Project Manager Customer Service

Douglas DeRose

*** ****** ***** ***** ( Medina, Ohio 44256 ( 330-***-**** (

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Senior Finance Executive

Controller / CFO / Vice President of Finance / Director of Operations

Strategic and results-oriented senior financial manager with 20 years of

experience leading financial, accounting, and administrative departments in

diverse industries. Expert at introducing cost-effective technology

solutions to reduce costs, boost productivity, and heighten awareness of

financial drivers. Dedicated to supporting business growth and improvement

initiatives through organizational structuring, team development, and

resource management. Skilled project manager with background in directing

multimillion-dollar projects.

Core competencies:

Maximizing Financial Performance / ROI Strategic Planning & Tactical

Financial Performance Modeling / Execution

Budgeting Integrating Technology & Business

Business Restructuring & Change Solutions

Management Resource Allocation / Cost Control

Multifunctional Collaboration / Team Recruitment & Development

Leadership Financial System Implementation

Vendor Relations & Negotiations

Professional Experience

BARTECH GROUP/EATON CORP., Euclid, Ohio . 2010-2011

Manufacturer of Aeronautical Fuel Systems with over $20M in fixed assets

and 400 employees.

Consultant/Fixed Asset Compliance Auditor

Contracted to complete a SOX compliance audit of all fixed assets in a 490K

square foot facility within a five month time frame. Provided corporate

policy and procedure training to all management level employees. Reported

to Plant Controller.

Notable contributions:

. Within a 60-day period, tested over 275 fixed asset records, creating SOX

compliance for the facility for the first time since it was purchased in

2007.

. Expanded role and provided a wall-to-wall inventory of 100% of all fixed

assets in the facility, scrubbing asset data and creating a more expanded

data base for import into Oracle.

. Identified $480K in idle or disposed assets that were written off at year

end 2010.

. Provided follow up training on Eaton Corp. fixed asset polices and newly

developed tagging procedures to all levels of management.

FAIR FINANCE COMPANY, Akron, Ohio . 2003-2010

National indirect sales finance company with $250M in assets and 75

employees servicing 100+ dealers in variety of niche industries.

VP / Controller

Recruited to lead accounting and administrative departments, including

human resources, information technology, and customer service. Oversaw

management of facilities and leases.

Notable contributions:

. Reduced overhead costs 19% while improving document security/access

100% by developing and implementing company-wide document imaging

system.

. Eliminated $1M in annual expenses and improved customer service

through organizational restructuring. Consolidated redundant offices

and management positions.

. Supported sustainable business growth by playing key role in

developing $50M line of credit with hedge fund. Managed all debt

reporting requirements.

. Decentralized stakeholders department, reduced costs $450K annually,

and enhanced customer service by installing investment banking

software.

. Decreased telecommunications costs 15% and long-distance costs 47% by

selecting VoIP system.

. Clarified potential financial results of management and ownership

decisions by developing rolling five-year financial forecasting model,

incorporating 100% of business operations.

. Virtually eliminated turnover by implementing annual employee

recognition program focusing on promoting loyalty and commitment.

. Saved $150K in annual costs by negotiating new banking relationship

that encompassed treasury management, merchant services, and remote

deposit.

KURTZ BROS., INC., Independence, Ohio . 2001-2003

Regional manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer of natural and recycled

landscape products with $25M+ in annual sales and more than 100 employees.

Finance Director / Project Manager

Led team of 12 employees in accounting and information technology

departments. Tasked with project management of corporate ERP conversion

involving accounting, inventory, bill of materials and point of sale

functions.

Notable contributions:

. Developed annual budget process that integrated 100% of departments.

. Eliminated 17% in merchant fees and improved financial reporting by

negotiating merchant service agreement with new financial institution.

. Authored comprehensive policy and procedure manual that was adopted

company-wide.

. Reduced annual system maintenance costs 29% and improved employee

productivity 13% by implementing Great Plains Dynamics ERP solution.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON, INC., Akron, Ohio . 1998-2001

Provider of job training and placement services with $15M in annual sales

and 80 employees operating across 5 counties in Northeast Ohio.

VP of Finance and Administration

Oversaw accounting, human resources, information technology, and facilities

and safety departments. Managed team of seven direct and eight indirect

reports. Served on executive management team and reported to CEO.

Notable contributions:

. Improved support of both internal and external customers by up to 51%

by boosting productivity of accounting department.

. Increased financial reporting accuracy by 97% and improved timeliness

of financial statements 60% by leading transition from end-of-life

legacy system to new accounting system.

. Negotiated tax-exempt bond issuance to finance construction of $4.5M

corporate, retail, and industrial complex; delivered project on time

and within 1% of budget goal.

. Collaboratively developed plan for $7M capital campaign to finance

long-term down payment of tax-exempt bonds while increasing endowment

fund $5M.

. Improved focus of organizational resources 49% to achieve 13%

reduction in overhead costs by introducing financial metrics for

operating divisions.

PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION, Akron, Ohio . 1996-1998

National sports membership organization with 500 members and $25M in

distributed purses annually.

Finance Director

Directed all accounting and administrative operations. Supervised team of

five employees. Delivered financial training to all new association members

at quarterly orientation meetings nationwide.

Notable contributions:

. Delivered $200K in first-year cost savings by introducing new

accounting software designed to create profit centers and integrate

budget.

. Created cash flow awareness with 100% of management team by developing

comprehensive cash management model that tracked daily activity.

. Boosted productivity 21% and doubled staff retention by focusing

management style on mentoring and coaching.

. Increased cash flow 17% and reduced past due accounts 7% through use

of new accounting application.

THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE, Dayton, Ohio . 1992-1996

Regional art museum providing cultural and educational programs to greater

Dayton area.

Assistant Director of Finance and Administration

Charged with leading financial operations of the organization with staff of

5 direct and 20 indirect reports. Oversaw human resources functions, as

well as physical security of 40K sq. ft. public facility.

Notable contributions:

. Decreased budget timeline 49% and improved accuracy 33% while

enhancing financial awareness of entire management team by creating

integrated annual budgeting process.

. Reduced annual audit costs 13% by improving department productivity

and efficiencies.

. Increased employees' awareness of benefits 59% by creating and

implementing institute's first employee orientation program.

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CAREER NOTES: Prior success as Controller with All World Travel Service /

Elder-Beerman Stores.

Education & Associations

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major in Accounting

Professional and Community Affiliations

Treasurer, Medina Breakfast Kiwanis . Treasurer, Medina Youth Baseball

Association

Member, St. Vincent-DePaul Society, Medina . Girls Basketball Coach,

Akron CYO

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