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SUMMARY
A senior level financial manager with extensive experience with both public and private companies.
Reputation for reliability, teamwork, and strong results orientation have led to particular successes in:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CFO for this $30 million privately-held manufacturing and distribution company during extremely difficult
economic period. Led cost reductions and implemented cash flow improvements, leading to $3 million
of debt reduction. Revised accounting methodology resulting in an understanding of profitability drivers.
Together with CEO, created strategic vision for organization. Identified potential purchasers, directly
negotiated, and successfully closed sale of a major business unit.
Served as interim CFO for two privately held mid-size manufacturing companies. Worked directly with
CEOs, equity investors, and lenders and led financial teams through difficult transition period.
Recommended key improvement opportunities and implemented "quick hits".
Recruited to help drive readiness for potential public filing for this private equity-financed manufacturing
company with $2.5 billion of worldwide revenues. Strengthened internal audit staffing, revised audit plan
to focus on high risk areas, and led Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") initiative. Initiated review of customer pricing
and identified profit enhancement opportunities in excess of $10 million.
Corporate officer for Fortune 500 international public company during ,:hallenging period of substantial
restructuring and business improvement, resulting in 300% increase in market capitalization. York
manufactured, distributed, and serviced heating. air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in 125
countries, with revenues of $5 billion and 24,000 employees. Responsibility areas included corporate-
wide accounting, internal and external audits, SEC reporting, compliance, and governance matters.
Accomplishments included:
• Standardized accounting practices and improved financial reporting across a diverse worldwide
organization. Led successful response to SEC review, resulting in no restatements.
• Coordinated worldwide restructuring initiatives resulting in $50 million in cost savings.
• Created and led Company's global SOX approach, ensuring successful compliance and value-
added process improvements. Designed and managed risk based internal audits
• Analyzed profitability of various businesses and challenged strategic plans and budgets.
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Key member of small management team for this privately held international organization, with total annual
revenues in excess of $1 billion from various entities engaged in metals manufacturing and distribution,
pharmaceutical packaging, and contract engineering. Responsibilities included management of strategic
analysis, treasury, and accounting. Significant accomplishments included:
• Led acquisition team for $50 million distributor as "bolt-on" to existing business. Participated in three
other successful acquisitions.
• Identified core competencies, opportunities for improvement, and strategies for future growth within
business portfolio.
• Structured $75 million credit facility with bank lending group and revised cash management practices,
resulting in $1 million of interest savings.
Managed accounting and financial reporting for this complex international corporation, with annual
revenues of $200 million from 70 entities engaged in leasing, energy, and oil and gas industries.
Developed financial staffs at numerous locations and implemented substantial system conversion.
Responsible for major local clients of this "Big Four" accounting firm. Advanced rapidly to manager level.
Retained key client through innovative changes in audit approach.
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