Catherine (Kejian) Fan, CPA
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Summary
Solution-driven Finance professional with 10 years of experience in R&D,
corporate finance and accounting. Work history demonstrates a pattern of
continued growth managing complex assignments that require strong work
ethic, commitment to excellence, strong analytical and problem solving
skills, as well as strong communication skills. Self-motivated team player
with ability to work in matrix environment who focuses on results. Areas of
experience and expertise include:
. Budgeting and Forecasting
. Financial planning and Analysis
. P&L Management
. Financial Reporting
. Technical Accounting
. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, Hyperion EssBase
Professional Experience
ConvaTec, Inc. (a former division of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, was
divested in August 2008). Skillman, NJ, 2005 - 2010
$1.7 billion global medical device company that provides high quality
products and services for ostomy care, advanced wound care and incontinence
management.
Finance Manager, 2008 - 2010
. Managed budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning for global IT
($60M operating expenses, $30M one-time transition costs, and $30M
capital expenditure). Developed and provided monthly financial
reporting package. Closely monitored financial trend against industry
benchmark, advised relevant actions, provided in-depth cost metrics
analyses to CIO and executive management.
. Successfully established financial accounting and reporting framework
for global IT department (7 countries) subsequent to BMS divestiture.
Coordinated with Tax department and external suppliers, guided the
setup of billing structure to ensure optimal tax impact.
. Accountable for all financial and analytical support for $60M global
SAP implementation in 42 markets and 4 manufacturing plants over 15
months. Conducted thorough technical accounting research, worked with
internal and external project management teams, successfully developed
and implemented software capitalization methodology for internal
labor, 140 IBM consultants and independent contractors, licenses and
real estate premises, which ensured accuracy, reasonableness and
compliance with AICPA SOP.
. ConvaTec special award for outstanding performance supporting the
successful global implementation of SAP.
. Provided finance support for 30 IT infrastructure projects and monthly
capital projection to Treasury Department. Guided global finance team
on proper accounting of $3M fixed assets.
CSO Financial Analyst, 2007 - 2008
. Planned, prepared and coordinated $60M annual budget and quarterly
projection for global R&D. Analyzed and reviewed monthly financial
performance, pipeline project status, and clinical grant spending with
R&D management to ensure sound decision-making and resource
allocation. Supported bi-annual balance sheet review and year-end
audit.
. Streamlined and improved the monthly closing and projection processes.
Successfully completed R&D organization change involving 10 legal
entities.
. Supported Global Ostomy Care Marketing team by monitoring monthly
financial results. Designed comprehensive financial reports for sales
trend, margin and profitability analysis and other ad-hoc analysis to
drive growth.
. Provided coaching and training to business clients and global finance
personnel in various financial concepts, analysis methodology, and
system functionalities, which led to more efficient work performances.
. Core member of cross-functional project team for new Ostomy product
development and launch. Provided financial modeling and analysis for
various phases of product development, e.g. sales revenue, gross
margin, EBITDA, ROI, NPV, cash flow and sensitivity analysis.
Principal Financial Analyst, 2005 - 2007
. Established and maintained entire ConvaTec product database for
intercompany profit (ICP) and transfer price reporting (16,000 sku's,
40 markets and $150M P&L impact). Coordinated with BMS-wide group to
ensure proper system operations on a monthly basis. Analyzed global
intercompany profit activities, reviewed related monthly accounting
and reporting, and provided financial analyses for global markets.
. Successfully led team tasked with system improvement and enhancement,
which resulted in greater accuracy, efficiency and productivity of
intercompany profit reporting and processing.
Catherine (Kejian) Fan, CPA
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. Coordinated with Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain finance to
identify issues and improve processes. Provided standard costs for
annual projection and budget to global ConvaTec markets in a more
accurate and timely manner.
. Developed documentation for key intercompany profit procedures that
enabled continuous improvement of processes.
Tyco International, A&E Products Group LP, Princeton, NJ
Senior Accountant, 2004 - 2005
. Responsible for global intercompany confirmation, reconciliation and
investigation of accounting issues.
. Assisted with global financial statements consolidation with data from
JD Edwards to Hyperion.
. Improved the monthly accounting and reporting of a $3M subsidiary
company.
. Participated in team responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 implementation
and ongoing compliance.
United Water, Atlantic Division, Somerville, NJ
Senior Accountant, 2001 - 2004
. Spearheaded reduction of month-end closing cycle from 10 to 5 days
within 6 months.
. Supervised staff of 2 people in accounts receivable of 5 business
units with $30M annual revenue.
. Prepared, reviewed and consolidated monthly financial statements.
Provided on-going financial support, e.g. budgeting, forecasting,
variance analysis, account analysis.
. Participated in team tasked with the transition of the accounting
system from Solomon to Peoplesoft.
Yampolsky, Mandeloff and Silver Co., P.C., Philadelphia, PA
Staff Accountant, 2000 - 2001
. Conducted financial statement compilation, review and audit.
. Prepared and filed federal and various state corporate income tax
returns and information returns, payroll taxes, sales and use taxes.
Performed tax research.
Cozen and O'Connor, Philadelphia, PA, Staff Accountant, 1999 - 2000
Bank of China, International Clearing Group, China, Account Administrator
Professional Affiliations and Education
. CPA designation (Pennsylvania) earned in 2002.
. Active member of AICPA. Pilot tester of CPE courses for AICPA.
. MBA, Finance and Accounting - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (GPA
3.9, Dean's Fellowship), 1999
. BS, Accounting - Central University of Finance and Economics,
Beijing, China
Other Skills
. Proficient in financial reporting software: Hyperion Essbase, SAP,
AS400, Peoplesoft, Oracle, Solomon.
. Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications: Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, Word.
. Fluent in English and Mandarin.