KRIS D. MCGUIRE

**** ***** **** . ***** *****, MI 48439

810-***-**** . abhjyo@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Finance Executive:

Financial Leader with multi-industry expertise in Financial Planning &

Analysis, Financial Reporting and Controllership

Financial Planning & Analysis . M&A . Cash Flow Modeling . Restructuring .

Change Management

Corporate/Technical Accounting . Budgeting/Forecasting . Compliance .

Problem Solving . Capital Budgeting

Operations Optimization . Process re-engineering . Project Management .

Consolidations . Data Analytics

Accomplished Senior level finance professional and leader with a diverse

portfolio of progressive career successes in the software/technology and

automotive industries. Reputable for improving operations, maximizing

business growth, and optimizing profits; proven results in both small and

large companies. Well regarded for coordinating complex projects and

providing in-depth financial analysis to drive business results through a

business partnering methodology with Senior Leadership. World-class MBA

from The Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan.

Consistently deliver expert analysis, communication, and leadership skills.

Expert-level Excel and experience implementing financial reporting and

analysis software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIRCON CORPORATION, A VERTAFORE BUSINESS . Okemos, MI

VICE PRESIDENT OF SIRCON BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND FINANCE . 09/2010 -

current

In addition to duties as VP of Finance, promoted to also oversee Sircon's

Professional Services and Government Line of Business as well as serve as

the Chairman of Sircon's Executive Committee. These duties are in

addition to my responsibilities as Vice President of Finance and Accounting

for Sircon.

Key Duties Include:

. Oversee the Operations of Sircon to ensure efficiency, cost effective

management of resources, quality, and service. Provide updates to

Vertafore President as required and through monthly Operations review.

. Chairman of Sircon Executive team. Develop agenda, engender robust

dialog, track progress against key deliverables, and ensure the team

is well aligned to company objectives.

. Develop, prioritize, and test alignment of objectives across functions

at Sircon to ensure that key Vertafore deliverables are achieved.

Report progress against those deliverables monthly or as required.

. Develop, present, and lead implementation of Sircon strategic plan and

direction. Ensure objectives, goals, resources and priorities are

aligned to flawlessly execute that plan over both short term (15

months) and long term (5 years) horizons.

. Spearhead business development initiatives that are consistent with

company's overall strategy. Ensure resources and leadership are

properly assigned and objectives developed.

. Support M&A due diligence efforts

. Oversee strategic partnerships of Sircon, including contract

negotiations, relationship management, and financial/strategic charter

of the partnership.

. Continue to assess the quality and effectiveness of the organization.

Work with HR to recruit and retain high caliber individuals who have

developed skills as part of best practices organizations and who will

drive business results.

. Review and evaluate all major investments from a strategic and

financial perspective. This would include new product launches,

capital investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and overall capital

allocation.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE . 01/2009 - current

Lead Financial Executive overseeing the business results of Sircon, a $35-

$40M SaaS-based Software Company. Sircon is a recently-acquired subsidiary

of Vertafore, a $300M+ private company based near Seattle. Responsible for

all financial aspects of Sircon, including Finance, Accounting, and

Contract Administration. Key responsibilities include providing strategic

financial and analytical support to CEO and Executive Team to drive growth

in revenue and profitability. Also responsible for all financial reporting

and analysis and ensuring proper internal and operational controls are in

place to protect company assets. Also oversee all contract negotiations

and administration. Sircon is a high-volume transaction and subscription-

based software provider.

Major Contributions:

. Led the company to 2010 performance of 16% Revenue growth and 50%

profit Growth year-over-year, exceeding targets

o 2009 Performance of 13% year-over-year Revenue Growth and 55%

profit growth

. Implemented and integrated IBM Cognos TM1 enterprise forecast/budget

planning software across Sircon

. Reduced Accounting staff by 50% while improving productivity and

performance

. Integrated financial support and analysis into the business through a

partnering approach and new enterprise FP&A software

. Reduced time to close the books from 6 days to 2

. Rapidly implemented a 15-month rolling financial forecast, updated

monthly

. Evaluated several acquisition opportunities and provided key financial

support and due diligence leadership

. Led the effort to centralize payroll and accounts payable in Bothell,

WA with zero impact on key constituents

. Introduced key analytics and KPI's for business so as to better

understand the performance of the company

. Automated Financial Reporting Package so as to allow reporting of

results the same day the books are closed

. Developed and Implemented cross-functional Deal Review Process so as

to highlight key aspects of all new deals

. Implemented Oracle Financials and Eliminated redundant systems

. Developed detailed budgets for all functions and revenue categories

. Lead monthly Operating presentations with Senior Leadership in Seattle

. Improved training and development opportunities for staff

DELPHI CORPORATION, Steering Systems . Saginaw, MI (2003-2008)

REGIONAL MANAGER OF FINANCE - NORTH AMERICA FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS .

07/2008 - 12/2008

Promoted to lead Financial Planning & Analysis of the North American

Operations, a $1.9B business. Responsibility for profit and cash flow

attainment in the company's largest region. Generate and implement ideas

to transform a largely fixed cost structure into a flexible/variable

structure that can adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. Spearhead

the analysis of actual financial results, weekly/monthly forecasting, and

annual budget and business plan development. Lead and develop a staff of

twenty talented finance professionals in both the U.S. and Mexico. Also

act as Finance liaison for Global Operations/Manufacturing.

Major Contributions:

. Reorganized the North American FP&A team to optimize reporting

structure and eliminate redundant reporting activities

. Implemented a more focused approach to financial reporting to better

drive functional responsibility in the area of cash flow

. Orchestrated an improved consolidation process that better coordinates

income statement and balance sheet projections

. Implemented a new reporting tool that instantly calculates commodity

exposures with changing macro-economic conditions

. Authored a streamlined approach to budget development that enabled the

completion of the 2009-2012 Budget and Business Plan for North America

in record time - one month from start to completion

. Developed performance reporting Dashboards to allow for visual

summaries of performance to KPI's in 11 plants

. Appointed leader of Finance HRM council - the group that consists of

all management-level leaders - responsible for finance staff hiring,

developmental decisions on each employee, and annual merit planning

o Implemented a more structured, focused approach to employee

evaluation and development/training

MANAGER - FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS . 12/2006 - 07/2008

Promoted to lead Financial Planning & Analysis of the U.S. Operations, a

$1.5B business. Responsibility for leading significant restructuring

efforts in unionized facilities with 3000+ employees. Spearhead the

analysis of actual financial results, weekly/monthly

forecasting, and annual budget and business plan development. Lead and

develop a staff of twelve talented finance professionals. Also act as

Finance liaison for Global Operations/Manufacturing.

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Major Contributions:

. Orchestrated a $300M improvement in labor costs through negotiation of

a landmark labor contract, buyouts and buy downs of workforce to

industry-competitive compensation levels

. Directed the development of the 2008-2011 business plan; utilized to

assist in the marketing of the sale of the business Achieved record

levels (10%+) of year-over-year financial performance in 2008 and

Q1/Q2 2009 despite significant Macro-economic concerns

. Pioneered a weekly forecasting tool to provide senior management with

prospective information about financial results while improving

overall forecast accuracy to variances of less than 5%

. Authored a sophisticated Excel financial labor model to educate staff

on new labor contract and also to provide a reliable tool for

forecasting and budgeting of labor costs

. Optimized cost structure by introducing an innovative data analytic

tool to highlight the impact of volume changes on the profitability of

the business

. Strengthened accounting integrity and control through training,

enhanced documentation requirements and creation/implementation of new

policy to ensure 100% timely recognition of liabilities in facilities

. Achieved a 25% reduction in personnel costs through automation of

reporting and analysis

. Led the recruitment and hiring of 8 experienced professionals in areas

of treasury, tax, technical accounting, and FP&A

. Achieved zero turnover in financial staff despite the ongoing sale of

the business and a very challenging business climate

SENIOR ANALYST - MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS . 05/2005 - 12/2006

Promoted to manage the financial and strategic evaluation of the company's

merger, acquisition, joint venture, and overseas venture activities.

Contributed to overall evaluation and selection of the company's product

portfolio and manufacturing footprint.

Major Contributions:

. Orchestrated the successful closure of two international facilities,

including the largest plant closure in the history of Spain.

o Successfully navigated complex international labor structures,

governmental regulations/intervention, and technical accounting

issues

. Directed the evaluation and funding of a $60M joint venture in China

. Developed valuation proposals for four acquisition targets

. Pioneered a process to assist Asia-Pacific sites in the development of

customer payment terms for local customer base

FINANCIAL ANALYST - BUSINESS LINE ANALYSIS . 06/2003 - 05/2005

. Developed, analyzed, and presented financial models and pricing

recommendations for business pursuits which led to over one billion

dollars of new business

. Prepared and presented project funding recommendations to Senior

Management for new investment opportunities

DELPHI CORPORATION, Product & Service Solutions (Aftermarket) . Troy, MI

(2002 - 2003)

Delphi PS&S is an OEM Service and Aftermarket automotive solutions provider

(including XM Satellite Radio)

ANALYST - BUDGETING AND FORECASTING . 04/2002 - 06/2003

. Developed and analyzed a three-year business plan for a new and

growing division

. Led the submission of monthly and quarterly financial results for

international sites and also prepared the division's consolidated

balance sheet and cash flow statements

. Provided financial leadership to expanding operations in Asia, Europe,

and Brazil

DELPHI CORPORATION, Steering Systems . Saginaw, MI (2000-2002)

ANALYST - CAPITAL BUDGETING . 04/2001 - 04/2002

. Managed an one hundred million dollar capital budget and achieved

spending targets for two consecutive years

. Developed a three-year capital spending business plan and appropriated

funding to specific product lines and projects

ANALYST - COST ACCOUNTING AND INVENTORY ANALYSIS . 04/2000 - 03/2001

. Analyzed and reconciled the division's raw material inventory balances

while exceeding closing deadlines every month

. Developed costing of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods

inventory and also developed automated programs to improve efficiency

and accuracy

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EDUCATION

The University of Michigan, Ross School of Business

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance and Accounting

Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

OTHER

Member of Mensa International

Currently pursuing Certified Financial Analyst certification

Graduate of Dale Carnegie Leadership Training

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