Aurelian Bukatko, MBA, CPA, CMA

Boulder County, Nederland, CO 80466-1596

Email: ac17vq@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 303-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/aurelianbukatko

Chief Financial Officer

Financial and Accounting Management / Profit Revitalization / Strategic Planning & Growth

Core Competencies

Financial and Strategic Planning

Treasury Cash Management Focus

Accounting/Reporting GAAP / IFRS

Financing and Banking

Growth & Turnaround Situations

Continuous Process Improvement

Product Quality Reporting Support

Risk Management & Hedging

Resource Allocation & Planning

Customer Relationship Building

Internal Control Development / testing

Performance Metric Reengineering

Team Building & Motivation

Cost/Profitability reporting vs. budgets

Highly accomplished, results-driven senior financial manager / consultant with more than 15 years of progressive experience in finance, treasury and accounting operations management within small to billion dollar organizations. Demonstrated success in treasury, risk management, product pricing / profitability, new business development, market penetration, project management, program development, IT and purchasing. Possesses solid foundation in marketing, revenue generation, profit improvement, negotiations, P&L management, multi-currency / business risk assessment, and budget / cost control. Visionary, strategic, and conceptual leader able to generate new ideas and initiate change. Effective communicator with ability to coordinate cross-functional diverse groups to accomplish objectives and meet critical deadlines and internal controls in fast-paced, high-growth, and diverse environments. Fluent in German, Romanian and English.

Professional Experience & Achievements

Director - SEC Reporting and Internal Controls – Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc.(aka Bacterin) 2014 to Current

Prepare accurate preparation of financial statements in GP, footnotes, disclosures and mda timely SEC filings.

Direct external auditor quarterly reviews and annual audits to ensure FASB compliance.

Implement changes in FASB accounting rules for US GAAP, ie. Revenue Recognition, Leasing, Equity

Ensure ongoing tracking and compliance of new accounting policies and practices.

Coordinate bank cash management, legal counsel, tax preparers and third party consultants.

Support on non-routine and/or significant transactions as needed, including acquisitions/divestitures.

Support financial planning process as needed.

Leading review of Internal Control of business processes.

Document and maintain controls in place and perform control gap analysis.

Work with businesses/acquisitions to drive sustainable internal solutions that mitigate possible risks.

Identify process/continuous improvements to streamline controls and embed them within the local processes.

Be a resource for the annual internal control testing and additional testing as required within ERP system.

Assist in the timely and sustainable remediation of deficiencies.

CFO Solid C-Suite Coaching – Executive Senior Partner – CFO Advising/Coaching - 2012 - Current

CFO Consultant / Parker Lynch / Jefferson Wells / Experis – 2011 - 2014

Analyzed SEC Reporting and Internal Controls at Bacterin International, Westminster, CO

Treasury and Accounting Consulting at Great-West Financial Canada/USA (SAP)

Project Reviews (SAP), M&A IFRS technical acctg. International BPO Set-up to meet IFRS reg/DirectEnergy

Investment Treasury Audit of Wellmark Financial (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) IA/SD

Derivatives Financial Management, GAAP Tech Accounting, for US Co Canada/US (SAP) MolsonCoors

GAAP / IFRS Accounting Policy Comparison for Japanese Trading Co NY Sub of Itochu

Internal Control and Accounting policy review of French Sub / NY Commercial Investment Bank

Canadian Lab testing technical accounting process control review and M&A integration/documentation (Oracle)

NASDAQ Listed Food Company, Sox GAAP Derivative Reporting SOX Testing (In House ERP)

Northland Resources, Inc., Canada / Luxembourg / Sweden / Finland / Norway

IPO - Publically traded North Am. and European exploration and Mining Company, operating in Sweden and Finland.

Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary 2007-2010

Direct Finance, IT, Human Resources, Accounting, Banking, and Cash / Foreign Exchange operations. Manage exploration project profitability in various countries in Europe and North America, IPO’d Canada, Norway, Germany

Selected Accomplishments:

Tripled market capitalization leading basic and precious metals exploration company into three major stock exchanges. Managed organizational growth and transition to a mining company with a billion dollar program.

Achieved $110M equity raise in foreign markets prior to market move transitioning company from Canadian Junior exchange to full listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Oslo, Norway and Frankfurt Germany.

Started financial team with QuickBooks in Canada to coordinate all statutory filings and management reporting.

Accumulated $10M+ in foreign exchange gains managing $120M cash asset base during unstable economic environment with principle risk and earning $10M+ in interest while maintaining liquidity.

31st customer of SAP new Cloud Based, Business by Design, web-based software at a tenth of the cost of prior company installation of SAP A1.

Reorganized and moved company assets legally to Europe to save $20M in tax and future tax benefits in preparation for operation of a $1B mine and compliance with SOX type internal control governance requirements.

Alfred Karcher USA, Somerset, NJ / Atlanta, GA

Leading provider of consumer/retail, commercial, and industrial/government cleaning equipment in the US as largest $2B German Sub.

Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President 2003-2006

Led daily operations achieving unparalleled levels of client satisfaction, customer loyalty, and employee retention. Managed finance, inventory, customer service, price negotiations, IT, internal controls, and project coordination including SAP and HFM implementation. Coordinated and launched highly successful, assertive marketing initiatives that resulted in substantial revenue increases, operating efficiencies and customer satisfaction. Introduced numerous cost of sales strategies reducing operational expenses. Determined client needs and established solutions within allotted budgets. Provided formulated programs and monitored quality assurance.

Selected Accomplishment:

Directed $9M+ bottom line turnaround and served as a key player in establishing a larger clientele base and developing sales while continuing to provide superb service to existing customers.

Key member of management member of team that grew sales from $20M to over $200M in less than 3 years.

Established annual review of UPS US warehouse distribution of product coming from Europe and China and US manufacturing facility while reducing inventory from 30,000 to 5,000 Skus to support

Provided IT support to develop new internet sales channel while reducing inventory from 30,000 to 5,000 Skus to support revised Warranty program.

Oxford Automotive, Troy, MI

Private Tier 1 supplier of specialized welded metal assemblies and related services with 6,600 employees in 9 countries.

Chief Financial Officer / Executive Vice President / Interim VP of Purchasing 1999-2002

Accelerated business and revenue growth via aggressive operational improvement initiatives. Managed global purchasing operations and led financial, tax, treasury, and IT initiatives. Developed marketing and sales programs at competitive pricing and service offerings that maximized profit potential. Established and retained high-profit accounts with extreme levels of loyalty and retention. Analyzed P&L activity and provided strategic vision and support within financial performance optimization.

Selected Accomplishments:

Grew company from $450M to $1B in eight months via strategic acquisition. Led $650M international acquisition facilitating entry into new product lines and markets.

Raised $350M in financing and simultaneously improved bond ratings during exceptional period of business growth.

Garnered $1B contract through e-commerce bid auction and $120M capital financing by cultivating and accomplishing plans through supply base negotiations while acting/interim VP of Purchasing for 3 years.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., Northville, MI

World’s largest producer of automotive and commercial steel and aluminum wheels with operations in North / South America, Europe, and Asia.

Corporate Treasurer – Northville, MI 1997-1998

Spearheaded and directed banking, cash, and foreign exchange management for publically held $2.5B company.

Saved $10M+ p.a. through excellence in resource allocation, due diligence, risk management, and global relations. Negotiated and secured lower interest rates and raised $1B+ of M&A financing.

Lear Corporation, 5 years in Germany and 2 years in Michigan

Leading global JIT supplier of automotive seating systems and electrical power management systems.

Corporate Treasury Cash Management Director, Detroit, MI 1996-1997

Facilitated, coordinated, and managed worldwide foreign exchange for 40 manufacturing locations across 6 continents during $500M to $8B organizational growth. Increased bottom line by 10% in one year.

International Treasurer / Subsidiary Finance Operations, Germany (5 year Ex-Pat) 1991-1996

Controlled, mitigated, and coordinated European treasury cash pooling and accounting operations as divisional sales grew from $100M to $3B over five years. Launched offices in 10 countries strengthening negotiating position with Auto OEMs through rapid outsourced growth. Coordinated international due diligence for successful $100M+ IPO.

Various Financial Positions – Accounting, Budget, Audit, Treasury

InlandSteelIndustries,Inc. (ISPAT, INRYCO Construction, Ryerson Warehouses -acquired by ArcelorMittalSteel), Chicago, IL to 1990

Fortune 100 materials management, building and housing construction, mining and technical services company that provides value added steel products, and building materials-related services to manufacturers in the automotive, construction, housing, equipment, appliance and furniture sectors.

Assistant Manager, Treasury, Corporate HQ – Cash management and half-billion portfolio manager.

Plant / Mining Operations - Controlling - Monthly close entries, cost and overhead management for mill and No. Am. operating mines new accounting system installation.

Corporate Accountant HQ (SEC Filing)-Wrote 10Q/K Filings, Prospectus and Board Materials

Education & Credential

Master of Business Administration, MBA, Finance & Accounting, Indiana University, (Grant/Contract Administration and Treasurer’s Office) Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Arts, BA, Economics & German, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN

Certified Public Accountant, CPA

Certified Management Accountant, CMA

Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA, (Level II Candidate)

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