resulting in 21% improved forecasting. Positions in cost accoun ting management and business group financial controls. Senior Cost Accountant BASF Corp 1989 1999 (10 years)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Process Cost accounting (SAP FICO) for $230 M Nylon Polymers P lant and Job Order Cost Accounting for $120 M Tape Manufacturing Facility plus p ositions in property accounting. Duties included inventory accounting, variance analysis / business group reporting, and fixed assets ACHIEVEMENTS: Developed and managed improved sub ledger accounting process for F inished Product Exchange analysis (Excel) which reduced reconcilement issues wit h customers by 45%. Developed improved training program for plant engineering st aff for Environmental Tax Credits on Plant Machinery & Equipment projects result ing in $220 k property tax savings