Christopher Shepard
Stuart,FL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGER, PROJECT CONTROLS
Power Systems Manufacturing
Jupiter
06.2022 - Current
- Manage and oversee team of four project controllers responsible for gas turbine service/engineering projects, internal cost centers, R&D business cases, and capital expenditures in terms of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting and reporting to management
- Provide guidance and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues
- Interact with project management and executive management team in regularly scheduled project meetings
- Prepare project portfolio overviews to present in the regularly scheduled project meetings
- Oversee project baseline process for cost, schedule, and progress to ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures
- Mentor and lead a staff of project controllers, ensure projects are staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews, and manage any staffing issues that may arise.
SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLLER
Power Systems Manufacturing
Jupiter, FL
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for long term agreement projects and cost centers in terms of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting and reporting to management
- Supports management and the project management team by accurately controlling and having full knowledge of all financial movements within assigned projects and cost centers
- Prepare and present reporting for monthly and quarterly reviews with senior management
- Manage assigned projects and manufacturing cost centers within the business systems: accurate recording in SAP, creation, and issuance of invoices, maintain projects within the project accounting tool, support operations by maintaining the highest level of compliance, according to IFRS
- Other duties include management of all capital expenditure activities (budgets, forecasts, capital approvals, & audits) and inventory accounting functions
- Created and manage automated cost center reporting for reconciling budgets, forecasts, and actuals monthly.
SENIOR RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION COORDINATOR
NextEra Energy Resources
Juno Beach, FL
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Created reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction and increased productivity.
- Interacted with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Analyzed revenues, costs and expenses for operating construction projects.
SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST
NextEra Energy Resources
Jensen Beach, FL
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Prepared CapEx budgets and maintained and audited business unit accounts
- Audited budgets and measured financial performance with consideration for actual performance, prior expenditures, and estimated income and expenses
- Ensured department expenditures complied with budget allocations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations
- Maintained accurate spending records and established budgetary control measures
- Led and developed four-member analyst team with oversight for $100M in annual capital budget.
BUSINESS ANALYST
NextEra Energy Resources
Juno Beach, FL
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated weekly workshops developing analytical skills with land techs
- Owned customer service responsibilities for operational projects including answering payment inquiries, processing payment statements, and initiating payee transfers
- Utilized land services’ settlement software to validate and process operational projects
- Developed and distributed statistical reports to leadership used to evaluate performance of land technicians
- Identified lease errors exceeding $750K by auditing payment records.
DATA ANALYST
NextEra Energy Resources
Juno Beach, FL
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.
- Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases.
- Identified and documented detailed business rules and use cases based on requirements analysis.
- Trained employees on software to improve data management, monitored use and suggested improvements.
- Analyzed SAP transactions to build logical business intelligence model for real-time reporting needs.
SETTLEMENT COORDINATOR
NextEra Energy Resources
Juno Beach, FL
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Owned daily responsibilities for complex PJM settlements focused on third-party energy commodity purchases
- Prepared and analyzed closing reports and processed settlement invoices while explaining variances to management
- Conducted robust analysis to identify settlement discrepancies while collaborating with customers, schedulers, and traders to resolve outstanding items
- Managed numerous ad hoc requests
- Acknowledged with “CFO Excellence Award” for 2nd Quarter of 2013.
Financial Analyst
Lydian Bank & Trust PBG
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
08.2005 - 09.2012
- Analyzed financial performance and developed dynamic presentations
- Prepared and distributed monthly financial reports to leadership
- Updated forecasts based on financial data and historical trends
- Monitored accounting reconciliations quarterly to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Developed a real estate valuation model that monitored loan portfolio values.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Master Of Business Administration - Finance
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
2025
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Month End Close Processes
- Forecast Analysis
- Budget Preparation
- Process Improvement/Six Sigma
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Capital Expenditures
- Project Management
- Technical Skills
- Strategic Risk Management
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
Software
•SAP•Microsoft Office•Advanced Excel User•P6•SharePoint•BOBJ•BPC•SQL•Power BI
Timeline
MANAGER, PROJECT CONTROLS
Power Systems Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLLER
Power Systems Manufacturing
01.2020 - 06.2022
SENIOR RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION COORDINATOR
NextEra Energy Resources
06.2019 - 01.2020
SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST
NextEra Energy Resources
08.2017 - 06.2019
BUSINESS ANALYST
NextEra Energy Resources
04.2015 - 08.2017
DATA ANALYST
NextEra Energy Resources
02.2014 - 04.2016
SETTLEMENT COORDINATOR
NextEra Energy Resources
09.2012 - 02.2014
Financial Analyst
Lydian Bank & Trust PBG
08.2005 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Master Of Business Administration - Finance
Southeastern Oklahoma State University