SUBHAS CHAKRABARTI
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Consulting CFO/Senior Controller/Head of Finance with more than 20 years of accounting experience in fast-paced global organization and start-up Organization. Strong analytical, communication & interpersonal skills.
Capable of translating complex business results into crisp, concise summaries for various audience levels & comfortable with executive interaction & presentations. Capable of conducting in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of business clients and diagnose financial problem.
Experienced in implementing accounting system for start-up businesses. Strong attention to detail with consistent accuracy. Excellent global finance management and continuous business process improvement skills. Have excellent track record of achieving exceptional results in improving profitability and establishing transparency of global financial processes for manufacturing and Oil & Gas related service sector.
Proactively maintained an appropriate balance of resources to manage accounting & controlling functions, while expanding analytic capabilities and forecasting/reporting to provide accurate, timely and actionable information to management team and Corporate/BU Global headquarters.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating business unit's efficiently to meet goals.
Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Results-driven Consulting CFO experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Sapura Energy
Houston, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Financial report for the region covering Brazil, Mexico, Africa, Middle East and USA
- Financial operation of the region and work with General Managers to assist them in efficient operation
- Dealing with Public auditors (Ernest & Young), Bank, Vendors and Customers Intuit
Tax Expert
01.2022 - Current
- For 2022 Tax Season
- Worked for 2021 Tax Season
Consulting CFO
Ieconi LLC
Houston, USA
07.2020 - Current
- Set up accounting system, Policies and Procedures and Compliances, System Conversion, training staff
- Implement financial procedures for operational efficiency and financial efficiency
Head of Finance
Triad Resources, Inc
Houston, USA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- IT Staffing for O&G, Banks etc.), Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of business and diagnose problems
- Implement financial procedures for operational efficiency and financial efficiency and to improve reporting.
Sr. Business Consultant
Consulting, Consulting Firm
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of business clients and diagnose problem costs for the client from financial and operational findings
- Provide a confidential review of the findings and make recommendations to improve the ease of operations, employee productivity and profitability of the business and monitor implementation
- Implement financial procedures for operational and financial efficiency using Quick Books for various clients to improve reporting, tax planning, assist external audit and supervise preparation of 1065, 1040, 1120 and 1120S
- Prepared tax return and monitored IRS compliances for Non-Profit ((501(C) 3)) for a Clinic for 2 years at NAUHC.
Controller/Head of Finance - Americas
Hoyer Global (USA), Inc
Houston, USA
10.2009 - 09.2018
- Global logistics & supply chain solutions provider for O&G, Chemical & Food industries, operates terminals, manufacturer of plastic containers, operates tank/trailer repair & maintenance plant) BU Head office in Rotterdam, NL and Group HO in Hamburg, Germany
- Developed and maintained records that value, report, and analyze inventory activity in the most effective process of inventory controls and inventory valuation
- Organizes physical inventory counts for external and internal audit
- Provided operations support to ensure the appropriate levels of management are properly informed regarding the financial and operational performance of the plant and facility
- Led and mentored 14 finance staff and provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies, operational procedures, and utilization of financial resources for the plants
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial report packages for local and global management as per GAAP guidelines and organized both internal and external audit
- In addition, created and managed KPI (Key Performance Index), and various financial & planning analysis including budget variance analysis
- Directed and supervised 13 finance staff for preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, and annual budgets, reports required by regulatory agencies including Brazil, Canada, and Mexico
- Developed internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for financial activities such of USD $20 million overhead budget administration, CAPEX, cash and credit management, and accounting for USD $100 million turnover with 150 employees
- Achieved significant improvement on Accounts Receivable collection and implemented effective Credit control measures that reduced past due receivable from 14 % to 8% within two years.
Controller
Neuman & Esser USA, Inc
Houston, USA
03.2005 - 10.2009
- Manufacturer of compressor for O&G and Chemical industries, Provides engineering services to same industries) Group HO in Aachen, Germany
- Implemented and improved billing procedure based on percentage of completion (POC) for project accounting and managed increased revenue from $20 million to $60 million within 2 years
- Developed internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as USD $8 million overhead budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting for USD $60 million turnover with 55 employees
- Prepared and directed preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets and reports required by regulatory agencies and group head office in Germany
- Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to coordinate global external audit by Deloitte
- Supervised 6 employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and payroll tasks.
Accountant
International Resource Management Group Inc
New York, USA
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Accounting)
- Designed accounting system for clients to use QuickBooks, Peachtree, and MYOB for clients in US and Canada.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business Management
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX 05.2013 - 05.2015
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) -
Certified Management Accountant. IMA Texas USA
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA - Canada) -
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA - Canada)
Toronto , Canada 05.2001 -
Credits For CMA - Management Accounting
York University
Toronto Canada 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
Visva Bharati
India 05.2001 -
Skills
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTSLeadership: Mentoring with Motivation, Judgment and Decision Making Established accountability and transparencyGlobal: Global Financial management to improve profitability and reporting for Canada, Germany, Kenya, and TanzaniaAnalytical: Problem Solving and implement Procedures for internal control, Analysis & Process Improvement
ERP Conversion Systems Evaluation, Implementation – Great Plain Dynamics, QuickBooksConversion &
Implementation – Great Plain Dynamics, QuickBooksERPs Used: Great Plain Dynamics, Syteline, Unit4 Business World/Agresso, QuickBooks, MYOB, PeachtreeProvided leadership & financial oversight to the business units/facilities, and actively engaged as a strategic member of the leadership teams of 8 to drive desired resultsImplemented accounting system, policies and procedures and compliances for start-up organizationImplemented cost effective internal control measures per SOX guideline and improvements in Operational process and restructuring Cost centers decreased lost revenue from $10 million to $5 million within two years for Oil & Gas related service and manufacturing businessSuccessfully completed acquisition and merger of a tank/trailer repair plant and turned around their negative cash flow of negative $2 million to a positive $3 million within 6 months of acquisitionTimeline
Finance Manager
Sapura Energy
04.2022 - Current
Tax Expert
01.2022 - Current
Consulting CFO
Ieconi LLC
07.2020 - Current
Head of Finance
Triad Resources, Inc
05.2019 - 05.2020
Sr. Business Consultant
Consulting, Consulting Firm
10.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Business Administration - International Business Management
University of Houston - Victoria
05.2013 - 05.2015
Controller/Head of Finance - Americas
Hoyer Global (USA), Inc
10.2009 - 09.2018
Controller
Neuman & Esser USA, Inc
03.2005 - 10.2009
Accountant
International Resource Management Group Inc
10.2003 - 03.2005
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA - Canada) -
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA - Canada)
05.2001 -
Credits For CMA - Management Accounting
York University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
Visva Bharati
05.2001 -
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) -
Certified Management Accountant. IMA Texas USA