QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
CPA with diversified experience in financial management seeking senior level position. Strong management skills and experience with international issues.
· Financial Planning & Analysis · SEC Reporting · SOX Compliance
· Audit · Revenue Recognition · Accounting Management
· Treasury · Mergers & Acquisitions · Risk Management · International Issues · Budgeting & Forecasting· Taxation · ERP Implementations · Change Management · Multilingual (8 languages)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GLOBAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A $3 billion private global manufacturing company
Corporate Controller 2009 – Present
Responsible for preparation of financial statements and reporting in IFRS and US GAAP for a group of 20 legal entities comprising $1B in revenue, directing external and internal audits, and designing and maintaining effective internal controls. Oversee the functions of cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash, general accounting, performance analysis, SAP reporting, and integrity of the financial systems. Manage a team of twenty individuals. Significant accomplishments include:
• Successfully completed annual audit with zero audit adjustments two years in a row.
• Seamlessly implemented SAP Production Planning, Payroll, and numerous systems enhancements on schedule and on budget.
• Restructured department and upgraded 50% of personnel to ensure success in complex environment of double digit revenue growth.
GLOBAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A $1.5 billion publicly traded global manufacturing company, and the leading supplier of laser welded blanks to the automotive industry.
Finance Director and Division Controller, European Headquarters and North American Operations 2007 – 2008
Responsible for integration of $600 million European subsidiary, including purchase accounting, restructuring, internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, taxation, treasury, internal controls, and financial systems (SAP). Oversight of business intelligence, financial analysis, and general controllership duties for $600 million North American business (monthly close, cash management, A/R, A/P, payroll, taxes, SOX compliance). Managed IFRS to US GAAP process. Supervised a team of fifteen individuals. Significant accomplishments include:
· Successfully reduced purchase price of subsidiary based on inaccurate EBITDA multiple and increased cash received at closing by correcting inventory valuation method by $100 million.
· Negotiated $2 million reduction in transition service costs.
· Investigated, and corrected numerous incorrect steel cost increases resulting in approximately $50 million in increased free cash flow (FCF) and earnings.
· Negotiated $30 million reduction in valuation of assets, increasing return on investment (ROI).
· Saved $15 million annually in carrying costs with working capital analysis and implementation of inventory reduction program.
· Implemented comprehensive currency remeasurement and translation process to ensure compliance with FAS 52.
GLOBAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
An $8 billion publicly traded global manufacturing and diversified packaging company, being a leading supplier of aerosol cans, food cans, and plastic and aluminum beverage containers.
Acting CFO, South American Subsidiary 2006 – 2007
Responsible for directing finance and accounting functions of newly acquired South American company, consolidating three entities. Focused on improving controls, efficiencies, and reporting. Oversaw general accounting, planning & analysis, cost accounting, tax, and treasury. Supervised a team of twenty people. Significant accomplishments include:
· Restructured accounting organization and provided training to staff allowing the business to be run more efficiently and increasing productivity while reducing costs and FTE’s by 25%.
· Negotiated new financing arrangements to provide access to an additional $20 million in liquidity while reducing interest rates by 7%.
· Optimally structured capital improvement contracts to ensure no project delays and subsequent ability to repatriate funds, while simultaneously reducing custom’s fees by $1 million.
International Controller, European Operations 2005 – 2006
Responsible for accounting management and consolidation of $300 million of European entities, including audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, tax, pensions, US GAAP conversion, and reporting. Served as liaison between remote international locations and executive corporate management. Oversaw twenty individuals. Significant accomplishments include:
· Implemented and successfully defended transfer pricing policy to foreign regulatory authorities, saving about $1 million in annual taxes.
· Performed due diligence and successfully divested division to another packaging company within six months.
REGIONAL SERVICE COMPANY
A $50 million private software company providing customized solutions to small and mid-size businesses in the European market.
Controller and General Manager, Eastern Europe 2003 – 2005
Responsible for directing accounting (including consolidation and currency translation), finance, HR, and IT activities as well as general management of the Eastern European region. Managed ten individuals. Significant accomplishments include:
· Drove business development, leading initiative to expand into the rapidly growing Ukrainian market, adding $2 million to the revenue base.
Financial Manager, Poland 2001 – 2003
Responsible for managing accounting function for Polish division, including monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. Supervised financial accountants. Significant accomplishments include:
· Consistently supported and delivered 50% revenue growth year over year.
· Acted as a strategic partner to operations, building a cost and revenue model that allowed the leadership team to drive margin improvements, increasing operating income by 1000%.
GLOBAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A $35 billion publicly traded global agricultural manufacturing company active in many markets, including grain, cocoa, vitamins, and other food products.
Internal Auditor, Corporate Headquarters 2000 – 2001
Responsible for completion of financial and operational audits of various plants, and ancillary facilities. Performed due diligence in conjunction with the acquisition of another major agricultural corporation.
Cost Accounting Manager, Feed Manufacturing Division 1999 – 2000
Responsible for managing costs and performing analysis on thousands of custom formulated products. Included directing physical inventories, resolving costing issues, and presentations to executive management. Oversaw cost accountant. Significant accomplishments include:
· Designed a database reporting system to track profitability of product lines and sales representatives, enabling management to make better decisions concerning compensation and the product palette.
QUINCY UNIVERSITY
A private not-for-profit liberal arts university.
Staff Accountant 1997 – 1999
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant
National Association of Securities Dealers Series 7, 55 & 63
DIRECTORSHIPS
Director, Vice President & Treasurer - Homeowners of Princeton Park
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Finance with Distinction, Summa Cum Laude, Quincy University
Graduated first in class.
Coursework also completed towards degree at Lulea Technical University in Sweden and the University of Miami
SKILLS
Software: SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio, Internet
Additional Expertise in:
Cash Forecasting, Debt Covenants, VAT, Statutory Reporting, Credit, Collections, Impairment, Leases, Fair Value, Royalties, Percentage of Completion, FAS 13, FAS 34, FAS 52, FAS 87, FAS 93, FAS 95, FAS 106, FAS 109, FAS 115, FAS 116, FAS 117, FAS 123R, FAS 128, FAS 130, FAS 131, FAS 133, FAS 141, FAS 142, FAS 144, FAS 151, FAS 154, FAS 157, FIN 35, FIN 46R, FIN 48, ARB 43, SOP 97-2, 10Q, 10K, 8K |
