THOMAS W. NELSON

Denver, Colorado 303-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwnelson/ acog9l@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Senior financial executive with diverse industry experience in global environments. Strong business and

people leadership ski lls, demonstrating expertise in process and system reengineering positively impacting

profitability and cash flow. Proven track record of results in multiple disciplines including accounting,

business plan development, budgeting, contract risk assessment, project cost controls, proposal pricing,

Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act regulations, skills in project management, contract legal and

business administration, change management, system development, and implementation of customized

business performance measures such as Balanced Scorecard reporting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Finance Director – Enterprise Delivery Excellence Business Group (EDE)

CH2M HILL INCORPORATED, Denver, Colorado 2005-2014

Established robust processes, and parti cipated in EDE project reviews, on a global basis, to provide

“early warning” of significant business deviations.

Developed, managed and maintained specific technical knowledge and subject matter expertise for

labor law compliance related to publically fun ded projects (e.g. Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract

Act). Never incurred any fines or penalties.

Adapted procedures, policies and management tools to enhance design build and EDE initiatives.

Directed oversight of 6 joint ventures, including financial re porting and commercial practices from due

diligence and formation, through project completion.

Supported negotiations and resolutions of project contract and subcontractor claims and disputes.

Provided strategic guidance and oversight on major proposals fr om a federal compliance, contract and

risk perspective.

Implemented and insured compliance with control standards, control activities, and policies and

procedures in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal environment work and business process

needs.

Enhanced strategic business planning, budget preparation and forecasting for EDE and construction

business administrative and overhead costs. Was able to maintain progress on all Business Group

priorities while reducing spending 8% through functional efficiencies.

Group Controller

DURATEK INCORPORATED, Denver, Colorado 2003-2005

$300 million contractor providing radioactive materials disposition, design and construction of facilities.

Implemented program/project efficiencies and method improvements to reduce cost, while improving

the utilization of the work force and service quality, resulting in a $3 and $5 million growth in operating

income from budget and prior year respectively.

Directed efforts to redesign and implement management information and reporting systems to provide

timely and relevant management data.

Facilitated formation of all design build joint ventures and provided financial management, risk

assessment and oversight.

Chosen for “President’s Award” for excellence in establishing program/project processes and

improving financial reporting.

Collaborated with labor union leadership on compensation, work rules and other contract issues.

Standardized processes for analyzing and responding to complex gl obal program/project proposals

from a costing, pricing, cash flow and contract perspective increasing the confidence in future

profitability.

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Global Program Manager

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2000-2003

$8 billion manufacturer. A world leader in communication components, electronics and life sciences.

Successfully completed 27 mergers and acquisitions worth over $1.2 billion, encompassing deal

valuation, negotiations and management of integration both in the United States and globally.

Developed processes to fully integrate acquired companies reducing integration time from over 1 year

to less than 90 days.

General Manager/Controller

MASTERCRAFT CABINETS INCORPORATED, Denver, Colorado 1998-2000

$50 million manufacturer. Profit responsibility for production, supply chain, finance/accounting, product and

process engineering, quality, human resources, information technology, and purchasing.

Achieved annual growth in revenue of 24% and a commensurate increase in profits.

Resolved operational issues and processes on the manufacturing floor, reducing labor costs 20%.

Leader of cross-functional teams, implementing methods improvements, which reduced invento ries

30% and outstanding receivables 36%.

Senior Vice President - Finance

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED, Denver, Colorado 1996-1998

$100 million supplier of information technology design build construction services.

Increased profitability by a monthly run rate of $1 million.

Standardized program/project delivery processes on design build initiatives to reduce cost, while

improving the utilization of the work force and service quality, to support a 21% growth in sales.

Cited by KPMG during annual audit for correcting deficiencies and balance sheet integrity.

JOHNSON CONTROLS INCORPORATED 1991-1996

$20 billion leading worldwide supplier of building control systems, manufacturing, services, and integrated

facility management and government operations.

Controller

$100 million subsidiary of Johnson Controls, providing the design and construction of computer network

solutions.

Managed the definition of corporate growth, profit, and cash flow targets providing better strategies to

maximize return on investment. Developed and implemented metrics to measure progress.

Championed development and implementation of a fully integrated program/project finance and

operational management system, providing accurate cost information and improved ability to estimate

costs. Awarded the "Chairman's Award" for financial reengineering.

Global Manager - Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting

Responsible for financial planning, as well as establishing and maintaining reporting of financial p osition.

Successfully completed global business acquisitions through due diligence reviews, valuation,

negotiations, and integration of acquired businesses.

Director, Finance and Administration / Controller / Operations Controller

NORTEL NETWORKS 1983-1991

EDUCATION

Executive Program, University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business

MBA, Emphasis in Finance, University of Denver

BSBA, Management, University of Denver

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