Director Of Financial Planning & Systems

MICHAEL F LANGDON

**** ********* ****,

Lilburn, GA 30047

Mobile: 678-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & SYSTEMS(FINANCIAL OPERATIONS/REPORTING/BUSINESS ANALYSIS/SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT)

Extensive hands-on experience in corporate finance, general management and consulting with over 15 years of experience building and strengthening the financial, accounting and MIS functions, for private and public companies in various restructuring and growth situations. Proven ability to quickly learn new industries and make improvements in reporting, planning and analysis. Successful in linking accounting and finance to business operations to drive forward organizational development, cost reduction and productivity. Strong general management, project planning and team based leadership skills with a “can do” attitude and a sense of urgency for meeting goals.

** Master of Management Degree (EMBA) with Finance & Strategy Concentration **

Qualifications include:

• Financial Modeling/Planning & Analysis

• Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Variance

• Benchmarking & KPIs

• Finance & Accounting Operations

• General Ledger & P/L Management

• Banking & Debt Covenants

• ERP Systems, Controls & Implementation

• Reporting Systems Development & Project Management

• Business Planning & Development

• International & Startup Operations

Experience:

Atlanta Information Technology Services September 2006 to Present

** Project Management/Project Consultant responsible for project and functional support related to project planning, module setup and data migration from legacy financial systems to Viewpoint Construction ERP software. Completed over fifteen projects while working closely with clients to establish, reconcile and import core financial data into the new accounting ERP system. Project work includes defining objectives and project scope, resource planning and schedule of tasks. Extensive data mining, account reconciliation and scripting using Visual FoxPro and SQL

Neurorecovery Inc. January 2005 to June 2006

** Director of Finance recruited to develop the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions for this start-up biopharmaceutical company in Memphis, TN. Collaborated with management and board members to review and complete due diligence, operational budgets and IPO/S1 registration. I managed banking relationships, cash flow and ADP payroll, and assumed additional management responsibilities for IT operations, administration and business planning. Company assets were acquired by Acorda Therapeutics in 2007/2008.

• Completed external audit and prepared financial statements for fiscal years 2004 and 2005.

• Managed employee benefit plans, health insurance, 401K and employee stock option plans.

• Collaborated with management and auditors to develop stock option pricing and expense models (FAS123R).

• Developed financial models and analysis used for the private placement (PPM) and subsequent capital raise.

• Established accounting and systems controls with auditors under Section 404 (SOX).

• Renegotiated payments and terms on vendor contracts to improve cash flow and to alleviate cash shortfalls.

• Set new accounting department and implemented Microsoft Dynamics ERP and financial reporting systems.

Display Industries January 2002 to December 2004

** Director of Planning and Financial Systems recruited to manage business analysis, financial reporting and ERP/MRP financial systems at this leading plastic injection-molding manufacturer in Atlanta, GA. Cross-functional finance executive with full responsibility for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, COGS, P/L management, banking relationships and MIS. Presented financial data and analysis to senior management and made recommendations on corrective alternatives that would promote cost savings, operational controls and improve margins. Assumed increased management responsibilities for inventory control, payroll and IT operations. Left to join Neurorecovery, Inc.

• Prepared financial statements and facilitated external audit for fiscal years 2002 and 2003.

• Designed a series of analytical reports focused on organizational performance and cost analysis, to help drive process improvements, cost reduction and the general flow of information analysis across the organization.

• Redesigned the chart of accounts, bills of materials, budgets and cost control system used track COGS by product classes. Developed detailed operating and budget variance analysis used in daily operations.

• Resolved troubled Microsoft Dynamics ERP system implementation and developed new financial/operational reporting and budgeting systems, using FRx, Report Writer and Crystal Reports

Vertical Systems, Inc. January 2001 to November 2001

** Senior Project Consultant recruited to manage functional and technical issues related to project planning and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP/MRP systems, for Luminent, Inc. a component manufacture in Los Angeles. Project scope included G/L development, staff training, data conversion and creating customized financial reports using Dynamics Report Writer, Crystal Reports and FRx. Microsoft Dynamics CAAS and CIS certified.

Master of Management Degree March 1998 to March 2000

** Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, a joint MBA master's program with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Philipp Holzmann AG June 1995 to December 1997

** Senior Finance Manager for one of the largest multinational German construction companies over the last century that included multinational operations in nine countries. Recruited by the MD to manage corporate income reporting, project budgeting and cost analysis. Collaborated with management and project managers to review and interpret financial data, make recommendations, and provide decision support to promote cost savings and improve operational controls. Development role included industry and market analysis, feasibility studies, presentations and networking with clients and government officials to support new business and market development throughout Southeast Asia.

• Redesigned chart of account and income reporting, budgeting and cost control systems for Thailand operations.

• Established uniform operating budgets, revenue forecasts and monthly cost-to-complete income projections on a project portfolio valued at USD500 million, which included twenty-eight concurrent projects in several countries.

• Audited monthly cost details on all projects and prepared revenue forecasts for corporate office in Frankfurt.

• Reviewed business plans, conducted due diligence and made recommendations to directors and potential clients in new areas of development in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.

• Designed and completed a commercial and financial feasibility study on a $53 million resort development in Laos.

Radisson Hotels January 1993 to June 1995

** Financial Controller recruited to manage accounting and finance functions for the start-up joint venture that represented the management and development arm of the Carlson Hospitality Group in Southeast Asia. Scope of work was diverse and included contract negotiations, fund transfers and VAT tax statements. Project development work included feasibility and market analysis, business planning and other ad hoc financial modeling/sensitivity analysis. I served as direct interface between management and joint venture partners in Singapore. Left to join Philipp Holzmann.

• Completed external audit and prepared financial statements for fiscal years 1993 and 1994.

• Setup new accounting system, managed and trained staff according international/US GAAP standards.

• Created feasibility studies and business plans needed by clients to secure funding, which led to the development and completion of the 450-room Bangkok Radisson and the 150-room Mai Khao Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand.

• Completed and facilitated numerous industry and market studies, business plans and feasibility reports needed to fund start-up, project financing and ongoing hotel development in Southeast Asia.

Education:

Master of Management Degree (Finance & Strategic Management), 2000

Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration (sasin.edu)

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (Finance), 1991

University of Hawaii (hawaii.edu)

Computer Skills:

Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Business Solutions, Great Plains Dynamics V9.0/10.0, Crystal Reports, FRx, Report Writer, Integration Manager, Visual FoxPro, SQL 2000/2005, Viewpoint Construction Software 5.0/6.0 and others. Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) certified (CAAS & CIS-eEnt)

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request

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