Management Accounting

Christopher Willi

Email: abqmmo@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ********* *****

City: Leesburg

State: VA

Zip: 20176

Country: USA

Phone: 571-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

Willing to Relocate

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CHRISTOPHER WILLI, CPA

43110 Kimberley Court, Leesburg, VA 20176 703-***-**** abqmmo@r.postjobfree.com

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dynamic, versatile financial professional with 20+ years experience in all aspects of financial management and accounting. Proven track record of consistently driving growth in technology and governmental sectors. Exceptional technology skills combined with proven ability to drive cash flow analysis, deliver sales growth, form strategic partnerships, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects. Outstanding strategist distinguished for proven leadership and team-building skills and ability to expand organizations into international markets. Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity and drive sustained organizational performance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

SaaS Cloud Computing Audit & Compliance Risk Assessment & Management Budget & Capital Planning Equity & Debt Financing Forecast & Strategic Planning GAAP FAR OMB Circulars DCAA IFRS Profit & Loss Accounting Process Migration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSULTING, Leesburg, VA

Interim CFO/Consultant, 2011 to Present

Provide high-level financial management, audit, and business-valuation services for financial holding companies and technology startups, including SaaS, cloud computing and government services. Conceptualize financial models, system integrations, accounting structures, business plans, revenue recognition and marketing programs; source angel investors and secure seed funding.

Key Accomplishments:

* Delivered key advisory, valuation, compliance, audit, field exams and disposition services in support of bankruptcy proceedings with the top two bank holding companies. Saved bank holding company $2.5M on loan write-offs.

* Developed financial infrastructure of international technology startups and build strategic short and long-term plan to gain first round of seed money. Secured first $1M capital investment for international cloud computing company.

SHERWOOD BRANDS, Rockville, MD

Chief Financial Officer, 2001 to 2012

Architected clear public, financial, accounting, and tax-reporting system, established operating infrastructure to support business growth and acquisitions, and implemented effective branding and marketing strategies for a public business.

Key Accomplishments:

* Saved $500K in audit hours by restructuring financial reporting on 10Q, 10K, 8-K internal eliminate outsourcing to CPA firms.

* Secured $25M credit facility to support operating growth. No personal guarantees to shareholders.

* Increased contribution margins from 20-30% to 48-56%, and revenues from $18M to $60M, in two years, saving $2M.

* Trimmed $1M in outsourcing fees on B2B suppliers by engaging direct marketing channels instead of third-party vendors.

* Avoided $500K in currency fluctuation costs by originating currency hedging in conjunction with a factoring program that protected company from transfer-pricing issues related to global transactions

* Saved $2M by correcting manufacturing BOM for key SKU products and identifying ways to minimize waste and production overruns.

* Saved company $250K on revenue classifications on GST/VAT. Oversaw international GST/VAT Excise tax reporting for multiple entities in foreign countries (Europe, South America, China and Canada.]

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CYNTERCORP/CYNTERGY SERVICES LTD., Rockville, MD

Chief Financial Officer, 1998 to 2001

Transformed company into single-source provider of specialized IT training and technical support for diverse industries. Drove the business model for end-to-end business process outsourcing services to its markets including ASP services, integration of both vertically focused and enterprise-wide business applications on a 24/7 basis.

Key Accomplishments:

* Restructured accounting system, implementing multiple ERP programs that provided accurate, timely, and reliable financial data for all divisions. Oversaw rollout programs, SaaS, and service contracts.

* Drove the opening of five offices in one year in Asia Pacific and Europe. Secured $6M credit facility for the expansions of its Call Center and Hosting facilities.

* Catapulted revenues from $4M to $40M in 1999, pushing explosive revenue performance and market expansion.

* Earned company industry recognition for outstanding business performance, garnering Deloitte & Touche -Maryland Technology Fast 50 Award- in addition to -Fast Track Revenue Growth- Award by Arthur Anderson.

* Oversaw global accounting functions in Europe, driving accountability, margin growth and market share. Increased revenue by 400% in first year of operations.

* Initiated hotel deals, capturing 14 of the top 20 hotel chains to secure a 70% market share; doubled company`s market share in food service segments.

PRODUCTION GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC., Alexandria, VA

Corporate Controller, 1992 to 1998

Managed financial and accounting operations for technology startup with operations bridging digital media, destination management, and event planning.

Key Accomplishments:

* Gained various rounds of $35M PE financing and structured four acquisitions in first year; handled all due-diligence efforts including financial analysis, operations audit, staff and management reviews, negotiations, and buyout plans. Acquisitions increased company`s growth from $1M to $25M first year.

* Implemented rigorous accounting structure and reporting mechanisms for contracts and SaaS.

* Conceived auditing structure, strengthening and improving internal efficiency in order to meet GAAP-compliance requirements.

* Managed entire accounting system conversion, integration, and consolidation efforts, producing $1.2M+ in profits on acquisitions.

* Secured $15M in additional PE financing and architected five more acquisitions, adding $100M in revenues and $25M in revenue pipeline.

* Directed all financial activities in preparation for the company`s initial IPO.

EDUCATION

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 Implementation, Partnership Taxation I & II, Audit Committee Compliance

* Internal Control for Auditors & Managers, IPOs - Financial Reporting & Filing Requirements

* Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting, Strategic Cost Management, Financial Analysis for Mergers & Acquisitions, Reporting Under the Security Exchange Act of 1934,

* The New CFO/Controller-Strategic Business Partner FAR Audit compliance CAS compliance DCAA Contractor business systems and internal controls

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