MARK T. LASH, C.P.A., M.S.

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Ellicott City, MD 21042

443-***-****

acvww3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: Results-oriented senior financial executive with increasing responsibility, possessing an ideal combination of skills in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Human Resources and Information Technology. Extensive background in financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning, business modeling and systems implementation for companies ranging in size from $20m to $600m. Major strengths include process design and implementation, analytical skills, tactical and strategic thinking, and effective people and resource management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

June 2013 – November 2014, August 2015 - Present

Lash & Associates LLC

Fractional CFO – providing services on financial, tax and infrastructure areas while building growth and stability utilizing 30 years of experience in best practices with unique solutions to unique problems.

Ciena, Cisco, WPS – Worldwide Parking Solutions, Team Inspiration

December 2014 – July 2015

FLIR Systems, Inc.

FLIR Systems, Inc. is a publicly traded $1.5B company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhances perception and awareness.

Controller – Managed a staff of 14 in the Detection Segment, a $150m segement with six locations. Reporting to the VP of Global Finance and Segment GM, responsibilities included monthly closing and reporting, audit interface(financial, SOX, DCAA), government compliance, budgeting and forecasting and team development.

Partner with General Managers on strategic iniatives to drive growth

Developed weekly bookings and P&L forecast

Established monthly program and cost accounting review

Oversee methodolgy and calculation of rates

Created overhead pool review process

May 2003 – June 2013

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG

Rohde & Schwarz is a privately held $2B, headquartered in Munich Germany, company that manufacturers test and measurement equipment for wireless communications and EMC applications, radiomonitoring and radio location equipment and cybersecurity.

Vice-President, Finance and Administration(July 2009 – June 2013)

Director of Finance(July 2006 – July 2009), Controller(May 2003 - July 2006)

Managed a staff of 35 for the US and Canadian subsidiaries with combined revenue of $700m. Reporting to the North American CEO, responsibilities included traditional accounting and finance activities, banking relationship, risk management, sales support, HR, travel and fleet departments.

Drive profitability throughout the organization by understanding the total cost of opportunities and sound decision making, taking Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. from $35m to over $600m in revenues in 10 years

Officer of Rohde & Schwarz USA and Rohde & Schwarz Canada

Own and drive the “Quote to Cash” process in accordance with strategic direction

Revamped Corporate Fleet program, saving $300k and improving car choices

Restructured health benefits, saving $70k/year while continuing same level of benefits to employees

Reduced travel expenses by $450k through targeted travel, driving good travel decisions and utilizing preferred suppliers

Created fully functioning Corporate Travel Department

Developed commission process and tools to pay sales engineers timely and reliably

Key member of SAP implementation team, completed April 2012

Developed an employee profit share/payback plan during economic downturn that converted $5.0m of fixed expenses to variable expenses

Negotiated financing with cash strapped customers, collecting 100% of monies due and preserving customer relationship

Continually develop strategic financial metrics and data analysis to manage the business

Coordinated tax strategy

Established forecasting process methodology with continual enhancements

Manage a corporate fleet with over 125 vehicles

Manage cash position and banking relationship

Direct risk management program

Assumed additional responsibilities as Director of Human Resources, January 2009 – March 2011

October 2000 - February 2003

Corvis Sub-Sea Systems (Formerly Dorsal Networks, Inc.)

Dorsal Networks was a development stage entity that was engineering the next generation sub –sea optical fiber communication system and was absorbed into Corvis Corporation. Corvis was a publicly traded company manufacturing optical fiber communication equipment.

Controller – Managed a staff of 3 for Dorsal Networks, reporting to the CFO. Responsibilities included traditional accounting and finance activities, banking relationship, purchasing and audits.

Developed and implemented financial accounting and reporting system

Established project accounting budgeting, accumulation and forecasting process

Assisted in Series B and PPM fundraising activities

Prepared and presented financial position for Board and Equity Investors

Established risk management program

Successfully negotiated payment terms as a start-up entity

Viacom/CBS Corporation Westinghouse Wireless Solutions (April 1993 - October 2000)

Independent entity manufacturing and marketing satellite telecommunications products

Manager of Finance and Information Systems - Telecommunications

Westinghouse Electric Corporation Electronics Systems Group (March 1989 - March 1993)

Senior Financial Analyst, Aerospace and ASW Divisions

Financial Planning Program Analyst, Advanced Tactical Fighter

Westinghouse Electric Corporation Corporate Audit (June 1986 - February 1989)

Senior Financial/Information Systems/Forensic Auditor

Price Waterhouse (September 1984 – May 1986)

Staff Auditor

EDUCATION:

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Business - Information Systems, May 1993

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science – Accounting, May 1984

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT(inactive)

Maryland, 1986

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