JOEY GARRETT, MBA

BACKGROUND
Controller/Finance Manager/Accounting Manager with over 14 years experience including 7+ years of leadership
experience. Seeking a challenging career that pushes my leadership skills and allows them to tap the ultimate potential
for my organization/team to meet or exceed our goals by mentoring each member thus honing their skills and abilities.
Proven ability to efficiently prioritize and consistently achieve organizational fiscal objectives and goals. Continually
looking at methods to streamline efficiency and improve teams work performance. Proficient in Word, Excel (Pivot
Tables, V-Lookups, H-Lookups, Charts), and PowerPoint. Willing to accept responsibilities beyond immediate job
duties and take on special projects at managements request.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Basic Energy Services, LP, Yukon, OK
Sept 2013 to Dec 2014
Regional Controller
Supervised 29 staff in 19 yards in two states provided leadership to Accountants, AP, AR, Staff Assistants
Manager of daily financial activities of the yards and consolidated financial data monthly
Provided analytical reports for upper management developed for VP
Analyzed financial accounts for accuracy and AR/AP accounts for payment timeliness.
Developed spreadsheets to track revenue on daily basis for each business unit (yard) and consolidated them for
the VP of operations.
Prepared ad-hoc reports for managers meetings as needed.
Prepared financial statements(general ledger, income statement, cash flow) in a timely manner and in
accordance with GAAP
Prepared annual budgets and CAPEX
Prepared monthly forecast and trend analysis
Approved all journal entries and ensure financials are accurate on a monthly basis
Prepared OP Summary for corporate management
Monitored Inventory and submit monthly counts
Prepared daily revenue reports for region VP ($84 million in revenue annually)
Worked with internal and external auditors to ensure adequacy of work papers and internal controls
Monitored AR collections and work with staff to ensure collections in timely manner
Approved and oversaw account reconciliations.
Completed special projects as requested by management
Hired all accounting staff
Supported, trained and mentored staff to develop and maximize their skills
Plains Gas Solutions/CDM MAX, LLC, Houston, TX
June 2007 to Sept 2013
Financial Reporting Supervisor
Sept 2010 to Sept 2013
Subsidiary of Plains All American Pipeline ($43.46 Billion Revenue)
Supervised and mentored accounting staff
Managed daily financial activities of five plants
Managed assets in excess of $100 million
Prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Prepared and maintained budget, forecast, and financial statements for management reporting package
Prepared financial variance analysis
Accounted for $25 - $30 million in revenue annually
Prepared various reports for operation managers including daily plant flow
Developed procedures, financials, and reporting for new plants
Worked with internal and external auditors to ensure adequacy of work papers
Established and implemented accounting control procedures
Expanded senior accountant duties
Completed special projects as requested by management
Land O Lakes, FL 34638 * Home: 813-996-2792 * Cell: 281-725-1332
email: jlgarrett1970@gmail.com * LION: www.linkedin.com/in/JoeyGarrett

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Senior Accountant
June 2007 to Sept 2010
Performed month end close activities including GL journal entries, B/S Recons, I/S Analysis
Prepared budgets, forecasts, and projects for new processing plants
Prepared monthly invoices with accuracy
Followed up on collection of invoices
Worked with plant manager and VP of Finance in tracking project costs and ensuring costs do not exceed
budgeted amounts
Maintained fixed assets for three processing plants and corporate
Researched and implemented new accounting software package (ACCPAC)
Budgeted and developed financial tools for new processing plant brought online in March 2010
Reviewed and approved invoices for payment by AP for two processing plants
Tracked, approved, and maintained costs for $8.5MM processing plant, and tracking and invoicing the
recovering of the initial cost
Prepared monthly revenue summary and other MRPs as required
Prepared and file quarterly sales tax for Louisiana and St. Marys Parish
Monitored producer contracts and ensure compliance including contract changes
Completed special projects as assigned on a timely basis
Ensured compliance with companies policies and procedures including GAAP
Maintained continuous compliance with requirements of Sarbanes Oxley
Transocean, Houston, TX
Dec 2006 to June 2007
Rig Accountant
Prepared monthly journal entries
Prepared budgets, forecasts, and projects for assigned rigs
Prepared monthly invoices with accuracy
Followed up on collection of invoices
Worked with rig manager in tracking projects and ensuring budget amounts are not exceeded
Prepared monthly revenue summary and disclose variances with Controller
Worked within the guidelines of the rig contract and ensure compliance including contract changes
Provided explanation to rig manager on variances and how they affect operations
Reviewed monthly materials report to ensure inventory items are received properly
Prepared monthly revenue summaries for assigned rigs and work with analyst to ensure accuracy
Prepared budget variance (budvar) commentary on monthly basis
Identified significant variances to forecast
Ensured forecasts are updated on monthly basis
Completed special projects as assigned on a timely basis
Ensured compliance with companies policies and procedures
Maintained continuous compliance with requirements of Sarbanes Oxley
Cornell Companies, Inc., Houston, TX
Feb 2006 to Dec 2006
Regional Accountant
Responsible for accurate and timely month-end close of financial statements for the Secure Division, which
includes over 18 adult correctional facilities and 9 County jails throughout the United States. This includes, but
is not limited to, accurate analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts using both "trend" and "budget"
variance analysis.
Preparation of budget variance analysis reports for all secure facilities.
Generating and posting all month-end journal entries including adjusting journal entries, monthly accruals, and
prepays; and ensuring that accounting transactions are properly reported, summarized, and maintained in
accordance with GAAP.
Land O Lakes, FL 34638 * Home: 813-996-2792 * Cell: 281-725-1332
email: jlgarrett1970@gmail.com * LION: www.linkedin.com/in/JoeyGarrett

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Participated monthly financial review meetings with senior management to discuss monthly financial results
for their assigned region.
Responsible for the preparation and monitoring of balance sheet accounts reconciliation for all western region
facilities.
Responsible for providing month end reports for assigned region to Regional Controllers, Program Directors,
and other program level personnel on a timely basis.
Responsible for effectively communicating to Regional Support Center financial staff, program level
personnel, and other site personnel regarding accounting issues (i.e.: account variances, trend variances).
Assist in compiling information for year-end budget and forecasting.
Compiled necessary supporting documentation and assisting in response to quarterly and/or annual audit
inquiries
Identify, promote, and implement revenue increasing, cost reducing, and/or efficiency improvements.
Reviewed/approved capital expenditure and general ledger coding of invoices on a daily basis
Responsible for preparing and reconciling payroll accounts for Cornell companies
Coordinate and ensure that secure facility Business Managers meet month end deadlines and report all
financial information on a timely and accurate basis
Prepare quarterly cost reports for specific facilities
Resolve any issues that arise in the day-to-day operations of the secure division
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the secure division financials

Lawrence Correctional Center, Sumner, IL

2001 to 2005
Accountant
Supervised technical staff in daily accounting functions
Perform general accounting and bookkeeping tasks
Perform budget forecasting, inventory control, purchasing, fund reconciliation, customer relations, and quality
assurance
Prepared a series of recommendations based on research findings to ensure the project can run at optimum
performance
Set up all locally held funds and inventory systems. Provided training to sub-professional staff and oversaw
their successful implementation
Self-motivated employee that takes extreme pride in conducting tasks and completing jobs in a timely manner
Motivates staff to gain the highest ability of their skills
Robinson Correctional Center, Robinson, IL
Correctional Officer

1990 to 2001

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration - Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Pursued - Doctorate - Business Administration - University of Phoenix - All But Dissertation Complete
Actively Pursuing CPA 2015

COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, BOBJ, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Markview, ATX Tax, ACCPAC, Lawson and
MS Office Suite with Access

Land O Lakes, FL 34638 * Home: 813-996-2792 * Cell: 281-725-1332

email: jlgarrett1970@gmail.com * LION: www.linkedin.com/in/JoeyGarrett

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