Accomplished professional with 20+ years of expertise in accounting management and human resources leadership. Adept at streamlining financial operations, optimizing cost control, and driving strategic HR initiatives. Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting, payroll, enhance compliance procedures, and lead high-performing teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in financial and HR practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting/Business & Human Resource Manager
Hydro, Inc – HydroTex Companies, Inc.
Houston, La Porte, Beaumont, TX
10.2017 - Current
Direct and oversee accounting and administrative operations across three Texas facilities, ensuring accurate account reconciliations and compliance with financial procedures and policies.
Lead a team of five administrative staff, providing training, process optimization, and implementation of internal controls.
Full-cycle accounts payable and receivable management, including vendor relations, invoicing, collections, and financial discrepancies resolution.
Cash management and ACH payment processing, overseeing vendor payments and positive pay exceptions.
Oversee Month-end and year-end closing procedures for Texas, collaborating with corporate accounting to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Implemented corporate credit card process and expense reporting, reducing administrative inefficiencies.
Oversee commissions processing for 10 sales representatives, ensuring accurate calculations and reporting.
Assist in tax audits, bank compliance audits, and contract negotiations, securing refunds and ensuring operational transparency.
Partner with Corporate HR to lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance evaluations, and compliance procedures.
Provide strategic HR consulting to Texas service center managers, including conflict resolution, legal compliance, and workforce optimization.
Collaborate with Corporate Safety Manager to maintain health and safety compliance and enhance workplace safety standards.
Implemented robust training program, significantly improving skill set of resource management team.
Controller & Human Resources Manager
Public Service Plumbers, Inc.
Dallas, TX
04.2000 - 01.2017
Led financial and HR operations, managing a team of seven administrative professionals.
Full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable, job costing, credit and collections, and payroll processing.
Prepared and audited financial statements, balance sheets, and profit & loss reports to support strategic business decisions.
Streamlined compensation and benefits packages, implementing improvements that enhanced employee satisfaction and retention.
Directed HR policy revisions, hiring practices, and employee training, aligning company strategies with business goals.
Reduced office expenditures by 25% through enhanced cost-control measures.
Implemented Sage 100 Contractor Accounting System, improving workflow by 25% in the first year.
Successfully decreased CPA and outsourcing costs by $25K annually through internal efficiency improvements.
Managed company website and digital marketing budget, driving increased visibility and engagement.
Education
Certified Accounting Professional -
Dallas, TX
01-2005
Human Resource Management Certified Professional - undefined