Brett Neely, CPA's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

From start-up company to large corporate enterprise, from banking to manufacturing, from Sarbanes-Oxley to Systems Finance, there is little in the accounting and financial career field in which this candidate has not excelled. Years of success in bringing together cross-functional groups to realize common objectives. Candidate possesses an in-depth understanding of financial systems and processes, and is...

From start-up company to large corporate enterprise, from banking to manufacturing, from Sarbanes-Oxley to Systems Finance, there is little in the accounting and financial career field in which this candidate has not excelled. Years of success in bringing together cross-functional groups to realize common objectives. Candidate possesses an in-depth understanding of financial systems and processes, and is excellent in developing staff to achieve higher goals. (Contact [email protected])Manager, Controls and Compliance @ Manage all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 certification, as well as other internal controls processes and related special projects. From May 2012 to Present (3 years 8 months) Austin, Texas AreaManager, Accounting Policy & Control @ Led the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit and reporting function for this large public company, while reducing the budget by 20% in the first year. Improved critical procurement system controls for proper segregation of duties. Reported audit findings and remediation efforts to executive management in support of the annual SOX 404 attestation process. Provided subject matter expertise on certain system replacement/enhancement projects From August 2010 to May 2012 (1 year 10 months) Austin, Texas AreaSr. Manager, Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) Administration @ Responsible for managing the accounting and financial operations for IS&T, including SOX IT General Controls (ITGC). Provided key leadership and analysis for reducing the IS&T budget by $22 million, or 40%, over six years, while still maintaining superior financial controls as reported in two consecutive internal audit reports. Led the IS&T financial effort to split the organization into three public companies in 2007 (Forestar, Guaranty Bank and Temple-Inland) From April 2008 to August 2010 (2 years 5 months) Austin, Texas AreaIS&T Finance Lead / Promoted to IS&T Finance Manager @ Primary responsibilities included budget and financial analysis for IS&T department, return on investment (ROI) for capital projects, process reengineering following restructuring and formation shared services model From October 2003 to April 2008 (4 years 7 months) Austin, Texas AreaContract Consultant @ Deluxe Corporation – Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance and Treasury Analyses performed: Dividend policy, Share Repurchase Program, intrinsic value, benchmark and competitor comparisons, lease vs. buy, economic value-add, real estate planning and strategy From August 2002 to August 2003 (1 year 1 month) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaIndependent Corporate Finance Consultant @ From July 2000 to August 2002 (2 years 2 months) Houston, Texas AreaChief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer @ Managed financial and accounting operations, as well as the technology departments of this contract staffing and search firm with $35 million in annual revenues From September 1998 to July 2000 (1 year 11 months) Houston, Texas AreaCo-founder and President @ Created this start-up company in order to convert paper documents to electronic files for large corporate clients. Won contracts with South Texas Nuclear Plant, Exxon and the State of Louisiana. Managed 65 employees, and operated two locations with two shifts each. Sold shares to partner in 1998 due to differences in strategic vision From June 1996 to June 1998 (2 years 1 month) Houston, Texas AreaSenior Staff Analyst, Information Services Department @ From June 1995 to June 1996 (1 year 1 month) Houston, Texas AreaAssistant Vice President and Trust Officer @ Relationship Manager – providing trustee services for the Structured Finance Division of Corporate Trust for a wide array of asset-backed products with embedded derivatives for international clients From June 1993 to June 1995 (2 years 1 month) Houston, Texas AreaAssistant Vice President, Financial and Strategic Planning @ From June 1991 to June 1993 (2 years 1 month) Houston, Texas AreaSenior Staff Auditor @ Banking and financial services auditor From September 1989 to June 1991 (1 year 10 months) Houston, Texas AreaMaster in Professional Accounting (MPA), Accounting @ The University of Texas at Austin From 1988 to 1989 Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), Accounting @ The University of Texas at Austin From 1984 to 1989 Brett Neely, CPA is skilled in: Process Improvement, Analysis, Excel, SOX, Essbase, ERP, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Corporate Finance, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting