Manager Accounting

JOHN T. RICH, CPA

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Home: 508-***-**** Wrentham, MA

02093

Cell: 410-***-****

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SUMMARY:

Operationally focused Financial Executive offering diversified corporate,

divisional and public accounting experience with both private and public

companies ranging from start-up to global organizations. Proven ability to

create value for organizations through effective leadership, business

strategy formulation and implementation and improved financial management,

planning, analysis and internal control systems. Demonstrated expertise

includes:

GAAP, SEC and IFRS reporting Government Contract

Reporting

Software Accounting Financial Planning and

Analysis

Auditing Services SOX Implementation and

Compliance

ERP System Implementations Cost Management

Initiatives

Oversight of HR, IT and Supply Chain Mergers, Acquisitions,

Divestitures

Capital Investment Analysis Contract Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LONZA (Formerly CAMBREX) - Contract Biopharma Manufacturer 2003 -

Nov. 2009

Business Unit Controller - Global Microbial R&D - Hopkinton, MA

2008 - Nov. 2009

Site Controller - Manufacturing Operations - MD and MA Sites

2007 - Nov. 2009

. Collaborated with other members of the Business Unit and Site leadership

teams in identifying and rectifying key operational issues.

. Prepared and presented Site and Business Unit monthly results and

forecasts, annual budgets and five-year business plans to Site, Business

Unit and Sector leadership.

. Developed, implemented and achieved a $5 million (8%) cost reduction

plan.

. Managed successful post-acquisition business integration.

. Managed Baltimore plant closure project, achieving a $1.0 million (8%)

savings against budget.

Business Unit Controller-Cambrex Biopharma Manufacturing-MD and MA Sites

2003-2007

. Improved the quality and effectiveness of operational and financial

reporting to senior corporate executives that enhanced understanding of

key operational matters.

. Led monthly Business Unit reviews with senior corporate executives.

. Formulated and implemented a financial turnaround strategy that achieved

breakeven operating income from a $10 million loss in one year.

. Implemented a Sarbanes Oxley control environment at multiple sites

resulting in "clean" 404 audits.

. Converted legacy accounting systems to the Corporate ERP system.

. Designed and implemented a new project accounting and reporting system

resulting in improved project management and timeliness and accuracy of

customer billings.

. Ensured compliance with government contract reporting.

JOHN T. RICH, CPA

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SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Mt. Arlington, NJ 1998 -

2003

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary

. Formulated and implemented corporate strategy and policy as a member of

this $20 million software/IT consulting company's Executive Leadership

Team.

. Improved the quality and timeliness of the company's financial

management and reporting systems.

. Positioned the company for multiple exit strategies (sale or IPO).

. Negotiated long-term customer contracts with large pharmaceutical

companies.

. Completed $8 million private equity offering.

. Successfully completed sale of the company, managing all aspects of the

due diligence process and the drafting and reviewing of all legal

documentation.

. Assisted in the post-sale business integration activities.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ESCALON MEDICAL CORP. - Pharma / Medical Device - Princeton, NJ

1990 - 1998

Vice President of Finance and Administration and Corporate Secretary

. Developed, implemented and managed the entire financial and

administrative infrastructures of this start-up company.

. Completed several rounds of private equity funding.

. Took company public through the successful completion and integration of

a reverse merger.

. Managed investor relations for both private equity and public investors.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.

Audit Manager - New York City, NY

1986 - 1990

Audit Staff to Audit Manager - Salt Lake City, UT

1980 - 1986

EDUCATION:

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

. Masters Degree - Accounting and Audit - 1980

. Bachelor of Science - Accounting - 1979

COMPUTER SKILLS:

. Well versed in personal computers and in a wide variety of PC

applications including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power

Point.

. Extensive hands on experience with ERP systems (SAP and Ross) and

various other accounting and consolidation software packages (Hyperion,

Solomon, MAS 200, Great Plains, Platinum)

CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

. CPA Certificate - State of Utah - 1982

. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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