David M. Gurizzian

Commerce Twp, MI ad5bms@r.postjobfree.com 248-***-****

Financial Stewardship Strategic Planning Business Consultation Factional Leadership Accomplished Senior Financial Executive and Chief Financial Officer with over twenty-five years of experience in financial leadership and strategic planning in the chemical, energy, automotive, and healthcare industries. A demonstrated leader in process improvement resulting in significant cost reductions. Proven record of improving company profitability, streamlining costs, and defining and aligning company goals with day-to-day operational practices to maximize results. Adept at negotiating customer and supplier contracts. Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp intricacies of diverse industries and develop key business metrics to drive organizational change. Skilled in developing results-oriented working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, auditors, regulatory agencies, and legal professionals. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ducker Carlisle, Troy, MI 2023

Consultant-Contract Labor

Ducker Carlisle is a global consulting and M&A firm backed by decades of industry experience, proprietary data, and proven solutions to optimize client growth and performance.

• Supported CFO and finance team with acquisition integration as completion of year end close and audit. Kem Krest, LLC., Elkhart, IN 2016 to 2023

Chief Financial Officer

Kem Krest provides total program management through Supply Chain, fulfillment, and aftermarket solutions. This is accomplished through its 12 North American distribution centers and support of 600 plus associates in the automotive, power sports, agriculture, and defense industry.

• Served as CFO during a period of rapid growth of the supply chain fulfillment business in 2016 (108%), 2017

(52%), and 2018 (21%) through both organic growth and acquisitions.

• Led hiring of 21 associates and developed and built out infostructure to support multiple ERP systems with aligned goals and reporting.

• Provided strategic leadership to the company by serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Management team to develop consolidated organizational strategic goals and objectives.

• Oversaw staff of 53 across multiple locations, including accounting, finance, banking, treasury, tax, budget, contract management, payroll, cost analysis, and financial reporting and legal.

• Developed tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to business unit leaders with actionable recommendations on strategy and operations.

• Directed significant projects, including acquiring and financing a 300,000 sq ft Harley Davidson parts distribution center and negotiating and leading OEM outsourcing of dealer paint and chemicals supply chain distribution representing annual sales of $110 million. Cul-Mac Industries, Inc., Wayne, MI 2014 to 2016

Vice President (2015 to 2016)

Controller (2014 to 2015)

• Spearheaded daily business operations; earned a trusted and valued relationship with both owners; oversaw all aspects of finance, HR, and administration for this chemical manufacturer and distributors with Fortune 100 customers, including Meijer, Walmart, and Chrysler. David M. Gurizzian Page Two

• Improved EBITDA results through strategic infrastructure investments; identified and hired investment bankers and a plant manager to bring the facility to full staff and optimize headcount with operational efficiency.

• Collaborated with ownership to expand the operational and infrastructure departments; transitioned manufacturing capabilities to better align with customer demand.

• Increased profitability based on margin analysis and manufacturing flexibility and capacity; improved processes resulting in better customer service and increased results with reduced headcount.

• Organized, evaluated, and benchmarked all relevant contract service vendors and suppliers throughout 6- months, resulting in consolidation, cost reduction, and better integration of services. RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc., Romulus, MI 2008 to 2014 Chief Financial Officer (2009 to 2014)

Controller (2008 to 2009)

• Managed financial operations for a $700 million plus multi-entity national (33 states) petroleum distributor.

• Increased cash flow by over $3 million in the first 12 months and played a vital role in the asset sale of a petroleum terminal for $23 million and the business recapitalization.

• Negotiated employee health and benefits coverage resulting in reduced costs but expanded coverage.

• Implemented strategies to restructure and overhaul the accounting, billing, and tax departments.

• Developed product line financial reporting for all segments of business based on inter-company transfer pricing and throughput volume requirements to drive market strategies and maximize profitability.

• Created product pricing policies and models for the marketing team to capture and retain business.

• Collaborated internally and externally to sell a 356,000-barrel petroleum facility valued at $23 million.

• Reduced the cycle time of monthly financial close by 11 days and consolidated back office operations from prior acquisitions resulting in reduced costs.

L&W Engineering Company, Belleville, MI 2000 to 2008 Director of Finance (2005 to 2008)

• Oversaw all accounting functions related to customer tooling and pricing for a $400 million Tier I automotive supplier.

• Managed staff of five professionals and reported to CFO; utilized a sturdy foundation in manufacturing cost accounting to drive sales and margin improvement.

• Collaborated with customers to develop Progressive and Transfer Die tool cost models and per-stroke cost models; centralized financial responsibilities to reduce staff cost while providing a more productive outcome.

Controller (2004 to 2005), Dundee, MI

Axis Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary and supplier to L&W Engineering of Tools, Dies and Prototypes.

• Implemented internal accounting, purchasing and quoting systems for a prototype, die build, and assembly equipment integration facility.

• Completed implementation of QAD manufacturing job cost system.

• Reduced cycle time of monthly financial close from 7 to 4 days. Effectively used job cost model historical data to drive quote process for new business.

Quote Manager – (2000 to 2004)

• Overhauled all aspects of quote department operations and processes. Hired and trained new staff and re- engineered departmental processes and systems to efficiently and accurately quote and be awarded profitable business.

• Defined quote processes and trained departmental personnel on a systematic approach to completing quotes accurately.

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• Utilizing the “theory of constraints” to significantly improve departmental output resulting in more sales opportunities.

• Developed and maintained corporate pricing strategy/model for all presses and weld cells based on financial standards and market conditions and competitiveness. OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arcadia Services, Inc., (Home Health Care Provider) Southfield, MI Corporate Controller

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI OTHER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Served on the Kem Krest Board of Directors

• Served on the City of Elkhart Chamber of Commerce as a Board Member

• Trained with distinguished Executive Leadership Coach

• Completed the Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication & Human Relations Skills for Success

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