Customer Service Security

Scott E. MacArthur Cell: 912-***-****

*** ******** ******* *****, **. Simons Island, GA 31522

abg67b@r.postjobfree.com

Chief financial Officer

Highly accomplished, results-driven financial executive with more than 25

years of progressive experience within finance, administration, mergers &

acquisitions, and financial & business consulting. CPA with proven ability

in cost control, cash flow management, operations support, contract

negotiations, and financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Diverse

geographic and industry experience includes contracting, manufacturing,

construction, fire & security services, business consulting, and Big Four

auditing services. Change Agent ensuring adherence to accounting

principles, enhancing return on equity, and executing strategic merger &

acquisition initiatives to maximize growth opportunities and market share.

Solid leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to establish

rapport with all levels of staff and management.

Core Qualifications

Strategic & Financial International Financial Mergers & Acquisitions

Planning Management

Accounting / GAAP Budgeting / Forecasting / Capital Planning

Compliance Reporting

Incentive Compensation Cost Reductions & Internal 3rd Party Financing

Planning Controls

Professional Experience

Platinum protection, American Fork, UT (Salt Lake City metro area) May

2010 - Present

$50 million home security company operating nationwide in a network of 17

offices.

Chief Financial officer

Direct and manage financial affairs for organization. Leading role in

securing $7.5 million financing line for company. Implemented strong

disciplines in monthly financial reporting, cost center reporting,

budgeting and internal control structure.

Selected Achievements:

> $7.5 million mezzanine financing transaction

> Developed five year financial plan incorporating sales growth, financial

disciplines and mix of debt and equity financing

> Developed and issued monthly operating report incorporating key operating

metrics

> Board level reporting and presentations

> GAAP financials monthly; timely 5-7 day close of accounts

> In-depth efforts with key vendors in negotiating price reductions and

extended payment terms

Island Cottage & Home, St. Simons Island, GA 2004 - 2010

Kitchen and bath design and custom cabinetry business serving Southeast

Georgia within residential and commercial markets encompassing renovation

and new construction.

President & Chief financial officer

Manage daily operations encompassing six direct reports within $1M custom

design and fabrication business. Direct all aspects of finance, accounting,

and customer service. Monitor design, sales, fabrication, and installations

within $500K to $16M residences. Coordinate and manage strategic plans,

budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes. Ensure business development

via builder relationship development and strategic growth initiatives.

Selected Achievements:

> Developed and established successful startup business encompassing

strategic marketing plans, advertising strategy, website development,

vendor / supplier relations, and staff recruitment / development.

Designed and built kitchen and bath showroom & design center and cabinet

fabrication facility.

> Assembled network of subcontractors for contract fulfillment during peak

periods and certain non-core competencies.

> Achieved "Best Kitchen & Bath Designer" in local "Best Of" awards for

2006 and 2007.

Private Business Consultant, St. Simons Island, GA 2004 - Present

Provide periodic business consulting services to local small businesses.

Develop detailed financial statements, projections, and modeling for new

business startups.

ADT Security Services, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 1999 - 2003

$4B residential and commercial security systems business providing home

security systems, commercial alarm and camera systems, and retail anti-

theft tagging systems.

Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President

Directed 600 financial staff members with $4M annual budget. Managed

corporate financial functions including financial reporting, information

technology, billing and accounts receivable, accounting department,

technical accounting, internal audits, and Regional Controllers. Served as

partner to Operating Managers in executing overall business plan.

Selected Achievements:

> Reduced operating costs $50M through headcount reductions, facility

closures, G&A expense savings, and product sourcing changes.

> Improved cash flow $40M via improved accounts receivable management and

extended accounts payable terms with major suppliers.

> Negotiated $1B key competitor acquisition. Led due diligence efforts and

spearheaded integration efforts with existing operations. Directed

ongoing acquisitions of local and regional security competitors.

> Raised ROI five percentage points through increased pricing, reduced

selling expenses, and improved customer retention rates.

> Led transition to CRM system from legacy systems. Implemented Hyperion

and Essbase reporting systems.

> Implemented percentage of completion accounting method including cost to

complete reviews

Tyco Fire and Security Services, Boca Raton, FL 1996 - 1999

$10B fire protection, residential and commercial security systems, retail

tagging, fire extinguisher, and fire alarm system provider.

Vice President, Business Development

Led mergers and acquisitions initiatives for Operating Division. Negotiated

large deals and directed local efforts in various countries. Visited

numerous target businesses in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia,

and Latin America reviewing business fit, evaluating financial statements,

and performing due diligence. Managed staff of 10 direct reports and 50+

indirect operations personnel. Executed more than 100 deals over three

years.

Selected Achievements:

> Led negotiations on $500M Pan-European security business, $60M

acquisition in South Korea, $45M acquisition in France, and $16M

acquisition in Chile.

> Developed acquisition strategy for each operating unit to target growth

opportunities by product line and directed personnel to pursue identified

targets.

Prior tenures included:

Twitchell Corporation, Dothan, AL 1994 - 1996

Controller

Grinnell Europe, Brussels, Belgium, and Exeter, New Hampshire 1990 -

1994

Financial Controller (1992 - 1994), Assistant Controller (1990 - 1992)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Boston, MA / Denver, CO 1983 - 1990

Audit Manager

Education / Credential

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Auburn University, Auburn,

Alabama

Certified Public Accountant

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