CHRISTOPHER W. EDWARDS, CPA Email: cwedwards@sbcglobal.net

Telephone: (281) 793-0440

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Senior level executive with extensive hands on experience in finance, accounting, operations management, and tax reporting. Proven ability to implement and maintain Internal Control over Financial Reporting compliance, directing the fiscal and accounting functions of a corporate structure, including public reporting, corporate strategy, financial policy, mergers and acquisitions. Areas of expertise include:

• Financial & Strategic Planning • Complex Business & Tax Issues • Crisis & Risk Management • Business Expansion & Startups • Budget Development & Management • Staff Development & Management • Accounting & Financial Operations • Internal controls and procedures • Domestic/International tax Compliance • Manufacturing and Inventory

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer Texas ReExcavation – Houston, TX 6/2015 – 11/2015 $30+ million private equity backed hydro excavation company with locations across Texas. Integral member of the senior management team.

Created a positive and cohesive working atmosphere through collaboration, motivation and accountability.

Reduced monthly close process from whenever to four business days with soft close in two business days.

Implemented company-wide purchase order system that integrates with the accounting system which contains and controls costs.

Implemented health care funding mechanism that saved over $200,000 per year.

Streamlined monthly reporting package to management and private equity firm presenting clear, concise and accurate results.

o Reporting package includes historical and forecasted balance sheet and statements of income and cash flow presented in monthly, quarterly, YTD and TTM format.

o Key metrics include revenue, gross margin and net income per truck, number of truck rolls per reporting period, covenant calculations based on historical results and forecasted results.

Chief Financial Officer Cardno PPI – Houston, TX 3/2007 – 5/2015 An integral member of the senior management team responsible for daily operations of the company infrastructure and serving as the foundation to support its core activities. Plan, develop, organize, direct and implement fiscal function and performance of a consolidated group of Petroleum Engineering, Operations Management, Construction,

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Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing companies supporting international oil and gas operations, with annual revenues exceeding $175 million.

Extensive involvement in $145 million sale of four operating entities;

Designed and implemented a tax free corporate restructure for legal and tax efficiency;

Planned and Executed an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP);

Restructured corporate finance organization increasing productivity, profitability, and accuracy.

Reduced monthly closing of financial results from 15 days to 5 business days.

Placed $30 million in debt financing in form of lines of credit, construction and equipment financing.

Enhanced cash position by optimizing the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiated appropriate strategies

Established operating offices in Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Libya, Angola and Malaysia.

Secured $600,000 in Research and Development Tax Credits for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Insure strict regulatory tax compliance and adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley and FCPA.

Formulate operating budgets and educate department managers on financial issues;

Develop corporate programs, strategies and regulatory action affecting the organization;

Implemented policies and procedures both in the finance and general operational realms, including business analysis, talent development, HR, and IT;

Manage cash flow (including accounts receivable/payable) and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting;

Work with the CEO and Vice Presidents on all operational and strategic issues as they arise;

Oversee administrative, legal, HR and IT departments; resolve routine operational issues;

Promote a culture of high performance and continuous commitment to quality improvement.

Controller AIRCOMP – Houston, Texas 2004 – 2007 Planned and consolidated reporting for a division of Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc., an Energy Exploration & Production supplier of air drilling equipment, with nine locations and annual revenues of $50+ million.

Developed annual operational and capital budget, adopted as the standard for the entire company;

Created Policies and Procedures Manual, setting operational standard for the entire company;

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Conducted due diligence on two acquisitions, growing the division by 50%;

Implemented inventory management system for manufacturing of drilling equipment;

Realized formal purchase order system for all nine company locations;

Analyzed balance sheet, P&L, cash flows, budget variances and prepared financial statements;

Managed physical inventory ($6 million), reviewing for obsolescence, movement and valuation.

Controller COMPLETE RX – Houston, Texas 2001 – 2003 Re-organized and streamlined the accounting department of a hospital pharmacy management company with annual revenues in excess of $25 million, maximizing productivity and profitability.

Implemented new accounting software

Developed and implemented policies and procedures and internal accounting controls;

Directed preparation and delivery of consolidated financial statements and notes;

Analyzed balance sheet, P&L, cash flows and budget variances;

Assisted outside legal counsel with the restructuring of the organization;

Directed all federal and state tax compliance;

Managed Human Resources department and payroll processing; and

Placed $2MM in debt financing in form of line of credit. Regional Controller TYCO Fire and Security – Houston, TX 1999 – 2001 Set up the corporate and regional finance center, negotiated lease terms and procurement of office equipment. Assured accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits and controls across all departments, including accounting, US GAAP, legal and tax. Assistant Controller CRI International – Houston, Texas 1996 – 1999 Managed the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting. Tax Manager Suburban Homes – Houston, Texas 1992 – 1996 Managed all federal and state tax compliance functions. Senior Tax Accountant KPMG Peat Marwick – Houston, Texas 1989 – 1992

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Planned, directed and managed client portfolios and relationships by providing sound tax advice and services ensuring compliance with client, legal, regulatory and business requirements to ensure effective service delivery and competitive chargeability.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Accounting Florida International University – Miami, Florida 1989 Texas Certified Public Accountant License #056820 1991