Hi, I’m
Jason S. Laughlin
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Strategic financial leader with over a decade of experience optimizing performance in the oil & gas and construction industries. Proven ability to drive profitability, enhance operational efficiency, and implement innovative financial systems. Adept at forecasting, budgeting, and analytics to support scalable growth and sustainable success. Seeking to leverage expertise in financial operations to deliver measurable results in a dynamic organization.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MK Constructors, LLC
Controller
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented new fixed asset software for capital asset tracking and depreciation to reduce cost for previously outsourced services.
- Built on demand job cost reporting structure to monitor construction project profitability on a real-time basis.
- Transitioned from closing the books annually to quarterly.
- Established purchase order procedures and internal controls for purchasing.
- Sage 50 Proficiency
Independent
Independent Small Business Consultant
09.2020 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Develop financial models for forecasting revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
- Advise clients on the implementation of new business processes and systems.
- Work with owners and leaders to prepare the company for scalable growth by streamlining operations. during company developing reconstruction division.
Iberville Insulations, LLC
Controller (2-year Contract)
02.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Managed all aspects of financial operations for the industrial construction company, including financial oversight of a 2-year, $250 million Joint Venture Project with Sunbelt Scaffold.
- Built SQL data base reporting structure, flash reporting, and financial dashboard to introduce real time reporting.
- Developed and implemented custom purchasing software resulting in 30% improvement in productivity.
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc
Divisional Finance & Reporting Manager
02.2014 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Directed financial operations for the $225 million Sunbelt Scaffold Division, overseeing budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting for 26 reporting business units.
- Developed financial model for a 2-year $250 million Joint Venture Project with Iberville Insulations.
- Identified and corrected issues with job costing software resulting in accurate job cost reports.
Total Safety US, Inc
Regional Controller - District Manager
01.2008 - 02.2014
Job overview
- District Manager (2010-2014) Directed daily Operations and Turnaround Projects for the $25 million O&G Downstream District. Revamped processes, procedures, and financial controls resulting in 32% improvement in bottom line profit.
- Regional Controller (2008-2010) Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Statement review & analysis for 16 reporting business units, annual revenue of $75 million.
- Lead financial operations for 4-month oil spill emergency project. Sourced, trained, & managed short term billing department that generated over 4,000 invoices and invoiced over $80 million. Collected 100% in under 90 days.
Education
University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, La
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
05-2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Reporting Analysis
- Year End Audit Preparation
- Sales Analysis
- Fixed asset management
- Financial management
- Expense control
- Project accounting
- Business Operations
- Multimillion-dollar P&L Management,
- Management Multi-unit Operation
- Budgeting Expertise
- Self-motivated, Leader
- Organizational Skills,
- Data analysis proficiency
- Budget preparation
- Cost accounting
- Trend analysis
- Internal control management
- Strategic planning
- Internal controls
- Staff management
Timeline
Controller
MK Constructors, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Independent Small Business Consultant
Independent
09.2020 - 12.2023
Controller (2-year Contract)
Iberville Insulations, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2019
Divisional Finance & Reporting Manager
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc
02.2014 - 02.2017
Regional Controller - District Manager
Total Safety US, Inc
01.2008 - 02.2014
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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