April Herrington
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Seeks a challenging career that utilizes my skills in my area of competence and gives me a chance to be part of a team that contributes towards the growth of the organization, thereby yielding the twin benefits of job satisfaction and professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Accountant
Cerrowire
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Program Planning & Control Analyst
Torch Technologies
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
- Developed plans, budgets, and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for multiple contracts with a variety of contract types, such as FFP, CPFF, T&M, as well as hybrids.
- Monitor progress of program requirements and cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met.
Senior Financial Analyst
Newmark Knight Frank
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported the Global Portfolio, Master Service Agreement and R&D projects, which is comprised of Facilities Management, Project Management and Strategy in Europe, Asia, South America and the States.
- Calculated and reported trends using key performance indicators.
- Provided timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results.
Internal Auditor
WellCare Health Plans Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided independent appraisals, analyses, and observations for examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Completed audit procedures in accordance with audit programs, reported results, and validated the implementation of action plans.
- Supported Sarbanes-Oxley activities with direct responsibility for process walkthrough, testing, and communication of results.
Finance Director
Timberland Cabinetry
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
Director of Veteran Services
Lipscomb University
03.2011 - 11.2015
- Monitored operating budgets, staffing allocations, and financial plans as needed to ensure that approved programs and services were available.
- Ensured the implementation of federal and area policies, programs, and directives throughout the institution.
- Provided input, guidance, and recommendation to the institution on program continuance, expansion or effectiveness, and modification.
Education
MBA -
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN2014
BBA - Financial Management
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN2012
BBA - Accounting
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN2011
Skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Clear Communication
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Team Building and Leadership
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Excel Proficient
- Profits and losses tracking
- Problem Solver
Highlights
- Financial Management Adjunct Professor - Fall 2018 - Northwood University
- Board of Director, Operation Stand Down Tennessee - 2011-2016 - Operation Stand Down Tennessee, Inc. is the primary nonprofit resource for veterans in Tennessee providing a wide range of life changing social services.
- Annual Veteran Award Winner, Nashville Business Journal - 2015 - Veterans impacting the Nashville business community.
Timeline
Plant Accountant
Cerrowire
11.2022 - 06.2023
Program Planning & Control Analyst
Torch Technologies
04.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
Newmark Knight Frank
02.2018 - 12.2018
Internal Auditor
WellCare Health Plans Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2017
Finance Director
Timberland Cabinetry
11.2015 - 06.2016
Director of Veteran Services
Lipscomb University
03.2011 - 11.2015
MBA -
Lipscomb University
BBA - Financial Management
Lipscomb University
BBA - Accounting
Lipscomb University
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