CFO,Controller,GM
Resume:
Fritz Grieser
Napoleon, Ohio ***45
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SUMMARY
Analytical leader with over 28 years of diversified experience in operational and financial management.
Offering outstanding problem solving and cost saving capabilities with a proven track record. Strategic
thinker, strong negotiator, and possessor of sound business sense and financial skills. Excellent listener:
patient and sensitive to owners’ and team needs. Effective communicator who can help the CEO and
operating management understand the financial implications of their plans and actions, so they make
good business decisions and realize their objectives. Seasoned professional motivated to improve
organization and increase profits.
CFO COO General Manager Controller
Lean Manufacturing Investment Analysis Contract Negotiations Legal Liaison
ERP Software Selection Internal/External Audit Human Resource/ Cash-Flow Management
401K Administrator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cardinal Services Inc., Maumee, OH Oct 2013- Dec 2014
Chief Financial Officer
In charge of all financial operations for a $37 million multiple state staffing operation headquartered in
Northwest Ohio. Reported directly to owners.
• Grew the business by 50% with record profits.
• Managed a direct staff of 6 to produce all financial statements and accounting reports. Worked
with human resources and branch managers to create a high performing organization with over
1100 employees.
• Entered into multiple programs for Workers Compensation saving $500,000.
• Identified tax savings not realized by previous CFO, which equated to $430,000 in savings.
Napoleon Spring Works/Lynx Industries, Archbold, OH 2004- October 2013
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for U.S. financial operations of a multi-national $60 million annual sales steel stamping
company headquartered in Northwest Ohio. Reported directly to the owner.
• Grew the business while reducing operating expenses by $5 million. Led company during
economic downturn and surpassed pre-crash levels by 2010.
• Managed a direct staff of 7 to produce all financial statements and accounting reports. Worked
with human resources and plant managers to create a high performing organization.
• Used Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing process improvement methodologies to improve
purchasing and plant operating expenses.
• Reduced energy expenditures alone by 30% by procuring them on the open market.
• Identified at-risk department, prone to injury cases, and eliminated it.
• Reorganized forklift short-term leases into long-term contracts saving $500,000 and negotiated
on-going maintenance.
• Reduced Fire and Liability Insurance expense by over $1 million.
• Entered into a group retro program for Workers Compensation saving $300,000.
• Identified tax savings not realized by previous tax audit team, which equated to $650,000 in
savings.
Erie Islands Resort and Marina, Port Clinton, OH 2002- 2004
General Manager/CFO
Oversaw a 600-acre resort including hotel, marina, cottages, timeshares, water & sewer plant, recreation
center, golf course, and food service for 7,000 members.
• Reduced overall operating expenses by 30%.
• Audited Workers Compensation rates and reclassified workers, saving $180,000 annually, and
bureau refunded $53,000 in paid premiums.
• Nurtured relationships with vendors to get better prices and services, reduced phone expense by
updating technology, and reduced gas purchases by 30% by buying on the open market.
• Hired on as a consultant CFO and then hired on full-time as CFO and General Manager.
Hinkle Manufacturing Inc., Perrysburg OH 1985-2001
Chief Financial Officer
Held various positions with progressive responsibilities including Controller, Human Resource Manager,
and Information Systems Manager.
• Managed core accounting functions (A/P, A/R, collections, sales) for company with $80 million
annual sales.
• Oversaw all payroll and HR functions, insurance and 401-K administrator, maintained banking
relationships, and coordinated legal counsel. CPA interaction and assisted with owners tax
planning.
• Produced financial and sales reports, inventory pricing (LIFO & FIFO calculations), machine hour
rates and burden rates, fixed asset management & depreciation.
• Negotiated two UAW contracts and saved 3 million over the previous contracts.
• Implemented a perpetual inventory system to replace physical inventories; designed and
successfully implemented an estimating system for complex assemblies that led to quicker
manufacturing estimate turnarounds.
• ERP software selection and installation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Major- Finance, Minor- Accounting
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
Honors
Captain of Baseball and Golf teams
National Honor Society
Dean’s List
Booster Club Scholarship
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