PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
1995 - Present
EMERSON, St. Louis, MO (World Headquarters)
2003 - Present
Buehler, LTD., Lake Bluff, IL (Subsidiary of Emerson)
World leader in the manufacturing of scientific instruments and supplies for micro-structural analysis.
Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Promoted and transferred to CFO position for $47 Million material analysis manufacturer. Responsible for all internal controls and financial aspects of worldwide operations with focus on improving forecasting methodologies and overall accounting integrity. Division consists of four separate reporting entities which are consolidated at division headquarters in Lake Bluff, IL. The four locations are Lake Bluff, IL; Markham, Ontario; Coventry, United Kingdom; and Dusseldorf, Germany.
1999 - 2003
LEROY SOMER - NORTH AMERICA, Lexington, TN (Subsidiary of Emerson)
World leader in the manufacturing of electrical alternators for OEMs, distributors and end users.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Promoted and transferred to newly created position as the functional CFO for $250 Million alternator manufacturer. Responsible for all internal controls and accounting matters with focus on integrating the acquisitions into the company and developing short and long range planning models for the division. The division consists of two independent operations both acquired in the summer of 1999.
Trained and worked with all levels of management while integrating the two acquisitions into the company's policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
Facilitated communication between the North American Management Team, the Leroy Somer Division Headquarters in Angloueme, France and the Emerson Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis, MO.
Hired and trained controllers at each location within the first year of the acquisition.
Restructured the accounting departments at both locations resulting in a 16% decrease in headcount.
Managed the financial aspects of restructuring and standardization between the two facilities.
Administered all financial aspects of the company during a period of high growth. During the first two years sales grew at a CAGR of 25% while OP increased 9.7% over the same period.
Participated in steering committee as the financial lead for the conversion and installation of Oracle ERP system at both locations. One location is complete and fully operational, the second is currently in process.
1997 - 1999
EMERSON MOTOR DIVISION, St. Louis, MO (Subsidiary of Emerson)
World leader in the manufacturing of electrical fractional horsepower motors for OEMs and distributors.
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Promoted to newly created position responsible for reporting, analysis and consolidating information for Executive Vice President of Fortune 500 Company.
Participated in planning meetings with COO, President, Executive Vice President, and Division Presidents / Officers.
Devised and prepared analytical tools to monitor performance within the group for Executive Vice President.
CONTROLLER
Promoted to newly created position which maintained the responsibilities of my previous position and in addition I assumed management responsibilities for the General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Warranty Departments for the group which consisted of three separate divisions and centralized accounting, purchasing, engineering and MIS functions.
Traveled to Seoul, South Korea and was the financial team member on two separate acquisition studies and prepared all financial analysis / forecasts related to these potential acquisitions.
Worked with all levels of management within the group and with the Corporate Headquarters.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
Responsible for all financial reporting from the division to the corporate headquarters.
Administered the consolidation of seven separate divisions into one reporting group.
Managed preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly and five year planning models / forecasts.
Prepared all types of financial analysis for senior management of the division.
1995 - 1997
CONTROL TECHNIQUES - NORTH AMERICAN GROUP, St. Louis, MO (Subsidiary of Emerson)
A world leader in the design, manufacture and support of electronic drives and drive systems.
CONTROLLER
Rejoined Emerson in this newly created position responsible for review and consolidation of all financial reporting for the North American Operations, the division headquarters is in Wales.
Relocated the division's accounting department from Grand Island, NY to St. Louis, MO.
Hired and trained entire accounting department in St. Louis, MO.
Successfully integrated new acquisition into reporting group and transitioned the acquisition over to the companies financial reporting system.
Consolidated ten locations, with sales in excess of $50 million, located in the United States and Canada.
Standardized entire North American operation from eight reporting methods to one.
1993 - 1995
BTR INC., London, England (World Headquarters)
FASCO MOTOR COMPANY, St. Louis, MO (Subsidiary of BTR Inc.)
Manufacturer of electrical fractional horsepower motors for OEMs and distributors.
FASCO MOTOR COMPANY - Eldon Division, Eldon, MO
CONTROLLER
Top financial executive for $90 million manufacturer and distributor of electrical motors. Responsibilities included internal control, cost accounting, general accounting, credit / collection, and financial planning, as well as advisory role to the President.
Restructured workflow within the department resulting in elimination of one position and reduced the departmental payroll 18%.
Led a team which performed an Activity Based Cost Study on the entire division.
Established pricing guidelines for customers in conjunction with the sales department.
Participated in price negotiations with key vendor for raw material purchases.
1988 - 1993
EMERSON, St. Louis, MO (World Headquarters)
EMERSON MOTOR DIVISION, St. Louis, MO (Subsidiary of Emerson)
World leader in the manufacturing of electrical fractional horsepower motors for OEMs and distributors.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, Independence, KS
Promoted and transferred to position responsible for all financial operations of production facility, including payroll, operational forecasting, and accounts payable.
Established safeguards to insure production changes were reflected in the inventory control process.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYST, St. Louis, MO
Promoted to position which, consolidated and analyzed operational financial information from seven remote manufacturing locations. Prepared monthly, quarterly, yearly and five-year financial plans.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST; FINANCIAL ANALYST, St. Louis, MO
1986 - 1988
LACLEDE GAS COMPANY, St. Louis, MO
Natural gas utility company
CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT
EDUCATION
1986 - 1989
Saint Louis University, Master of Business Administration - emphasis Finance
1982 - 1986
Saint Louis University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Graduated with double major in Accounting and Qualitative Management plus a Certificate in Computer Science. |
