APRIL SUMMERSILL
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with extensive expertise in aerospace, oil & gas, and financial services industries, specializing in government contract cash management (WAWF/DFAS), SAP, cost accounting, and accruals. Proven ability to develop KPIs and deliver data-driven decision support to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for designing dashboards that prevent cash leakage, strengthen audit controls, and improve cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in driving financial accuracy and supporting strategic business objectives through analytical insights.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Bell Flight
01.2022 - Current
- Direct military daily cash report across 8+ programs facilitating timely visibility and effective cash management.
- Analyze multiple contract structures (CPFF, FFP, aircraft deliveries, PBP) and manage inputs across WAWF and DFAS; coordinate with stakeholders as needed.
- Create and submit weekly billings on government contracts ranging up to $200M in revenue.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Manage full cycle accounting and the monthly close process, including the preparation of month-end general ledger work papers to ensure accurate account reconciliations.
- Review and approve program authorizations and ensure 100% accurate WBS setup in SAP.
- Engage with commercial vendors to streamline payment transactions and rectify concerns.
Engineering Cost Analyst
Pioneer Natural Resources
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Formulated and deployed department KPI targets with analytics focused on achieving cost improvements
- Assessed capital projects covering invoices, transfers, and contracts; lowered financial errors via improved communication.
- Produced weekly After-Action variance reporting (±10%) to align VPs and field teams.
- Embedded cost-control practices and audit functions across departments to minimize inefficiencies.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Cost Accountant / Special Projects
XTO Energy (ExxonMobil)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led project setup, progress reporting, and risk analysis.
- Research unallocated facility costs and clear ~$17M monthly facility operating expenses.
- Managed month-end close accruals and performed financial analyses, clarifying $3M to $5M variances. This expertise enhanced reporting and supported proactive financial planning and strategic decision-making.
- Maintained and developed various financial models used during the planning processes and support decision making by senior leadership, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review.
- Directed reporting standards for accurate expense allocation per COPAS and GAAP.
- Assessed financial impacts of acquired assets; performed accruals and journal entries.
- Collaborated with field staff on allocation models and conducted monthly cost monitoring and forecasting.
Accountant
EOG Resources
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Reconciled sand logistics invoices and volumes for accurate royalty remittance.
- Prepared journal entries for monthly and quarterly accruals.
- Managed accounting for CapEx, LOE, property, equipment, and fixed assets.
- Supported project management, audit controls, and partner billing processes.
- Perform account reconciliations and analysis on revenue related general ledger accounts.
- Managed third-party audits from scoping to reporting, and facilitated two internal audits as Scrum Lead, handling administrative duties and contributing as an audit assistant.
Education
Executive MBA - Business Management
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Management
DeVry University
Irving, TX2011
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Government Contract Accounting (CPFF, FFP, PBP)
- Cash Management & AR
- KPI Design & Variance Tracking
- GAAP & COPAS Compliance
- Project setup & risk management
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Bell Flight
01.2022 - Current
Engineering Cost Analyst
Pioneer Natural Resources
01.2018 - 01.2020
Cost Accountant / Special Projects
XTO Energy (ExxonMobil)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Accountant
EOG Resources
01.2007 - 01.2013
Executive MBA - Business Management
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Management
DeVry University