Expertise spans: Controllership, General Ledger Control, Planning, Budgeting, Executive Management Reporting, Business System Conversions, Auditing, Tax, Strategic Multi-site Profit Improvement, Asset Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational Development, Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence. |
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Demonstrated record of successful accomplishments in finance management; Highly regarded and effectual leader; Unique talents for identifying cost reductions and operational deficiencies; complimented by an intense focused approach to maximize productivity and shareholder value.
Expertise spans: Controllership, General Ledger Control, Planning, Budgeting, Executive Management Reporting, Business System Conversions, Auditing, Tax, Strategic Multi-site Profit Improvement, Asset Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational Development, Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.
Distinctive Executive Qualifications
Accounting and Finance Executive; Solid reputation for unwavering accuracy, credibility and integrity in all aspects of financial reporting and control. Front-line involvement in multiple business turnarounds and consolidations within public and private sectors. Demonstrated expertise in corporate accounting, finance, and operational leadership. Clear communicator with adept human capital and organization development skills; respected lead-by-example change agent; Proven in setting high standards/metrics and delivering profitable bottom-line results.
Key Contributions and Milestones
Most Recent Company, OHIO 2005 to 2/09
A highly recognized $100 Million leader of produce and fresh cut salad processing for the restaurant, wholesale and retail markets serving all states east of the Mississippi.
Corporate Controller / Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Recruited to absorb a portion of CFO’s duties as business volume increased from $75M to $100M. Privately held.
* Established financial reporting and controls for a new $12.0 Million Florida business unit.
* Implemented multi-site and consolidated reporting for Company headquarters and Florida satellite business units.
* Substantially improved month end close process from 7 to 4 business days by improved control of monthly balance sheet accounts and enhanced reviews of critical income statement expenses.
* Completed independent audit 3 days faster than scheduled with enhanced year-end work processes providing audit staff with more completed work product than in historical past.
* Enhanced accuracy and timing of weekly profitability reporting (full income statement results).
* Prepared analysis for a $3.0 Million complimentary product line acquisition that was ultimately determined a higher risk than the owners wished to take.
* Formed first-time alliances with tax accountants and registered agents to institute controls and payment methods for multi-state tax reporting requirements.
* Partnered with outside auditing staff to create required Eliminating Entries for 6 Freshway related Sub-S companies.
* Improved product pricing process with new Overhead and Profitability analyses proviging more accurate individual SKU costing.
Majority of Career 1973-2005
A premier, highly engineered, globally based, and diversified $110 Million manufacturer of pumps and systems primarily serving the industrial, commercial, defense, municipal and consumer markets throughout the world. Publicly held.
Corporate Controller / Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
* Advanced to progressive management & financial responsibilities from the initial onset of the company’s sales growth from $6M to $110M annually over a 15-year period, establishing financial, accounting and operating protocols. Directly responsible for corporate wide P&L and Balance Sheet management during growth periods.
* Partnered with Company President and Management Team in analyzing, acquiring and consolidating seven (7) domestic companies and integrating them into one business enterprise including facility consolidations and plant closures.
* Implemented multi-site and consolidated reporting for Company headquarters and multiple satellite business units.
* Slashed operating costs by $1.5 Million in ten months by spearheading the development of the “PULSE” reporting process that provided a disciplined approach to expense management.
* Increased cash flow $2.9 Million by increasing inventory turns from 2.7 to 3.2.
* Reduced multi-business units DSO by (3) days generating an additional $0.9M in annualized cash flow.
* Point person for early acquisitions ERP system conversions and responsible for financial portion of later ERP conversions.
* Saved approximately $100K annually in personal property taxes thru identification, collaboration and implementation of multiple Enterprise Agreements with City officials.
* Successfully implemented the ASK/HP ERP operating system to more efficiently manage all business activities.
* Established initial ERP cost accounting system after ERP conversion and implementation.
* Developed organizational structure of financial, credit, MIS, and cost departments that were recognized as “top performers” among business owners and leaders.
* Provided direct leadership for 16 headquarters personnel and all remote-site business controllers and accounting personnel.
CREDENTIALS:
* 20 plus years of diverse operational, accounting and financial experience through multiple acquisitions, consolidations and divestitures.
* Five years of progressive Public Accounting experience.
* AS, Accounting, Columbus Business University, Columbus, Ohio
* Hyperion – Financial Analysis and Reporting; Strategy Deployment & Organization Dynamics
* Leadership Lean Green Belt Training – University of Tennessee, Lean Enterprise Institute
* Six Sigma Champion Training – Company University |
