Manager Accounting

ANTHONY J. CALABRESE

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EXPORT, PA **632

724-***-**** (H)

724-***-**** (Mobile)

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CAREER SUMMARY:

An experienced CFO/ Corporate Controller/Finance Manager with MBA and

progressively increasing responsibilities for general and financial

management, financial and strategic planning, and accounting. Recognized

for significant accomplishments in the areas of profit improvement, cost

reductions, volume growth, and financial planning achieved thru Total

Quality Management (TQM) and Activity Based Costing (ABC) techniques.

Demonstrated leadership and management style contributes significantly to

cost improvement growth initiatives and the transition of a division to a

Total Quality Organization. International, Domestic and Government

accounting experience. Background includes extensive experience in

acquisitions and divestitures (including BNFL Acquisition of Westinghouse,

CBS & Westinghouse LLC Acquisition of ABB-CE). Knowledgeable in the SAP

and JDEdwards systems.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

. Led the reorganization of the entire finance organization,

implementation of the financial modules of SAP and established company

policies and procedures.

. Integrated a major international acquisition into corporation's

financial model and Controller for a Brussels, Belgium based business

unit exceeding 150 M in revenue.

. Financial coordination, consolidation and SEC reporting for more than

20 entities, domestic and international.

. Extensive systems experience including an SAP implementation in USA

and Europe.

EDUCATION:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Master of Business Administration - Executive Program

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science

Continuing Education in Accounting / CMA related

course study

Becker CPA Review and Coaching Course, Robert Morris

College

EXPERIENCE

2007 to Present RRI ENERGY INC.

Pittsburgh, PA

DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS PLANNING

RRI Energy Inc. is a $1.8Billion energy management

company that provides electricity service in

competitive markets nationwide

. Manage and direct the Plant Operations

organizations financial budgeting and control,

including Strategic Planning/Development, Capital

Planning and Reporting through SAP. Overall

responsibility for the financial coordination &

consolidation and reporting of monthly financial

project.

. Lead and directed the analysis of actual and

forecasted financial and operational KPI.

Benchmarking and metric analysis; variance

reporting, analysis of project investments;

financial services interface with RRI Energy's

corporate office.

. Reengineered the Operations Planning organization

streamlining the process through standardization

and systemization of monthly reporting resulting

in the consolidation of several positions

2006 to 2007 VANTAGE CONSULTING LLC, & ACCOUNTILITIES INC.

Pittsburgh, Pa

DIRECTOR/CFO EAST COAST

. Led all CFO Advisory Solutions functions for three

(3) offices in the company, including Sarbanes-

Oxley, Risk-based Compliance, Shared Services, and

Change Management.

. Led / built team, systems and processes to

establish financial solutions. Managed

restructuring and continued its aggressive

research and development to complete the Sarbanes-

Oxley sustained compliance solution product line.

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2005 to 2006 Chromalox Precision Heat & Control

Pittsburgh, PA

Corporate Controller

. Reengineered the finance department streamlining

the process with the elimination of several

positions within the A/P, A/R and Payroll areas.

. Implemented P/L & B/S standardized reporting

packages for monthly reviews.

. Managed all closing process (including year-end)

with external auditors. Instrumental in setting

up a holding company in China for the purpose of

export trade and procurement capabilities.

. Lead and direct the management of general

accounting, financial reporting both corporate and

statutory reporting and ensure compliance with all

policies, procedure, internal controls and tax

requirements for Chromalox and its legal entities.

2004 to 2005 Carmeuse North America

Pittsburgh, PA

Corporate Controller

Carmeuse North America is a $550M Limestone

Business, with fifteen locations within Eastern

United States and Canada. This position reports directly to the CFO.

. Lead and direct the management of general

accounting, financial reporting both corporate and

statutory reporting and ensure compliance with all

policies, procedure, internal controls and tax

requirements for Carmeuse North America and its

legal entities.

. Manage all SEC requirements. Recommend, and

implement actions to improve the effectiveness and

efficiencies of finance.

. Direct reports include eight (8) Plant

Controllers, with thirty-five (35) Managers and

Staff at the Corporate & Plant level.

2002 to 2004 ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Pittsburgh, PA

BUDGET AND FINANCE MANAGER/CONTROLLER

. Manage and direct overall county financial

budgeting and control, including Strategic

Planning/Development, Capital Planning and

Reporting through JD Edwards. Overall

responsibility for the financial coordination &

consolidation and reporting of monthly financial

project results to Allegheny County.

Note: 1979-2002 represent promotional opportunities within the

Westinghouse Electric Co.

2000 to 2002 WESTINGHOUSE

Pittsburgh, PA/Brussels, Belgium

BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER-Integration/International

Nuclear Services

. Lead the financial integration team of a major

(700M+) acquisition for Westinghouse Electric LLC.

Responsible for the establishment of financial

objectives, coordination and implementation of a

common ERP System (SAP) between the acquisition

and Westinghouse. Reported directly to CFO.

Developed financial objectives related to the

operating plan, acquisition synergies and cost to

obtain such synergies for each acquired company

Business Unit. Led the overall and day-to-day

implementation of the integration plan as it

relates to financial planning and reporting

activities. Ensured that accounting and

transaction processing activities were integrated

in a manor consistent with the overall financial

integration.

. Acted as Controller of International Services in

Brussels, Belgium. ($150M+ Sales Revenue).

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1999 to 2000 BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER-Nuclear Projects

Business Unit

. The Nuclear Projects Business Unit is a $275+

million Business Unit of Westinghouse Electric

LLC. Installation and services of advanced

nuclear computer-based data acquisitions and

control systems worldwide. This position reports

directly to the Sr. Vice President and General

Manager. Position responsibilities include overall

Financial Control and Reporting.

. Direct reports to the Controller include, Business

Unit Financial Planning Manager, Information

Technology Manager, Manager of Planning and

Scheduling, Manager of BPIP and Manager of

Contracts Administration.

. Major Project locations in the Czech Republic,

Sweden, UK and Bulgaria. High-risk opportunities

with foreign powers. Responsible for the

implementation of the SAP ERP system for the

Business Unit. Modules implemented in the

Business Unit include the financial, procurement,

resource planning, and project management modules.

Managed internal cost improvement and overhead

reduction initiatives (overall reductions of 15%).

1998 to 1999 DIVISION CONTROLLER - Centralized Financial

Planning & Reporting

. This position reports directly to the Director,

Corporate Finance ($1.5B Sales revenue). As

Controller, Centralized Financial Planning &

reporting my duties involved the financial

coordination/consolidation and reporting of

monthly financial results, both internal and

external (SEC preparation) to Westinghouse

Electric LLC.

1993 to 1997 CONTROLLER/ Subsidiary Operations - Nuclear

Services Division

. The Nuclear Services Division is a $450 million,

full-service organization specializing in the

services of nuclear operating power plants. My

responsibilities encompass all aspects of

financial operations and reporting for the

Division and Subsidiary Operations. I also

provide economic projections, financial analyses

and recommendations to the General Managers

regarding the fiscal condition of the Division.

1991 to 1993 FINANCIAL PLANNING MANAGER - Process Control

Division

. The Process Control Division is a $275 million

operations division of Westinghouse. It designs,

manufactures, installs and services advanced

computer - based data acquisitions and control

systems worldwide. This position reports directly

to the Controller. As Financial Planning Manager,

my duties involved the accounting functions

related to joint ventures in the economies of

China, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

High-risk opportunities with newly created

foreign powers

1989 to 1991 COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER-Process Control

Division

. Reported to the Controller, responsible for Cost

Accounting, and Accounts Payable departments.

0. Brought in by the Controller to help develop

Activity Based Costing (ABC) and profitability

opportunities in a growing market.

1. Redefined direct costs and helped uncover "non-

value added" indirect costs applicable to products

and customers.

2. Instrumental in development and implementation of

Job Costing System which was critical in Activity

Based Accounting.

3. Responsible for control and implementation of

Government Accounting Rates and procedures.

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1987 to 1989 MANAGER, ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Nuclear Energy

Systems Group

. Responsible for W Group monthly financial closing,

consolidations & reporting.

4. Responsible for an interdepartmental training

program to expose both entry level college

graduates and Westinghouse employees to all phases

of accounting in the Business Unit's various

Divisions.

5. Cash Management transaction & reporting

1985 to 1987 MANAGER/CONTROLLER - Subsidiary and

International Accounting

6. Responsible for all phases of Subsidiary and

International accounting functions, not limited to

but including incorporation, establishment of

ledger systems (Income and Balance sheet) cost

accounting systems and accounts payable systems.

1983 to 1985 SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER - Nuclear Energy

Systems Group

7. Responsible for Subsidiary and International

accounting planning and forecasting associated

with the Nuclear Energy Business

1981 to 1983 SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER - Westinghouse Plant

Apparatus Division

8. Responsible for Planning and monitoring of

Government contracts associated with the Navel

Nuclear Propulsion Program.

WESTINGHOUSE

Hampton, SC

1979 to 1981 FINANCIAL ANALYST - Westinghouse Micarta

Division

. Cost Analyst for Westinghouse Micarta Division,

specializing in the manufacturing of Micarta

furniture laminates and copper laminates utilized

in electronic circuit boards.

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