Colin Stokes

Background

About Colin Stokes

I'm an accomplished Accounting Manager with extensive experience in leading diverse finance and accounting teams to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Expertise in capital planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, contract analysis, and managing complex joint venture accounting functions across global markets. I'm proficient in ERP implementations, SEC and SOX compliance, and the financial integration of acquisition targets. Renowned for strong analytical skills, executive-level communication, and the ability to optimize financial processes and controls to drive strategic business outcomes. My Core Competencies are: Leading high-performing teams | Capital planning, budgeting and forecasting | ERP implementation project management | SEC and SOX compliance controls | Analysis of contracts, agreements and term sheets | Managing audit responses | Cost Accounting | Reducing lease operating expenses (LOE)| Due diligence for acquisitions and business combinations | Financial integration of acquisition targets | Executive-level communication I have Software and System Expertise in the following: Excalibur | PeopleSoft | SAP | Quorum | Hyperion | Business Objects | JDE | NetSuite | Microsoft Office Suite