STEVE J. KOULOGEORGE C.P.A., M.B.A.

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Northbrook, Illinois, 60062

Home: 847-***-****

Cell: 847-***-****

E-mail: acqip0@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Experience

A senior financial manager with a diversified background in KPI benchmarking, cost containment, balance sheet controls, working capital and cash management, profitability analysis, accounting practices and procedures, budgeting and forecasting, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Extensive internal (management) and external (SEC) reporting experience. Strong leadership ability working to simplify business practices while increasing corporate efficiency and profitability. Lead roles in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (302 and 404), GAAP and IFRS compliance. Excellent communication skills, with particular expertise in team leadership skills.

2013 to MFRI, Inc. Niles, Illinois.

Present A global manufacturer and distributor of coated piping systems and filtration products for the oil and gas industries and industrial manufacturers, with annual net sales of $250 million.

Controller. Reporting to the CFO, responsible for three (3) professionals, ten (10) clerical, encompassing all internal and external (SEC) reporting, forecasting and budgeting, key performance metrics, intercompany, capital spend, accounting policies and procedures, cash flow forecasting, payroll and accounts payable and SOX compliance. Secretary to the Board of Directors

Reengineered the reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning functions to focus on key business drivers.

Lead in selection and implementation of Blackline, Hyperion software.

Implemented SOX controls in the accounting close process, accounts payable and payroll.

Led the drafting and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for inventory and fixed assets control. Authored numerous technical accounting papers.

Lead in establishing in-house internal audit group, accounting/finance mentoring program.

Key contact for Sarbanes Oxley audit, external audit and internal reporting issues.

2011 to PACTIV FOODSERVICE FOOD PACKAGING, Lake Forest, Illinois.

2013 A global manufacturer and distributor of food packaging solutions to the foodservice, restaurant, supermarket, packer/processor, and institutional industries, with annual net sales of $3.5 billion.

Director of Accounting. Reporting to the Controller, responsible for six (6) professionals, seventeen (17) clerical, encompassing all internal and external reporting, balance sheet budgeting, analysis and controls, working capital metrics, intercompany, capital spend, inventory (FIFO) valuation, accounting policies and procedures, cash flow forecasting, payroll and benefits accounting, IFRS and SOX compliance.

Developed templates for reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting of working capital components. Drove initiatives to standardize working capital metrics and establish accounting responsibility for its key components (accounts receivable, payables and inventory).

Team lead in annual budgeting process, SG&A expenditures of approximately $200 million, including reorganization of the sales force, administrative support.

Led the drafting and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for key control functions within Pactiv. Authored numerous accounting issues papers (AIP’s), IFRS papers.

Key contact for Sarbanes Oxley audit, external audit and internal reporting issues.

2010 to DOVER CORPORATION, Downers Grove, Illinois.

2011 A leading manufacturer of industrial products and components, and consumables in the United States and internationally, with annual net sales of $7 billion.

Director of Accounting. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, responsible for two (2) professionals encompassing all consolidations, internal reporting and internal controls.

Completed successful transition of the headquarters accounting operations from New York to Downers Grove. Realigned the headquarters accounting department to focus on key initiatives.

Accounting lead in holding company reorganizations, retained earnings transfer issues.

A key contact for Sarbanes Oxley audit, external audit and internal reporting issues.

2007 to FRESENIUS KABI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING, INC., Schaumburg, Illinois.

2009 A multi-location pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer of injectable pharmaceutical products in oncology, anti-infective and critical care, with annual net sales of $1 billion.

Senior Director of Financial Reporting. Reporting to the Controller, responsible for all subsidiary internal and external reporting, IFRS compliance and SEC filings (10K, 10Q).

Realigned the company monthly reporting package to focus on key revenue and profit drivers, EBITDA targets, costing efficiencies, and manufacturing performance.

Streamlined the quarterly reporting cycle by two weeks and the year-end reporting cycle by four weeks.

Team member in spin-off of discontinued operation (Abraxis BioScience).

2005 to U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO, Franklin Park, Illinois.

2007 A manufacturing subsidiary of a multi-billion, multi-national manufacturer of moist smokeless tobacco products and premium wines.

Controller. Reporting to the Director of Subsidiary Accounting, responsible for three (3) professional, and three (3) clerical, encompassing all location internal and external reporting, cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, expenditure management, capital management and payroll for a location with 450 employees.

Developed manufacturing benchmarks to focus on tracking costing efficiencies, manufacturing performance and research and development projects.

Authored template for “re-tooling” of the Company’s cost accounting system.

Finance representative on two plant six-sigma initiatives.

2002 to AKORN, INC, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

2005 A multi-location pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer of diagnostic, injectable and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in ophthalmology, rheumatology, anesthesia and antidotes, with annual sales of $50 million and a market cap of $ 90 million.

Corporate Controller. Reporting to the Akorn CFO, responsible for four (4) professional, and nine (9) clerical, encompassing all internal and external (SEC) reporting, cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, accounts payable, credit/collection and financial analysis. Sarbanes-Oxley (section 404) project leader for organization. Instrumental in gaining SEC compliance for a de-listed Company, with its resulting re-listing in over-the-counter boards (March 2004) and AMEX listing (Nov, 2004).

Team leader in establishing internal control policies and practices for Company, including the drafting of accounting, administrative policies and procedures (SOP’s) for organization.

Developing benchmarks for organization performance, new product initiatives, manufacturing performance and research and development projects.

Team lead in renegotiating $30 million contract manufacturing agreement with Baxter Intl.

2000 to DOR BIOPHARMA, INC. Lake Forest Illinois.

2002 A biotechnology research and development company specializing in oral drug delivery and immune response regulation, with a market cap of $ 15 million.

Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the DOR CEO, responsible for two (2) professional one (1) clerical, encompassing all accounting, internal and external (SEC) reporting, cash management, financial, information systems and human resource functions. Appointed Corporate Secretary to the board of directors (5/01). Audit Committee member.

Key Finance contact for all accounting, financing, and cash management activities.

High visibility to Corporate Board of Directors, including quarterly presentations of Company performance, strategic financial projections.

Design and implementation strategies for restructuring of all accounting and financial functions with an emphasis on simplification and accountability.

Managed Company’s stock option and stock warrant programs.

EDUCATION: MBA, Finance, De Paul University, Chicago, Illinois

BS, Finance, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS

& MEMBERSHIPS: Member of AICPA, Illinois CPA society, I.M.A.

COMMUNITY

SERVICE: United Way Chairperson (2000, 2002)

Junior Achievement (1997-2004)

Saints Peter and Paul Parish Council (2004-Present), Treasurer (2010-Present)

CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois

COMPUTER

PROFICIENCIES: SAP JD Edwards Great Plains Khalix

ROI Hyperion COGNOS Oracle

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