Manager Management
Resume:
GARY J. KOLANDA
Sterling, MA ****4
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Outstanding skill sets in all areas of accounting, treasury, risk management, IT management and capital
funding. Exceptional at parlaying organizational knowledge to maneuver through formal and informal
channels to achieve objectives and goals in an ethical manner. Demonstrated track record of coaching and
mentoring team members to become leaders.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Financial Reporting Human Resources Lean Manufacturing
Capital Funding IT Management Financial Analysis
Investor Relations Treasury/Risk Management Budgeting/Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 to Present
Veeco Solar Equipment, (Division of Veeco Instruments, Inc.), Lowell, MA
A $20MM manufacturer of vacuum deposition chambers for solar panel manufacturers.
Division Controller
• Directed successful deployment of SAP in 90 days. COGNOS super user.
• Responsible for division SAB104 revenue recognition.
• Prepared, analyzed and evaluated division financial statements. Recommend improvements in
revenue generation and expense reduction.
• Division Sarbanes Oxley compliance and quarterly certification.
• Responsible for operations finance, standard costing, variance analysis & COGS forecasting.
• Spearheaded annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Mentored and coached an accounting staff of 2 employees.
2006 to 2008
Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc., Mansfield, MA
A Pre-IPO medical device manufacturer of minimally invasive spinal implants and instruments.
Corporate Controller
• Supported due diligence activities for Series B &C fund raise.
• Managed financial side of external manufacturing supply chain/supplier managed inventory.
• Directed successful deployment of Oracle version 11i in 90 days.
• Financial analysis to support project management and monthly operations and P&L reviews.
• Implemented Concur/ADP Expense eXpert travel expense reporting product.
• Responsible for FAS123R options maintenance and tracking.
• Instituted financial controls, ensured compliance with SOP’s.
• Managed external relationships, including banking, risk management and audit.
• Established executive dashboard reporting, analyzed KPI’s.
• Spearheaded annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Maintained sales and distributor commission program.
• Responsible for leading and developing an accounting staff of 2 employees.
2001 to 2006
Bionostics, Inc. – (Division of Ferraris Plc), Devens, MA
A $20MM division of Ferraris Plc, a $100MM global provider of medical diagnostic supplies, equipment
and services. Bionostics is an analytical life science manufacturer of in-vitro diagnostic quality controls.
Director of Finance
• Directed accounting, treasury and financial planning and analysis functions. Adherence to
IFRS accounting standards.
• Established cost controls that assisted in the growth of EBIT by $2.2M over four years.
Implemented initiatives to reduce DSO by 25%.
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Streamlined AP & AR processes by implementing lean accounting and value stream mapping
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principles.
Partnered with Operations management to identify and implement strategy to improve
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inventory turns from 3.0 to 5.5 turns per year.
Assisted Operations team with implementation of inventory cycle count program that
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eliminated annual physical inventory.
Co-directed the implementation of Ross Systems’ iRenaissance ERP system.
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Managed a staff of 3 employees.
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1994 to 2001
UNITED COOPERATIVE FARMERS, INC., Fitchburg, MA
A $20MM privately held diversified agri-business manufacturer.
Corporate Controller
• Directed accounting, treasury, MIS, retail and manufacturing functions.
• Facilitated strategic planning process. Developed competitive analysis model.
• Responsible for insuring company assets against peril, liability and business interruption.
• Implemented financial systems, policy, procedures and controls.
• Established and maintained banking relationships. Ensured access to capital and credit
facilities. Delivered performance to maximize cash flow and investment opportunities.
• Qualified and recommended audit firm for annual financial audit.
• Maintained shareholder records. Recommended annual schedule of distributions.
• Established employee HR policy manual. Ensured compliance with all federal and state
regulations.
• Implemented DBC Smart Software ERP/MRP reporting system.
• Managed a staff of 9 employees.
1982 to 1994
LCME, a division of LOCKHEED MARTIN, INC. (Benchmark Electronics), Hudson, NH
A $200MM public contract manufacturing center of excellence for systems and circuit board sub-
assemblies.
Accounting Manager (1990 - 1994)
• Directed general accounting and pricing activities.
• Consolidated monthly financial data for division and corporate reporting requirements.
• Developed and recommended pricing structure for new business proposals, participate in
market-based bid analysis.
• Assisted in the implementation of Fourth Shift ERP system with Platinum GL.
• Managed a staff of 4 employees.
Cost Accounting Manager (1987 - 1990)
• Developed capital and expense budgets and standard costs for manufacturing departments.
• Reviewed expense reporting with line managers.
• Coordinated and reconciled year end physical inventory.
• Managed a staff of 2 employees.
Supervisor of Overheads & Budgets (1984 - 1987)
• Reviewed monthly expenses versus budget and forecast.
• Prepared monthly expense spending management reports.
• Reviewed capital asset justifications.
• Participated in physical inventory.
Accountant (1982 - 1984)
• Analyzed expenses and schedule of completion for government DOD program.
• Investigated variances, recommended changes to budget and schedule.
• Prepared annual forward pricing proposal for bid.
EDUCATION
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Science, Major-Finance, Minor Economics
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