Accounting Management

Michael Markman

Controller / Director of Operations

Philadelphia, PA

*********@*****.*** - 215-***-****

Highly accomplished Executive with an impressive history of managing multi-million dollar budgets and establishing world-class business infrastructure, finance and legal platforms. Results-oriented executive with 20 years CPA-equivalent experience and training. Proven track record of success in leading and managing teams; planning and exceeding financial objectives and goals; and reducing costs while increasing efficiency. Excels at assembling and managing multi-skilled teams that focus on profitable operations, financial reporting and analysis, mergers and acquisitions and new business development. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of International Business Operations

Mistras Group, Inc. - Princeton Junction, NJ -

2012-01 - Present

Report Directly CEO and oversee operations in a fast-paced, highly demanding and changing environment with over 1400 employees.

Define, architect and implement all operational process and system across business units for profitable operations.

Monthly, quarterly, annual metrics and analysis required by the export business

Define Key Performance Indicators and benchmarks that support business success.

Management of the annual operating budget and capital projects

Primary operational contact between the Corporate Business, Marketing, Accounting, HR teams and International subsidiaries.

Implement business policies, procedures and systems as required, and ensure internal control procedures are adequate, properly documented and regularly reviewed as per SOX. Establish and enhance good accounting processes and controls.

Pre- Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence

Post- Strategic planning process and ensure integration with new acquisitions. Controller

Mistras Group, Inc. - Princeton Junction, NJ -

2003 - Present

Responsibility for operations generating over $500 million in annual revenue, including operations, customer care, accounting and support personnel.

Completed over 40 acquisitions domestic and international from due diligence to system integration and consolidation.

Drove transition from manual cost system to full use of Syteline’s FIFO perpetual inventory system for manufacturing division.

Developed, implemented and oversaw all financial personnel, as well as processes and controls, ensuring practices consistent with proper accounting standards and effectiveness in tracking and measuring operational efficiency.

Establish and maintain appropriate analytical tools, information systems and models of cost behavior to ensure effective and efficient management of resources.

Lead and direct all financial reporting and maintain responsibility for financial planning and budgeting/ forecasting, including maintaining active dialog/investigation of all planned variances.

Reconciliation between US GAAP / IFRS and other countries statutory reporting requirements

Manage and monitor foreign currency including compliance with accounting standards.

Supervised consolidation process of United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, France, Russia and other countries.

Managed IT department and implementation of legacy and middle-tier applications such as IFS and Syteline. Interim Controller / System Implementations consultant ROBERT HALF MANAGEMENT RESOURCES - King of Prussia, PA - 2002 - 2003

Consultant 2002 to 2003

Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis of the company; managed global consolidation of 200+ entities; supervised all accounting staff and functions.

Directed the preparation of reports to shareholders such as management analyses of operations, financial condition and cash flows; presented concise views that met international accounting standards.

Analyzed the financial impact of acquisition and divestiture transactions for the board of directors.

Developed accurate pricing and costing models for projects from estimates to completion.

Assisted in the design and implementation of new financial systems for manufacturing and distribution clients; prepared manufacturing plant budgets and periodic variance analysis. Global Finance Manager

DELOITTE TOUCHÉ TOMATSU - Philadelphia, PA -

1998 - 2002

Reported directly to Global Controller.

Developed company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Analyzed project and functional spending against firm and department objectives; gave recommendations for improvement.

Performed analysis of capital investments; assisted in formulating and refining short and long-term financial goals for each department through consultation with departmental directors and administrative staff.

Supervised financial reporting consolidation process between 60 countries using Hyperion Enterprise Application and set performance milestone to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end deliverables.

Spearheaded cross-functional global team to implement the SAP enterprise-wide system.

Performed cash management and cash flow projections for senior management.

Liaison contact for GAAP/Management/Tax report reconciliation.

Established formal procedures for internal reporting. Senior Accountant

DAVIE KAPLAN CHAPMAN BRAVERMAN CPA's - Rochester, NY - 1994 - 1998

Senior Accountant 1994 to 1998

Recommended ways to improve profitability, efficiency and controls in reports to top management and audit committees.

Preformed audits of financial information and computer applications.

Prepared individual, partnership and corporate tax returns including consolidated and multi-state corporate returns.

Orchestrated improvements of automated accounting systems, documentation and internal controls to eliminate operational deficiencies and provided a monitoring system to ensure compliance with policies/ procedures.

Implemented studies to create the highest possible efficiency within the network environment. Trained other staff tax preparation using new computer software resulting in significant outside training cost savings. EDUCATION

BS in Accounting

Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markman-8a016

GROUPS

Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)

2004 - Present

New Jersey Entrepreneurs

2007 - Present

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Career Highlights

Built infrastructure to support $1B operations for Domestic and International entities through operational procedures and system controls. [Mistras Group, Inc.]

Outstanding interpersonal, leadership and financial reporting and communication skills with BOD and other stakeholders.

Implemented consolidation of financial statement processes Worldwide to improve quality and timeliness of financial information; reduced closing time by 70 percent. [Mistras Group, Inc.]

Achieved double digit bottom line growth in multi-location and multi-cultural environments through implementation of a variety of analytical tools, and installation of ERP, inventory, cost and accounting systems.

[Mistras Group, Inc.]

Increased operating income by 10% through training and enforcing accountability of department heads.

[Mistras Group, Inc.]

Generated cost savings of 2% on Operating Income per year by automating billing processes and integrating comprehensive system enhancements, including Syteline and IFS. [Mistras Group, Inc.]

Supervised financial reporting consolidation process between 60 countries using Hyperion Enterprise Application and set performance milestone to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end deliverables.

[Deloitte Touché Tomatsu]

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