Controller
Resume:
Craig S. Ward
Livonia, MI **154
**********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2007 to September 2014 Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Commercial
Aircraft Division
Financial Controller/Business Manager/ Frequent Acting Site President for
Manufacturer of Major Aircraft Program Main Body Fuselage Super Structure
Panels
. Director of Finance, Contracts Administration, IT and Site Business
Management.
. Manage the preparation, review and presentations of the Annual
Operating Plan (AOP), and the quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs)
for indirect expenses, direct labor and direct materials.
. Manage the labor and material risk and opportunity assessments to
support quarterly profitability.
. Manage all departmental cost analysis and reviews, as well as
preparation and presentation of weekly and monthly operating results
to executive senior management.
. Oversee the pricing and contractual aspects of all new business
proposals and claims.
. Manage the business case analysis and preparation to support capital
investments, work transfers, make to buy and buy to buy decisions.
. Developed site financial position and offer plans in support of firm
fixed price negotiations on major next generation aircraft programs.
. Developed and streamlined site financial reporting and review,
providing deeper visibility, more meaningful variance analysis and
cost center management to aid in focusing on risk and capitalizing on
opportunities.
. Responsible for developing the site gain sharing targets, as well as
monitoring and management
. Review, approve and serve as financial owner on all Lean/Six Sigma
Black Belt and Green Belt projects.
. Manage the development of all internal and external operational,
financial and customer driven presentations.
. Work with supply chain management to drive down inventories, reduce
materials costs and part shortages and expedite costs.
. Direct the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in establishing and
achieving earned value performance measures.
2006 - 2007 Advanced Semiconductor, Inc.
President /Chief Financial Officer for Manufacturer / Distributor of
Semiconductors
. Restructure company's internal organization to achieve maximum
operating results and drive process improvements.
. Cultivate "ownership" amongst employees through training and
mentoring.
. Development of managers in leadership, team building, time management
and implementing change.
. Increase professional bench strength and core value through
realignment of positions and focused hiring.
. Implement operational and financial core key measurables, driving
performance and focused action.
. Implement CRM system to strengthen quote win ratio and enhance
customer service.
. Evaluate, document and redefine process flows and positional
responsibilities.
. Implement cash forecasting practices and streamline treasury
functions.
. Enhanced financial reporting and variance analysis, focusing on risk
and opportunities.
2004 - 2006 3Sixty Group, LLC
Former Subsidiary of Noble International, Ltd.
Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of 4 Multi-State Companies in
Distribution, Manufacturing and VME Hardware Components.
. Conduct business analysis and due diligence on mergers and
acquisitions.
. Oversee all internal and external financial matters, including ongoing
financial reporting to board of directors, management teams, creditors
and investors.
. Manage all treasury functions including funding and capital
arrangements, L.O.C. covenants and daily working capital requirements.
Negotiated and managed property, casualty and health insurance plans
matters as well as legal services.
. Develop and administer the corporate-wide incentive compensation plans
for all four companies.
. Coordinate and act as liaison for all corporate audit and tax matters.
. Develop the infrastructure and implement operational and organizational
processes and procedures across all entities to accommodate growth.
. Direct the Human Resources function on employment matters and benefits
management.
. Manage the Information Systems department setting future direction and
project management, and well as driving meaningful and timely
reporting.
. Develop and oversee the budgeting and forecasting cycles through
coordination with operating unit General Managers and Controllers.
. Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory
requirements and generally accepted accounting principals.
2000 - 2004 Noble Metal Processing, Inc.
A Division of Noble International, Ltd.
Controller for International Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of Laser Welded
Steel Components
. Implemented ERP modules of system software, while enhancing system
reporting capabilities.
. Developed standard costing system and variance reporting with standard
to actual.
. Implemented financial reporting and consolidation software.
. Developed corporate-wide departmental budgeting and forecasting system
with detailed support templates, and integrated into accounting
software for monthly budget to actual reporting to respective managers.
. Developed and implemented the organizational operating policies and
procedures in cooperation with departmental managers.
. Managed the financial aspects of all mergers, acquisitions and
divestitures.
. Oversee all internal and external financial matters, including
consolidations, ongoing financial reporting to board of directors,
management teams, creditors and investors.
. Managed all banking, legal, property insurance and benefit related
matters.
. Coordinate and act as liaison for all corporate audit and tax matters.
. Implement Balanced Scorecard with weekly review of key metrics and
individual key initiatives.
1998 - 2000 Magnum Corporation and Subsidiaries
Director of Finance for Multi-State Manufacturer of Diesel Thermostats,
Bearing Cartridges and Synthetic Lubricants
1995 - 1998 Comtel Corporation
Treasurer, CFO and Business Manager for Manufacturer's Rep and
Distribution Company Specializing in Data Acquisition Instrumentation,
Software Development and Computer Peripherals
1992 - 1995 E.C. Korneffel Company
Corporate Controller for Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction Company
1989 - 1992 Stuart, Muthler, Franey, Matthews & Chantres, P.C., CPA's
Public Accounting Staff - Auditing and Tax
1980 - 1989 Flint Ink Corporation (While Pursuing Degree)
Production Manager
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EDUCATION
1989 Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
. Major: Accounting
GPA: 3.31
CERTIFICATIONS
. Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
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