Human Resources Financial

Jim Daniel

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Birmingham, AL 35242 Cellular: 205-383-

8800

Email: abmv08@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE

Results-oriented, hands-on finance executive recognized as a change agent

capable of building focused teams, implementing rapid transitions, and

positively impacting bottom line as well as the corporate culture. Strong

leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across functional

lines with all levels of management and professionals. Major strengths

include establishing and achieving objectives, problem resolution,

controlling contract/product cost, and reducing operational expenses.

Maintain the highest level of professional ethics and personal integrity at

all times.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

BE&K, INC. - Birmingham, AL

(Engineering, procurement, and construction and maintenance services

provider worldwide with operating revenues in excess of $2.0 billion)

Internal Auditor, July 2007 to April 2009

Assist in developing goals, audit work schedules, staffing plans, and

financial budgets for the Department. Conduct scheduled and special audits

and make recommendations for improvement. Revise audit programs to provide

a thorough review of projects/operations.

NORTHSTAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. (a BE&K company) - Birmingham, AL

(Telecommunications services provider with operating revenues in excess of

$90 million, 800 employees and 12 offices nationwide)

Chief Financial Officer/Vice-President of Administration, January 2004 to

June 2007

Responsible for providing leadership in General and Project Accounting,

Treasury, Human Resources and Information Technology. Provided financial

leadership and development of strategies that resulted in successful

financial and operational performance. Developed business and annual

operating plans, budgets, overhead rate projections, contract terms and

pricing strategies. Developed communication and reporting plans to ensure

accountability and understanding of financial data. Point of contact in

the due diligence process of potential sale of the company.

Key Accomplishments:

. Served as leader of cross-functional teams to develop understanding

and accountability of overhead expenses

. Implemented cash management system that improved working capital by

managing accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable

. Re-engineered reporting and planning processes to incorporate

variable/fixed costs, profitability analysis and revenue planning,

along with product line and project profitability

. Develop and administer corporate strategic initiatives in conjunction

with the Board of Directors and senior management

. Develop and ensure compliance of all corporate and financial policies

and procedures to increase efficiency and minimize company risk and

exposure

. Maintain positive relations through effective leadership amongst

staff, employees and BE&K

. Performed due diligence and conducted financial presentations for

possible acquisitions

ALLSTATES TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. (a BE&K company) - Birmingham, AL

(Technical staffing and services organization with operating revenues of

$50 million, 600 employees and 6 offices in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic)

Vice-President of Finance, May 2000 to December 2003

Provided strategic leadership and communication in the areas of Finance,

Human Resources, and Contracts. Member of executive team with extensive

involvement in strategic planning, benefit strategies, pricing strategies

as well as operational and business development. Ensured that both

financial and operational objectives were met through communication and

planning.

Key Accomplishments:

. Transitioned and staffed the Accounting/Finance, Human Resource, and

IT departments from the regional office in Trevose, PA to the

corporate office in Birmingham, AL

. Directed implementation of fully integrated software (Solomon IV)

. Led strategy team to review the company's future business model which

included contract reviews for cost elimination opportunities,

renegotiations of customers with long term deals, sale of non-

essential assets, and limiting capital expenditures

. Lead senior team in strategy meetings and updating key revenue, cost

and balance sheet drivers to review performance

. Constructed the strategic financial plan, including goal setting, the

consolidation of project financial data and future year forecasts

. Prepared and evaluated pro forma financial statements and other

business analysis on new business opportunities (i.e., joint ventures,

mergers, acquisitions, etc.)

BIRMINGHAM STEEL CORPORATION - Birmingham, AL

(Publicly traded steel manufacturer with assets and operating revenues in

excess of $870 million and $1 billion, respectively)

Corporate Controller, February 1998 to May 2000

Responsibilities included General and Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis

and Internal and External Reporting. Provide financial reporting and

communication to senior managers, board of directors and SEC. Directed

and provided guidance to the plant controllers and administrative support

staff and implemented controls to ensure accurate and current information.

Key Accomplishments:

. Developed reporting tools that enabled departments to understand and

track budget versus actual costs, including detailed cost reporting

. Analyzed, initiated, negotiated and monitored the start-up operations

of two new business operations

. Direct the monthly consolidation of actual financial statements,

ensuring that the information presented is accurate and consistent

with historical and budget data, and is in compliance with FASB and

SEC pronouncements and generally accepted accounting principles

. Member of internal development team for the implementation of the ROSS

ERP software

. Create text for quarterly earnings results press releases, and co-

ordination of the proper supporting financial information

. Preparation and analysis of quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports

required by the SEC; review all such reports for FASB. and SEC.

technical compliance

. Co-ordinate year-end and interim financial statement audit activities

with Ernst & Young

BUTLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Birmingham, AL

(2nd largest region of a global pre-fabricated metal buildings manufacturer

headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Region responsible for the

fabrication of I-beams, VSR panels, purlins and girts.)

Southern Region Controller, August 1995 to February 1998

Provided administration and management for General and Cost Accounting,

including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial

Reporting.

Key Accomplishments:

. Maintained standard costing system complete with BOM details,

routings, labor and overhead rates, and yield determinations for all

components and operations

. Performed ABC and job cost comparisons for accurate profitability

. Developed new planning and budget process to benchmark growth

. Implemented materials/labor reporting to manage workforce and

inventory during seasonal periods

. Improved inventory cost and control systems

. Responsible for managing the annual physical inventory, reporting

purchase price and manufacturing variances

. Developed monthly and quarterly cost trend analysis

. Implemented new payroll/attendance tracking system

. Participated in Management Review Committee for ISO9000 Registration

Prior professional experience:

VANITY FAIR MILLS, INC. - Monroeville, AL

Manager of Incoming Operations and Inventory Control, July 1994 - August

1995

Senior Cost Accountant, November 1992 - July 1994

EDUCATION

AUBURN UNIVERSITY - Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting - 1990

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Over-the-Mountain Youth League Baseball - Coach and Board Member

United Way of Central Alabama - Coach and Mentor

YMCA of greater Birmingham - Coach and Mentor

Junior Achievement - Volunteer

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