BRUNO FONTANOT, CPA, MBA
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SUMMARY
A senior-level Financial Executive and CPA, and an MBA-educated
professional with exceptional expertise in navigating SEC and Sarbanes-
Oxley requirements and reporting. A creative problem-solver, with excellent
interpersonal communication skills, who works well independently and
possesses a strong sense of team. A proven track record of driving results
in Finance, Accounting and Business Development in fast-paced domestic and
international environments in diverse industries.
EXPERIENCE
VIROPHARMA, INCORPORATED
February 2009 - March 2009
Consultant
. Assisted the organization in the finalization of its purchase
accounting of a late 2008 acquisition, particularly as that effort
related to inventory costing and balance analysis.
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC. September 2008 -
November 2008
December 2008 - February 2009
March 2009 - April
2009
A multinational aerospace and defense manufacturing company.
Consultant
. Assisted the organization in the preparation of its quarterly press
release, analyst presentation and Form 10-Q and 10K as well as
performing analytical reviews, preparing responses to the outside
auditors SAS100 inquires and participating in the drafting of the
quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis disclosures.
INFONXX INC.
2007-2008
A privately held global telecommunication company.
Global Corporate Controller
. Lead financial role in preparation and filing the company's S-1
initial registration statement.
. Developed a staff and processes able to deal with SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley
and other reporting requirements of a public company.
. Led a team responsible for upgrading the company's Oracle transaction
processing system in order to garner the efficiencies necessary to
meet the filing deadlines of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and
provide management timely and reliable data for internal and investor
presentations.
TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
2005-2007
A $2.5 billion multinational diversified industrial company specializing in
the design, manufacturing and distribution of specialty-engineered
products.
Director, Corporate Development
. Managed financial reporting aspects of the organization's Corporate
and Business Development efforts.
. Finance team leader in acquisition and divestiture projects and key
liaison with investment bankers and auditors.
. Responsible for finance due diligence and data room analysis.
Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
. Responsible for SEC reporting, as well as internal reporting, and
managing budgeting planning and forecasting process while providing
management with monthly and quarterly comparative analysis.
. Lead role in the company's Sarbanes-Oxley 404 efforts.
. Supported the company's business development and financing initiatives
and was responsible for all operational and financial controllers
worldwide.
FOAMEX INTERNATIONAL
2002-2005
A $1.3 billion revenue publicly traded polyurethane foam manufacturer.
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer
. Responsible for SEC, management and audit committee reporting as well
as manufacturing accounting and operating and financial analysis for
domestic and international operations; led the company's Sarbanes-
Oxley 404 efforts.
. Developed management and operational support functions in budgeting,
planning, forecasting and reporting, and financial analysis, capable
of satisfying the needs of a public company in the new Sarbanes-Oxley
environment, including the reimplementation of the company's Hyperion
Enterprise reporting and consolidation tool.
. Sponsored and led the implementation of a corporate-wide JD Edwards
general ledger system able to serve the areas of manufacturing,
logistics, procurement and accounts payable.
VIROPHARMA, INCORPORATED
2001-2002
A development stage biotech/pharmaceutical company
Corporate Controller
. Responsible for all SEC and internal reporting, supporting the
development and commercialization groups.
. Primary responsibility for planning and analysis, budgeting,
forecasting and management of the company's $200,000,000 investment
portfolio.
VERTICALNET, INC.
2000-2001
An early stage e-business/e-commerce company.
Vice President and Corporate Controller
. Responsible for overall corporate accounting and financial reporting
policies and procedures.
. Managed SEC and Management reporting, tax, metrics and analysis.
. Primary responsibility for determining appropriate software revenue
recognition under SOP 97-2 for the company and providing management
with financial analysis versus goals.
HERCULES INCORPORATED
1987-2000
A $3 billion specialty chemical manufacturing company.
Vice President and CFO - FiberVision, L.L.C., 1998
. FiberVision, created in 1997 as a 50% owned independent joint venture
with revenues of approximately $280,000,000, was the world's largest
producer of thermal-bond polypropylene staple fibers, serving markets
for disposable diapers and other hygienic products as well as textile
fibers for automotive, decorative and industrial applications.
. Responsible for all aspects of financial management and re-established
relationships with lenders and auditors.
. Worked closely with the CEO and the other team members as a key member
of the management team to develop the business strategies and the
business model needed to achieve the company's goals and to report to
the Board of Directors progress against budgets and forecasts.
Director, Corporate Reporting and Analysis, 1995-2000
. Responsible for all internal and SEC reporting, corporate analysis and
the consolidated business plan, providing extensive interaction with
all levels of business and corporate senior management.
. Primary accountabilities were presentation of performance versus plan
and forecast; preparation of SEC filings and the annual report;
participation in drafting press releases and presentations to the Wall
Street analysts; preparation of presentations to the Management
Committee and Board of Directors; corporate forecasting; analysis of
projects and strategic alternatives; review of business units
strategic plans; and the preparation of the consolidated business and
strategic plan.
. Developed and maintained financial standards and processes and
represented the corporate finance departments in the implementation of
an enterprise-wide SAP system.
Director, Finance and Control - Food and Functional Products Company, 1992-
1995
. An international manufacturing division with revenues of approximately
$1,000,000,000.
. Accountabilities centered on meeting the financial requirements of the
division including forecasting, financial and operational analysis,
tax, strategic planning, budgeting, special projects and internal
control.
. Member of the Management Committee responsible for the overall
management of the business.
. Responsible for transferring pricing policies, and supporting new
business development efforts.
. Participated in the implementation of an enterprise-wide SAP system.
Controller - Fragrance and Food Ingredients Division, 1991-1992
. International manufacturer of natural gums, flavors, fragrances and
aroma chemicals, with 1991 revenues of approximately $450,000,000.
. Played a critical role in the joint venturing of the flavors business,
forming Tastemaker, the world's fifth largest flavor house, with 1992
revenues of $300,000,000.
Manager - Trading Companies, 1989-1991
. Managed three tax-advantaged export companies, with assets totaling
$260,000,000 and income in excess of $32,000,000.
. Promoted exports establishing policies for the export of product and
managing excess cash by negotiating export financing for unrelated
parties.
Senior Financial Analyst - Banking and Corporate Finance, 1987-1989
. Managed a $500,000,000 investment portfolio and a $670,000,000
borrowing program.
. Maintained relationships with the banking and investment banking
communities, and negotiated credit facilities and leases, along with
project and working capital financing for ventures and capital
projects. Primary role in supporting M&A and corporate development
functions with significant participation on special project and due
diligence teams, including the $1,500,000,000 divestiture of a
polypropylene business and the formation of a $100,000,000 in revenue
U.S. and Japanese graphite fiber joint venture.
IU INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
1981-1987
A $1.5 billion manufacturing and distribution company.
Senior Treasury Associate - Banking and Corporate Finance
. Managed a 270,000,000 borrowing program, a $55,000,000 investment
portfolio and a foreign exchange hedging program.
. Assisted in setting optimum financing and capitalization strategies
needed to meet corporate objectives.
Supervisor - Financial Reporting
. Prepared subsidiary and consolidated financial statements, annual
reports, SEC filings, press releases and shareholders' reports.
Performed financial statement analysis, as required.
COOPERS & LYBRAND (now PricewaterhouseCoopers)
1978-1981
Coordinated and participated in the examination of and report on the
financial results of diverse clients, mainly public companies. Responsible
for engagement planning and supervision of audit staff.
EDUCATION
DREXEL UNIVERSITY 1985
M.B.A., Corporate Finance
WIDENER UNIVERSITY 1978
B.S., Accounting, B.A., Management, Summa Cum Laude
HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES:
Mahler Leadership Development Program, 1999
Valedictorian, Class of 1978
Varsity Lacrosse Team - Captain
Varsity Football Team
Theta Chi Fraternity
Sports
PERSONAL
Married, two children. Fluent in Italian.