Craig S. Ward

***** ****** ******

Livonia, MI **154

248-***-****

acgrr7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2007 to September 2014 Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Commercial

Aircraft Division

Financial Controller/Business Manager/ Frequent Acting Site President for

Manufacturer of Major Aircraft Program Main Body Fuselage Super Structure

Panels

. Director of Finance, Contracts Administration, IT and Site Business

Management.

. Manage the preparation, review and presentations of the Annual

Operating Plan (AOP), and the quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs)

for indirect expenses, direct labor and direct materials.

. Manage the labor and material risk and opportunity assessments to

support quarterly profitability.

. Manage all departmental cost analysis and reviews, as well as

preparation and presentation of weekly and monthly operating results

to executive senior management.

. Oversee the pricing and contractual aspects of all new business

proposals and claims.

. Manage the business case analysis and preparation to support capital

investments, work transfers, make to buy and buy to buy decisions.

. Developed site financial position and offer plans in support of firm

fixed price negotiations on major next generation aircraft programs.

. Developed and streamlined site financial reporting and review,

providing deeper visibility, more meaningful variance analysis and

cost center management to aid in focusing on risk and capitalizing on

opportunities.

. Responsible for developing the site gain sharing targets, as well as

monitoring and management

. Review, approve and serve as financial owner on all Lean/Six Sigma

Black Belt and Green Belt projects.

. Manage the development of all internal and external operational,

financial and customer driven presentations.

. Work with supply chain management to drive down inventories, reduce

materials costs and part shortages and expedite costs.

. Direct the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in establishing and

achieving earned value performance measures.

2006 - 2007 Advanced Semiconductor, Inc.

President /Chief Financial Officer for Manufacturer / Distributor of

Semiconductors

. Restructure company's internal organization to achieve maximum

operating results and drive process improvements.

. Cultivate "ownership" amongst employees through training and

mentoring.

. Development of managers in leadership, team building, time management

and implementing change.

. Increase professional bench strength and core value through

realignment of positions and focused hiring.

. Implement operational and financial core key measurables, driving

performance and focused action.

. Implement CRM system to strengthen quote win ratio and enhance

customer service.

. Evaluate, document and redefine process flows and positional

responsibilities.

. Implement cash forecasting practices and streamline treasury

functions.

. Enhanced financial reporting and variance analysis, focusing on risk

and opportunities.

2004 - 2006 3Sixty Group, LLC

Former Subsidiary of Noble International, Ltd.

Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of 4 Multi-State Companies in

Distribution, Manufacturing and VME Hardware Components.

. Conduct business analysis and due diligence on mergers and

acquisitions.

. Oversee all internal and external financial matters, including ongoing

financial reporting to board of directors, management teams, creditors

and investors.

. Manage all treasury functions including funding and capital

arrangements, L.O.C. covenants and daily working capital requirements.

Negotiated and managed property, casualty and health insurance plans

matters as well as legal services.

. Develop and administer the corporate-wide incentive compensation plans

for all four companies.

. Coordinate and act as liaison for all corporate audit and tax matters.

. Develop the infrastructure and implement operational and organizational

processes and procedures across all entities to accommodate growth.

. Direct the Human Resources function on employment matters and benefits

management.

. Manage the Information Systems department setting future direction and

project management, and well as driving meaningful and timely

reporting.

. Develop and oversee the budgeting and forecasting cycles through

coordination with operating unit General Managers and Controllers.

. Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory

requirements and generally accepted accounting principals.

2000 - 2004 Noble Metal Processing, Inc.

A Division of Noble International, Ltd.

Controller for International Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of Laser Welded

Steel Components

. Implemented ERP modules of system software, while enhancing system

reporting capabilities.

. Developed standard costing system and variance reporting with standard

to actual.

. Implemented financial reporting and consolidation software.

. Developed corporate-wide departmental budgeting and forecasting system

with detailed support templates, and integrated into accounting

software for monthly budget to actual reporting to respective managers.

. Developed and implemented the organizational operating policies and

procedures in cooperation with departmental managers.

. Managed the financial aspects of all mergers, acquisitions and

divestitures.

. Oversee all internal and external financial matters, including

consolidations, ongoing financial reporting to board of directors,

management teams, creditors and investors.

. Managed all banking, legal, property insurance and benefit related

matters.

. Coordinate and act as liaison for all corporate audit and tax matters.

. Implement Balanced Scorecard with weekly review of key metrics and

individual key initiatives.

1998 - 2000 Magnum Corporation and Subsidiaries

Director of Finance for Multi-State Manufacturer of Diesel Thermostats,

Bearing Cartridges and Synthetic Lubricants

1995 - 1998 Comtel Corporation

Treasurer, CFO and Business Manager for Manufacturer's Rep and

Distribution Company Specializing in Data Acquisition Instrumentation,

Software Development and Computer Peripherals

1992 - 1995 E.C. Korneffel Company

Corporate Controller for Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction Company

1989 - 1992 Stuart, Muthler, Franey, Matthews & Chantres, P.C., CPA's

Public Accounting Staff - Auditing and Tax

1980 - 1989 Flint Ink Corporation (While Pursuing Degree)

Production Manager

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EDUCATION

1989 Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

. Major: Accounting

GPA: 3.31

CERTIFICATIONS

. Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

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