Management Accounting
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Brent J. Lewis Resume
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED, RESULTS DRIVEN, SENIOR EXECUTIVE CORPORATE LEADER WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE
IN EXECUTIVE, FINANCE/ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT WITHIN START-UPS AND MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO STREAMLINE BUSINESS OPERATIONS THAT DRIVE GROWTH, INCREASE EFFICIENCY, AND INCREASE BOTTOM LINE
PROFITS. STRONG QUALIFICATIONS IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING CONTROLS AND PROCESSES IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTIVITY
IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT. POSSESSES SOLID LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS WITH ALL
LEVELS OF STAFF, MANAGEMENT, AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
CORE SKILLS
Accounting & Financial Reporting Business Turnaround SOX Design & Implementation
Building Multi-Discipline Teams Strategic & Tactical Planning Metrics Design & Implementation
IPO, M&A, Banking & Investor Relations Performance Measurement Income & Sales Tax Compliance
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Ensure effective board, shareholder and stakeholder (including banking & other financial institutions)
communications with respect to financial operations, operational environment, risk parameters &
internal controls; (ii) Disseminate management science & uniform analytical standards throughout the
organization; (iv) Build and manage a high performance financial organization, ensuring compliance
with new regulations; (v) Contribute to operational decision making, strategic/tactical planning, & M&A
activities; (vii) Manage & support information management & technology; (vii) Risk management; (viii)
Manage companywide budgets & costs; (viii) Manage treasury functions, including cash flow; (ix)
Manage & ensure compliance with financial & SEC reporting; (x) Search out challenging opportunities to
change & improve productivity & results (xi) Retain & develop the accounting & finance team; (xii)
Foster collaboration; and (xiii) Ensure accurate accounting with respect to general ledger maintenance,
A/R, A/P, tax (both income, sales, & use).
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
eProCfo Advisors, LLC, Denver, Colorado 2011-2013
CFO ADVISORY & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM
FOUNDER/CEO (2011-Present)
Started this consulting practice with the intent to keep skills up-to-date, while searching for a job. Consulted
with CEO’s on various matters including, without limitation, business development strategies and
financial models, core competencies, M&A, growth strategies, system upgrades and integration,
strategic & tactical planning, strategic revenue stream development, established investor & banking
relations, external auditor relations and audit preparation, corporate tax matters.
Selected Achievements:
• Restructured acquisitions pursuant to FAS 141, recognizing revenues and resultant earnings, which
helped offset cost of acquisitions, with an outcome of increased EBT and Net Earnings of 5%; likewise,
properly accounted for acquisition costs resulting in an additional increase to Net Earnings of 2% to 3%,
substantially increasing stock price.
• Drafted a Sales & Use Tax Compliance Manual, which was used successfully by client’s staff in complying
with sales and use taxes.
C.S.P.L. Ltd., Brussels Belgium (Break in Sequence) 2008-2011/2000-2003
International Development & Project Management Company
Contract CFO, Compliance & Legal (2008-2011)
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Partnered with the CEO in selling the company. Sat as Senior Executive Trustee, overseeing over a Trillion
dollars in assets. Left after the company was sold.
Selected Achievements:
• Assisted in packaging the company for sale;
• Successfully lead the negotiation team in the sale of the company.
Chief Financial Officer, Compliance & Legal (2000-2003)
Directed accounting and finance team of over 100 and legal and compliance team of over 20, encompassing
those CFO duties set forth under Core Qualifications. Left after certain issues with respect to
monetizing assets was delayed until 2008. Returned in 2008.
Selected Achievements:
• Revitalized company through strategic acquisitions and partnering;
• Conducted major negotiations as well as asset acquisitions and action planning;
• Designed and developed the global infrastructure;
• Designed and implemented an accounting system, allowing divisions around the world to feed into the
corporate accounting and management information platform;
V.C.G. Holding Corp., Denver, Colorado 2007-2008
Publically Traded National Restaurant, Real Estate, and Entertainment (Night Clubs)
Interim Chief Financial Officer (2007-2008)
Partnered with the CEO and directed accounting, finance, HR, legal and compliance team of over 20,
encompassing those CFO duties set forth under Core Qualifications. Left after resolving all major issues
and a qualified CFO was identified and hired.
Selected Achievements:
• Assisted executive management in preventing a continued and persistent decline in the company’s stock
(at the time was trading on AMEX), whereby within the first week the stock turned around and began a
consistent climb to over $15 per share;
• Improved communications with Wall Street and investor relations by implementing a plan to put the CEO
and CFO on road shows and in front of or on the phone more often with investors;
• Detected improper accounting of past acquisitions, whereby after adjusting such recognized a substantial
increase in EPS and exceeded the expectations of Wall Street.
Ingersoll Products Company & WHC, LLC (PE Firm), Boulder, Colorado 2003-2007
Manufacturing & Distribution & Private Equity Firm
Chief Financial Officer, SVP Administration, & Director of Legal Matters (2003-2007)
Partnered with the CEO and directed accounting, finance, HR, and legal and compliance team of over 80
located internationally (Canada, Europe & South America), encompassing CFO duties set forth under
Core Qualifications, including contract administration. Left after the company was sold.
Selected Achievements
• Assisted executive management in revitalizing its portfolio which had decreased in value (at time of hire)
by over 40%, resulting in substantial decrease in overall investor value;
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• Positioned company as a major global presence by leading the executive team in utilizing the “Flawless
Execution” model of Strategic Planning;
• Spearheaded implementation of lean manufacturing system for Ingersoll Products Company, including
designing and executing the Theory of Constraints”, leading to significant increases in efficiencies,
ultimately resulting in turning a $1.0 million loss into net profit in excess of $2.0 million in approximately 2
years;
• Designed and implemented a sophisticated management information/accounting, upgrading from MAS 90
to MAS 500 Sequel, tying in all manufacturing divisions located in Canada, France, and South America.
Company was sold where the investor’s, on average, received over 250% ROI.
C.S.P.L. Ltd., Brussels Belgium (Refer Above 2008-2011) 2000-2003
Lewis & Welch, LLC, Denver, Colorado 1993-2000
International CPA/CFO Consulting Firm
Chief Executive Officer and Senior Consultant (1993-2000)
Founded and built this practice into an international CFO & Management Consulting practice. As the CEO was
responsible for setting vision, establishing culture, and developing strategy and direction for the
company; consulted with major clients. Left after CEO was offered a position with a major client, the
C.S.P.L. Ltd.
Selected Achievements:
• Planned and executed a successful reverse merger with publicly traded company (client), including
accurately and timely filing all applicable SEC Forms (10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 10);
• Effectively restructured the balance sheet and capital structure resulting in enhanced performance
indicators, positively impacting company valuations applied by the Street, resulting in over 200% increase
in stock price.
• After establishing the practice, directed its rise to a major global position in the CFO consulting and
outsourcing marketplace.
SICOM, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona (Break in Sequence) 1989-1993/1986-1987
Technology Based Engineering, R&D, & Manufacturing (Government DOD Contractor)
Chief Financial Officer, SVP Administration, & Director of Legal Matters (1989-1993)
Partnered with the CEO and directed accounting, finance, HR, administration, and legal & compliance team of
over 15, encompassing certain of the CEO duties and those CFO duties set forth under Core
Qualifications. Also, responsible for packaging and timely submitting government proposals, managed
relations with DCAA auditors, managed Government RFPs, lead major negotiations with DOD and
contractors/subcontractors, managed contract administration and compliance, and all legal matters.
Selected Achievements:
• Drafted, negotiated, and managed multi-million dollar research and development contracts, under DOD
prime and subcontracts;
• Increased profit margins by over 8%, improved cash flow by nearly 30%, and increased shareholder value
by over $7 per share;
• Was instrumental in raising $40.0M in venture capital, allowing the company to enter into the commercial
marketplace, ultimately lead to the sale of the company, which was the reason for leaving the company.
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Controller/Chief Financial Officer (1986-1987)
Partnered with CEO and performed those CFO duties set forth under Core Qualifications. Was hired to bring
the accounting system and policies and procedures into compliance with FAR Parts 30 & 31, negotiated
company overhead rates with DCAA, and revamped the company’s contract administration procedures,
and spearheaded DCAA audits of prior DOD contracts & subcontracts.
Selected Achievements:
• Successfully upgraded the company’s accounting system (a construction platform) to a DCAA approved
accounting platform, Deltek;
• Managed DCAA audit of numerous DOD prime and subcontracts, saving the company $1.0 million dollars
in fines, penalties, and overpayments, by utilizing general contract rules as well as the FAR/DFARs;
• Trained a controller and accounting and contract administration staff in proper accounting and contract
administration rules pursuant to the FAR/DFARs, allowing such employees to handle the amount of
business the company was doing at that time.
After successfully resolving all major issues, it was determined the company did not need a full time CFO and
therefore, left after being recruited to manage a large health care conglomerate turnaround. Continued
consulting with company’s CEO and Controller until returning in 1989.
Van Dyke Health Care Management, Scottsdale, Arizona 1987-1989
Long-Term Health Care Conglomerate
Interim Chief Executive Officer (1989)
After the current CEO suffered certain medical issues, the Board of Directors promoted the CFO to CEO,
whereby he was mandated to perform CEO duties, continue managing the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, and
look for buyers for the different divisions and the LTHC Division. Left after the company and all wholly
owned subsidiaries were sold.
SVP Administration & Finance/Chief Financial Officer (1987-1988)
Partnered with the CEO, directed accounting, finance, HR, and administration. Was hired to lead a business
turnaround of a multinational long-term health care conglomerate. Directed accounting, finance, HR,
Administration, of over 150 staff members located throughout the U.S. (approximately 30 States),
encompassing CFO duties. The company managed 32 long-term health care facilities in over 12
different states. Company was also involved in oil and gas PTP’s, gold mines, real estate development,
restaurant and night clubs, and art galleries located in the US and Canada.
Selected Achievements:
• Successful in selling all divisions as well as the LTHC Division of Van Dyke Health Care Management
• Managed the media from various states as well as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, who was closely
watching the outcome of the 3rd largest long-term health care conglomerate.
• Successfully lead turn around by negotiating with over 1,200 vendors as well as major investors to allow
the company to enter into a Chapter 11 Reorganization;
• Instrumental in developing the Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan that was accepted by the courts and later
resulted in the core business being sold along with all other divisions, ultimately leading to the all
investors and vendors at a minimum returning their capital or recognizing a profit.
SICOM, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona (refer above to 1989-1993) 1986-1987
Navajo Technology Corporation (“NTC”), Flagstaff, Arizona 1984-1986
Computer Software Development, R&D (Government Contractor)
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Chief Financial Officer (1984-1986)
• Recruited and mentored by David Packard, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Hewlett-Packard, who
was a major investor in this venture on the Navaho Nation, with a vision of bringing economic
development on the Navajo Nation;
• Lead the negotiations and structured the joint venture which was formed through the DOD and included
Hewlett-Packard, Lockheed Austin Division (LAD), and the Navajo Nation, whereby NTC was a prime
contractor in developing certain software packages, which was then ported onto HP computer platforms,
and then sold to the DOD and was utilized by the U.S. Military;
Frost, McHood, Christiansen, & Haher, Flagstaff, Arizona 1980-1984
Certified Public Accounting Firm
Senior Tax Manager (1980-1982)
Junior Partner MAS Department (1982-1984)
Education
J.D. Program
Scottsdale University School of Law; Concord Law School
M.B.A. Certificate/Masters Certificate of Business Management
Tulane University, Freeman School Business
Bachelor of Science of Accountancy
Northern Arizona University
Awards
Nominated and elected the Regional Financial Executive Award handed-out by Robert Half International and the
Institute of Management Accountants (“IMA”).
Memberships
Member of the AICPA and IMA
Specialized Computer Skills
Mathew Bender, Westlaw, BNA, Accounting ERP/CRM, MAS (90/200/200SQL/500SQL), Deltek (including Cost
Point), Peachtree, Yardi, Net Ledger, QuickBooks, and Oracle.
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