Manager Accounting

PAUL B. MIDDLETON, CPA

*** ******** **. *******, ** 06084

Email: ***********@*****.*** Cell: 860-***-****

Senior Financial Executive

Innovative and strategic financial leader with a Big 4 public accounting

background. Extensive international expertise in strategic investments,

operational projects, and complex reporting in the U.S., European, and

Asian markets. Often called on to lead complex strategic initiatives to

leverage a broad experience base, a consultative communication style, and a

proven track record in project management skills. Known for developing

strong teams, passion for making the most out of every opportunity, and

inspiring others to strive for and deliver exceptional results.

Global - Strategy - M&A - Manufacturing - Controls/Risk Management -

Technology

ROGERS CORPORATION - Rogers, CT 2001 - Present

(NYSE: ROG) www.rogerscorporation.com

Rogers is a $600 million dollar, global manufacturer and distributor of

specialty polymer composite materials and components to growing markets

around the world (primarily wireless infrastructure, clean technology, and

transportation). Its products are based on its core technologies in

polymers, fillers and adhesion. Rogers' headquarters is located in Rogers,

CT, but has operations through out the world.

Director of Finance and Treasurer 2010 to

Present

Acting Chief Financial Officer 2005 to

2006

Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer 2001 to

2010

Managed multiple facets of worldwide finance agenda from SEC reporting,

global consolidation, operational modeling, strategic planning, tax,

treasury, internal audit, and global shared services. Currently manage

strategic planning, new business development, operational metric reporting

& forecasting, and shared service functions. Currently supervise 25

finance staff worldwide including Europe and Asia regional shared service

centers.

. Developed finance strategy and global team reorganization to drive

significant improvements including improved efficiency of global closing,

addressing multiple compliance and disclosure deficiencies, enhanced

strategic planning, real time operational reporting, improved risk

programs, broader capital market relationships, and tax rate reductions.

. Led critical strategy planning process including a recent ground zero

recalibration sponsored by new CEO yielding a new strategic focus on

water filtration and thermal management; led evaluation of multiple new

technology platforms.

. Led multiple cost reduction initiatives eliminating substantial overhead

(in excess of USD$ 2 million) through streamlining of consolidated

reporting systems/processes and improving quality (accuracy, integrity,

timeliness) of financial and operational reporting models.

. Led successful acquisition and integration of multiple companies ranging

from $15 to $120 million in annual revenues. Led divestitures of two $35

million non-strategic businesses, start up of Taiwanese based $25 million

JV, and wind down of many non-core businesses.

. Led numerous operational projects including start up and implementation

of $100 million manufacturing and distribution center in Suzhou, China;

consolidation of multiple Asia sales offices; and many growth initiatives

(new plant expansions, new product launches, etc.).

. Implemented multiple complex accounting standards commensurate with new

programs and/or accounting regulations promulgated; including Sarbanes

Oxley, hedge accounting, variable interest entities, equity compensation,

business valuations, and tax accounting.

. Led ERP finance system remediation redefining key reporting processes,

inventory cost accounting philosophy and approach, and streamlining core

business processes.

COOPER INDUSTRIES 1997 - 2001

(NYSE:CBE) www.cooperindustries.com

Cooper Industries, a $5 billion dollar company, manufactured and sold a

wide range of products through its electrical and tools businesses. The

electrical segment offered electrical and circuit protection products and

power transmission and distribution equipment for use in residential,

commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and repair

applications. The tools segment manufactured and sold hand tools for

industrial, construction and consumer markets; automated assembly systems

for industrial markets; and electric and pneumatic industrial power tools

for general industry.

Division Controller - Tools Division - Lexington, SC - 1999/2001

Managed all financial and tax reporting, financial analysis, budget and

capital administration, treasury, financial support functions, and internal

control administration for $900 million Tools Division. Direct management

of 30 division financial staff and oversight of 30 operations staff.

. Drove $3 million in savings from headcount reduction, process

streamlining, and system rationalization in leading the reorganization as

the company consolidated two divisions.

. Completed numerous multi-million dollar strategic initiatives by

providing financial project management in acquisitions and integration,

operational restructuring, and asset dispositions.

Corporate Internal Audit, Senior Manager - Houston, Texas - 1997/1999

Teamed with management in identifying critical business risks and

developing innovative business solutions including new ERP system

implementations, major joint venture investments in China, new

acquisitions, plant expansions/rationalizations, and Corporate reporting.

Reduced audit budget by $600,000 by redirecting focus to business risk and

developed new service tools.

KPMG INTERNATIONAL 1991 - 1997

Audit Manager - Orlando, FL - 1991/1997 and London, England - 1994/1996

Managed a diverse multinational client base in manufacturing, retail and

distribution including a $3 billion publicly traded, global, world-class

supplier of power generation equipment and services. Gained expertise in

international accounting principles and statutory reporting.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

CPA - Florida - 1991

MS Accounting & BBA - University of Central Florida -1994

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