EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMARY
A take-charge Finance Executive, with Big Four, Private Equity, SEC, M&A and Sarbanes/Oxley experience, willing to roll-up his sleeves and work with others to get the job done. Responsible for leading all financial aspects as a major contractor to BP in the clean-up of the Gulf Oil Spill. The companys revenue run rate increased from $125 million to $2.5 billion over night. This growth was accomplished without additional lines of credit or debt.
Budgeting & Forecasting Sarbanes/Oxley Strategic Planning Acquisitions & Divestitures Capital Spending Management Credit & Collections International Operations Reorganizations Revenue Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GROUP, New Orleans, LA 2008 Present A $850 million Emergency Response and Industrial Services Company offering oil and hazardous material emergency spill response, tank and pipeline cleaning, utility sector support, demolition, site remediation and restoration, hydro blasting and in-plant maintenance services to customers in the petrochemical, industrial, oil, and transportation industries.
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Oversee Finance, Treasury and Information Systems functions for a private equity owned business operating in the Gulf Coast region. Managed Board of Director meeting presentations, bank presentations, tax planning, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), strategic planning, forecasting, budgets, cash flow optimization and financial analysis.
Developed and implemented procedures to administer the clean-up of the Gulf Oil Spill as a major contractor to BP. Coordinated billing and payment processes with over 100 subcontractors and vendors employed in the Gulf Oil Spill clean-up. Developed and implemented vetting processes for the Spill to ensure all amounts billed and paid were properly supported to secure quick turnaround of payments from BP. Refocused the Corporate Office culture from a provider of information to an integral partner with operating management by providing operating results analysis, anticipating management requests and providing guidance for improvement. Reorganized and streamlined Finance and IT organizations ensuring accountability and quality customer service. Developed and implemented an integrated reporting system capturing revenue and expense activity at the point of service or project level. This expanded the operational reporting capability of the company clearly identifying opportunities for improvement. Reduced general ledger close process from 20 workdays to 10 workdays Implemented Bottoms Up budgeting approach for the 2010 budget process
PERMA-FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, Atlanta, GA 2006 2008 A $100 million multi-national provider of nuclear & industrial waste services.
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Managed finance, human resources and information services for a publicly traded nuclear and industrial waste services company operating in the Southeast, Northwest and Midwest United States. Responsible for Board of Director meeting presentations, SEC reporting, press releases, strategic planning, acquisitions, budgets, financial analysis and Sarbanes/Oxley compliance.
Reorganized and streamlined CFOs organization. Relocated corporate offices from Gainesville, FL to Atlanta. Reduced general ledger close process from 15 workdays to 5 workdays Completed a successful warrants program resulting in $11 million in cash Implemented a Zero Based budgeting approach for the 2007 budget process Participated in the purchase of a strategic acquisition that resulted in the award of a multi-million, multi-year DOE contract Persuaded a major shareholder to retain its 7% ownership following divestiture of Industrial Business WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., Houston, TX 1994 2005 A $12.5 billion multi-national provider of integrated waste services.
Vice President, Finance, Control & Analysis - Atlanta, GA (2001 2005) Managed all financial aspects of a $2.5 billion southern United States division of the company, requiring supervision of 18 market area controllers and 4 division directors. Prepared and presented quarterly operating results to CEO, COO, CFO and Senior Vice-Presidents. Managed a $280 million capital budget and $20 million SG&A budget.
Reduced finance staff by 25% resulting in savings of $13.6 million or $.13 per share. Developed and presented reorganization plan, that set standards for finance-based activity, to CFO and CAO (Chief Accounting Officer). P&L forecasting accuracy improved from 80% to 97%. This provided market area operating management with a tool that allowed for proactive actions to enhance short-term operating plans to meet or exceed monthly targets. Crafted standard financial reports via People Soft addressing key operating revenue and expense categories, including key metrics. This reporting package is now used throughout the company. Reduced DSO from 47 to 43 days. Prior to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) statutes, implemented external balance sheet reviews at all market areas, which met the SOX requirements according to the external auditors.
Vice President, International Controller London, GB (1999 2001) Led all financial activities of a $1 billion division of Waste Management. Reported to CEO Waste Management International.
In 2000, worked closely with the CEO of WMI International in divesting all international operations. Developed and implemented standard financial reporting process used by 12 countries. Standardized variance reporting for all operations.
Corporate Operations Controller, Houston, TX (1997 1999) Market Area Controller - Seattle, WA (1994 1997)
BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC (ALLIED WASTE) Houston, TX 1985 1994 A $5.5 billion national provider of integrated waste services.
Assistant Region Controller Houston, TX (1991 1994) Division Controller (Star Blue) Dallas, TX (1989 1991) Manager, Assistant Corporate Controller Houston, TX (1987 1989) Manager, Corporate Accounting Houston, TX (1986 1987) Manager, Accounting Standards Houston, TX (1985 1986)
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. - Houston, TX 1981 1985
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL BS Accounting & Finance Miami University (Ohio). Certified Public Accountant State of Ohio |