Ashley Chatman
Cypress,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Operations Manager with over nine years of experience in project management, seeking to leverage my financial acumen and demonstrated success in budget analysis to transition into an accounting role. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and financial reporting, coupled with a solid understanding of financial principles and regulations. As a collaborative team player with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, adept at working cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives, I aim to contribute my project management experience and passion for financial management to excel in an accounting role, driving financial performance and contributing to the strategic growth of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Operations Manager /Sr. Project Coordinator/ Project Accountant
Cotton Holdings - Stellar Commercial Roofing
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Achieved 80% increase in cost report accuracy by conducting comprehensive cost analysis and collaborating with Controller on project budget development.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis on actual and budgeted data. Prepared weekly financial reports for presentation to a team of 15 or more individuals comprising leadership, project managers, production support staff, sales personnel, and accounting professionals.
- Increased accuracy of expense allocation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, resulting in a 50% improvement in the month-end closing process.
- Ensured 100% of project related invoices were approved, matched, and processed to facilitate timely and accurate payments.
Assistant Project Manager
Stellar Restoration Services
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 02.2021
- Increased payment accuracy by 25% through creation and maintenance of change orders following budget confirmation.
- Collaborated closely with project managers to track job progress and cost reporting weekly, achieving budget adherence for 90% of projects.
- Carried out regular assessments on ongoing projects, enhancing financial accuracy and reducing discrepancy resolution time by 35%.
- Minimized costs by maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers, resulting in a 15% decrease in project costs.
- Won the Stellar Award of the Year – 2020 for outstanding job performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Lonestar College
Skills
- Accounts Payable Processing
- Financial Reporting
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Reconciliation
- Cost Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IFS/Power Bi
- QuickBooks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Operations Manager /Sr. Project Coordinator/ Project Accountant
Cotton Holdings - Stellar Commercial Roofing
02.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant Project Manager
Stellar Restoration Services
01.2015 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Lonestar College
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