Management Sales

MI C HAEL R . COX

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SE N I O R F I N A N C E E X EC U T I V E

Seasoned Financial Strategist and Executive Leader with 15+ years of experience devising and integrating

complex financial solutions that drive profitability, increase efficiency, and enhance productivity across diverse

business lines for multiple organizations nationwide. Expert team-builder who generates consensus and unites

staff around cohesive business goals.

AREAS O F EXPERT ISE:

F inancia l Management – Operat ions Leadersh ip – Strategic Plann ing –Tu rna round Performance – Due

D i l igence P & L Management – Cl ient & Bank Relat ions – SOX & SEC Compl iance – F inancia l Data

A nalysis Mergers & Acquisi t ions – IPOs, Pr ivate Placement & Bank F i nancing

C apita l Budgeta ry Management – Team Leadership

P R O F ESS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Bioanalytical Systems, I nc. – West Lafayette, IN 2004 to 2012

$35M contract research organization, serving pharmaceutical and bio-tech companies in their pre-clinical and clinical

research activities.

CH I E F FI N ANC IAL & AD M I N IS TRAT I VE OFF IC ER, VP FI N ANCE, & TR EASURER

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Recruited to streamline existing and implement new financial systems and controls for contract research

company looking to improve financial infrastructure. Founded efficient, functioning finance department and

l iaised with banks to improve communication of key corporate activities. Unified multiple disparate operating

locations, instituting new processes, procedures, and policies across multiple sites. Identified and raised new

f inancing sources and led strategic planning of full IT infrastructure overhaul to update archaic systems and

i nstall backups of critical business data. Partnered with fellow management executives to plan key IT systems to

address operating needs.

Accelerated book-closure rate, reducing financial statement preparation t ime from 45 days to three.

Strengthened IT business framework by implementing new ERP system and IP infrastructure.

Preserved business during challenging recession by championing efforts to divest problematic subsidiary,

replacing bank lender, renegotiating real estate debt, and closing sale of laboratory equipment.

Secured and implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and revamped HR compensation systems and

counseling processes.

Rejuvenated weakened balance sheet by completing a public offering of preferred stock in 2011.

I ntegrity Pharmaceuticals, I nc. – F ishers, I N 2002 to 2004

Specialty pharmaceutical company servicing prescribing physicians in the neonatal and urinary tract markets.

C H I E F F I NA NC IAL O F F I CER & V I C E P RES I D E N T F I NA NCE

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Established financial controls and instituted financial business framework to cultivate efficient and cost-effective

environment for nascent startup.

Collaborated with management to make recommendations and analyze financial data to identify strategies to

conserve cash and drive initial profitability.

Fostered productive relationships with banks and other key affiliates and partnered with sales teams

regarding field force benchmarking.

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I ntergen Company, LP – Purchase, NY 1998 to 2002

Global supplier of biological raw materials and reagents for the biotech and health sciences research industries.

SE N I OR VI C E PRES I DE N T, CH I E F FI NANC IAL & OPERAT I NG OF F I CER

Selected to spearhead manufacturing, administrative, and R&D functions while simultaneously championing

efforts to improve company’s financial condition and liquidity. Set and adhered to $10M administrative budget,

$10M manufacturing budget, and $3M research budget. Additionally led all finance and accounting activities

f rom bank relationship management to new investor sourcing. Oversaw strategic development efforts to pioneer

new company direction and set goals. Collaborated with fellow executives to supervise intellectual-property

portfolio and in-and out-licensing.

Reduced administrative overhead 20% ($2M) by analyzing and managing variable expenses and staff

reduction through att rit ion.

Lowered investment in inventory by 18% ($2M) and doubled plant capacity by leading capital expansion

p roject for company’s largest facility.

Supported large-scale market expansion effort by collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams and

p roviding expertise regarding pricing and contract terms.

Increased overall operational efficiency by restructuring financial and accounting departments.

Teamed with managing general partner to aid in the identification, negotiation, and closure of sale of

company.

EA RLY CAR E E R

Founded E V Environmental, Inc . (Louisville, KY) directing all operations and co-founded H unter Environmental

Services, Inc. (Fairfield, CT). Additional roles held as Co-Founder and E xecutive Vice P resident of

K imberly, Cox, and Harnish, Inc ., a boutique investment fi rm specializing in assisting small business with

g rowth plans and financial sourcing. Early positions held as a P a rtner and D i rector of Operations a t Touche

Ross & Co. CPAS (now Deloitte & Touche).

E D U CA T I O N

B.S., Business Administration – The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC

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