Roberto L. Coba, CPA, MBA

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Tipton, Michigan 49287

Cell 517-***-****/ abg2yc@r.postjobfree.com

Senior financial executive with extensive knowledge of multinational and

domestic operations in diverse industries.

Relevant skill set includes financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting,

board presentations, acquisitions (valuations, due diligence and accounting

integration), treasury systems, strong GAAP and IFRS knowledge, FAS

research and implementation, Multinational consolidations, SOX compliance,

IT implementations, costing systems and public accounting auditing

experience.

Meaningful contributions include:

. Successful operational improvement via financial measurements,

analysis, control and IT/ ERP management.

. Improving stakeholder confidence and support by revamping the

accounting, reporting and forecasting systems in accordance with GAAP

and international accounting standards (IFRS).

. Directly impacting the corporation's goal of high growth by performing

key functions in various acquisitions.

. Guiding multi-million cost reductions through difficult re-structuring

of operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

INTEGRYS ENERGY SERVICE/ Non-Regulated

Ann Arbor, MI

Controller/ Director-Analysis and Compliance- Integrys Energy

Services 2002 to 4/30/2010

Non-regulated Energy business (grew from $800M to $9B). GAAP, IFRS, S.E.C.

reporting (10Q, 10K, M, D & A), Financial and derivative accounting,

accounting white papers, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, FAS 133

compliance, M&A modeling, tax research, valuation and due diligence.

Accomplishments:

. Developed various reporting systems that provided quarterly variance

analysis for various businesses and the consolidated group to be used

for internal and SEC reporting (10K, 10Q).

. Developed internal forecasting and valuation models to establish sound

business strategies.

. Developed a hedge accounting strategy white paper to launch profitable

wholesale power trading operations.

. Designed and implemented hedge accounting systems for trading

operations, including controls and reporting/ disclosures.

. Developed new risk and return metrics for the budget presentation to

the Board of Directors.

. Created M&A financial valuation models for diverse energy businesses

and performed due diligence, including tax research, and successful

accounting integration of various acquired businesses.

. Wrote several accounting and financial white papers dealing with FAS

133, FAS 144, FIN 46 (R), FAS 157, Return on Invested Capital and energy

acquisitions.

. Presented six technical accounting and finance training sessions for

the accounting department and management.

Corporate Controller - Quest Energy (Acquired by Integrys

Energy Services in 2003)

Financial accounting/ reporting, forecasting, budgeting, treasury, tax.

Accomplishments:

( Developed complete income statement, cash flow and balance sheet

forecasting and budgeting models.

( Produced new analytical tools and models to develop operational

strategies and measurement reports.

( Revamped the whole accounting system and reorganized the department

to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

DOLE FRESH FRUIT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Chief Financial Officer (Reporting to Group

President and Corporate C.F.O.) 1998 to 2001

Financial accounting/ reporting and consolidation of the $1.5 billion Latin

fruit business, forecasting, budgeting, treasury, I.T. and special

financial and tax projects.

Accomplishments:

( Developed a comprehensive and integrated forecasting and internal

reporting system that enhanced management decision-making.

( Headed the implementation of various accounting and reporting systems

that resulted in improved internal and external reporting.

( Improved the farm cost accounting reporting and forecasting systems

and made them uniform for all five international fruit producing

divisions.

( Participated in a $100 million credit structuring for a U.K. shipping

company, including financing, leasing and tax structure that resulted in

$20 million of tax savings over 6 years.

( Participated in negotiations, due diligence and accounting of a $50

million foreign business combination, a $17 million farm acquisition and

a $26 million foreign port joint venture (including financing and tax

structure).

( Directed various I.T. systems improvements involving J.D. Edwards,

Hyperion and other software.

( Reorganized the finance and I.T. departments to improve efficiency

and depth of management.

TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY

Tecumseh, MI

Corporate Controller (Reporting to Corporate

C.F.O.) 1996 to 1998

Corporate accounting, SEC and internal financial reporting, multinational

consolidations and special financial projects of this $1.6 billion,

publicly-traded leading manufacturer of hermetic compressors and small

gasoline engines.

Accomplishments:

( Developed monthly analysis of key business issues for internal

management decisions and external reporting.

( Improved yearly business plan by emphasizing strategic measurable

goals and current objectives.

( Participated in negotiation, due diligence and integration of two $45

million foreign business acquisitions (India).

( Developed procedures and computer models to actuate a mid-term

commodity-hedging program.

( Implemented action plans to improve international and domestic

treasury management efficiency and effectiveness.

( Provided steering committee direction to define parameters of an ERP

re-engineering project.

SUNBEAM CORPORATION

Miami, FL

Vice-President -Finance/ International (Reporting to

International Group President) 1992 to 1996

Accounting, finance, strategic planning, data processing, personnel and

oversight of procurement, logistics and warehousing. Substantial

involvement in sales and operations, including foreign manufacturing plants

and product purchases.

Accomplishments:

( Increased sales and profits through implementation of inventory and

sales planning models.

( Implemented a new customer pricing and promotion system that largely

improved sales and profits.

( Directed product cost reduction and intercompany pricing studies

pertaining to Latin American manufacturing operations.

( Developed effective management reporting systems to support the 25%

annual sales growth.

( Directed data processing hardware and software conversions, yielding

greater reporting efficiency.

( Merged Peruvian operations into domestic export operation, yielding

$1.5 million profit improvement.

( Reorganized European operations from three countries to one, yielding

$2 million of additional yearly profit.

( Directed international acquisition projects and performed due

diligence and valuation analysis.

NEW YORK SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO., INC.

New Rochelle, NY

Chief Financial Officer (Reporting to President and Board

of Directors) 1987 to 1991

Accounting, finance, administration, management systems, personnel, risk

management and treasury operations (including cash management, bank

relations, debt management and taxation).

Accomplishments:

( Implemented a major corporate reorganization and

recapitalization.

( Negotiated and secured current and long-term bank lines of

credit.

( Implemented automated cash management, accounting and forecasting

systems.

( Negotiated and implemented major insurance programs, including

financing.

( Developed numerous key management reports, including sales,

margins, inventory and A/R.

( Improved inventory controls and product costing systems.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial and accounting positions at PepsiCo International, Coca-

Cola of Miami, Price-Waterhouse CPAs, Deloitte Touche CPAs.

EDUCATION:

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

M.B.A. with concentration in Finance and Marketing. GPA:

6.8/8.0

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

B.A. with high honors, majoring in Accounting. GPA: 3.7/4.0

Certifications and Other:

Certified Public Accountant in the states of Michigan and Florida.

Fluent in Spanish.

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