Sales Management
Resume:
Robert Voss
Corporate Finance
Executive
Key Contributions & Performance Milestones:
• As Container Division Regional Controller, Image Pac, reorganized and streamlined finance organization in conjunction with
corporate SG&A initiative. Currently, driving organizational transition and pre-integration activity as a result of acquisition by
Rock-Tenn Company.
IMPACT: Delivered $800K in annual savings, applying financial planning and analysis to a broad range of business problems to
ensure the company achieves its financial goals and obligations.
2008
• As Division Controller, Graphic Packaging International, key contributor to the sale of two plants, including advising on integration
of key technical accounting issues, financial models, and financial processes to ensure synergy goals were met.
IMPACT: Developed Pro Forma that led to successful divestiture of two plants as required by DOJ consent decree, resulting in
$45M sale.
2006-2008
• As Division Controller, Altivity Packaging LLC, co-led financial transition team establishing new $1.6B carve-out Company,
creating long-range plans, strategies, and policies.
IMPACT: Successfully structured credit lines with major unsecured vendors, avoiding LOCs and realizing $200K in annual
savings. Additionally, generated $500K in warehouse and freight savings by optimizing Supply Chain.
2002-2006
• As Division Controller, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, directed initiatives to ensure financial strength and operating
efficiency during industry consolidation.
IMPACT: Executed capacity rationalization plan resulting in shutdown of two paper machines and $5M EBITDA improvement.
Saved $12M over three years through benchmarking and rollout of profit improvement initiatives.
1987-2001
• As Division Controller, Specialty Packaging, created substantial shareholder value as a key contributor in the identification,
analysis, due diligence, and negotiations associated with new growth opportunities.
IMPACT: Created and redefined business plans and led due diligence teams for six acquisitions and two Greenfield start-ups over a
ten-year period.
Strategic and resourceful executive with a history of leading Finance organizations across diverse multi-location business
environments, forging a proactive, value-added partnership that supports decision-making throughout a company.
Distinguished, hands-on experience in driving corporate development activities, including M&A due diligence, as well as a broad and
deep understanding of GAAP Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Cost Reduction, Business Process Improvement, Inventory
Control, Cost Accounting, ERP Systems, SOX Compliance, Training and Mentoring.
Executive Synopsis:
St. Louis, MO
Home: 314-***-**** / Mobile: 314-***-****
abhg8e@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished financial leader, able to see the business drivers behind the numbers, build functional reports useful for decision-
support, and provide insightful analysis that is meaningful to operations executives.
Acts as the “financial conscience” of the executive management team, with proven success in developing and executing financial
strategies, systems and processes that optimize current and future performance.
Ability to drive organizational change, particularly within a culture that is resistant to change.
Business Value / ROI:
Proven ability to…
1. Serve as a partner to the CEO / Board, leading the company to achieve financial results and objectives,
while ensuring that growth opportunities are appropriately evaluated and capitalized upon;
2. Ensure that all costs are challenged and controlled through upgrading systems, continuous process
improvement, and commitment to quality;
3. Establish the direction, strategies, and priorities for the Finance organization, leading talent development,
and overseeing financial and accounting system controls.
Leadership Brand:
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Professional Career Summary and Additional Contributions:
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION (and predecessor companies) – 1984 to
Present
Successfully navigated through multiple mergers and organizational transformation / corporate change initiatives for major
$6B multi-national manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging; resulting in building new capabilities that
increased organizational efficiency, effectiveness and capability, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and
building new organizations.
Container Division Regional Controller, IMAGE PAC (2008-present)
Member of Image Pac leadership team ($480M Display & Graphics division with 12 North American operations in the US
and Canada), leading immediate objective of driving SG&A initiative. Encompassed staff reduction, Past Due A/R
improvement, Raw Material and Finish Goods / WIP reduction, and other cost containment strategies, as well as
implementation of key management metrics. Required ability to optimize relationships with key stakeholder groups, engage
in positive dialogue to retain business confidence and productive working environment, while being aware of the sensitivities
and anxieties resulting from corporate reorganization.
Division Controller, GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL (2008)
Provided Financial management support for Coated Recycled Board mills that included six plants acquired from Altivity
Packaging LLC (see below) in addition to the GPI Kalamazoo, MI plant. Critical member of the Mill Sale team, responsible
for selling two recycled mills as required by a DOJ consent decree for GI/Altivity merger approval. Worked closely with the
Investment Bankers, Legal Counsel and Prospective Buyers. Served on the Mill Integration Steering Committee, building
business cases and implementing merger synergies valued at $90M annually company-wide.
Division Controller, ALTIVITY PACKAGING LLC (2006-2008)
Led fiscal functions for $500M sales group comprised of six recycled paperboard mills and a laminating plant. Key driver for
the carve-out sale of Smurfit-Stone’s $1.6B Consumer Packaging Division to Texas Pacific Group LLC (TPG), a major
private equity company. Championed comprehensive transition plan spanning accounting, energy contracts, sales and use tax
registrations, unemployment tax strategy, permits and licenses, and establishment of credit lines with suppliers. Appointed to
Altivity/GPI Finance Merger and Mill Integration Steering Teams.
Division Controller, SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION (2002-2006)
Coordinated and led all areas of accounting for $350M sales group consisting of four recycled paperboard mills and a
laminating plant, including hiring, mentoring and training Mill Controllers. Member of Corporate Energy Team establishing
natural gas and oil hedging strategy and overseeing energy efficiency improvement projects, as well as Information Systems
Project Development and Implementation. Role required strong understanding of what drives cost in a manufacturing
environment and ability to be proactive about cost identification and containment.
Division Controller, SPECIALTY PACKAGING (1987 to 2001)
Key member of management team for $340M sales division with 30 plants (flexible packaging, heat transfer labels, litho
labels, contract packaging, paper tubes and uncoated paper mills) during large-scale growth. Served as business leader for
multiple acquisitions, strategic investments, and IT software projects. Held CFO responsibilities for two subsidiary
companies, Dalton Paper Products and Austill Packaging.
Early role as Plant Controller, ST. CHARLES, IL LABEL (1984-1986)
Education: BS, Business Administration, Honors Graduate, Saint Louis University.
Masters level courses; CPA continuing professional education and Management seminars, TAI.
Managing for Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma training.
Certification: Certified Public Accountant, Illinois.
Additional: Key member of several software selection and implementation teams, including implementation of
PeopleSoft HRIS and SAP Financials at Smurfit-Stone.
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