William T. McGann, CPA
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chief Financial officer/Vice President Finance/Corporate controller
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Expert in: International Accounting Operations ~ SEC Reporting ~ M&A
Versatile, high-energy executive who leads companies through change and
challenge to profitable growth guiding organic and inorganic initiatives.
Strategic problem solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with
urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with
extensive experience who is able to keep teams focused and productive.
Outstanding strategist that is able to identify and implement effective
internal controls. Extensive knowledge of international operations. Skilled
in facilitating partnerships, alliances and other business relationships.
Keen ability to forecast industry trends and capitalize on opportunities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
SEC Reporting: 10-Q/10-K ~ Productivity & Performance Improvement ~
Forecasting & Budgeting ~ Leadership
Strategic Planning ~ International Accounting ~ Acquisition Integration ~
M&A ~ Financial Reporting & Analysis
Tax ~ Cash & Treasury Functions ~ Financial & Accounting Operations ~ Risk
and Internal Control Assessment
Due Diligence ~ Auditing, Compliance & SOX ~ Multi-Cultural Expertise ~
Policies & Procedures
EXECUTIVE HISTORY
AVI-SPL, Inc., Tampa, Florida
2008 - Present
$500M leader and innovator in the audio visual industry
Corporate Controller
Member of the senior management team leading efforts towards achieving
company objectives and strategic goals. Oversight of all activities related
to accounting and finance, payroll, billing, collections, job cost and
accounts payable departments. Select, train and direct accounting staff.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation including year-
end audits ensuring compliance with bank reporting covenants and deadlines.
Evaluated and assisted in international expansion planning. Manage company
cash flow in a highly leveraged environment. Interact with company's bank
group and private equity owners.
Key Achievements
. Directed efforts to centralize accounts payable, collections and
billing functions at company headquarters.
. Reorganized, restructured and centralized accounting department to
increase depth of expertise and professionalism.
. Reduced monthly close and internal financial statement production from
40 days to 21 days.
. Introduced a team approach by involving operations in the development
of a monthly closing calendar to provide organizational visibility on
the key steps necessary for the monthly close process.
. Implemented IT reports to correct for flaws in the design of the
accounting and job cost systems.
. Improved operational efficiency by revising purchase order system
related to sub-contractor invoices.
. Developed, with input from purchasing, a vendor coding priority system
to assist accounts payable in scheduling vendor payments.
Private Equity Group, Budapest, Hungary 2007 -
2007
Financial Consultant
Contracted to assist private equity group with due diligence efforts
concerning a regional alternative telecommunications provider in Central
Europe. Advised private equity group on certain operational matters of the
target and how best to structure deal in light of those matters. Returned
to U.S. following completion of project.
William T. McGann, CPA
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Hungarian Telephone & Cable Corp. ("HTCC"), Budapest, Hungary
1998 - 2006
$200M holding company for subsidiaries providing local and long-distance
telephone service and internet access to businesses and
residences.
Chief Financial Officer (2000-2006)
Recognized for significant achievement and promoted to CFO to direct the
finance department of the HTCC Group, which included accounting, internal
and external reporting, budgeting and controlling, taxation, collections,
treasury and investor relations. Successfully constructed a top-notch
finance team, consisting primarily of Hungarian locals, to meet the needs
of the Company. Responsible for Company's financial filings to the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission ("U.S. SEC"), including Forms 10-
Q and 10-K. Unwaveringly committed to proper corporate governance, ethical
conduct and behavior and organizational development.
Key Achievements
. Led HTCC's purchase of Pantel Kft., Hungary's leading alternative
telecommunications provider.
. Successfully closed a EUR 170 million syndicated senior credit
facility as part of the Pantel Kft. acquisition.
. Integral in the closing of a EUR 130M syndicated senior credit
facility as part of Company's restructuring.
. Oversaw implementation of a balanced scorecard measurement system
across the HTCC Group, which included a detailed monthly management
reporting package.
. Served as project sponsor of Company's Sarbanes-Oxley 404 project.
. Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with Hungarian trade
unions.
Controller and Treasurer (1998-1999)
Initially selected to oversee all activities related to monthly, quarterly
and yearly consolidated financial reporting for both internal and external
users. Prepared 10-Q's and 10-K's for submittal to the U.S. SEC. Trained
and supervised local staff in monthly close procedures and processes.
Key Achievements
. Implemented monthly close procedures to ensure accurate and timely
closing of general ledger.
. Developed group accounting policies and communicated them to local
staff through training sessions.
. Assisted in the preparation of the information memorandum used in the
Company's EUR 130 million syndicated senior credit facility.
KPMG, Baltimore, MD & Budapest, Hungary
1993 - 1998
Second Year Supervising Senior/Assistant Manager (1996 - 1998)
Senior Accountant (1993 - 1996)
Promoted and relocated to manage audits of Hungarian entities with U.S.
reporting requirements, including preparation and review of financial
statements and U.S. SEC filings. Industry experience included
pharmaceutical manufacturing, telecommunications, broadcasting and
franchise restaurants. Worked directly with audit partners on U.S. GAAP
audit engagements. Trained local and regional KPMG staff in U.S. GAAP and
auditing procedures.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Babson College, Babson Park, MA
Licensed Certified Public Accountant, Maryland
Member, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants