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SHAFFIQ RAHIM
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Highly accomplished, results driven, hands on senior financial management professional with more than 15 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management within organizations varying in size from start ups to global multi billion dollar organizations. Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations to drive growth, increase efficiency, and improve bottom line profit. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial controls and accountability tools, productivity improvements, and change management across the organization. Possess solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with all levels of staff and management. Core Qualifications:
Accounting & Financial Management
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Corporate Tax & Audit Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Financial Planning & Analysis
Growth Strategy Development
Capital Markets & Treasury
Operations Efficiencies
Performance Measurement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SIERRA PACIFIC ENGINEERING & PRODUCTS 2016 – 2017
A specialty niche manufacturer of industrial hardware for commercial applications across various industries, with custom capabilities to meet stringent customer requirements, with sales in excess of $30 million and more than 75 employees CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
Direction and oversight of all finance and operations functions, including finance, accounting, human resources, customer service and warehouse operations, reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors. Managed communications and reporting requirements with board of directors and commercial bankers. Positioned company for growth by implementing KPIs and operating metrics to provide department managers with actionable information in a timely manner.
Executed and managed the implementation of an e commerce sales channel for slow moving and obsolete inventory items and low volume purchases, which has grown to $3 million of sales with profit margins significantly higher than commercial sales
Negotiated favorable pricing and terms with commercial banks and lenders to lower the company’s cost of capital by 30%, and reduced treasury management fees by 50% through a competitive bid process
Improved the company’s supply chain and warehouse operations resulting in a 30% reduction in manufacturing costs, and 15% reduction in working capital by shifting to Just in Time (JIT) inventory management INTENSE LIGHTING, LLC 2014 – 2015
A fast growing, innovative specification grade LED lighting company for commercial, industrial, retail, and high end residential applications, with sales in excess of $55 million and more than 200 employees CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
Direction and oversight of operations, finance, accounting, human resources and information technology departments, reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors. Managed communications and reporting requirements with board of directors, shareholders and commercial bankers. Positioned company for growth by scaling infrastructure, expanding offshore/international supplier relationships, and planning capital needs. Responsible for and oversight of all corporate tax and audit matters.
Identified and analyzed strategic growth opportunities in new end markets, which led to 40% revenue growth compared to average industry growth of 8 10% over the same period
Reduced working capital by more than 10% by improving receivables collections activities, and shifting towards just in time (JIT) inventory management
Improved operating margins by 2.50% by implementing productivity improvements and negotiating favorable pricing with suppliers and service providers
INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION (ILFC) 2013 2014 The largest independent commercial aircraft leasing company with worldwide operations generating in excess of $4B in annual revenues and more than 250 employees
VP OF FINANCE
Managed central financial planning and analysis team supporting CEO, CFO and President. Provided financial management reporting, including quarterly financial review, executive committee meetings and ad hoc support.
Reduced operating expenses by more than $100 million through reduced vendor expenses and internal workflow re engineering to better utilize systems and resources within the company
Identified and analyzed $1+ billion unfavorable aircraft within the company’s portfolio and presented findings and recommendations to CFO
Developed and managed strategic planning activities to drive capital investment decisions, support revenue growth, and reduce risk and exposure from aging portfolio of aircraft CARLITH, LLC (SR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC) 2009 – 2013 Private equity backed commercial printing and digital marketing company, with sales in excess of $25 million and more than 70 employees
CFO / CONTROLLER
Directed finance, accounting, human resources and information technology functions, reporting directly to the CEO. Managed communications and reporting requirements with private equity investors and lenders. Positioned company for growth by implementing financial controls and organizational policies and procedures, and identified capital investment requirements. Selected and implemented new accounting system.
Increased revenue growth by 15% by identifying complementary customers and industries where the company could leverage its existing resources and capabilities to diversify its customer base
Reduced operating expenses by more than 10% through favorable vendor negotiations, outsourcing IT services, and re negotiating insurance coverage
Reduced working capital requirements by 25% by leveraging favorable vendor payment terms and improving accounts receivable DSO, enabling the company to repay acquisition financing faster than originally projected BARCLAYS CAPITAL 2006 – 2009
Associate, Finance Sponsors / Leveraged Finance
THE BOEING COMPANY 2003 – 2006
Business Analyst / Program Manager
STARBASE CORPORATION 2000 – 2003
Financial Analyst
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER (SIMON) 2007
M.B.A., Finance and Accounting
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA 2005 M.S., Computer Science
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 2002
B.S., Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting and manufacturing systems including Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, MAS90/MAS200, Epicor, NetSuite, Dynamics GP and QuickBooks
Significant experience with and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
Expertise developing and managing financial and valuation models, including Operating Models and Budgets, LBO models, M&A analysis, Valuations, and ROI analysis
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