Aaron Harper, CPA, PMP

Experience

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  Chesapeake Energy

  May 2009 - Jan 2013

  AFE review, shared pad review, cost analysis, JV audit team. Responsible for replacing multiple manual processes for electronic processes. I built multiple macros using VBA to fully automate the AFE review. This process optimization saved the group monthly 60 hours.

  • Sr Accountant- Joint Interest Accounting

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Accountant- Accounts Payable

    May 2009 - Jan 2011
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  Devon Energy

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2019

  Responsible for leading all automation RPA processes within Expenditure Accounting from planning, design, implementation, and process optimization. The liaison between all process stakeholders, SME, developers, and leadership for each of my responsible processes. Responsible for all data gathering, planning, UAT testing, and documentation. Managed a team of automation leads, developers, and accountants on process improvement, brainstorming, FSD design, UAT Testing, metrics, lean six sigma events, and on-going automation support. I am a certified UI Path Developer. I was responsible for the actual development of two processes in UIPath software. Show less Managed multiple reporting projects from planning to implementation, including migration of data from Ariba into SAP HANA. In addition, I helped lead the implementation and UAT testing of Ariba software. I was responsible for designing project plan, working with developers on design, and coordinated look back reviews. Worked directly with Supply Chain to create global reporting and KPIs. Responsible for building out financial reporting, metrics, daily tracking in PowerBI. Developed multiple PowerBI dashboards, as well as Microsoft Teams integration. Responsible for daily reconciliation, metrics, analytics, and continuous improvement. Show less Successfully managed over 35 Acquisitions and Divestiture transactions that totaled over $6 billion dollars in proceeds with a project team of 5 to 10 accountants per transaction. The project manager for all A&D transactions, which included contract review, closing statement preparation, financial analysis, team member assignment, coordination between buyer/sell and internal stakeholders, and documentation of all communication. Responsible for leading multiple IT projects from the planning phase to production. These projects included SQL writing, big data analysis, design documentation, PowerBI development, and KPI reporting. Show less

  • AP Lead Accountant - Intelligent Automation

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

  • AP Lead Accountant- AP reporting

    May 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Lead JV Accountant- New Ventures/A&D

    Jul 2014 - May 2017

  • Senior Staff Accountant - JV Audit

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Staff Accountant- JV Audit

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Riley Exploration - Permian, LLC

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

  Managed daily operations for joint interest billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue. I managed 4 direct reports. I was responsible for overseeing invoices processing, check run distribution, payouts, AFE maintenance, inventory accounting, revenue booking & distribution, cash collection, and any accounting system implementations. I lead multiple IT projects including PowerBI integration. Responsible for flux analysis which included LOE, Capital, Workover, & Revenue analysis. I helped build out the internal control and all process flow documentation. Show less

  • Operations Accounting Manager

    Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Operations Accounting Supervisor

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Company

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Accounting Controller

  I am responsible for all accounting, financial, and treasury responsibilities for the company. In addition, I am responsible for financial reporting (stat reporting), regulatory filing, and reinsurance reporting. I have helped lead the digital transformation to Office 365. I have built out a budget and forecast for the company.I personally implemented Microsoft Business Central (new accounting system) for our company. I have lead the effort of documenting all internal controls and process optimization. I am responsible for all HR administration and investment administration. Show less

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  MidFirst Bank

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Assistant Vice President RPA Supervisor
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  Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Company

  Nov 2022 - now

  I am responsible for all accounting, financial, and treasury responsibilities for the company. In addition, I am responsible for financial reporting (stat reporting), regulatory filing, and reinsurance reporting. I have helped lead the digital transformation to Office 365. I have built out a budget and forecast for the company. In addition, I have built out the Power BI reporting for our financial reporting, forecast, budget, and premium management system data.I personally implemented Microsoft Business Central (new accounting system) for our company. I have lead the effort of documenting all internal controls and process optimization. I am responsible for all HR administration and investment administration. Show less

  • Vice President, CFO & Treasurer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Accounting Controller and Special Projects Coordinator

    Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
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  Tern Point Financial, PLLC

  Jun 2023 - now

  Owner

  I help individuals and small businesses on the side with taxes, bookkeeping, process optimization, tax planning, fractional controller services, accounting consulting