ALAN J. KOLOD
**** ******** ****, ********* *****, MI 48309 Home: 248-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***, ******@*********.*** Mobile: 248-***-****
PROFILE
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE EXECUTIVE with expertise in establishing financial
infrastructures used to improve operating results and springboard rapid
growth. Trilingual (French and Spanish) international executive with
hands-on pan-European and Latin American experience. MBA and Certified
Public Accountant (CPA).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
International Finance Leadership Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost
Multi-Site Profitability Management Control
Corporate Strategic Planning Establishment of Finance
Financial Reporting/Global Infrastructures
Consolidations MRP / ERP Installations
US GAAP and IFRS Employee Benefit Programs/ Health
Conversion of local country GAAP to Plans
US GAAP presentations Proven Problem Solver and
Internal Control Systems Financial Troubleshooter
Free Trade Zone - Costa Rica
Bank Negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROYAL PET, LLC. - Farmington Hills, Michigan
Controller 2009 - 2010
Controller for this specialty retail operation and largest franchisee of
the Pet Supplies "Plus" system with 65 stores and approximately $150
million in revenues in multiple states. Recruited to professionalize the
accounting, finance and administrative functions of this company in
anticipation for a financial transaction (Sold to private equity group in
October 2010).
. Raised credibility/utility of the company's accounting and finance
function; upgraded staff and systems, and instituted financial
controls. Migrated Sage's Platinum product to MAS 200.
. Instituted financial reporting and cost controls impacting operating
results positioning the company for future M&A transactions.
. Re-negotiated an $8.0 million line of credit facility. Established
solid banking relationship with Comerica Bank.
. Corrected deficiencies in the company's retirement plan.
. Directed the favorable resolution of various federal, state and local
tax issues.
. Reduced outside audit professional fees by 50% after first year.
VIA INFORMATION TOOLS, INC. - Troy, Michigan
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2002 - 2008
Started as the interim CFO for this technology company focused on
developing software products in the manufacturing executions systems
space and in IT services subcontracted to HP. At that time, the company
was generating annual revenues of $12 million and then doubled in size
within two years. Assumed newly created role as CFO after three months
and began building a team of nine professionals in finance, accounting,
human resources, IT, and purchasing.
Business partner and advisor to the company's CEO/founder on strategic
matters, and ongoing business management and finance issues both
domestically and internationally.
Served as a key player who spearheaded and negotiated the sale of the
company's IT services business unit during 2005/2006.
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Additional Contributions (VIA Information Tools, Inc.):
. Raised credibility/utility of the company's accounting and finance
function; upgraded staff and systems, and instituted financial
controls. Instituted Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software
Revenue Recognition.
. Instituted financial reporting and cost controls impacting operating
results, turning around an operating loss during 2002 to operating
profits in 2003 and beyond.
. Negotiated a $2.5 million line of credit facility and a separate fixed-
term financing arrangement. Established excellent banking
relationships with ABN Amro-LaSalle Bank, currently Bank of America,
and The Private Bank.
. Created a comprehensive management reporting model used to monitor and
manage the company's ongoing business.
. Directed all financial aspects of the company's international
subsidiaries in Europe and Central America. Investigated and
established the company's first near shore operation within the Free
Trade Zone laws in Costa Rica.
. Directed the favorable resolution of various federal, state and local
tax issues.
WORLD ONLINE INTERNATIONAL - Rotterdam, Netherlands 1999 - 2001
Director of Finance
Assisted with the company's E2 billion IPO, installed management
controls, integrated acquisitions, and to assured financial reporting
compliance with US GAAP. Served as the company's US GAAP expert.
Assumed the role of Finance Director for this pan-European Internet
Service Provider (ISP) with operating units in 16 countries and with over
2 million active subscribers. Charged with improving the quality of
information throughout the company's operations, and for troubleshooting
and resolving various financial management issues throughout the
company's subsidiary operations. Expatriate in Europe.
Additional Contributions:
. Assumed role as interim financial officer for the company's German
operations. Coordinated all year-end financial reporting, sub-
consolidation and various tax planning matters meeting all previously
unreachable reporting deadlines.
. Assisted with compiling and drafting the corporate consolidated
financial statements included in the company's prospectus, and
interfacing with the independent accountants.
. Provided input as one of three members of the Company's finance
committee charged with the responsibility of establishing and
implementing corporate policies and procedures.
. Conducted ongoing liaison work with the subsidiaries monitoring
operating results.
. Taught revenue recognition principles under SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101, and International Accounting Standards topics at
semi-annual meeting of subsidiary finance directors.
FUTURE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, S.A. - Geneva, Switzerland 1997 - 1999
Vice President of Finance
CFO and corporate controller for this international niche developer of
medical equipment with locations in Switzerland, France, Sweden, Italy,
The Netherlands and the United States. Responsible primarily for
positioning the company for a potential IPO in the United States.
Significant hands-on work in Europe.
. Developed, implemented and managed a comprehensive international
financial reporting system that included budgeting, forecasting and
periodic performance reviews.
. Prepared worldwide financial reporting. Extensive work with complex
multi-currency consolidations converting local generally accepted
accounting principles into US GAAP. Prepared 10-K and 10-Q reports as
if the company were publicly traded.
. Took a lead role in establishing the company's Dutch holding company.
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THE SINE COMPANIES, INC. - Mount Clemens, Michigan 1988 - 1997
Vice President of Finance & Controller
Directed all aspects of financial management, information systems,
employee benefits and risk management for this manufacturer of heavy duty
connector products and value-added cable assemblies.
Provided strategic and operational financial management during the growth
period from $9 million in annual sales with operating losses, to $40
million in annual sales and generating significant profits. Key member of
a senior management team that negotiated the sale of the company in 1996.
. Established the company's strategic planning process and served as the
annual planning session facilitator for six years.
. Financed the company's growth entirely with a combination of improved
internal cash flow and increased bank-borrowing limits at improved
interest rates. Built solid banking relations.
. Installed two separate ERP systems (ASK and Visibility).
. Led a team that designed award-winning employee benefit programs
including a 401(k) plan, group health insurance (with flexible spending),
and a corporate wellness program.
Prior
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP - Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan Audit Manager
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION -Ypsilanti, Michigan Cost
Accountant/Supervisor of General Accounting
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Executive MBA, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
MS, Taxation, Walsh College, Troy, Michigan
BBA, Accounting, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Certificate in Foreign Language Study, University of Detroit, Detroit,
Michigan
CPA (Active Status), State of Michigan
Recent Continuing Professional Education study-
. Certificate of Educational Achievement-International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS)-American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
. Intermediate Spanish Language-Sol xico, Quintana Roo, M xico
. Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404-Assessing the Effectiveness of Internal
Control
. Quarterly Standards Updates
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
LANGUAGE SKILLS
French - Professional work experience in France and Switzerland and
academic coursework. Intermediate to advanced level conversation and
reading skills; Intermediate writing skills.
Spanish - Professional work experience in Costa Rica and academic
coursework. Intermediate level conversation, reading and writing skills.
Completed several university level classes, individualized tutoring
sessions and two separate intensive courses on-site in Mexico.