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Location:
Newtown Square, PA, 19073
Posted:
May 18, 2010

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BRUNO FONTANOT, CPA, MBA

* ****** ****, ******* ******, PA 19073

Home: 610-***-****, Cell: 610-***-****

abmpqd@r.postjobfree.com

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.



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