Project Manager Management

Kevin M. Pahler

**** ******* **** ? Livermore, CA 94550 ? T: 925-***-**** or 510-***-**** ?

*******@*******.***

Consummate finance executive offering a broad experience in leading and

advising organizations through complex business environments. Proven

ability to "right-size" operations, impact business growth and maximizing

profits through effective financial management practices, cost reductions,

enhanced internal controls and productivity/efficiency improvements.

Proficient at partnering Finance with core operations and developing

productive cross-functional alliances to drive organizational improvements

and implementation of best practices. Strong interpersonal and team

building skills. Strategic thinker and creative problem solver driven to

create positive change and customer loyalty and trust.

Core Competencies

Financial Forecasting & Strategic/Tactical Planning & Revenue/Profit

Planning Execution Optimization

Business Partnership Financial Modeling & Analysis Team Leadership &

Building

Business Performance Corporate Treasury & Risk Lease Financing

Improvement Management

Cash Flow Management Capital & Asset Turn Management

Professional Experience

Lam Research Corporation ? Fremont, CA ($2.5B Semiconductor Eq. Mfg.)

09/97- Present

Director, Group Controller ( $1.6B Etch Product Group)

05/09- Present

Accountable for $50M+/Qtr operating R&D budget, capital management, headcount,

inventory management related to R&D, Spares and evaluation systems. Oversees all

field funding reporting and analysis for funded projects and evaluation

activities. Perform capital and fixed asset planning and reporting. Provide key

decision support and cost analysis related to R&D investments and capital

expenditures. Provide accounting and tax treatment support in conjunction with

joint development and business continuity project.

Selected Achievement

Spearheaded operational improvement in accrual process for supplies and outside

services activities resulted in $1.3M balance sheet clean up. Established

consistent on-going accrual methodology to ensure proper liability accounting.

Improved the operating expense forecast performance with in-depth analysis and

reporting resulting in forecast accuracy within 1% of forecast commit.

Provided financial leadership in the analysis, planning and financial guidance

relative to $80M R&D investment. Performed cash flow, PL and tax related

scenarios and analysis. Participated in contract negotiation strategies. Project

will retain market share impacts of $140M/yr in business.

Incorporated Divisional PL reporting allowing business General Managers improved

visibility of financial performance and better decision making within their

business unit.

Director, Group Controller (North America Region)

06/04 - 05/09

Accountable for all P&L, operating expenses, headcount, balance sheet and

key financial metrics reporting and analysis for a $250M North America

Sales and Field Operations organization. Direct operational and key

financial support for Regional VP of NA/EU and GM of Field Service

operations. Managed all preparation and coordination of bi-quarterly

financial planning cycle and yearly AOP process. Provided "no surprises"

decision support and guidance by implementing and enforcing financial

accountabilities, controls, processes/systems related to revenue

recognition, bookings, cash collection, expense controls, contractual

obligations and sales proposals. Managed all accounting functions related

to expense accruals, revenue accruals/deferrals, balance sheet

reconciliations and asset management. Prepared scenario modeling and other

ad-hoc analysis related to expenditures, product gross margins, and

contract profitability.

Selected Achievements

. Developed and implemented insightful weekly financial reporting and

analysis by global account providing enhanced decision making, improving

profitability by 5% and increasing business trend visibility.

. Created and managed all SOX 404 testing and compliance requirements

within the regional business related to revenue and close processes to

assure attestation and improve operational effectiveness.

. Instrumental in improving the level of business partnership within the

Finance group by increasing the level of staff involvement to influence

and guide related to business strategies, operational efficiencies and

critical decision making.

. Optimized field staff levels and expense controls during industry

downturn by spearheading business and financial modeling, increasing

contributed profit by $5M over a 12 month period.

Senior Finance Manager (Etch Product Group) 01/03 - 06/04

Produced the System Gross Margin reporting and analysis for the $1B+ Etch

business unit. Coordinated bi-quarterly gross margin reporting and

analysis. Analyzed and reported balance sheet reserves for system

installation and warranty to ensure liability accuracy. Advised and

tracked all field evaluation units for revenue recognition and inventory

balances. Allocated and reported R&D related funded project expenses to

field operations. Performed fixed asset reporting and analysis related to

product group and business development operations. Project manager for

system gross margin software implementation.

Selected Achievements

. Led software implementation of SAP/SEM/BW system gross margin reporting

and analysis. Improved the system business margin trend and profitability

analysis by implementing a fully integrated real time reporting system to

support the Product Group, Field and Business Development operations.

. Pioneered financial and revenue recognition guidance and business

modeling for Emerging Business (Software), producing incremental revenue

streams at high margins during business downturn.

. Created the process flow requirements for section 404 relative to

installation and warranty accounting. Produced I&W and Evaluation reserve

reporting and reserve adequacy methodology.

Finance Manager (Manufacturing and Material Operations) 09/00- 01/03

Managed the budget, forecast, financial analysis and inventory management

related to Manufacturing, Materials, Logistics and Facilities

organizations. Provided actual and forecasting spending and headcount

analysis and modeling, facility allocation methodology and project

management, capitalization and tracking of fixed assets. Performed

inventory segregation, forecasting and reporting related to E&O and

inventory turns analysis, Material Cost of Sales analysis and inventory

variance reporting. Prepared bi-quarterly reporting package for executive

management and implemented finance business processes related to inventory

control, material movement and fixed asset transfers and retirement.

Selected Achievements

. Partnered with Logistic Director by providing cost modeling and analysis

to implement logistic outsourcing to ensure 10% cost reductions compared

to in-house operation.

. Implemented cost reduction programs within Facilities, Materials and

Manufacturing operations during business downturn. Achieved 30% reduction

in spending over 6 month period through the elimination or reduction in

outside services, repairs/maintenance, supplies and capital expenditures.

. Drafted and implemented E&O reserve and Operations cycle count policies

improving the internal controls and efficiencies within the Materials

organization.

Treasury Operations and Risk Manager 09/97 - 09/00

Directed worldwide cash management, bank relationships, foreign exchange,

and risk management. Managed $400M cash portfolio, investment accounting,

lease financing and administration. Administered vendor leasing and asset

management programs and participated in stock repurchase program. Provided

consolidated cash flow forecasting, managed bank documentation/ signature

authority and developed and maintained cash management systems.

Selected Achievements

. Revised investment policy improving liquidity, yield and investment

flexibility. Increased portfolio performance 25 basis points on an annual

basis.

. Developed RFP for European banking structure and Euro introduction.

Implemented structure and EDI payment capabilities for European region

reducing transactional cost by 10%.

. Formed custody arrangement and business systems that improved internal

business controls and investment accounting processes. Achieved a

reduction of 20-hours/month of administrative workload.

. Supported the revision of FX hedging program and implementation of

FAS133.

. Established a lease-financing program for workstations and IT servers.

Improved productivity, technology flexibility, and asset management

resulting in improved profitability.

Advanced Micro Devices ? Sunnyvale, CA ($3B+ Semiconductor 04/94 - 09/97

Mfg)

Senior Treasury Analyst

Software Publishing Corporation ? Santa Clara, CA ($200M 06/90 - 04/94

Software Co.)

Senior Credit/Treasury Operations Analyst

Hitachi Data Systems ? Santa Clara, CA 01/89 - 06/90

Credit and Collection Analyst

Technical Programs

SAP; SEM; BW; MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows XP platform

Education

. Master of Business Administration (Corporate Finance), Golden Gate

University, San Francisco, CA

. Bachelor of Science (Finance), San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

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