Accounting Management
Resume:
DAVID JOHNSON
Durham, NH *****
*******@*****.***
GENERATING BOTTOM LINE IMPACT
Competencies: Operational and Strategic Planning, Business Analysis,
Financial & Management Reporting, International, Performance/Productivity
Improvements, Analytical Skills, SOX, Hyperion, SAP, Cost Analysis,
Leadership, Developing Business Partnerships.
PROFILE
> Results-oriented and performance-driven Finance and Accounting Executive
with extensive background in corporate and division finance, accounting,
treasury, IT, and strategy development.
> High-caliber leadership experience in business development, strategic
planning, diplomatic problem solving and creation of business
partnerships in high-pressure business environments.
> Profitable development and execution of successful, high-impact business
plans with a creative, visionary approach; ensure rapid delivery of high-
growth revenue results.
> Expertise in the negotiation and execution of complex contracts, merger
activity, and process improvements with top management and key decision-
makers.
> Effective hiring, management, deployment, and development of top-notch
talent at staff and field levels; motivation of teams to achieve peak
performance, penetrate competitive markets and meet aggressive business
objectives.
> Fully familiar with GAAP, IAS, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; multi-
tasking talents in team building, organization, needs analysis, and
attention to detail in time-sensitive situations.
EXPERIENCE
Heinemann Publishing, Portsmouth, NH
Director of Finance, 2010-Present
Direct the accounting and finance function for a $100M publisher of
educational resources.
> Created and developed the finance and accounting function.
> Developed and implemented financial policies, management
reporting, and KPI's.
> Guided the company to achieve record sales and profits and
year over year improvement in sales and earnings.
Goss International, Dover, NH
Director of Finance, 1997-2010
In charge of strategic development & deployment and financial operations
for this $1 billion manufacturer of printing equipment. Highly skilled in
developing and implementing process controls and reengineering after
complex analysis and operational review. Gained experience in new product
introduction, market trend review, and competitive analysis and pricing
structures.
> Successfully achieved $35 million reduction in cost and
working capital through closing plants nationwide, decreasing
overhead costs, and inventory levels.
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> Key participant in developing the corporate business plan and
assisted in launching a new product line which enhanced
revenue by $120 million over four years.
> Implemented project cost reporting and analysis capability
for a $50 million business unit, resulting in a $5 million
increase in profits over previous year.
> Finance representative for a cross-functional team tasked
with improving profit margins for a major product line,
achieving $15 million increase in gross margin through
effective cost analysis and design changes.
> Key participant in the roll-out of a SAP ERP system.
> Active member of the team tasked with introducing Sarbanes-
Oxley procedures
Director of Accounting, 1989-1997
Managed all aspects of corporate finance, general accounting, and internal
controls. Gained experience with process reengineering, operational
improvements and program implementation.
> Introduced a restructuring plan which generated $20 million
in annual savings and restored the company to profitability
through a combination of plant closings and reductions in
overhead and working capital.
> Oversaw a comprehensive value engineering project which
improved product margins by $15 million.
> Decreased closing cycle time by 50% and headcount by 30% by
streamlining accounting and financial planning functions.
> Implemented and supported a companywide client-server ERP
system.
> Introduced much more effective treasury and budget management
systems.
> Promoted to this position after initial hiring and two years
as Manager of Financial Planning.
Textron Automotive Company Inc., Farmington, NH
Controller, 1997
Responsible for overseeing key financial and accounting functions to assist
in turning around a $175 million subsidiary of a $1.5 billion global
manufacturer of automotive parts.
> Introduced a successful cost reduction program which
recovered $5 million.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Held various management and staff positions in financial planning,
financial analysis and cost accounting for different regional high-tech
firms.
- Consistently recognized for business savvy, financial acumen, team
leadership and process improvements in tight deadline situations.
EDUCATION
Western New England College, Springfield, MA
M.B.A. Degree in Finance and Accounting
Gordon College, Wenham, MA
B.A. Degree in Business & Economics
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