James C. Harris, CPA
**** ******* **** • Germantown, TN 38139
901-***-**** • abodqa@r.postjobfree.com • http://www.linkedin.com/in/jim0512harris
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A finance/accounting executive with 20+ years international (China, Europe and Brazil) and domestic
experience in corporate and divisional financial decision-making, policy creation, compliance and
reporting. A results-oriented leader with a passion for developing highly effective financial teams.
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Mergers & Acquisitions International Start-ups
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Strong Operations Focus Business Intelligence
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Contract Negotiations Business Turnarounds
EXPERIENCE
TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics and Thomas & Betts) 1997 – 2012
Memphis TN & Harrisburg, PA
$14 billion multi-national electronics components manufacturer supplying communications, computer,
automotive, medical and aerospace industries.
Business Unit Controller (TEC) 2006 – 2012
Managed all financial operations for several business units, including two newly-established divisions.
Key partner with business leaders in general management, product management, engineering and
operations functions.
• Designed and implemented all systems/financial tools following the split from Tyco
International to drive decision-making and results at the business unit level
• Enterprise-wide design and implementation of business intelligence related to investments in
new product development resulting in cutting time to market by 50% and improving
engineering efficiency by 10%
• Established planning, forecasting and reporting processes and policies for two new divisions
allowing them to drive business results through a complex matrix organization
Business Unit Controller (Tyco) 2000 – 2005
Controller for the $150 million battery pack manufacturing unit of a $40 billion conglomerate, including
all international operations and financial reporting
• Integrated the division following the acquisition, including the financial systems setup,
integration and staffing for six international locations (China, Brazil, Scotland, Hungary,
Malaysia and Mexico). Reduced manufacturing costs more than 50% resulting in significant
expansion in customer base (50% travel to China)
• Closed down several facilities as manufacturing was transitioned to international locations,
managing HR, tax and associated legal issues with each
• Designed and implemented a total revamp of internal controls and reporting resulting in
100% compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Streamlined and integrated SAP, BPCS and Hyperion Financial Systems, creating significant
business intelligence applications and improving data reliability
Business Unit Controller (Thomas & Betts) 1997 – 2000
Primary financial executive for four business units with total sales of $600M for this $2.5B
manufacturer.
• Drove the acquisition integration which more than doubled the size of T&B’s
Electronics/OEM segment reducing cost by more than $20 million.
• Created and implemented enterprise-wide general ledger, forecasting and financial reporting
systems utilizing Oracle, Hyperion Pillar and Hyperion Enterprise Software driving timely
information for decision making and actions, significant improvement in closing cycle
• Led negotiation and due diligence efforts on several mergers/acquisitions/divestitures
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American Metal Products (a MASCO Company) 1995 – 1997
Olive Branch, MS
$60M, three plant manufacturer of venting products for the HVAC, Plumbing and Home Improvement
markets; part of $4 billion Masco, a world leader in home improvement and building products
Vice President, Finance
Complete financial charge of manufacturing operations, including redesign of reporting, with
granularization of individual product profit data and conversion to Electronic Data Interface with major
retailers and distributors
• Planned and implemented a move of division headquarters from Los Angeles to Memphis
and supervised the move of one plant to Mexico, both projects were on time and on budget;
savings were $3 million / year
Medegen Medical Products (formerly Vollrath Group) 1991 – 1995 and 2005 – 2006
Gallaway, TN
$80M manufacturer of injection and blow-molded medical products
Vice President, Finance 2005 – 2006
Returned to this company to spearhead its transition to publicly traded status.
Vice President, Finance and CFO 1991 – 1995
Held a number of positions, including VP Operations, Director of Special projects and Acting VP of
Human Resources.
• Drove actions to maintain profitability in a year when cost of materials doubled
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• MS Office – Expert Excel, Word, • ERP – Advanced User, Migrations, Setup
Outlook, Access, PowerPoint o SAP, MfgPro, BPCS, Data3, EMS, Others
• Hyperion Financials • Oracle
• SharePoint Setup & Administration • Crystal Reports
• HR Systems • Online Banking
• Standard Costing, Job Costing, LIFO • TM1
• Cognos – Query Studio, Report • Management Reporting
Studio, Impromptu
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Science Accounting
Certified Public Accountant, California