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Hockessin, DECell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LinkedInSENIOR GLOBAL FINANCIAL EXECUTIVEGo-to resource for connecting people, processes, and systems to propel business growthForward-looking, innovative, and analytical Senior Global Financial Executive offering progressive leadership and hands-on operations experience in world-class manufacturing companies including publicly held, private equity, and family-owned, as well as non-profit organizations. Excel at maximizing financial results and optimizing operations by implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Engaging leader and effective team builder who visualizes opportunities from multiple stakeholder perspectives and develops consensus to drive results. Consistently exceed expectations and add enterprise value through sound judgment, collaborative problem solving, disciplined decision making, and by serving as a trusted business partner.APPLIED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEStrategic PlanningLean Manufacturing/Six SigmaSupply Chain/ProcurementAcquisitionsProcess Improvement/Cost ReductionProduct PricingDue DiligenceCost-Benefit AnalysisInternal ControlsFinancial StatementsERP System ImplementationsCrisis ManagementBudgeting & ForecastingCost Accounting SystemsTraining & DevelopmentPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETaghleef Industries - Newark, DE Sep 2022 August 2023Corporate ControllerLead three direct reports and oversee all financial and accounting functions for North America. Report to COO and support operations, sales & marketing, and plant accounting, as well as stakeholders in the Americas region and outside the region to meet deadlines while balancing the need for accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of work. Support and implement continuous process improvements specific to P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.Girl Scouts of The Chesapeake Bay - Newark, DE 2021 Aug 2022Chief Financial OfficerReported to CEO. Directed all accounting and finance functions, with particular focus on cost management.Developed and trained new finance team.Brought financial reporting current in three months from an existing five-month deficit.Created 2022 budget and gained Board approval and introduced Council to formal planning process.Conducted search for new CPA firm with Board approval.Received clean 2021 audit opinion.Project Management Institute - Newtown Square, PA 2019 2020Accounting Manager (Interim)Reported to CFO. Directed accounting, revenue recognition, billings, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury for global headquarters and eight subsidiaries.Led integration of two acquisitions including adoption of the Private Company Council (PCC) accounting for goodwill, eliminating need for in-depth impairment testing in subsequent years.Enhanced cash flow through detailed analysis and disciplined management of accounts payable.Developed process for 2019 implementation of ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements.Increased credibility of financial reporting, while also reducing time to produce financial statements by five days.Spearheaded reconciliation of six-months past due bank statements with 80,000 transactions/month.Helped create multiple policies and procedures in support of transition to new ERP system.Candidate's Name Page 2Wayman Fire Protection - Wilmington, DE 2016 2019Chief Financial OfficerServed as key member of senior leadership team. Directed all finance, accounting, and treasury functions. Established and tracked operating metrics and dashboards with focus on productivity and profit improvement.Drove 19% growth in revenue over 24-month period from $21M to $25M and reversed negative net income from 2.2% to positive 8.7% of revenue, producing $2.4M increase in earnings.Generated positive cash flow by reducing past due receivables $1M and increasing accounts payable $1M; slashed primary working capital from 62% of annualized revenue to 17.3%.Cut line of credit from $1.6M to zero and eliminated term debt.Attained line of credit increase from $1.9M to $3M and interest rate reduction from LIBOR plus 250 to 166.Strengthened quality of financial reporting by implementing GAAP and creating financial reporting processes that consistently provided month-end results in three days versus three weeks.Instituted focused approach in accounts receivable management and identified $300K of uncollectible accounts.St. Michaels Inc. - Woodbridge, VA 2015 2016Senior Financial ConsultantDeveloped and implemented government-furnished material inventory reconciliation process.Actuant Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI 1993 2013Global Finance Leader/Chief Financial OfficerB.W. Elliott Manufacturing Company - Binghamton, NY (2011 2013)Gits Manufacturing - Urbandale, IA (2010 2011)Maxima Technologies - Lancaster, PA (1993 2010)Partnered with Corporate CFO and President to grow stand-alone business from $18M to $70M. Transitioned business through several private equity acquisitions and eventual sale to Actuant (publically-held global corporation). Served as Financial Secretary to the Board and functioned as global leader for procurement. Directed all financial accounting, cost accounting, planning, credit and collections for U.S. and international subsidiaries. Led global ERP system implementation.Negotiated acquisition of two privately held businesses (one international and one domestic).Conducted due diligence for companies in Spain, Italy, Mexico, India, and China.Oversaw sale, creation of opening balance sheet and debt covenants, as well as compliance with debt covenants during ownership transition.Developed pricing strategy that included first increase in 15 years to help drive 3% earnings improvement.Supported new product development initiatives including market pricing to ensure achievement of return on capital and profitability goals.Presented customers with cost-benefit analyses to secure engineering revenue for new product development.Collaborated with leadership team to develop numerous monthly performance metrics that cascaded at all levels, produced annual cost savings of more than $2M, and helped drive EBIDA performance above plan.Negotiated 10% reduction in material costs and championed development of supplier partnerships.Attained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.Prior Experience:Controller, Mannington Mills, Inc.; Finance Manager, Fisher Controls, Inc.; General Accounting Manager, OPI, Inc.;Cost Manager, Rockwell International; Financial Accounting Manager, Frick Company; Staff Accountant, CarborundumEDUCATIONMaster of Science (M.S.) in Management (Finance Concentration)Frostburg State University - Frostburg, MDBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting (Economics Concentration)Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte, NC |
