Management Sales

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior level accounting and finance professional with thirty years

experience in financial reporting, accounting functions and operational

performance management in various global manufacturing industries. Broad

background in financial planning and business development, GAAP/SEC

financial reporting and analysis, treasury and risk management, cost

accounting, margin analysis, internal auditing of financial and quality

systems, streamlining processes, and implementing policies, procedures and

controls. Significant experience in debt capital procurement and

associated compliance. Analyzes and offers recommendations to improve

profitability, cash flow and safeguard assets and evaluates performance

variances to advise executive leadership team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPARTON CORPORATION, Jackson, Michigan

$240 million NYSE broad-based global provider for electronics to technology-

driven companies in diverse markets including aerospace, industrial,

medical and government.

Corporate Controller May, 2008- November, 2009.

. Plan, direct and monitor the activities of the six (6) Plant

Controllers and one (1) Bid Cost Controller in accordance with

operational objectives and corporate policies, procedures and

directives.

. Supervise the Corporation's financial, operational, contract analysis,

FP&A and cost/general accounting practices in compliance with

GAAP/SEC, governmental (CAS) requirements.

. Accomplishments - FP&A - Financial planning & analysis model; improved

internal controls and Sox control procedures/cycles, Lean/scorecards,

segment financial reporting, banking compliance reporting.

. Reason for leaving - Corporate Headquarters moved to Chicago, position

phased out due to corporate finance restructured.

CHALLENGE MFG. COMPANY, Holland, Michigan

$250 million ESOP manufacturer of automotive metal stampings and welded

assemblies.

Corporate Controller 2007- April, 2008.

. Managed company insurance, Reviewed all contracts executed. Resolve

commercial issues with customers and suppliers.

. Oversee month end closing and financial statements, A/R, A/P,

general ledger, taxes, third party payroll processes, expense and

capital budget/justification, cost reduction programs, forecasting,

cost analysis, cash management, banking relationships, operational

cost and asset management planning, control, and reporting,

supervision, project accounting (tooling and capital), sales quote

reviews, operational auditing, standard cost system maintenance and

part cost performance. Manage a team of four (4) people.

. Accomplishments - FP&A - Financial planning & analysis model; improved

internal controls and control procedures/cycles, banking compliance

reporting.

. Reason for leaving - Resigned due to change in CEO & CFO leadership,

recruited by Sparton.

GE AVIATION SYSTEMS, Grand Rapids, Michigan

GE Aviation Systems (formerly Smiths Aerospace LLC) is a transatlantic

aerospace systems and equipment company, with over $2 billion in sales and

more than 11,000 employees worldwide.

Director, Accounting - US Business Service Center 2006- 2007

. Build positive working relationships with local finance business

partners and other BSC teams. Manage a team with approximately six (6)

finance associates to deliver excellent service. Ensure service is

delivered in line with agreed controls, procedures and Service Level

Agreements. Lead the team to continuously improve performance and meet

objectives. Ensure smooth migration of general ledger functions from

local business units to the BSC, developing and documenting business

processes for the BSC. Build relationships with Smiths Group BSC

general ledger team, site finance teams, other BSC teams and auditors

(internal and external).

. Team Lead for the consolidation of North American business units (14

legal entities - $1B+ sales) to a North American group shared service

finance team and system integration process system conversion from

site legacy systems to SAP R/3 4.7. Coordinating the global close and

financial reporting process. Deltek Welcom and SAP project system

interfaces.

. Reason for leaving - GE Aviation acquired Smiths Aerospace. My

position was impacted by the acquisition. Smiths Aerospace SAP system

project canceled and Business Service Center office and organization

closed as part of a post GE acquisition program review.

SAPPI, Muskegon, Michigan

$300 million manufacturer of coated fine paper. Muskegon mill is part of

Sappi - North America, a $1.4 billion NA division of South Africa based

SAPPI Ltd, a leading global paper producer.

Manager, Accounting 2002-2006

. Oversee site reporting; analysis and communication of financial

performance, balanced scorecard, forecasting, budgeting, policies,

internal financial reporting; monthly closing; monthly Millpack

reporting package, financial budgeting & forecasting; general ledger

account analysis and reconciliation utilizing the enterprise software

systems SAP R/3 4.6; Majiq and Hyperion Essbase Planner.

. Responsible for monthly reporting and forecasts of site unit

financials to ensure in compliance with GAAP principles, SEC reporting

requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control cycles.

. Sarbanes Oxley Section 302/404 compliance- web based development of:

1) control procedures 2) self assessments 3) monthly check off list 4)

financial reporting, revenue, expense and purchasing control cycles 5)

leading management action remediation regarding issues identified by

internal or external audit testing review. 6) Quarterly business unit

certifications. Managed a team of three (3) people.

. Reason for leaving - position was eliminated as part of a financial

restructuring.

FLOWSERVE CORPORATION, Kalamazoo, Michigan

$215 million manufacturer of mechanical seals. Division is part of $2

billion Flowserve Corporation, a premier provider of industrial flow

management products and services.

Group Controller, North America 2000-2002

. Ensures adherence to and updates to corporate policies and procedures.

. Directs all financial management including: month end closing,

financial statements, A/R, A/P, multi-plant cost accounting, general

ledger, taxes, property accounting, internal and external audits,

payroll (Lawson), budget, cost reduction programs, forecasting, cash

management.

. Transfer pricing to foreign affiliates, cost reporting of

restructuring, merger and system integration plans, unconsolidated

minority equity affiliates, low cost production centers in Mexico and

India, operational cost analysis, asset management planning, internal

controls, Hyperion financial reporting, and supervision.

. Accomplishments -Reduced closing cycle time from 7 to 4 days and

developed short and long term profit planning; Lead consolidation of a

North American group finance team and system integration process.

Managed a team of eight (8) direct reports and total of twenty-eight

(28) people.

. Reason for leaving - position moved to Dallas, Texas.

BURNSIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Spring Lake, Michigan

$20 million manufacturer of automotive metal stampings, wire forms and

welded assemblies.

Chief Financial Officer 1995-2000

. Managed company insurance, employee benefit and retirement (401(k),

pension) programs. Reviewed all contracts executed.

. Oversaw month end closing and financial statements, A/R, A/P, general

ledger, taxes, third party payroll processes, budget, cost reduction

programs, QOS programs, forecasting, cost analysis, cash management,

banking relationships, operational cost and asset management planning,

control, and reporting, supervision, project accounting (tooling and

capital), sales quote reviews, operational auditing, standard cost

system maintenance and part cost performance improvement utilizing

Activity Based Costing. Managed a team of six (6) people.

. Accomplishments - Budgeting, Banking relationship resulting in

additional working capital utilizing term and revolving credit secured

facility.

. Reason for leaving - Divested Company; Opportunity for advancement.

LORIN INDUSTRIES INC., Muskegon, Michigan

$70 million multi-plant international manufacturer of pre-anodized (electro-

chemical coil coating process) aluminum sheet serving various distribution

channels, OEM and end user markets (automotive, aerospace, defense,

electronics and commercial building products).

Corporate Controller 1988-1995

. Directed month end closing and financial statements, A/R, A/P, general

ledger, taxes, capital and expense operation budgets, forecasting,

cost analysis, operation and asset management reporting, supervision,

project accounting, sales quote reviews, operational auditing, actual

cost system maintenance and product/customer cost performance

improvement. Managed a team of seven (7) people.

. Accomplishments - Reduced cost of property taxes and business

insurance; reduced liability loss ratio from 87% to 42% in one year.

. Reason for leaving - Opportunity for advancement.

Assistant Controller 1984-1988

. Prepared and reported the financial statements, supervised staff and

oversaw forecasting and year-end tax, and special projects. Also

responsible for operational auditing, cost and inventory control

system and design enhancements.

. Developed a PC-based product cost estimating model.

Cost Analyst 1982-1984

. Designed and maintained a job order cost and inventory control system.

Special projects included estimating, gross margin analysis, and

providing recommendations to management.

DRESSER INDUSTRIES INC., Crane & Hoist Operation; Muskegon, Michigan

$50 million manufacturer of industrial cranes, hoists and mud pumps.

Staff Accountant 1980-1982

. Responsible for the maintenance of a job order standard cost and

inventory control system. Variance reports and analysis of margins

for pricing/costing.

. Reason for leaving - Opportunity for advancement.

EDUCATION

B.S. Degree, Accountancy, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan,

1979

M.B.A. Degree, Finance - coursework, Grand Valley State University, 1980-

1985

AFFILIATIONS

Tri-Cities United Way Finance Committee, past member; Institute of

Management Accountants, member; Baker College, past member accounting

curriculum advisory board

SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Strong knowledge of financial systems. Develop, implement and manage

adequate systems of internal control of general ledger, consolidation and

reporting systems. Monitor and update operational and financial systems,

policies and procedures to safeguard assets. Advanced knowledge of ERP

systems including BI tools; SAP, Oracle, Hyperion - Essbase, HFM and

Planner, MTMS, Mapics and Cognos. Advanced knowledge in SAP- both business

process/configuration; personal computer proficiency in using Microsoft

office products.

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