Mark W. Butt
*** ***** ******, ***. **** ( SHELTON, CT 06484
Cell 508-***-**** ( Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
Talented Financial Professional with a demonstrated track record of leading
financial activities in a company, including cash flow management,
financial systems development, cost accounting management, and business
planning, forecasting and analysis. Leader of efficiency and productivity
gains through recommending and implementing opportunities for cost
reductions and increased profits in all areas of the business. Experienced
Director of cross-functional teams to achieve overall corporate goals and
objectives.
Core competencies include:
Senior Level Internal Controls Forecasting
Operational Leadership Cash Management Technology Integration
Budgeting Cost Accounting Systems
Accounting Management Cost Reductions Efficiency Improvements
Financial Analysis
Career Experience
ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS, STERLING, MA
2008 - 2013
Anderson Power Products designs and manufactures interconnect solutions for
the electronic, industrial and material handling markets. The company is a
subsidiary of IDEAL Industries.
Global Director of Finance
> Responsible for financial management, IT systems and Purchasing as a
member of the Senior Management Team for 5 operations located in
Sterling, MA, Warrington, England, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China and
Taiwan.
> Led the Senior Management Team in the preparation and presentation of
the Annual 5 year Strategic plan to the CEO of IDEAL Industries.
> Reduced costs in the company by $1MM during a major downturn in 2009
as a key member of 3 person team.
> Implemented new consolidation and accounting procedures and reduced
the closing process from 14 to 3 days.
> Reduced accounting staff from 4 to 3 while revenue grew from $30
Million to $47 Million.
> Corrected accounting issues associated with cash in China and moved
approximately $4 Million dollars back to US while improving future
cash flows.
WYMAN GORDON, Worcester, MA
2006 - 2007
Wyman Gordon is a manufacturer of Metal Forgings primarily sold to the
Aeronautic industry. The company is a subsidiary of Precision Castparts
Corp. (PCC), which is a $4 billion corporation that produces Forgings and
Castings for various industries.
Controller
> Responsible for the financial management of 3 operations in Worcester,
MA, Brighton, MI and Princeton, KY (Acquired in May 2006) as a member
of the Divisional Management Team.
> Led the Worcester and Princeton financial team in preparation of
monthly closings and forecasting.
> Focused on incorporating Princeton, KY financial systems and issues
into the PCC processes, including cash and financial forecasting
methodology, financial closing timing (2.5 days), financial reporting
and budgeting.
> Reviewed and approved weekly/monthly/quarterly SOX procedures.
NYPRO INC., Clinton, MA
1989 - 2006
Nypro provides global supply chain services to original equipment
manufacturers throughout the world with yearly revenues in excess of $1
billion. The company manufactures custom injection molded components,
assembles, packages and decorates for original equipment manufacturers.
Nypro operates 66 separate businesses in 18 countries with 12,000
employees.
Director of Budgeting and Financial Systems
2004 - 2006
> Led several financial teams to pull together all aspects of Nypro's
global strategic plan including Sales, Plant and Regional P&L's and
Corporate departmental budgets.
> Recommended modifications for the Global Budget to the Senior
Management Team.
> Responsible for organizing and presenting a monthly Consolidated
Forecast to the Senior Management Team.
> Developed Controller training program to certify Nypro Plant
Controllers in all aspects of Financial Management.
> Prepared quarterly analysis and recommendations for Profit Sharing and
Sales Incentives.
Regional Controller and Divisional Controller
2001- 2004
> Responsible for developing and executing strategies for a $300MM
business, including cash flow management, sales growth, technology
deployment and operational improvements as a key member of Regional
Management Team.
> Led the activities of divisional plant controllers to develop improved
financial systems and ensure consistent regional financial practices
and reporting.
> Prepared and presented key financial information to the Nypro
Corporate Management Team explaining strategies, tactics and business
performance and improvements.
> Directed recruiting, training, and professional development of
Divisional Controllers in the region.
> Provided guidance with financial and operational objectives as a
member of Divisional Board of Directors for plants in region.
> Ensured plants in the region were in compliance with corporate
financial practices, policies and procedures.
> Worked with Human Resources to develop a new nationwide healthcare
insurance plan, which eliminated 13 separate plans and reduced
expected annual increase from 40% down to 4%.
Divisional Controller
1994 - 2004
> Responsible for managing monthly close, cost system, quarterly board
of director's presentations and yearly external audit.
> Directed the Divisional Management Team in developing annual strategic
business plans.
> Acted as Senior Member of Divisional Management Team during absences
of the Corporate Vice President in charge of the division.
> Reduced monthly closing process from 11 to 3 days, by eliminating non
value-added activities and reduced the Accounting Department from 8
employees to 5, while the division grew from $50 to $75 million in
annual revenue.
> Instrumental in several reorganizations, which resulted in costs
savings of up to $1 million annually.
> Responsible for new customer quote reviews and providing
recommendations to improve profitability through material, labor and
operating cost reductions.
Internal Audit Manager
1989 - 1994
> Participated in a team required to shutdown an acquired company and
move the operation to existing facilities.
> Implemented new G/L, A/R, A/P, Order Entry and Purchasing systems
utilizing BPCS software.
> Developed the Company's Internal Audit Department, which included a
three-year internal audit plan reviewed by the Audit Committee of the
Board of Directors.
> Worked on various committees each year related to employee benefits,
including renegotiation and changing of health care and dental plans.
> Acted as Interim Controller in 3 separate subsidiaries to safeguard
company assets during management replacements while hiring new
Controllers reporting to the CFO.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO., Boston, MA
1985 - 1989
Senior Auditor
> Responsible for supervising client audit engagements and preparing
financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
> Led the largest audit engagement in Boston Office, as the Senior In-
Charge, engagement lasted nine months and incurred $2.4 million in
fees.
Education
SALEM STATE COLLEGE - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - May
1985
Concentration: Accounting Minor: Computer Science
Passed CPA Exam
REFERENCES
Supervisors:
1) Greg Adams - Vice President at Nypro, Inc. when I was the Regional
Controller
a. Phone: 508-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
2) Steve Ploof - Vice President and Controller at Nypro, Inc.
a. Phone: 978-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
Personal:
1) Jim Pfotenhauer - CFO at Ideal Industries (Parent of Anderson Power
Products, Inc.)
a. Phone: 815-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
Peers:
1) Angelo Sabatalo - Director of Corporate Development at Nypro Inc.
a. Phone: 508-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
2) Urs Nager - Director of Quality at Anderson Power Products, Inc.
a. Phone: 978-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
Subordinates:
1) Penny Loan - Controller of Anderson Power Products, Inc.
a. Phone: 413-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com
2) Heather Davis - Controller
a. Phone: 508-***-****
b. Email: accazo@r.postjobfree.com