SIMON (Sam) J. VENTURA * Briar Court

Hooksett, NH 03106

603-***-**** (H)

603-***-**** (C)

SUMMARY:

Hands-on executive with a broad base of financial and operations experience, with over twenty years of achievement in dynamic environments. Broad general management experience in diversified businesses, both domestic and international, having multi-locations with differing operating cultures. Valued as a creative, innovative and challenge-oriented professional who gets things done and for adeptness in applying computer techniques to streamline accounting operations.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE: Oracle Excel Word Powerpoint Access Great Plains FRX Quickbooks Hyperion Infinium Lotus 1-2-3 dBase AS400 Essbase Datamart

EXPERIENCE:

2014 - Advanstar Communications – Burlington, MA

2007 $58 million Conference, Digital Advertising and Publishing Company

Group Controller

Responsible for historical financial reporting, monthly closings, and financial statement analysis and review for three groups having revenues ranging from $17M to $23M. Managed A/P and A/R flows, ensured accurate and consistent historical reporting, and managed overall financial aspects of the budget/forecast, and strategic planning process for the entire group. Developed and implemented compensation plans to achieve stated sales goals. Managed several direct reports in remote locations. Maintained proper internal controls and accounting consistent with GAAP reporting.

Significant Accomplishments

• Financial liaison for the acquisition of the Center of Business Intelligence – a pharmaceutical conference company (Woburn, MA) for Advanstar Communications in February 2008. Implemented new process and procedures for the acquired group.

• Added responsibility of the new Group VP in 2011 to include two new publishing and e-media advertising groups for Veterinary and Pharmaceutical industries located in Kansas and New Jersey. Hired personnel and developed group structure consistent with best practices. Implemented appropriate metrics and management accountability framework.

• Maintained favorable cost margins during revenue downturns relating to publishing industry changes.

2005 - Hour Construction – Lowell, MA

2006 $5 million Construction Management Company

Controller

Overall responsibility for financial and operations for small construction management firm and architectural millwork company to include Internal and External Financial Reporting, Banking, Insurance, Sales function, and Human Resources. Managed cash flow, internal controls, and overhead expenses. Several direct reports including sales and project management teams.

Significant Accomplishments

• Established operating procedures and office functions at start-up.

• Purchased new facility, established credit lines, and obtained lease financing for manufacturing equipment requirements.

• Maintained positive cash flow and profitability since inception.

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2004 - Joan Fabrics Corporation – Tyngsboro, MA

2005 $350 million Textile Manufacturer

Divisional Controller

Controllership responsibilities for major operating divisions ($275M) and overall corporate reporting consolidations. Internal and external reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, business metrics, internal controls, and, Banking and Lenders compliance reporting. Several direct reports. Report to President.

Significant Accomplishments

• Centralized Accounting operations for multiple divisions into corporate office.

• Developed, implemented, and managed financial reporting, consolidation and control functions.

2000 - Newmarket International, Inc. - Portsmouth, NH

2004 $32 million software and hospitality industry leader.

Manager of Business Planning and Analysis

Full responsibility for operational planning and budgeting, financial management reporting and analysis, financial statement reporting internally and externally to investment bankers, managing overhead cost and expense, as well as budget-to-actual reporting. Report to CFO.

Significant Accomplishments

• Established sales pipeline reporting tools to ensure accurate revenue forecasting and backlog analysis

• Streamlined monthly reporting process reducing time to close from several months to 1 week.

• Designed and implemented budget and forecasting processes.

1998 - Video Network Communications, Inc. - Portsmouth, NH

1999 $32 million manufacturer of video-conferencing and video-distribution equipment.

Controller

Full responsibility for financial accounting function reporting to CFO. SEC reporting, revenue recognition, corporate insurance and leasing, and management of accounting staff .

Significant Accomplishments

• Successfully managed Cash flow and vendor relationships during pre-funding stages.

• Negotiated with suppliers and equipment leasing companies to reduce overall corporate overhead to meet profitability goals.

Budget/Cost Accounting Manager

Accountabilities include all cost accounting including margin and variance analysis, operational planning and budgeting, financial management reporting and

analysis, publishing financial statements, managing overhead cost and expense accounting, and budget-to-actual reporting.

Significant Accomplishments

• Team Leader for successful implementation of company wide MRP II system to include sales order through invoicing and inventory tracking.

• Implemented automated purchase-requisitioning system using Lotus Notes. System used to allow budgeting managers to approve expenditures through existing electronic mail system.

1989 - Ametek Aerospace Products Inc. - Wilmington, MA

1997 $80-$110 million manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft instruments.

Sr. Financial Analyst (1994-1997)

Accountabilities included operational planning and budgeting, financial analysis, publishing financial statements, and managing overhead cost and expense accounting.

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Significant Accomplishments

• Developed an improved method of merging general ledger account balances with corporate consolidation reporting system for more accurate and efficient reporting of monthly divisional accounting results.

• Earned a management award for being part of a multi-functional team established to reduce costs and improve the discrepant material process.

Cost Analyst (1990-1994)

Responsibilities include direct labor cost reporting and analysis, book to perpetual inventory account reconciliation’s, monthly closings, and the annual physical inventory for all locations. Supervised two clerks for the collection and reporting of labor information.

Significant Accomplishments

• Provided on-going education of all direct labor personnel to ensure accurate labor inputs.

• Developed and maintained all inventory and cost accounting reports on newly

implemented corporate computer system (AS400).

• Developed and maintained all inventory internal controls at the Seattle, WA repair facility.

General Accounting Analyst (1989-1990)

Overall responsibility for ensuring the timely and accurate input of all general ledgers accounting transactions.

Significant Accomplishments

• Performed divisional Plant & Equipment inventories, reconciled and reported results.

• Enhanced current system reporting to assist in the preparation of monthly financial results.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Advanced Excel for Windows 95, Catapult Systems Training, Boston MA

• Advanced Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, Catapult Systems Training, Boston MA

• Microsoft Windows, Catapult Systems Training, Boston MA

• APICS Certified in Manufacturing Requirements Planning, Merrimack College

• "Getting Paid" Seminars, Associated Builders & Contractors

EDUCATION:

Bentley College - Waltham, MA

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy

• Dean’s List (GPA 3.5)

• Secondary emphasis in computer systems.

AFFILIATIONS/OTHER:

Institute of Management Accountants.

Treasurer of the Ametek employees' United Way and community charity fund of Wilmington, Ma ($70,000 annual budget).

Treasurer of the Manchester United Soccer Club of Manchester, NH ($100,000 annual budget).

REFERENCES:

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