Manager Project

Objective

CFO, Controller, Director of Finance position that requires insight,

balanced judgment, aggressive pursuit of business opportunities, and team

development.

Profile

An experienced manager of Finance and Accounting who insists on the highest

ethical standards, thorough analyses, and practical reporting that support

sound decision-making. Management style is one of strong leadership that

sets high expectations and encourages each member to contribute to the

success of the enterprise while meeting his/her personal and professional

objectives. Strengths include high motivation for success, adaptability,

balanced perception, and personal affability.

Experience

Controller - Medical Systems Sparton Medical Systems 8/2010 to present

Frederick, Colorado

Finance Manager and Site CFO Delphi Medical Systems 5/2006 - 8/2010

Frederick, Colorado

Comptroller, HR Manager, and Vice-President Delphi Canada, Inc. 1/2004

- 4/2006

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Project Manager, SAP Deployment Delphi World Headquarters 10/2002 -

12/2003

Information Systems & Services

Troy, Michigan

Manager, Organizational Change Management - Finance Delphi World

Headquarters 8/2000 - 9/2002

Information Systems & Services

Troy, Michigan

General Supervisor, Worldwide Financial Analysis General Motors Corp /

Delphi 5/1998 - 7/2000

Harrison Thermal Systems

Lockport, New York

Senior Analyst, Business Development General Motors Corporation 1/1997

- 4/1998

Harrison Thermal Systems

Lockport, New York

Plant Comptroller General Motors Corporation 9/1988 - 12/1996

Harrison Thermal Systems /

Rochester Products Division

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Plant Financial Analyst General Motors Corporation 7/1986 - 8/1988

Rochester Products Division

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost Accountant General Motors Corporation 8/1985 - 6/1986

Rochester Products Division

Rochester, New York

Accounts Payable Accountant General Motors Corporation 11/1984 - 7/1985

Rochester Products Division

Rochester, New York

Payroll Accountant General Motors Corporation 7/1983 - 10/1984

Rochester Products Division

Rochester, New York

Education

Masters of Accounting Program University of Denver 2008 - 2009

26 credit hours

3.8 GPA

Masters of Business Administration Program Oakland University (Rochester,

MI) 2001 - 2004

30 credit hours

3.9 GPA

Masters of Business Administration Program State University of New York

(Buffalo) 1999 - 2000

12 credit hours

3.9 GPA

Masters of Human Resources Management Program University of Alabama

(Tuscaloosa) 1991 - 1994

33 credit hours

3.8 GPA

Masters of Business Administration Program University of Rochester (New

York) 1985

8 credit hours

3.9 GPA

B.S. Degree, Corporate Finance & Investment Mgt University of Alabama

(Tuscaloosa) 1979 - 1983

Summa Cum Laude Graduate

Austin Cup Award (Outstanding C&BA Student)

3.9 GPA

Although enough hours have been earned to qualify for more than two

graduate degrees, multiple relocations with GM and Delphi have prevented

the accumulation of enough hours at any one school to achieve that

objective.

Skills

. Oversee corporate functions including Accounting, Finance, Human

Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Purchasing for $350

million enterprise with 250 employees

. Manage full complement of Finance and Accounting functions (Accounts

Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Standard Costing, Inventory

Analysis, Asset and Capital Management, Budgeting, Forecasting,

Financial Modeling, Variance Analyses, General Accounting, Account

Reconciliations, and Financial Statement Development and Analysis)

. Coordinate activities of other functional groups (Engineering,

Manufacturing, Production Control & Logistics, and Quality) to the

extent that they affect profit or other corporate standards

. Direct cash management and cash forecasting activities and manage

banking relationships

. Implement Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and ensure internal controls

otherwise

. Ensure comprehensive, continuous account reconciliation

. Oversee internal and external audits

. Coordinate budget development and forecasts of future performance

using trend analyses and statistical techniques

. Monitor and report financial performance using metrics that represent

key objectives

. Complete, summarize, and report variance analyses of sales prices,

volumes, material cost, direct labor, overhead, and SG&A.

. Oversee HR policies including employee selection, promotions, merit

plans, discipline, and dismissals.

. Develop and monitor profit-and-loss reports by customer

. Implement innovative solutions to improve profitability

. Maintain credible relationships with customers and suppliers

. Convert newly-acquired division to corporate accounting, finance, and

internal controls standards

. Develop quotes for new customers and new business for existing

customers

. Develop cost estimates for future products

. Develop tools for budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance

reporting

. Develop cost reduction plans and implement action strategies

. Interview, select, assign, coach, develop, and appraise employees

. Participate in management staff meetings and operations planning

sessions

. Develop integrated project plans for the deployment of SAP ERP

software and monitor progress to those plans

. Determine project objectives, scope, and priorities

. Coordinate and direct activities of all functional deployment groups

(Project Management, Data Cleansing and Conversion, EDI Certification,

IT Site Readiness, Organizational Change Management, Training,

Security, Testing, Dry Runs, Cutover, and Communications)

. Coach divisional managers in the accomplishment of milestones and

objectives

. Evaluate current-state processes, develop future-state processes,

interpret organizational changes, and manage transitions

. Supervise the worldwide consolidation, analysis, and reporting of the

divisional income statement and balance sheet as well as worldwide

budgets and forecasts for over fifteen entities on four continents

(plants, joint ventures, acquisitions, and headquarters of operations

in foreign countries)

. Develop business cases for joint ventures and acquisitions and

coordinate functional staffs' support to the business cases

(Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Personnel, Purchasing)

. Negotiate with potential partners in non-U.S. locations

. Present financial data in meaningful ways to ancillary departments,

functional managers, and Divisional Presidents

. Lead QS9000 Implementation Team for Documentation and Auditing

. Summary

My management practices assure complete confidence. I am firm regarding

principle yet flexible otherwise. I am recognized for my diligence,

passion, dedication, ethics, and maturity. I drive continuous improvement

and meet challenges without fear. I am both confident and humble. I value

both teaching and learning. You will find me to be a valuable addition to

your team as I am an experienced, trusted, and effective leader, quickly

gaining the confidence of executives, colleagues, and direct reports. I

make a difference.

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