Darick L. Cain 216-210-6482 dc12f7ff2@westpost.

net CAREER SUMMARY Proven financial professional with 15+ years of experience in corporate accounting environment preparing management reports for cost, operations and inventory analysis. Keen aptitude for analyzing problems and translating data to provide senior level solutions. Coordinate all financial cost analysis for senior staff and business unit managers. Lead analyst for Sarbanes-Oxley government compliance and all document preparation. Involved in numerous government agencies; DCAA (Defense Accounting Audit Agency) and DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency). Deadline driven, multi-tasker with a record of delivering detailed, accurate and dependable work product. Specific expertise in the following: * * * * * * * * * * Financial Reporting Budget and Cost Control Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance SAP EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) Inventory Analysis Forecasting Contract Review Purchasing and Procurement Lean, Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Babcock and Wilcox Company, Barberton, OH 2008 - Present The Global Leader in the Power Generation Industry Financial Analyst - Replacement Parts Operate as technical resource for Replacement Parts business unit and liaison throughout the organization to develop financial solutions to meet the business needs in both domestic and international activity monthly, quarterly and annually. Extensive use of Visibility, Access, Impromptu. * Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources; decompose high-level information into detailed reporting solutions in profit, growth, forecasting and actual vs. budget. * Collaborate with SMEs (subject matter experts) to establish technical specifications and analyze business scenarios to determine margin variances, best / worst scenarios, feasibility and tradeoffs. * Collaborate with department invoice team to determine factors of invoicing issues that impact weekly forecast variances. Review monthly margin analysis report to determine if potential profit has been under or overstated. * Create ad hoc reports based on product line, market, region and category code along with part numbers per expedited management requests. * Identified special project in tandem with cost accountant to evaluate WIP on consolidated orders analyzing LIFO, FIFO and

standard costs as they pertain to raw materials to ultimately determine make / buy, sublet or purchase decisions. * Member of Lean Six Sigma Improvement Team - Roll Wheel Assembly - Team goal to cut costs by identifying cost allocation vs. sublet cost allocation rates per part to achieve cost savings. * Self-motivated to develop operational instructions and procedures for this position to support the cross-functionality of the department. * Determine and validate three different corporate revenue methods - average, cost incurred and billing. * Maintain financial documentation to fulfill requirements for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. * Review customer contracts as they pertain to specific contract requirements. AEP (American Electric Power), Columbus, OH 2008 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generating Company Sr. Cost Coordinator Operated as financial overseer, analyzed fiscal problems and determine corrective actions. * Established project cost control setup within the financial reporting system of PRISM. * Developed project forecasting, monitored budget and projected cost control functions. * Provided financial leadership and developed partnerships with internal customers and external contractors. * Reported to the Manager of cost control for overall cost parameters. * Performed and directed project cost control functions for complex and large construction projects in excess of ($300M+). * Prepared for cross-functional collaboration with project managers, plant personnel, project accountants and cost technicians. * Identified cost trends and analyzed the cost status of the project; maintained cost portfolio for the preparation of accurate cost reports. * Member of the schedule and cost integration team. Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation, Oakwood Village, OH 2006 - 2008 Leading Developer and Manufacturer of Scientific Instruments Specializing in Radiation Detection for the Department Homeland Security. Sr. Financial Cost Analyst Acted as a liaison between finance and business units and was responsible for accounting procedures and methods for a newly organized program office. Monitored and collected actual data for reporting requirements within a developed manufacturing environment. * Collected actual and forecast data from subcontractor for earned value reporting and reconciled subcontractor invoices for accuracy. * Audited abnormal cost records to ensure that costs were allocated properly; improved transaction processing for efficiency. * Provided management with financial support in review of

program budgets using Master Production Schedule (MPS). * Actively participated in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives and reviewed monthly product shipments for assigned programs and non-product sales accounts to derive gross margins and operating results. * Analyzed monthly operating results of both sales and gross margins by working closely with contract manager to ensure cost and contract amendments were in line. * Worked with key finance members to develop and implement EVMS (Earned Value Management System) reporting tools. Supported monthly journal entries for the MAPICS ERP accounting and inventory system. * Performed financial analysis for strategic decision making, more accurate product costing, identifying cost structures, opportunities for cost savings and more efficient methods. * Participated in warehouse inventory to determine inventory variance and cost effects of variances. Analex Corporation, NASA Glen Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1999 - 2006 Superior Aerospace Engineering Service Provider Deputy Business Manager / Financial Analyst Responsible for the fiscal year contract budget and forecasted budget process. * Maintained records of actual operating figures for comparison with estimated budget plans. Reviewed request for quotes to understand potential forecast cost. Participated in numerous bid processes for cost impact to the business portfolio. Coordinated all budgeting process activities, tracked and explained financial analysis used by technical staff. * Organized, reviewed and monitored the various facets of the procurement process i.e. time and material, fixed cost, labor and cost plus subcontracts in accordance to ISO 9001 certification. * Prepared reports explaining variances at the direction of the prime contractor established by Analex financials for the completion of the NASA 533 report. * Managed project integration cost, ensured cost characteristics were identified. Coordinated all procurement purchases and subcontracting efforts, ensuring costs were in line with baseline budgets, milestones and delivery schedule. * Supervised expense coordinator personnel, providing technical and process support; coordinated reconciliation and data integrity. * Negotiated consultant's rates based on historical labor data to ensure price competitiveness. * Maintained accurate financial data files of P&L variances utilizing CostPoint accounting software. * Supported month-end financial close with journal entries to be placed in accrual accounts; approved commercial invoices, determining if labor skill mix is properly billed. * Provided cost metrics for all bid proposals. * Approved all contract procurement requisitions. * Established customer procurement vendor relationship with fabrication manufacturers and conducted onsite vendor visits, ensuring that product revisions were documented per ISO 9001 guidelines and Non-Conformance Reports were documented properly. * Analyzed actual cost versus forecast for the completion of the NASA 533 report.

* Coordinated all divisional financial analysis documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. * Developed cost timelines for manufacturing vendors and technical manager to validate risk metrics. * Streamlined the financial cost analysis process, formulating operational corrective actions to improve cost effectiveness. * Formulated accurate and precise written documentation; gave oral decision and directive to technical managers and accounting staff. * Implemented operational instructions for financial analysis and billing process. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Finance Economics Minor Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, FL TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient with multiple financial / database software tools, including: MS Windows 2007 series, extensive Access application, Impromptu, Deltek Cost Point, PRISM and MAPICS accounting inventory systems.