Amy S. Letzig
11818 Parrish Creek Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 306-0305
JOB OBJECTIVE
A position in Project Accounting requiring excellent organizational skills, effective communication
tools, strong “task completion” drive, and exceptional financial aptitude
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Regional Office assignment resulted in the opportunity to manage the Finance Department, establish
overall project control procedures/guidelines and reorganize the reporting and billing methods for the
Regional Office and all associated projects (approx. 324 open/concurrent billings)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 - Present Alstom Power, Inc./General Electric, Midlothian, VA
LEAD PROJECT CONTROL ANALYST – Thermal Service North America, July, 2015 – Present
• Manage the monthly closing process with the other Project Controllers in order to accurately report sales
and margin in a timely manner.
• Ensure all deadlines are met during the month end closing process.
• Attend semi-annual project reviews for all projects.
• Assist the Finance Director to complete the quarterly forecast for all large “O&M” contracts as well as
the transactional business.
O&M PROJECT CONTROLLER – Thermal Service North America, 2011 – Present
• Selected to be a data owner for our ERP migration (from JDEdwards to Powermax (SAP)).
• Successfully coordinated the migration of data from our former ERP system to our new system in
March, 2012.
• Responsible for the controlling of six projects with a combined sales price at completion of $478M.
• Prepare semi-annual project reviews in conjunction with the Customer Service Manager to report the
financial status of the project to the management team and once approved, update the estimates to
complete in the ERP.
• Calculate and update the milestone percentages in Powermax monthly when applicable in order to
accurately recognize revenue.
• Prepare monthly billings to the customer for their operation.
ACTING BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER – Thermal Service North America, 2011 – Present
• Execute transactions in Powermax to complete the month end closing.
• Complete reporting requirements in Teranga reporting system for the business unit.
• Assist in preparation of the forecast for the business unit ($216M in annual sales) on a monthly basis.
• Assist the Finance Director with preparation of the Area and Product Line reviews on a monthly basis.
• Liaise with External Auditors for semi-annual reviews to ensure all documentation is received.
• Assist the Finance Director with preparation of the Annual Budget and reports to the Management team.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST – Gas Turbine Service, 2005 – 2011
• Reviewed status of transactional parts Sales Orders on a monthly basis to ensure proper revenue and
margin recognition.
• Processed accrual entries for the Business Unit based on the Sales Order review.
• Attended annual strategy meetings with management in order to gain information for preparation of
annual budget.
• Assisted in preparation of the forecast for the business unit ($181M in annual sales) on a monthly basis,
and the budget on an annual basis.
• Completed reporting requirements in Teranga reporting system for the business unit.
PROJECT CONTROLLER – LTSA PROJECTS – Gas Turbine Service, 2003 - 2005
• Responsible for the controlling of 14 Long Term Service Agreement projects.
• Prepared semi-annual project review documents.
• Prepared reports and attended semi-annual Steering Committee meetings in Baden, Switzerland.
CONSTRUCION & SITE OPERATIONS FINANCIAL ANALYST – Gas Turbine Division, 2001 – 2003
• Created Cost Center database utilized in the development of Staff Augmentation Purchase Orders,
tracking of Change Orders, and reviewing of invoices.
• Assisted Project Site with subcontractor invoice review and Purchase Order control.
• Aided in the revision and improvement of existing Site Punchlist database.
• Participated in Six Sigma project related to improving the invoice review process.
• Updated Head Count database on a monthly basis required by Switzerland management.
1995 - 2001 Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, KS
PROJECT CONTROLS – Advanced Technology Division, 1999 - 2001
• Coordinated with Project Managers to obtain information regarding project budgets and fiscal reports
including sub-contractors, and Oracle extracted data
• Reviewed projects on a monthly basis for proper Revenue Recognition
• Assisted in the development and management of an integrated financial reporting program (Excel based)
• Established controls and procedures required for sub-contractor invoicing/accounts payable
• Developed controlling database (MS Access) for overall management of projects (including financial,
contractual, documentation, and tracking)
• Worked with Project Managers and Clients for developing/coordinating Project Change Orders,
invoicing, etc.
• Assisted Project Managers as needed on any special requests
FINANCIAL ANALYST – Advanced Technology Division, 1998 - 2000
• Communicated financial results to upper management on a monthly basis
• Prepared and entered monthly journal entries
• Trained co-workers in Oracle on the preparation of Journal Entries
• Developed monthly financial statements
• Completed quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – Advanced Technology Division, 1995 - 2001
• Prepared monthly billings to clients for work completed
• Analyzed interfirm cost and billing variances on a monthly basis
• Trained employees on project billings
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Selected to attend People Quest event based on my promotion potential by my manager. People Quest is a
cross sector event in which I was able to attend Situational Leadership training.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, 1995
William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Access 2000 Intermediate Course (Pro-Point)
• Access 2000 Advanced Course (Pro-Point)
• Managing Interpersonal Relationships
• Green Belt Training
• Working Successfully with others
• Situational Leadership
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Word • Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel • Powermax (an SAP platform)
• Teranga reporting system • JD Edwards

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    Amy S. Letzig 11818Parrish Creek Lane Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 306-0305 JOB OBJECTIVE A position in Project Accounting requiring excellent organizational skills, effective communication tools, strong “task completion” drive, and exceptional financial aptitude SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Regional Office assignment resulted in the opportunity to manage the Finance Department, establish overall project control procedures/guidelines and reorganize the reporting and billing methods for the Regional Office and all associated projects (approx. 324 open/concurrent billings) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2001 - Present Alstom Power, Inc./General Electric, Midlothian, VA LEAD PROJECT CONTROL ANALYST – Thermal Service North America, July, 2015 – Present • Manage the monthly closing process with the other Project Controllers in order to accurately report sales and margin in a timely manner. • Ensure all deadlines are met during the month end closing process. • Attend semi-annual project reviews for all projects. • Assist the Finance Director to complete the quarterly forecast for all large “O&M” contracts as well as the transactional business. O&M PROJECT CONTROLLER – Thermal Service North America, 2011 – Present • Selected to be a data owner for our ERP migration (from JDEdwards to Powermax (SAP)). • Successfully coordinated the migration of data from our former ERP system to our new system in March, 2012. • Responsible for the controlling of six projects with a combined sales price at completion of $478M. • Prepare semi-annual project reviews in conjunction with the Customer Service Manager to report the financial status of the project to the management team and once approved, update the estimates to complete in the ERP. • Calculate and update the milestone percentages in Powermax monthly when applicable in order to accurately recognize revenue. • Prepare monthly billings to the customer for their operation. ACTING BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER – Thermal Service North America, 2011 – Present • Execute transactions in Powermax to complete the month end closing. • Complete reporting requirements in Teranga reporting system for the business unit. • Assist in preparation of the forecast for the business unit ($216M in annual sales) on a monthly basis. • Assist the Finance Director with preparation of the Area and Product Line reviews on a monthly basis. • Liaise with External Auditors for semi-annual reviews to ensure all documentation is received. • Assist the Finance Director with preparation of the Annual Budget and reports to the Management team. SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST – Gas Turbine Service, 2005 – 2011 • Reviewed status of transactional parts Sales Orders on a monthly basis to ensure proper revenue and margin recognition. • Processed accrual entries for the Business Unit based on the Sales Order review. • Attended annual strategy meetings with management in order to gain information for preparation of annual budget. • Assisted in preparation of the forecast for the business unit ($181M in annual sales) on a monthly basis, and the budget on an annual basis. • Completed reporting requirements in Teranga reporting system for the business unit. PROJECT CONTROLLER – LTSA PROJECTS – Gas Turbine Service, 2003 - 2005 • Responsible for the controlling of 14 Long Term Service Agreement projects. • Prepared semi-annual project review documents. • Prepared reports and attended semi-annual Steering Committee meetings in Baden, Switzerland. CONSTRUCION & SITE OPERATIONS FINANCIAL ANALYST – Gas Turbine Division, 2001 – 2003 • Created Cost Center database utilized in the development of Staff Augmentation Purchase Orders, tracking of Change Orders, and reviewing of invoices. • Assisted Project Site with subcontractor invoice review and Purchase Order control. • Aided in the revision and improvement of existing Site Punchlist database. • Participated in Six Sigma project related to improving the invoice review process.
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    • Updated HeadCount database on a monthly basis required by Switzerland management. 1995 - 2001 Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, KS PROJECT CONTROLS – Advanced Technology Division, 1999 - 2001 • Coordinated with Project Managers to obtain information regarding project budgets and fiscal reports including sub-contractors, and Oracle extracted data • Reviewed projects on a monthly basis for proper Revenue Recognition • Assisted in the development and management of an integrated financial reporting program (Excel based) • Established controls and procedures required for sub-contractor invoicing/accounts payable • Developed controlling database (MS Access) for overall management of projects (including financial, contractual, documentation, and tracking) • Worked with Project Managers and Clients for developing/coordinating Project Change Orders, invoicing, etc. • Assisted Project Managers as needed on any special requests FINANCIAL ANALYST – Advanced Technology Division, 1998 - 2000 • Communicated financial results to upper management on a monthly basis • Prepared and entered monthly journal entries • Trained co-workers in Oracle on the preparation of Journal Entries • Developed monthly financial statements • Completed quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – Advanced Technology Division, 1995 - 2001 • Prepared monthly billings to clients for work completed • Analyzed interfirm cost and billing variances on a monthly basis • Trained employees on project billings AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Selected to attend People Quest event based on my promotion potential by my manager. People Quest is a cross sector event in which I was able to attend Situational Leadership training. EDUCATION Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, 1995 William Jewell College, Liberty, MO ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT • Access 2000 Intermediate Course (Pro-Point) • Access 2000 Advanced Course (Pro-Point) • Managing Interpersonal Relationships • Green Belt Training • Working Successfully with others • Situational Leadership COMPUTER SKILLS • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Access • Microsoft Excel • Powermax (an SAP platform) • Teranga reporting system • JD Edwards