Customer Service Management

Peter H. Fricano, MBA, MAFM

Strategic Financial Leadership

Highly progressive and business savvy finance professional with more than

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general management roles. Solid commitment to education and training in

academic settings as well as the corporate environment compliments an

intuitive drive toward excellence, which facilitates the achievement of

breakthrough success from diverse teams and individuals at all levels of

proficiency. Exceptional leadership combines with a proven track record of

outstanding results across all areas of financial management, sales and

marketing, internal controls, and reporting principles, guaranteed to

exceed all expectations and fulfill the immediate needs and long-term

objectives of any organization.

Areas of Expertise

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Audits

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Expense Control

Finance Management

Business Plans

Business Forecasting

Budget Planning

Competitive Analysis

Market Analysis

Project Management

Operational Streamlining

Profit Building

Restructuring

Team Leadership & Motivation

Career Highlights

Dubuque Glass Company, inc. - Dubuque, IA 2008 - Present

Leading Midwest supplier of glass & glazing products, doors, frames &

builder's hardware, primarily for commercial real estate construction.

Chief Financial Officer

Holds core accountability for 7 direct reports from the sales, operations,

and accounting departments and directs all financial aspects of the

company. Controls business planning and the corporate budget, with complete

coverage of projected cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet

statements. Liaison between internal and external stakeholders to deliver

monthly and annual account reporting.

. Pioneered the establishment of financial standards and procedures for

future utilization while spearheading corporate participation throughout

a union audit.

. Reduced costs regarding direct and indirect labor in order to achieve

alignment with industry standards.

. Supported corporate expansion and diversification by designing a specific

business plan to secure financing and augment creation of a new company

division.

University of Dubuque - Dubuque, IA 2004 - Present

Presbyterian university that offers undergraduate & graduate degree

programs, hosting approximately 1.6K students in general attendance.

Adjunct Professor

Serves in instrumental teaching post, developing curricular models on

Business Administration "seal subjects" spanning business, marketing,

accounting and finance for post-graduate level coursework. Full

accountability for mentoring students, coordinating and conducting research

as well as participating in university wide initiatives.

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Matrix National Investment Corporation - Galena, IL 2004 - 2008

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Developer

Director of Finance & Forward Planning

Engaged to create a comprehensive business plan for local start-up company;

generated budgets and forecasting analyses from onset to final approval;

delivered tailored accounting, cost and budget reports for annual meeting.

Oversee daily operations. Negotiated loan contracts with financial lenders

for building projects. Authored and presented comprehensive business plans

for future development projects.

. Originated and deployed successful marketing plan to garner a 40%

increase in annual revenue.

. Wrote and benchmarked corporate controller manual as a model for the

accounting/financial function of the company.

. Prepared and presented budgets and control expenses for each quarter,

and generated all company payroll.

. Laid the foundation for high performance through meticulous project

cost estimation and critical schedule production.

. Bridged the gap between the corporate agenda and local government

authorities, effectively meeting the needs of both, which led to

greater business agility.

Coyote Exhibits & Design LLC - Hanover, IL 2001 - 2004

Exhibit house, providing custom built trade show exhibit displays for

nationwide customers.

Controller & General Manager

Orchestrated daily operations of 40 employees in 2 locations, serving the

accounting, production, customer service, marketing, and human resources

departments. Issued final decisions on major capital expenditures and

generated the comprehensive departmental and company-wide budgets.

Communicated financial matters directly to the CEO and Board of Directors

and fulfilled reports and auditing of company financials for each month,

quarter, and year.

. Enlisted by CEO/Board of Directors to guide corporate accounting

transformation from cash basis to full accrual basis format with

complete ownership of GAAP compliance for internal control and audit

procedures.

. Identified areas of weakness, and incorporated essential improvements

to company controllers manual.

. Directed all payroll functions and conducted extensive employee annual

reviews, making recommendations for promotion, areas of improvement

and pay raises.

. Communicated detailed project cost estimates to both current and

potential customers, presenting facts with precision and clarity.

Additional Experience

Mortgage Consultant, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, (1999 - 2001)

Credentials

. Certified Public Accountant CPA (Candidate)

. Doctorate in Financial Management (Candidate)

Northcentral University - Prescott AZ.

. Master of Accounting & Financial Management

Keller Graduate School of Management - Oak Brook, IL

. Master of Business Administration

Keller Graduate School of Management - Oak Brook, IL

Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

. Bachelor of Science in Psychology

. Minor in Human Resource Management

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Galena, IL 61036

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