Scott Kieffer

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Woodstock, GA **188

ac6f5c@r.postjobfree.com

404-***-****

SUMMARY Seasoned financial executive with proven success across roles of increased responsibility at Emerson Electric Co. in the US and Asia. Demonstrated leadership in complex business environments, integrating acquisitions and rationalizing operations for strategic fit and profitability improvement. Successful working across functional organizations to formulate and execute company objectives.

EXPERIENCE

2016-Present CFO, VP Finance, Emerson Climate Technologies, Asia & Middle East Hong Kong

Financial executive with full responsibility of $1B+ regional platform, including 4 manufacturing locations and 10+ sales, service & distribution centers to optimize capacity, drive profitability and cash flow. Led financial reporting, corporate governance and internal controls. Implemented strategies to deliver ~$250M+ incremental sales through strategic investments in technology, new products and targeted sales programs. Implemented value creation programs to drive localization of production in region and rationalize operations, restructuring businesses in China and India. Key leader to implement tax strategies to maximize R&D and investment opportunities and reduce tax exposure. Implemented price enhancements and forecast improvements through S&OP process. Led IT organization in successful implementation of Oracle platform, BI tools and data security enhancements.

2005-2016 CFO, VP Finance, Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions Atlanta, GA

Financial executive with full responsibility of $240 million global electronics, software and services business, comprised of 8 operating units (6 acquired). Delivering strong operating performance with 100%+ revenue growth, returned to positive double digit operating profit, and 12 points improvement in trade working capital. Led financial reporting, forecasting and implemented and maintained Sarbanes Oxley requirements and compliance. Led acquisition and integration activities in Italy, Denmark and the US. Closed non-strategic businesses in US and UK and restructured operations to enable investments in engineering, marketing and global expansion. Managed facility expansions, relocations, consolidations and closures. Developed next generation leaders to support company growth plans.

2002-2005 Director Finance, Emerson Process Management Asset Optimization Knoxville, TN

Financial executive with full responsibility of $60 million global electronics and services business. Led financial reporting, forecasting and internal controls. Implemented LEAN office to streamline transactions. Implemented patent revenue in excess of $2 million annually. Executed significant improvements in trade working capital and cash flow.

2000-2002 Corporate Controller, MC2 St. Louis, MO

Financial leader with full responsibility of $50 million private equity acquisition roll-up of trade show marketing and meeting business. Led financial reporting, forecasting and cash flow. Implemented management reporting. Implemented Solomon business system in all locations. Managed weekly cash flow to drive business performance and term loan repayment.

1996-2000 Controller, Emerson Process Management Austin & Stafford, TX

1993-1996 Sr Financial Analyst, Emerson Process Management, Xomox Cincinnati, OH

1991-1993 Financial Analyst, Cincinnati Microwave Cincinnati, OH

EDUCATION

1997 University of Cincinnati, Carl Lindner College of Business Cincinnati, OH

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance

1991 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance

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