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About
Accomplished professional with diverse experience in international, public and private company environments. Strong operational background in manufacturing and automotive combined with expertise in financial reporting, and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, auditing and internal controls in Multi-site, Regional and Global roles.
In the public company spectrum, managed internal reporting requirements and external financial filings (10K, 10Q, Proxy). Hands on experience with managing SOX 404 compliance.
Have lead all aspects of accounting and finance, information systems and administrative functions to foster growth and increase business value.
In the public company spectrum, managed internal reporting requirements and external financial filings (10K, 10Q, Proxy). Hands on experience with managing SOX 404 compliance.
Have lead all aspects of accounting and finance, information systems and administrative functions to foster growth and increase business value.
Haves
* Finance leadership and transformation
* Acquisitions and post-merger integration
* Strategic planning
* International operations and ventures
* Targeted cost reduction
* Integrated forecasting
* Cash management and working capital optimization
* Customer/product line profitability
* Restructurings and refinancings;
* Project and change management
* Risk management
* Governance and Internal controls
* Acquisitions and post-merger integration
* Strategic planning
* International operations and ventures
* Targeted cost reduction
* Integrated forecasting
* Cash management and working capital optimization
* Customer/product line profitability
* Restructurings and refinancings;
* Project and change management
* Risk management
* Governance and Internal controls
Professional Experience
2011 - Present
Principal
Millennium Group Consulting
Accounting
Millennium Group Consulting
Accounting
Providing contract financial expertise and leadership for ongoing operations and strategic transactions, including interim CFO/Controller support, spin-offs, reorganizations, fundraisings, start-up operations, business plans, and SEC filings.
1985 - 1992
(7 years)
(7 years)
Senior Manager
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO
Accounting
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO
Accounting
Tulsa, OK / Dallas, Tx / Grand Rapids, MI
Performed progressive responsibilities and assignments with this former "Big 6" public accounting firm. Served public and private clients in the manufacturing, construction, service and distribution industries for multi-location and multi-national clients with sales ranging from $10 million to $2 billion. Leader in Public and SEC Reporting Practice and mergers and acquisitions consulting.
Performed progressive responsibilities and assignments with this former "Big 6" public accounting firm. Served public and private clients in the manufacturing, construction, service and distribution industries for multi-location and multi-national clients with sales ranging from $10 million to $2 billion. Leader in Public and SEC Reporting Practice and mergers and acquisitions consulting.
1992 - 1997
(5 years)
(5 years)
Vice President Finance and Corporate Information
Herman Miller - Meridian, Inc.
Furniture
Herman Miller - Meridian, Inc.
Furniture
Spring Lake, MI
Senior finance executive at this highly autonomous $200 million metal filing, storage and desk subsidiary with 1,200 employees. Accountable for finance/accounting, information systems, human resource and administrative functions. Co-led the complete turnkey design, construction and start-up of a $24 million, state-of-the-art 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Secured State of Michigan MEGA grant valued at $11 million in tax savings and state supplements.
Senior finance executive at this highly autonomous $200 million metal filing, storage and desk subsidiary with 1,200 employees. Accountable for finance/accounting, information systems, human resource and administrative functions. Co-led the complete turnkey design, construction and start-up of a $24 million, state-of-the-art 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Secured State of Michigan MEGA grant valued at $11 million in tax savings and state supplements.
1997 - 1999
(2 years)
(2 years)
Vice President of Information Systems
Herman Miller, Inc.
Furniture
Herman Miller, Inc.
Furniture
Zeeland, MI
Recruited by senior management to co-lead $80 million corporate wide BaaN ERP project. Challenged to implement common software platforms at 5 separate entities across 10 locations within an aggressive 24-month schedule. Planned, managed and executed project team activities for over 250 internal and external resources.
Recruited by senior management to co-lead $80 million corporate wide BaaN ERP project. Challenged to implement common software platforms at 5 separate entities across 10 locations within an aggressive 24-month schedule. Planned, managed and executed project team activities for over 250 internal and external resources.
2000 - 2002
(2 years)
(2 years)
ESTATE MANAGER
Self Employed
Financial Services
Self Employed
Financial Services
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Managed personal portfolio of stocks and real estate holdings and executor and trustee for two family estates. Liquidated and allocated estate assets. Divested estate holdings of two closely held businesses and diversified proceeds into appropriate managed investments for beneficiaries.
Managed personal portfolio of stocks and real estate holdings and executor and trustee for two family estates. Liquidated and allocated estate assets. Divested estate holdings of two closely held businesses and diversified proceeds into appropriate managed investments for beneficiaries.
2002 - 2004
(2 years)
(2 years)
Director of Financial Reporting and Planning
Magna International - Magna Donnelly
Automotive
Magna International - Magna Donnelly
Automotive
Holland, MI
Directed corporate reporting and planning function including consolidation of worldwide operational results for over 20 US and international divisions managing staff of 8. Completed post-merger accounting and financial integration for $320 million Donnelly acquisition and lead team in creating first time stand-alone financial statements for all divisions. Implemented Hyperion reporting worldwide.
Directed corporate reporting and planning function including consolidation of worldwide operational results for over 20 US and international divisions managing staff of 8. Completed post-merger accounting and financial integration for $320 million Donnelly acquisition and lead team in creating first time stand-alone financial statements for all divisions. Implemented Hyperion reporting worldwide.
2004 - 2006
(2 years)
(2 years)
Director of Corporate Risk Management
Magna International - Magna Donnelly
Automotive
Magna International - Magna Donnelly
Automotive
Holland, MI
Directed SOX 404 internal reporting and compliance, external audit coordination and supervised GAAP accounting for all divisions. Supervised 5 project project teams in the successful completion of worldwide Sarbanes Oxley compliance efforts, including project plan development and execution, establishing evaluation framework, assessing weaknesses, and implementing remediation actions.
Directed SOX 404 internal reporting and compliance, external audit coordination and supervised GAAP accounting for all divisions. Supervised 5 project project teams in the successful completion of worldwide Sarbanes Oxley compliance efforts, including project plan development and execution, establishing evaluation framework, assessing weaknesses, and implementing remediation actions.
2005 - 2007
(2 years)
(2 years)
Director of Finance
Magna International - Optera, Inc.
Automotive
Magna International - Optera, Inc.
Automotive
Holland, MI
A $25 Million business unit within Magna Donnelly. Directed all finance and accounting activities for business unit’s 4 divisions. Assigned to this underperforming Business Unit to assist in evaluation and implementation of business strategy. Business was ultimately sold in 2010 for $35 Million.
A $25 Million business unit within Magna Donnelly. Directed all finance and accounting activities for business unit’s 4 divisions. Assigned to this underperforming Business Unit to assist in evaluation and implementation of business strategy. Business was ultimately sold in 2010 for $35 Million.
2006 - 2007
(1 years)
(1 years)
Chief Financial Officer
Optera Technology (Xiamen) Co. Ltd.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Optera Technology (Xiamen) Co. Ltd.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Xiamen, China
Start-up Joint Venture between Optera and TPK Holding Co., Ltd. Set up for the manufacture of coated glass for touch screen devices, including the iPhone. Co-led the negotiation and implementation of a joint venture arrangement. Hired first finance, IT and administration staff and implemented initial information systems and JV partner/management control and reporting framework.
Start-up Joint Venture between Optera and TPK Holding Co., Ltd. Set up for the manufacture of coated glass for touch screen devices, including the iPhone. Co-led the negotiation and implementation of a joint venture arrangement. Hired first finance, IT and administration staff and implemented initial information systems and JV partner/management control and reporting framework.
2009 - 2009
(0 years)
(0 years)
Chief Financial Officer
SMR Automotive Systems
Automotive
SMR Automotive Systems
Automotive
Stuttgart, Germany / Noida, India
Selected by acquiring parent as the interim Global CFO, during acquisition transition and integration period. Responsible for global finance team of over 100, including 4 regional CFO’s, Global Reporting, Planning and Treasury. Helped steer Company through period of near liquidation until "white knight" acquisition. Then directed transition finance team through implementation of accounting, financial reporting and treasury operations globally for over 25 entities, including purchase accounting, Global IFRS conversion and Indian GAAP reporting for public parent Company financial reporting requirements.
Selected by acquiring parent as the interim Global CFO, during acquisition transition and integration period. Responsible for global finance team of over 100, including 4 regional CFO’s, Global Reporting, Planning and Treasury. Helped steer Company through period of near liquidation until "white knight" acquisition. Then directed transition finance team through implementation of accounting, financial reporting and treasury operations globally for over 25 entities, including purchase accounting, Global IFRS conversion and Indian GAAP reporting for public parent Company financial reporting requirements.
2007 - 2010
(3 years)
(3 years)
Finance Director - Americas
SMR Automotive Systems
Automotive
SMR Automotive Systems
Automotive
Marysville, MI
Finance leader of $200 Million Business Unit. Responsible for managing all Finance, Administrative, Legal and Information technology activities and staff of 20 across three divisions in the US, Mexico and Brazil. This position was the senior financial executive for the Western hemisphere of the Global company.
Finance leader of $200 Million Business Unit. Responsible for managing all Finance, Administrative, Legal and Information technology activities and staff of 20 across three divisions in the US, Mexico and Brazil. This position was the senior financial executive for the Western hemisphere of the Global company.
Education
1981
BBA, Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business (High School)
Accounting
Magna Cum Laude
Accounting
Magna Cum Laude
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Specialities
* Finance leadership and transformation
* Acquisitions and post-merger integration
* Strategic planning
* International operations and ventures
* Targeted cost reduction
* Integrated forecasting
* Cash management and working capital optimization
* Customer/product line profitability
* Restructurings and refinancings;
* Project and change management
* Risk management
* Governance and Internal controls
* Acquisitions and post-merger integration
* Strategic planning
* International operations and ventures
* Targeted cost reduction
* Integrated forecasting
* Cash management and working capital optimization
* Customer/product line profitability
* Restructurings and refinancings;
* Project and change management
* Risk management
* Governance and Internal controls
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