Management Manager

JAMES W. WARNE, JR.

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Monument, CO 80132

719-***-**** (H )

abk4co@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished business management professional with strong emphasis in

accounting and finance. Solid management background in commercial and

government contract manufacturing, distribution, professional and technical

services and retail industries. Experience with international operations.

Practical working knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance reporting.

Significant IT business systems development, installation and enhancement

experience. Demonstrated ability to analyze operating issues and processes

and create effective solutions for managing change in a business

environment. Excellent communication, leadership and people management

acumen supported by solid values of integrity and strong technical

expertise. BBA in Accounting, MBA in Finance, CPA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KTPS, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO 2008 - 2009

( Industry: Manufacturing/Distribution, Consumer Products; Corp Revenue:

$15M )

Vice President of Finance, Controller

Work closely with management team of two operating companies and Board of

Directors to manage all accounting and finance functions including IT,

operations, HR, treasury and risk management in a global manufacturing and

distribution environment. Responsible for managing cash flow and company's

lending relationships in a highly leveraged, private equity ownership

environment, working closely with banks and investors.. Establish

operational reporting requirements and management performance metrics.

Lead annual business planning process and periodic forecasting

requirements.

SI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Colorado Springs, CO 2002 - 2007

( Industry: Construction Services/DOD, Federal Government Contracting,

Corp Revenue: $1.0B )

Controller

Regional multi-operating unit, multi-site responsibility for all financial

accounting operations and management reporting, cash flow and working

capital management and financial reporting and analysis. Government and

commercial contract and subcontract compliance, cost control and financial

forecasts, and, billing and revenue recognition for various contract types

including FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable, and Incentive Based. Administer ERP

business systems ( Deltek Costpoint ) and financial processes and controls.

Oversight of all financial and contract compliance audits. Author and

maintain SOX 404 internal control compliance requirements. Directed

multiple post-acquisition integrations.

. Accomplished requirements for approval and implementation of

electronic customer billings contributing to a reduction in DRO of 30+

days for multiple operating units.

. Enhanced project management cost reporting resulting in increased

profitability and improved forecasting.

SVEDALA INDUSTRIES, INC., Colorado Springs, CO 1995 - 2000

( Industry: Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment; Corp Revenue: $2.5B )

Controller

Multiple plant responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet performance, all

financial accounting operations and management reporting, financial

reporting and analysis, manufacturing cost accounting, domestic and

international credit and collections, transfer pricing, cash flow and

working capital management, local banking relations, oversight of all

applicable internal and external audits, administration of capital

appropriation process, strategic business planning, annual budget and

quarterly forecasting, and due diligence support for operating unit

divestiture. Project management responsibility for ERP manufacturing

business system implementation. Federal, state, and local tax and

regulatory compliance. Established financial policy, procedures and

internal controls. Interface with international parent company and

operating units/subsidiaries on legal, tax, treasury, audit, reporting and

administrative matters.

. Implemented a $1M annual cost savings by leading a cost reduction

initiative focused primarily on centralization of offsite

administrative operations and improvement of systems and processes.

. Reduced DRO by as much as 100 days on international receivables

JAMES W. WARNE, JR.

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TRW ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, INC. / ETA TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Colorado Springs, CO

1983 - 1995

( Industry: Manufacturing, Hi-tech Electronics/DOD, Federal Government

Contracting; Corp Revenue: $6.0B )

Business Operations Manager 1993 - 1995

Plant management responsibility for all financial accounting operations and

management reporting, proposal pricing, program administration and cost

control, cash management, and regulatory and contractual compliance.

Develop strategic business plans and operating budgets. Implement business

systems, controls and processes to monitor financial and operational

performance. Other responsibilities included HR, IS, purchasing, contract

administration, security, facilities management and re-engineering of

business systems and processes

Manager, Planning and Forecasting 1992 - 1993

Direct the development of financial operating plans and forecasts including

annual indirect expense budgets, new business awards, manpower plans,

capital requirements and timephased P&L and Balance Sheet. Coordinate the

development of the long range corporate strategic plan. Prepare and

negotiate Forward Pricing Rate Proposals. Provide due diligence support

for operating unit divestiture.

Controller 1988 - 1991

Plant responsibility for all financial accounting operations and

management reporting, property control, program cost control and contract

administration functions which included project performance measurement

and review and analysis of project EAC's and ETC's. Direct the activities

of government contract manufacturing cost accounting, IS financial

reporting systems, and financial reporting and analysis. Conduct and

coordinate operational and compliance audits and formalize internal

financial control policy and procedures. Responsible for asset management,

local banking relations and federal, state and local tax compliance.

Significant experience in the application of Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Prepare government

contract claims and negotiate settlements.

. Designed and implemented an automated cost accounting system which

established compliance with government contract requirements.

. Developed position paper used to negotiate cost claim settlements with

customers resulting in $2M savings.

Accounting Manager 1983 - 1987

Department responsibility for all financial accounting operations and

management reporting, financial reporting and analysis, property

accounting, customer billings and accounts receivable, payroll and accounts

payable.

. Directed the transition from a manual accounting system to a fully

integrated, real time mini-based computer system. This conversion

substantially improved internal control and provided management with

more timely and accurate financial information.

. Designed and implemented a government contract billing system which

significantly improved the cash position of the company through more

timely and accurate billing to customers.

. Developed an automated fixed asset accounting system which tracked

over 2600 individual PP&E items. The system improved controls for

property and supported the successful challenge of tax valuations

resulting in savings of $200,000 in annual property taxes.

EDUCATION

BBA Accounting, Marshall University, Huntington, WV

MBA Finance, St. John's University, New York, NY

OTHER INFORMATION

Member, American Institute of Certified Pubic Accountants

Member, Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants

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