FRED POWERS

Email: fpowers537@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredpowers

Sugar Land, TX 77479

CONTROLLER

I have a proven track record in accounting, financial reporting and analysis with an MBA degree. I focus
on using technology driven solutions to achieve business goals. An additional key strength includes a
background in human resources and staff management. I have implemented actions designed to
streamline and strengthen financial operations and reporting, to control cost, maximize cash flow and
enhance forecasting. I have been a key member of the management team in the achievement of
business goals. Areas of experience include:

Financial Statements
Cash Flow
Budgets: Operating and Capital
Forecasting
Bank Reporting and Compliance
GAAP Compliance
Financial and Accounting system integrity
Operations Management
ERP Acquisition and Implementation
Department Supervision and Training

Treasury
Credit Assessment and Collections
Business Taxes and Reporting
Audit and Tax Coordination
Private Equity and S Corp. Reporting
Job Cost and Project Management
Risk Management
Human Resources and Payroll
Employee Benefits/ Retirement Plans
Business Continuity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TGR Industrial Services, Houston, TX, July 2015-September 2015
A national provider of non-destructive testing and heating treating services. Assures the integrity and
optimization of critical components and process systems. Private equity owned.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Accounting responsibilities included consolidated financials, management of all accounting functions and
staff, IT management, cash flow and reporting, tax reporting and coordination with outside tax
consultants. In addition prepared month end reporting to executive group, bank and equity group.
Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P, Houston, TX, 2015Independent business consulting firm specializing in the areas of financial advisory, business operations,
compliance & controls, legal & economic advisory and technology.
Consultant
Encompasses the review and analysis of business entities organizational and financial reporting systems,
as well as performing in the role of various accounting management positions.
Beta International Inc., Houston, TX, 2014-2015
International industrial distributor of valves, piping equipment and construction supplies for oil & gas
projects and process industries. Business closed due to oil industry downturn.

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Controller
Accounting responsibilities including all financial and business performance reporting, consolidated
financials, budgeting, tax reporting, cash flow and bank relations. Responsible for the implementation of
Navision ERP platform, including projects accounting and reporting. Accounting staff supervision.
Accomplishments:

Determined that approximately $1,000,000 dollars of past due receivables were not submitted to
customers properly. Established new credit procedures and collected the past due balances.
Shortened month end closing process by 10 days resulting in more timely reporting.
Established a plan to correct an unsuccessful ERP implementation. In addition, I increased the
projects scope to expand the system reporting capabilities.

Andon Specialties Inc., Houston, TX, 2002-2014

Manufacturers sales representative and industrial distributor of industrial control systems,
instrumentation, hi-purity, mechanical and analyzer applications to the oil and gas, petrochemical and
semi-conductor industries.
Controller and Director of Human Resources
Accounting responsibilities including all financial and business performance reporting, budgeting, tax
reporting, cash flow, yearend and audit coordination,credit and collections, bank relations and reporting.
Additional management responsibilities included IT, fixed assets, depreciation, operations, fleet and risk
management and business continuity plans.
Accomplishments:

Acquired new ERP platform within budget and on schedule.

Implemented business intelligence software, Corvu, for comprehensive business analysis.
Established financial controls to ensure GAAP accounting system integrity and compliance.
Reduced general liability coverage costs by 40%.
Created a comprehensive human resources program encompassing candidate recruitment and
tracking, new hire on boarding, employee training, leadership development and an employee
performance assessment program. Implemented Halogen, a web based, human resources
program. Administered employee benefits program and 401K plan.
Acquired and implemented the accounting system for a new business entity, AES Services, LLC.
EDUCATION

University of Houston, Houston, TX, MBA

Accounting and Business Management
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN,
BBA, Magna Cum Laude
Accounting and Human Resources
ORGANIZATIONS

Institute of Management Accountants

Society for Human Resource Management

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