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I led month-end close for 45 active projects with mixed fixed-price and T&M contracts, shortening close from 10 to 6 days. I used ERP-integrated project modules in Oracle NetSuite, a Power BI WIP dashboard, and a control checklist automated in Excel/Power Query. For revenue I ran percentage-of-completion calculations, validated progress with field-certified percent complete reports, and reconciled to subcontractor invoices. WIP rollforwards reconciled to GL using a three-way tie: project subledger, AR, and GL. I also automated cost allocation templates for shared overhead and ran variance reports for management. Reconciliations caught a $120K prepaid amortization timing error before close; overall accuracy improved and close cycle was consistently met 100% of months thereafter.
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