Management Human Resources
Resume:
Mesa, AZ *****
**********@*******.***
MICHAEL A. KUHLMANN
A solid record of financial and operations management of public and privately held businesses serving domestic and
international customers. Industry experience includes manufacturing, software, technology, and service industries.
Seeking a leadership position that will leverage my experience in accounting, financial control, information systems
and operations management.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
P&L Management Capital & Strategic Planning Performance Reporting
Process Controls Team Building Relationship Management
Established annual operating plans, working capital forecasts, division and departmental budgets, performance
measurement and margin analysis.
Developed relationships with financial institutions and auditing partners to strengthen access to capital. Personally
managed communication plan with vendors and customers to improve cash flow. Successfully recruited financial
and operations professionals to add depth to bench of talent.
Implemented and improved internal controls for accounting and operational processes. Created cost standards and
pricing guidelines to support development of a formal contract review process. Supported ERP system upgrades,
conversions, and implementations.
Streamlined cost collection and transaction processing functions. Initiated aggressive financial close processes
improving month-end close from 2 weeks to 2 days.
Negotiated technology license agreements in Italy and Germany (1997). Trained as a Value Analysis/Value
Engineering facilitator for product and process redesign.
Certified ITIL V3 Foundations (March 2011)
EXPERIENCE
Computer Guidance Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ [Software Developer]
CFO/Controller (2009 ~ present)
Senior executive responsible for all financial and administrative operations including accounting and financial
reporting, treasury management, payroll, human resources, and facilities.
US Graphic Arts, Tempe, AZ [Printing Equipment Manufacturer]
CFO/Controller (2008 ~ 2009)
Managed post-acquisition integration by publicly traded parent company. Established revenue, staffing, and
working capital budgets. Responsible for annual operating plan and long range forecast, product line performance
reporting and margin analysis. Led reorganization to reduced operating costs in response to economic downturn in
order to maintain positive cash flow and profit margins.
XMS Industrial, Tempe, AZ [Industrial Machine Shop]
CFO/Controller (2004 ~ 2008)
Responsible for budgeting, planning, and financial reporting of 3 operating divisions and corporate administration.
Led successful business turnaround increasing revenues and improving margin performance. Managed ERP system
conversion from MAS-90 to Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon).
MICHAEL A. KUHLMANN
Celerity MEGA Systems, Tempe, AZ [Semiconductor Processing Equipment Manufacturing]
Controller (1999 ~ 2004)
Developed annual operating plan, produced financial statements and performance reporting for internal
management and corporate holding company. Led system upgrade from MAS-90 to MAS-200 (1999) and ERP
system conversion from MAS200 to Oracle (2003). Focal point for multi-year audit & financial review in preparation
for IPO (SEC S-1 Registration). Managed divisions in multiple locations.
Mesa Air Group, Phoenix, AZ [Regional Airline]
Finance Director (1998 ~ 1999)
Responsible for financial control of aircraft maintenance, field operations, consumable and rotable inventories at 7
remote locations and management of capital assets, operating leases, depreciation and vendor support costs.
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Mesa, AZ [Automotive Airbag Manufacturing]
Cost Accounting Manager (1993 ~ 1998)
Managed inventory valuation, standard cost system, fixed assets and cost estimating process. Developed cost of
sales and capital spending forecast for operating and strategic business plans.
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, Mesa, AZ [Commercial & Military Helicopter Manufacturing]
Finance Supervisor (1991 ~ 1993)
Led month-end close process, department budget planning and operating plan development. Developed monthly,
quarterly and year-end projections for cost of sales and earnings.
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cypress, CA [Aerospace & Defense Contractor]
Senior Auditor (1989 ~ 1991)
Appraised and reviewed the adequacy and application of accounting, financial, and operational controls for the
corporate office and MDC components.
Hughes Helicopter Company, Mesa, AZ [Commercial & Military Helicopter Manufacturing]
(1985 ~ 1989)
Continually promoted to positions of increased responsibility and complexity as:
• Senior Accountant in the Cost Accounting Department.
• Cost/Schedule Control Analyst III in Operations Cost Management.
• Industrial Engineer III in the Industrial Engineering Department.
Experience includes inventory control, accounting system conversion, MRP II installation, program and master
scheduling, business operating plan forecasting, and performance measurement.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
B.S., Business Administration, Major in Finance
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
M.B.A. (Technology Management)
OTHER
Organizations: AGC Fiscal and Tax Affairs Committee (member); Neighborhood Economic Development
Corporation (NEDCO – Board President); Mesa United Way (Community Investment Steering
Committee and Committee Chairperson); Maricopa County Superior Court (Community Justice
Committee - Juvenile probation)
Languages: German
Clearance: Granted secret security clearance for classified development projects (1987 – 1989)
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