Areas of Experience


Accounting

  • Developed and maintained accounting controls (fraud prevention)

  • Improved systems – reduced steps/functions, and used more automation

  • Sped up monthly closing schedules

  • Implemented software conversions and upgrades

  • Developed systems to comply with new GAAP standards

  • Developed systems/structures for taking on new acquisitions


Banking & Treasury Management

  • Managed banking relationships

  • Forecasted cash and loan needs

  • Planned cash spending for capital expenditures while maintaining bank covenants

  • Established purchase/credit card programs for efficiencies

  • Implemented fraud prevention tools


Acquisitions

  • Conducted numerous financial analyses for proposed acquisitions.

  • Provided parameters for appropriate pricing for acquisitions

  • Managed funding for special ownership deals

  • Represented company to private equity firms for potential buy-out


Budgets, Projections & Analysis

  • Revamped company-wide rolling forecast process, which continues to be used today.

  • Implemented corporate and division level budgeting program, utilizing regular input from division heads as well as corporate executives.

  • Conducted financial modeling for proposed new company headquarters building.

  • Studied and calculated production capacity at manufacturing facilities. Provided direction to CEO and Plant Managers, prioritizing projects to allow an increase of throughput by 36% at the largest facility with minimal investment.

  • Analyzed performance at an underperforming facility. Reviewed options, and provided plan and support leading to the disposal of the facility – saving over $1 million annually.


Miscellaneous

  • Identified and secured grant opportunities from as low as $25,000 up to the seven digits.

  • Led teams responsible for generating additional tax deductions (Section 179D Energy Deductions) and tax credits (Research & Development Tax Credits). These programs reduced taxes paid significantly for multiple fiscal years.

  • Key member of team that negotiated modified contract terms with a major supplier, improving gross profits significantly. Developed multiple scenarios, selected top choice, presented to upper management, then negotiated with the supplier.

  • Conducted internal audit of freight expenses that led to the recovery of $100,000 in overpayments.

  • Converted financial reporting system to new software, incorporated new features to add value to management (product line profitability, regional profitability, and drill down capabilities).

  • Led the development of automating/streamlining a reporting tool for Project Managers, identifying potential savings to customers early in the project, and potential change order opportunities.

  • Developed reporting for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing management with timely information, allowing them to adjust quickly to improve performance.