Ryan Stuart McGehee, CPA
E-Mail: ************@*****.***
Address: *** ****** ***** **, *******, Georgia 30342, 404-***-****
EXPERIENCE
T5 Data Centers September 2017 – Present
Corporate Controller
Responsible for all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of a company managing over $1billion in assets. This includes but is not limited to:
oAll external reporting for both GAAP and tax
oCash management and optimization
oFinancial policy development
oCustomer credit evaluation
oDebt draws
oCapital calls
Responsible for the consolidation of 24 different segments, including one international segment in Singapore.
Responsible for all immediate and long-range forecasting for the management, construction and leasing entities.
Key member in preparing the company for sale.
Creator of the company’s first 13-week cash forecast model.
Management of all member personal investment accounts in entities.
Participate and advise in key company decisions as a member of the executive management team.
Management of third party responsible for all the company’s information technology.
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation March 2017 – September 2017
Interim CFO
Was responsible for all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of a $190 million Private Equity backed organization. This included but was not limited to:
oAll reporting both internal and external
oAll areas of forecasting including financials, cash, and debt covenants
oBudgeting
oPayroll
oFinancial policy development
Created the company’s first five-year plan.
Was lead member of team preparing company for sale.
Created company’s first meaningful weekly and monthly KPI dashboard.
Negotiated the purchase price and funding for company’s first acquisition in three years.
Utilized historical and forecasted data to successfully negotiate with the company’s equipment lessor in returning over $400,000 in deposits held in reserve.
Participated in and advised all key company decisions as a member of the executive management team.
Selected, lead, and motivated staff to further their development and effectively utilize their capabilities. This included team building, staffing, training, performance and management.
Managed third party responsible for all the company’s information technology.
Mountain Express Oil July 2016 – March 2017
CFO
Directed all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of a $100 million+ organization. This included but was not limited to:
oBudgeting & financial planning analysis
oAll external reporting for GAAP, tax and industry
oCash management and optimization
oPayroll
oFinancial policy development
oCustomer credit evaluation
Assisted the ownership on selection and integration of acquisition.
Was lead financial member in the sale process of the company.
Led selection and implementation of new ERP (PDI).
Created the company’s first 13-week cash forecast.
Participated and advised in all key company decisions as a member of the executive management team.
Led initiative on process improvement to ensure greater productivity, and profitability while reducing costs.
Selected, led, and motivated staff to further their development and effectively utilize their capabilities. This included team building, staffing, training, performance management, and salary administration.
Managed all company information technology, including hardware, software, website, and third-party support relationships.
RMH Franchise Holdings LLC May 2015 – July 2016
Corporate Controller
Was responsible for a $400 million company’s day to day financial, accounting and shared services which included accounts payables, payroll, and treasury.
Led all internal and external reporting which included monthly reporting package to both C suite and private equity partners, management of the annual audit, quarterly & annual bank covenants as well as landlord reporting requirements.
Assisted the CFO in acquisitions which included review and interpretation of targeted company’s financials.
Was key member for a company very active in M&A with its last acquisition being 1/3 the company’s size which was successfully integrated in less than 30 days.
Was lead member in preparing the company for sale including valuation approach as well as created the company’s quality of earnings.
Led all debt, cash and bank covenant forecasting for both rolling twelve month and three-year plan
Was responsible for the consolidation of multiple segments, while ensuring each division of the company was in compliance with GAAP.
Managed multiple staff members at varying experience levels to accomplish the company’s goals and objectives for both the accounting & shared services department.
Kids II December 2010 – May 2015
Corporate Controller & Assistant Treasurer
Was responsible for and improved upon the financial, accounting and reporting activities during a sustained growth period over four years which took Kids II from $190 million to $340 million.
Prepared and analyzed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, created presentations to C-level executives as well as outside parties.
Assisted in the selection, negotiation of purchase price, and securing funding for multiple acquisitions. Also, successfully integrated those acquisitions into the company’s financial statements and reporting structure with minimum disruption to the organization.
Was responsible for one, three and five-year forecast for EBITDA, cash, debt structure and bank covenants.
Led implementation of the company’s first financial reporting package Host Analytics.
Oversaw forecasting and budgeting of all SG&A expense items.
Led all treasury responsibilities including cash optimization and foreign currency hedging strategy.
Was main point of contact for the company’s global banking relationships and reporting, which included being the lead accounting/finance team member for the most recent credit agreement expansions.
Led shared services group in mainland China.
Was responsible for the global consolidation of 17 different segments, 14 of which are outside of the United States, including four holding companies in the Netherlands.
Led the global consolidated US GAAP audit as well as ensuring international segments were in compliance with local IFRS statutory audits.
Was responsible for either reviewing or writing the financials and footnotes for all audit reports, which include the global consolidated audit as well all international segments local statutory reports.
Managed multiple staff members at varying experience levels to accomplish the company’s goals and objectives for the accounting department.
Simmons Bedding Company June 2004-December 2010
Controller, Specialty Products, August 2008 – December 2010
Was responsible for the accounting of three separate divisions whose combined annual revenue exceeded $100 Million.
Created and advised divisional management on all forecasting included rolling 12 month and three-year plan.
Reviewed all aspects of the general ledger this included variance analysis from budget and prior year in the P&L, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Compiled and analyzed metrics for monthly, quarterly and annual business review for each division’s management presentation to C level suite.
Ensured each division had proper internal controls to be in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
Manager, Audit Services, June 2006 – August 2008
Planned, managed and performed control testing as well as overall project assistance in Simmons’ Sarbanes Oxley compliance project.
Was audit team’s lead for JD Edwards implementation. Including report and process mapping, report testing and GL account rationalization.
Planned, performed and reported to Audit Committee & CFO on assigned internal audits & special projects; coordinated with an investigation firm to create secret shop and other audits in outlet sales locations.
Performed operational efficiency, financial & Sarbanes Oxley audits and coordinated inventory observations; oversaw entire Canada business unit Sarbanes Oxley controls documentation and testing efforts; managed audit services staff.
Senior Associate, Audit Services, June 2004 – June 2006
Audited plants, retail stores, and corporate financial systems for operational efficiency, profitability, & Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Examined all internal controls; assisted in company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Assisted external auditors with annual and quarterly audits; assisted with any ad-hoc projects within the Audit Services Department.
Dixon Hughes, PLLC August 2002-June 2004
Audit Associate
Participated in audits and review engagements for manufacturing, health care, financial services provider & agricultural clients.
Duties included but were not limited to systems reviews, risk assessment, analytical procedures, balance testing and verification associated with the audit and preparation of financial statements.
Helped supervise and instruct first year associates through beginning areas of audit including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.
Developed and maintained relationships with clients both inside and outside of business setting.
EDUCATION
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
B.S., Accounting and Finance, 2002
AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Chi Fraternity, NYO
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle, Hyperion Essbase, Yardi and Visio process mapping.
References Available Upon Request