DAVID J. KNAB, CPA

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CONTROLLER

Successful Controller offering over 15 years of experience with P&L, cash flow, inventory management, A/P, A/R, corporate taxes, payroll, and capital expenditures. Regarded as a strong leader and self-starter with sound technical abilities and a hands-on approach. Excellent oral and written communicator with fluency in Spanish.

TECHNICOLOR – Lawrenceville, GA 2017 to present

CORPORATE CONTROLLER – Connected Home North America

Technicolor is a French multinational company which provides services and products for communication, media, and entertainment industries with annual revenues of €4 billion in 2018. The Connected Home business unit focuses on the development and sales of digital gateway devices like set top boxes, modems, and digital adapters for cable, satellite, and phone companies with annual revenues of €1 billion for 2018.

Performed all Controller duties for the North America Connected Home Legal Entity to include all monthly closes along with four hard closes completed during the year for both US GAAP and IFRS compliance reporting.

Provided extensive monthly analysis on results to executive management.

Managed four direct reports to include Accounting Manager, Customs Manager, Staff Accountant and Freight Analyst. All of these employees were located in Indianapolis, IN.

Fostered strong control environment to include reconciliations on all Balance Sheet accounts to include GRIR (purchase accrual account) which had not been reconciled and cleaned up in many years. Developed a process to identify legacy items and clean them up on periodic basis.

Ensured US GAAP compliance for financial information.

Successfully led the transition of the Shared Services Center from Ontario, CA to Guadalajara, Mexico, which handles all of the General Ledger and Accounts Payable responsibilities.

Developed a formal process for the company’s R&D program to be in compliance with IAS 38 Intangible Assets.

Based on dramatic increase in freight spending, developed a new process to track spend and analyze for variations for monthly investigation.

Sole point of contact for both external and internal auditors. Cleared all audit findings that were identified throughout the year before the required due dates for four hard closes per year.

Ensured correct accounting for transversal costs for Connected Home North America which includes Finance, Legal, Real Estate, and HR.

Sole point of contact for group Treasury department. Developed weekly cash flow analyses and determined cash needs for the business for the short and long term.

Built a process to track monthly profitability by Professional Services/Other Revenue by isolating revenue and matching it up with corresponding costs.

Helped to institute Company’s new Sales Incentive Plan for quarterly payments to Sales Team.

Utilized SAP, BW, and Magnitude as part of daily job responsibilities.

Oversaw newly implemented foreign currency hedging program.

Helped Tax department with preparation of all required taxes. Developed tax related accruals for the Connected Home business unit.

ARAUCO WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. – Atlanta, GA 2015 to 2016

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Arauco Wood Products, Inc. is a subsidiary of Arauco Chile a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Arauco Wood Products distributes a variety of wood products throughout the US and Canada with approximate annual revenues of $500 million.

Handled all Controller duties for 52nd largest importer in the US with $500 million in sales.

Provided extensive monthly analysis on results to executive management.

Managed five direct reports to include three staff accountants, A/P, Revenue/Billing.

Handled all Treasury duties for the business unit to include forecasting cash needs for the business.

Fostered strong control environment to include reconciliations on all Balance Sheet accounts.

Ensured US GAAP compliance for financial information.

Oversaw payroll function for the organization.

Consolidated two operating companies as part of month end close.

Prepared monthly Rebate accrual based on sales.

Functioned as the sole point of contact for both external and internal auditors.

Prepared annual budgets and provided monthly forecasts to executive management.

Led all tax related issues for the business to include developing deferred tax assets and liabilities

Completed property tax and worked closely with 3rd party tax preparer to file income taxes.

SPORTECH, INC. – Alpharetta, GA 2012 to 2015

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Sportech, Inc. (US) is a subsidiary of Sportech PLC, an online gambling and entertainment company headquartered in the UK. Sportech, Inc. offers a wide range of wagering technology solutions to racetracks, off-track betting networks (OTBs), Internet wagering operators and casinos through internally developed software and hardware through sales and lease arrangements with approximate annual revenues of $40 million.

Completed monthly close for six companies (US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama, and International Sales) within five business days.

Consolidated for all six companies using Excel on a monthly basis.

Provided complete monthly analysis on result to executive management through original dashboard analysis. Led monthly management calls where financial results were discussed and issues addressed.

Managed eight direct reports to include Assistant Controller, Manager of Corporate Accounting, A/P, Credit Collections, Sales/Use & Property Tax, Revenue/Billing, International Sales, and Sr. Accountant.

Developed budgets for six companies on an annual basis, and completed monthly forecasts during the year.

Performed all Treasury duties for the Company to include weekly cash forecasts to ensure that the business had funds to meet its cash needs.

Instituted a process to ensure reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

Prepared monthly income tax accrual for Canada, Puerto Rico, and Panama. Developed all Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities. Oversaw Sales and Use Tax preparation.

Worked as the main point of contact for both external and internal auditors.

Ensured compliance with all existing GAAP requirements.

SEBIA, INC. - Norcross, GA 2011 to 2012

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Sebia Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of Sebia SA (France), has approximate annual revenues of $40 million in the US. Sebia Inc., is a full service distributor and service provider for electrophoresis medical diagnostic equipment. In addition to Corporate Controller duties, had responsibility for all Human Resources, Operations, and IT within the organization. Four direct reports with a total staff of 67 total both at Norcross headquarters and throughout continental US.

Oversaw all corporate accounting and completed all financial reporting and analysis.

Ensured successful closes for all month, quarter and year-end reports. Consolidated final result in Hyperion – web- based global consolidation tool.

Developed and instituted inventory procedures to include cycle counts and physical counts.

Completed all treasury responsibilities to include hedging for company’s foreign currency exposure. Developed a new process to forecast cash on a weekly basis.

Oversaw HR responsibilities for 67 full-time US employees.

Instituted formal processes to ensure accurate and timely financial closes which were not present before start.

Assisted with preparation and filed all quarterly and annual Federal and State income and property taxes.

Ensured all insurance needs for the business were met.

Worked closely with all 3rd party auditors.

Developed budget and responsible for monthly analysis to President.

Accomplished recording of $67.1 million debt pushdown to Sebia Inc.’s books as a result of leveraged buyout.

Ensured compliance with all existing GAAP requirements. Worked extensively on revenue recognition.

Performed all Corporate Secretary duties as an officer of the Company.

J.M. HUBER CORPORATION - Atlanta, GA, 2004 to 2011

GLOBAL MANAGER – CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

Managed Company’s accounting and internal controls for the CP Kelco sector. CP Kelco, which has annual revenues of approximately $800+ million, is the world’s largest manufacturer of hydrocolloids. Prior to this promotion, managed the Internal Audit function for approximately 2 years.

Responsibilities – Accounting & Internal Controls

Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes.

Managed five direct reports responsible for G/L, A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets, and Tax.

Ensured all existing GAAP requirements implemented on a global basis to include impairment analyses.

Accounted for all financial transactions during the month at the corporate level.

Principal contact for all third-party and internal audits.

Expert knowledge of SAP ERP system (ECC 6.0).

Championed reconciliation process of all company balance sheet accounts.

Provided accounting support to operating group and manufacturing plants for costing

Assisted with the calculation of material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure standards were accurate and adjusted based on actual performance

Investigated variances based on standard costs and explained variances to management

Developed revenue recognition policy to ensure correct revenue recognition with monthly updates.

Led company’s tariff management review, conducted by the Department of Commerce, resulting in significant reduction in duties paid.

Responsibilities – Internal Audit Manager

Performed in-depth reviews of Asset Management, US GAAP, Capital Expenditures, Disbursement Cycle, Revenue Cycle, Foreign Trade Sanctions Compliance, Compliance Process, Payroll, and Contract Review across the Company’s business units and presented results to management.

Supervised audit staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of audit reports.

SCHERING-PLOUGH - Kenilworth, NJ 2002 to 2004

SENIOR AUDITOR

Planned, supervised, and participated in integrated financial, IT, and operational audits of the Company’s functions and subsidiaries, in both domestic and international locations.

Prepared audit reports for senior management, to ensure strong control environment.

Performed in-depth reviews of Disbursement Cycle, Revenue Cycle, Product Promotion, Foreign Trade Sanctions Compliance, the Compliance Process, Payroll, Asset Management, IT, Contract Review, and Rebate Processing, identifying potential issues for further analysis.

MERRILL LYNCH - Chicago, IL 2000

CREDIT MANAGER AND ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

Analyzed financial data on manufacturers, service companies, construction companies, and retailers to reach a decision for extending commercial loans.

ZURICH FINANCIAL; NAS SURETY GROUP/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE CO.; UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY

SURETY BOND UNDERWRITER (CREDIT FINANCIAL ANALYST) 1993-2000

- various locations throughout the continental United States

Analyzed financial data of a wide variety of business entities to come to a credit decision.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois – License #065-029715

EDUCATION

MS in Accounting, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL; Graduated with Honors

BS in Finance and Management, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; Graduated with Honors

SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish, both oral and written

SAP ERP system & Business Warehouse - BW

Hyperion

Microsoft Office – Advanced Excel Skills

Hyperion

Magnitude

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