Chief Financial Officer

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DARYL S. CHRISTIANSEN

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / DELIVERING TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP FOR OPTIMIZED VALUE, GROWTH, & PROFITABILITY

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

ACCOMPLISHED EXECUTIVE offering an outstanding record of strategic P&L managerial achievement in

optimizing financial and organizational performance for a high-volume multi-specialty engineering firm. A

knowledgeable, innovative, and collaborative leader with the experience and intellectual agility to drive revenues

and profits, promote critical growth, and build best practices for sustainability across varying market conditions.

Further qualified by exceptional communication, community leadership, and relationship management skills. A

reputation defined by consummate professionalism, integrity, and the ability to create high performance cultures.

Core Areas of Expertise:

Finance & Accounting Strategy Optimizing Company Value & Profitability Succession Planning

HR Systems Management Budgeting/Forecasting/Financial Reporting A/R Acceleration

Staff Hiring/Supervision/Mentoring Accounting/Controls/Financial Management IT Systems Management

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Daryl Christiansen has served for the past 14 years as the CFO and business strategist for Parrone Engineering, one

of the region’s leading engineering and surveying firms. With full oversight for Finance, HR, and IT operations, Mr.

Christiansen has played a leadership role in increasing the company’s value and profile, optimizing profitability,

creating high performance teams, and developing a quality succession plan for a sustainable future. He is adept at

employing and training his staff in next-generating technology, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and making

operational decisions to enable the company to thrive. His foresight and quick-thinking response to signs of an

eminent recession in 2009 was credited as the singular factor in saving the company from certain closure. In addition

to overseeing the Finance Department and coordinating its operations, Mr. Christiansen serves as Quality Control

Manager to ensure that plans provide clarity, constructability, and adhere to the firm’s QA manual and procedures.

His extensive technical and managerial backgrounds allow him to provide project recommendations to improve

customer service, reduce costs, and meet project schedules. Mr. Christiansen is the President of The Fairport Rotary

Club and is the Past Treasurer of the Upstate New York Professional Services Management Association.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PARRONE ENGINEERING, E. Rochester, NY

Chief Financial Officer [2000 – Present] Finance Manager [1998 – 2000]

Provide the P&L leadership to successfully manage the vision, strategic financial direction, and day-to-day

operation comprising this $1.2M practice, comprised of two partners and a staff of 6 Professional Engineers, civil

engineering technicians, and administrative support staff. Major clients have included County of Monroe, Monroe

County Community College, and Nazareth College. Perform all economic forecasting, banking, insurance, and

regulatory compliance updates. Manage the vendor relationship for all outsourcing initiatives.

Selected Achievements:

Developed the company’s entire financial strategy, resulting in a 5-8% profitability margin from 2000 – 2008

Created a highly successful operational infrastructure for Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Governance, and Legal

Developed all accounting, financial reporting, and tracking systems

Established the processes to bring receivables down from 75-90 days to 45 days (exclusive of architects)

Authored the company’s yearly business plans [2012-14], replete with a full range of business succession options

Led the strategy that prevented the firm’s closure in 2009 through a 50% downsizing and a robust A/R program

Redesigned job descriptions, systems, and processes to optimize productivity, efficiency, and client satisfaction

Created a culture of highly motivated and empowered personnel by facilitating a closer company connection

Built a lean and fully aligned workforce structure to meet all fiscal, quality, and scheduling targets

Additional Achievements:

LED THE COMPANY THROUGH AN HISTORIC REORGANIZATION AND SUCCESSION PLAN:

Initiated the dialogue and subsequent delivery of a corporate reorganization and succession plan that addressed

multiple possible scenarios, including the replacement of the senior leadership team with new partners, the

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DARYL S. CHRISTIANSEN

EXPERIENCE

PARRONE ENGINEERING, E. Rochester, NY

Additional Achievements (Continued):

positioning of the company for a merger or acquisition, or the restructuring of operations for “go to niche market”

status. Authored the 2013 Planning Guide for Parrone Engineering, which positions the company and staff for

growth through technology, training, and licensing.

PROVIDED THE LEADERSHIP FOR ENHANCED PROFITABILITY & CASH FLOW POST GLOBAL 2009 RECESSION:

Following an in-depth analysis of the 2009 Profit Income Statement, presented a variety of measures to the partners

to restore company value and replace a trend of declining revenues and profits with a 10% YOY net profit goal

annually. Since 2010, have achieved this goal via proactive business development, identification/grooming of a new

rainmaker, improved client relationships, the redevelopment of the marketing strategy, a leadership development

program, an increase in billable rates, a more timely invoice processing system, a one-time 10% wage cut (later

repaid), various personnel productivity/utilization enhancements, and the generation of contract agreements

incentivizing cash flow through more rigorous billing and payment terms, monthly finance charges, collections,

retainer percentages from predetermined clients, and follow-up.

OVERSAW THE NOMINATING PROCESS FOR THE ROCHESTER BUSINESS ETHICS AWARD:

Coordinated the entire process, from development of criteria through the final selection, pursuant to the nomination

of Parrone Engineering for The Rochester Business Ethics Award.

PARTNERED WITH COMIDA FOR LOW INTEREST PROGRAM AND SALES TAX EXEMPTION STATUS:

Identified and championed the company’s successful application for a special low interest rate and sales tax

exemption status for equipment and personnel through COMIDA, the County of Monroe Industrial Development

Agency GreatRate program. Met formally with the County Board for review, discussion, and approval.

Information Technology Manager [1990 – Present]

Reporting directly to the CEO, was tasked with spearheading a company-wide technology initiative and managing

the day-to-day IT operation and strategic direction in response to the company’s rapid expansion.

Selected Achievements:

Led the software team in the development of the required software and personnel

Supervised a team of eight technicians in developing workflow, processes, and technical competency of the staff

Researched and updated changes and new technology for PC’s or servers

Met with departments for current or future needs in hardware and software

Maintained and updated the website

Transitioned the company through multiple upgrades, leading to an AutoCAD system, the industry standard

Selected vendors for software, hardware, and networking requirements

Strategically aligned IT with the goals and objectives of the company

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:

Engineering Technician [1982 – 1990] Civil Engineering Technician [1979 – 1982]

EDUCATION

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Mechanical Engineer AAS Program (Attended), Rochester, NY

Leadership Training: McArdle Rammerman, Inc. (formerly Great Lakes Leadership Group)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Professional Service Management Association, Member and Former Treasurer (13 Years)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

THE FAIRPORT ROTARY CLUB, Fairport, NY

President [2013-2014]

Chairman of Fundraising / Scholarship and Special Projects Grant Procurement [2008 – Present]

Enjoy: Marathon Training / Oil Painting / Architecture

References Furnished Upon Request

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