Bart Zygmond, CPA ac4njo@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Senior Finance Executive with broad experience leading key finance disciplines including strategic and financial planning, general accounting and financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and operational improvement initiatives. Strategic & Financial Planning Led development of annual and long-term financial plans linked to strategic initiatives, acquisitions, periodic forecasting and analysis, review and approval of capital spending, and preparation of complex analyses related to outsourcing and restructuring.

Financial Management & Reporting Directed internal and external financial reporting at corporate level including SEC filings (both 1933 and 1934 Act filings), as well as Board of Directors/Audit Committee reporting; prepared and disseminated all requisite bank reporting, monitored SOX compliance initiatives, and set internal controls and drafted control and reporting policies.

Mergers, Acquisitions, & Integration Performed detailed financial analysis and due diligence for target acquisitions. Experience in preparation of acquisition/buy models, offering memorandums with investment bankers, management presentations, buyer due diligence, and post- acquisition integration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Raleigh, NC August 2017 – Current Director of Accounting (contract position)

$4B S&P 500 Index company and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials with operations throughout the U.S, Canada and the Caribbean. Reporting to the Assistant Controller to assist the corporate finance team with a myriad of projects, including:

• Implementation and roll-out of ASC 842, the new lease accounting standard.

• Implementation and QA testing of the BlackLine software system and its integration into JDE for journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Documentation and testing of numerous internal control deficiencies identified by the outside auditors.

• Revising, streamlining and consolidating various Excel workbooks used to account for three company stock plans.

• Numerous other projects, including streamlining and reducing manual JE’s performed every month, account reconciliation review procedures and enhanced analytic tool and report creation for a number of company KPI’s. Lumber Liquidators, Inc. Toano, VA November 2016 – June 2017 Corporate Controller (contract position)

$1B specialty retailer of hardwood flooring, holding the largest market share in North America. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with a team of five direct reports and a full team of ~22 professionals. Was brought in after the abrupt departure of the then Corporate Controller to help the Company through the year-end close, audit and Form 10-K filing.

• Led the Finance team’s effort to undergo the year-end audit and successfully file the Company’s Form 10-K on February 22, 2017 (one week prior to the previous year’s filing date).

• Working with both internal and external audit, helped the Company conclude testing and reporting to enable the full remediation of a 2015 material weakness in internal control.

• Led the effort to begin implementation of the new revenue recognition standard, including project planning, revenue stream scoping, contract reviews & identification of key terms, and the identification of accounting policy changes. The team was behind in this endeavor and needed to fast track this assessment & testing prior to the filing of its Form 10-K.

Worldwide Clinical Trials, Beverly Hills, CA and Morrisville, NC September 2013 – September 2016 Corporate Controller

$300M global clinical research organization that provides full-service drug development services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting including internal (management and board) reporting, as well as chief liaison with Big 4 external auditors for annual GAAP audit. Manage a group of 50 with six direct reports responsible for general ledger, consolidation, segment reporting, operational and KPI analysis.

• Managed the monthly closing and consolidation for domestic and international subsidiaries and the preparation of monthly management and Board reports.

• Led a C-suite initiative to review, analyze, and make recommendations of cost structure and facility capacity realignments of a key but under-performing subsidiary of the Company. Also introduced price-volume variance & improved utilization analysis into the monthly financial statement package.

• Led the effort to reduce the number of days to close by 3 days. This also entailed the establishment of a monthly reporting calendar, consistent deliverables across all regions and ‘pushed’ analytical analysis vs. ‘pulled’.

• Drove the analysis and drafting of memoranda relative to changes in the Company’s revenue recognition policy relative to un-contracted revenues.

• Served as the project lead to implement and roll-out the Company’s EBITDA and cash flow forecasting process, enabling the Company to forecast EBITDA and cash balances twelve months into the future. LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, Monterey, California July 2008 – September 2013 Corporate Controller

$300+M company holding market share lead in language translation services. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting including internal reporting, SEC filings, bank reporting and compliance. Manage a group of 20 with four direct reports responsible for general ledger, corporate tax, payroll and credit and collections.

• Managed the monthly closing and consolidation for domestic and international subsidiaries and the preparation of monthly management reports. Also coordinated all Board/Audit Committee, bank compliance and SEC reporting functions.

• Managed the relationship with external auditors (PWC) and coordinated all annual audits and quarterly reviews, including timely submission of Forms 10-K/Q. Significant experience in drafting all footnotes, MD&A and other required disclosures in SEC filings.

• Researched and documented technical accounting memoranda on several areas of GAAP, including revenue recognition, leases, consolidations, discontinued operations and others.

• Key accounting, audit and document drafting liaison in preparing and successfully filing an approved Form S-1 with the SEC in March 2010 as part of the Company’s IPO undertaking.

• Provided substantial assistance in successfully refinancing the Company’s credit facility, including preparation of projections, covenant modeling, and structuring issues and terms.

• Performed due diligence and acquisition support activities including coordination of purchase accounting and integration of financial activities for two separate acquisitions.

• Business partner to CEO and CFO to provide support and analysis for commercial finance activities including contract bids, make-buy analyses, evaluation of acquisition targets, sourcing models, facility rationalizations, cost realignment strategies and other key business initiatives.

• Led several contract renegotiations/renewals, enabling year over year cost savings of 10+% for each corporate banking, third party invoicing, payroll and interpreter staffing services.

• Attained a cumulative 13% DSO improvement in trade accounts receivable, helping to drive key strategic initiatives (dunning letter program, lockbox integration & enhancements, targeted client assignments, etc.)

• Coordinated and led a corporate initiative to reduce accounting close days by 25% (from 12 days to 9), working with teams from across the organization (Operations, Payroll, IT). Also developed pre-close flash reports of KPIs and financial summaries for the Executive Office.

• Oversaw all Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance efforts. Maintained internal control structure, set accounting policies and procedures and monitor on-going compliance.

• Gained responsibility for supporting all business units, both from a financial and operational perspective. Participated on cross-functional teams for new product development and placement, review of customer contracts, and on-going financial analysis to support other departments in the organization. CATERPILLAR INC., Peoria, Illinois November 2006 – July 2008

$50+B listed company; the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.

SEC Reporting Manager, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois (November 2007 – July 2008) Reported to senior management with full responsibility for the Company’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K/Q, Annual Reports, etc.

• Primary liaison for all SEC reporting for Caterpillar, including worldwide coordination of consolidated financial statement disclosures, drafting new disclosures, and working with PWC, the Executive Office, Audit Committee, etc. to execute the filing of Caterpillar’s consolidated financial statements with the SEC.

• Responsible for the preparation of Audit Committee presentations and the coordination of important communications, including among other things, 302 Certifications, lower-tier certifications (worldwide) and insider trading communications.

• Worked alongside corporate legal to prepare and disseminate other required public filings, including Proxy Statements and Sustainability Reports.

• Worked alongside other Caterpillar executives within accounting, finance, treasury, legal and H/R on a multitude of Six Sigma projects, including key accounting initiatives being undertaken by Caterpillar, as well as operational and strategic initiatives (Pension/OPEB plan restructuring, etc.). Technical Accounting Manager, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois (November 2006 – November 2007) Reported to senior management with responsibility to provide technical and accounting support to Caterpillar business units.

• Lead business manager in charge of all technical accounting matters affecting Caterpillar Corporate and North American operations.

• Worked alongside four other managers worldwide to ensure proper application of complex GAAP (i.e. derivatives, revenue recognition, leases, VIEs (FIN 46R)).

• Became Caterpillar’s FAS 133 derivatives expert, handling all technical application of FAS 133 and related pronouncements.

• Assisted in establishing reporting structure for new business segments and restatement of financial plans and historical operating results.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP June 1992 – November 2006

Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona- Senior Manager, Assurance and Advisory Business Services (May 1999 – November 2006)

Reporting to the partners in each of these two offices, with concentrations in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, real estate and gaming clients

• Supervision of managers and staff reporting to me in offices comprising 120+ professionals. Notable clients included numerous gaming companies & Schuff Steel Company, Hunt Construction Group & Marnell Companies.

• Strong Sarbanes Oxley 404 experience – served several clients subject to 404 reporting requirements, including two large accelerated filers.

• Strong SEC experience – undertook two IPO’s and numerous secondary offerings. Gained high proficiency and expertise of both 1933 and 1934 Act reporting requirements.

• Researcher and author of numerous consultation memorandums delivered to our National Account Practice Group on complex accounting and auditing matters warranting technical research and resolution.

• Instrumental in the penetration of the Las Vegas market for E&Y, including the opening of a new E&Y office, helping to start and grow the size of the office to 60 professionals in three years, with annual revenues exceeding

$15 million.

Reno, Nevada – Audit Staff – Audit Manager, Assurance and Advisory Business Services (June 1992 – May 1999) Reporting to the office managing partner on all audit engagements commencing my second year, given senior and manager turnover in the office. Concentration in manufacturing, high-tech, retail and gaming clients. Also undertook two IPO’s and two secondary offerings during this time.

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS / AFFILIATIONS

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, Missoula, Montana (Honors graduate – GPA 3.66 / 4.0) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting; Minor in Economics - June 1992 90% self-supporting while attending college, working full-time during school months and holding two full-time jobs during summer months

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA – Active Status)

CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT – 2007 – Caterpillar Inc. Manager/Coach for Little League & Tee-Ball baseball teams

(1993-1998 / 2011-current)

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