KEVIN M. CURTIN, CPA
Scituate, Massachusetts ****6
Cell: 617-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
SUMMARY
A hands on executive experienced in the development and implementation of
financial controls and strategic objectives including the preparation of a
company for a liquidity event. A breadth and depth of experience that
includes; finance, operations, start ups, multi-nationals, medical device
/ biotech, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, high tech and
professional services. Directed both financial and non-financial functions
including, IT, Human Resources and Customer Service.
EXPERIENCE
HARVEST TECHNOLOGIES - (A Terumo Company) - Plymouth, Massachusetts
2013 - Present
(A $50M Cellular Therapy / Medical Device Manufacturer - Acquired by Terumo
in 2011)
Director of Finance (Executive Team Member)
. Assumed overall financial responsibility for this acquired company and
its European subsidiary.
. Drove business / pricing strategies and provided analytical support for
strategic initiatives.
. Prepared and presented BOD meeting materials as well as monthly
financial reporting packages.
. Initiated formal detailed budgeting and forecasting processes and
developed supporting infrastructure.
. Designed and implemented incentive compensation / commission plans to
align with business strategy.
. Negotiated and managed distributor & external sales agent contracts.
DENTSPLY / ASTRA TECH INC. (A company in the AstraZeneca Group) -
Waltham, Massachusetts
(Dentsply - $2B Healthcare Consumables Manufacturer - acquired AstraTech in
2011)
(Astra Tech Inc. - $100M Distributor of medical devices - acquired Atlantis
Components Inc. in 2007)
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
2008 - 2013
Initiated and developed a formal FP&A function to support and drive the
growth of the company.
Prepared and presented materials to the Board of Directors and
Management.
Directed the annual budget and periodic forecast process for North
America - four reporting entities.
. Performed strategic business analyses including selling direct vs.
maintaining sales through distributors.
. Prepared price and margin analyses to support pricing policies and
incentive compensation targets.
. Reviewed investment opportunities and negotiated contract terms.
. Developed and reported on "Key Metrics" as a partner to operational
managers.
. Performed operational analyses and developed reports to enhance revenue
and reduce costs.
. Managed the cost accounting functions.
ATLANTIS COMPONENTS INC. - Cambridge, Massachusetts
2004 - 2007
(A rapid growth start up and industry leader in the design and manufacture
of custom implantable medical devices. The company was acquired by Astra
Tech Inc. in 2007.)
Corporate Controller (the top finance position for the company)
. Financial executive reporting directly to the CEO and a business
partner with all operational managers.
. Advised and implemented strategic business decisions that lead to 600%
revenue growth and the sale of the company.
. Negotiated a "Take or Pay" volume commitment from our key distribution
partner and a subsequent "Marketing Agreement", which ultimately led to a
successful transition of sales from Zimmer Dental to our direct sales
force.
. Facilitated over $35M in equity closings and over $4M in equipment
financing.
o Prepared and presented investment materials.
o Produced due diligence materials and managed the due diligence
processes.
o Partnered with outside counsel on deal structures, closing
documents, corporate governance and Cap Table maintenance
. Balanced the competing investment opportunities for company within the
capital structure available.
. Developed a team to formalize and manage all of the Finance,
Administration, HR and IT functions.
. Initiated banking relationships as well as managed various vendor /
supplier relationships.
. Performed cost accounting and operational analysis as well as improved
forecasting tools.
. Implemented financial controls and improved financial reporting (e.g.,
Dashboard Reports)
. Prepared and presented materials to investors and the Board of
Directors.
. Managed month end close, annual financial audits and tax returns /
audits.
. Negotiated facilities leases and build outs.
SKILLSOFT INC. - Dublin, Ireland / Nashua, New Hampshire (Contract
Position) 2003
. Lead a team of consultants in the restatement of the financials in
accordance with US GAAP for Smartforce's (a Skillsoft acquisition)
Ireland and UK subsidiaries in preparation for the SEC filings of this e-
Learning company.
STANDARD MEMS INC. - Burlington, Massachusetts
2001-2002
(A $25M designer and manufacturer of Micro Electro Mechanical Solutions
"MEMS" chips)
Corporate Controller
. Managed the finance, IT and administrative functions with limited
resources.
. Initiated cost reductions and restructuring plans as well as assisted in
asset liquidations and business divestiture.
. Managed cash flow and maintained vendor relations during a period of
significant cash shortfall.
MONITOR GROUP - Cambridge, Massachusetts
2000-2001
(An elite strategy consulting firm with offices in 23 countries and
revenues in excess of $300M)
Corporate Controller
. Provided leadership and stability while rebuilding a corporate finance
staff after significant turnover.
. Responsible for corporate finance including the financial consolidation
of entities in 23 countries.
. Worked with business managers to develop reporting metrics and cost
sharing methodologies.
. Delivered ad-hoc analysis including pro-forma business unit financial
statements for "spin outs".
. Initiated staff development and training programs including regional
accounting software seminars.
. Analysis and administration of the firm's reorganization from a closely
held corporation to a global partnership.
WHITTMAN - HART, INC. - Westwood, Massachusetts
1998-2000
(A publically traded IT consulting firm with annual revenues in excess of
$300M)
Senior Consultant / Project Manager
. Member of the ERP implementation practices (Oracle and BPCS financial
applications)
. Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans.
. Managed client relations and sold projects including a $500K Y2K project.
THE FRONTIER GROUP INC. - Boston, Massachusetts
1997-1998
(A Pre-IPO regional healthcare provider with a $160M annual revenue
run rate) July 1995 to July 1997
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
. Directed the budgeting and analysis for five divisions, acquisitions, and
corporate overhead.
. Prepared and presented financial analysis for debt and equity investors
(additional $21million in capital).
. Key contact for investors / lenders during due diligence and post
transaction.
. Negotiated and reported on financial covenants.
. Prepared the initial financial analysis associated with a public debt
offering (section 144a), reviewed strategic recapitalization alternatives
with several Investment Banks.
. Provided financial analysis and due diligence for mergers and
acquisitions targets.
AUGAT INC. / THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
1992-1997
(In December of 1996 Thomas & Betts Corporation acquired Augat Inc. The
combination made it one of the world's largest manufacturers and
distributors of electrical components with annual revenues in excess of
$2B)
Controller - AUGAT - ELASTOMERIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Ft. Washington,
Pennsylvania
Managed and integrated the Finance and MIS Departments of this newly
acquired subsidiary.
Maintained inventory costing and internal controls as well as excess
inventory analysis / reserves.
Calculated and reported COGS and the monthly manufacturing variances.
Presented budgets and operational reports/analysis to senior divisional and
corporate management.
Prepared all capital requests with cost and payback analysis.
Prepared a cost analysis of expanding at our existing location vs moving to
a new facility.
Analyzed transfer price issues associated with moving production to Augat's
facility in Singapore.
Contributed to the strategic planning and vision as a member of the
Leadership Team.
Interim Finance Manager - AUGAT PTE LTD - Singapore
9. Maintained the critical finance functions needed to support the business
operations and meet reporting requirements after the resignation of
the Financial Manager and Accounting Manager.
Led a cross-functional team and implemented inventory controls.
11. Reviewed standard cost issues including: overhead allocations, capacity
issues and make vs buy analysis.
Senior Internal Auditor - AUGAT INC. - Mansfield, Massachusetts
Prepared financial audits of Augat's operations within North America,
Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
13. Conducted a variety of operational audits including a comprehensive
freight / traffic management audit that resulted in $1 million of annual
savings.
14. Prepared detailed cost analysis for centralizing Augat's European
warehousing in Telford England in conjunction with the preparation of a
grant application that resulted in a $150,000 award from the British
government.
KIRCALDIE RANDALL & McNAB CPA's - Wethersfield, Connecticut
1988-1992
Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant
Conducted the complete range of audit responsibilities within a diversified
clientele.
Prepared a variety of tax returns as well as administered the payroll tax
services provided to clients.
17. Provided other accounting services including reviews, compilations, and
software implementations.
EDUCATION
SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE - Winooski Vermont Bachelor of Science in
Accounting - May 1988
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
Certified Public Accountant,
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
JD Edwards, Hyperion, Movex, MAPICS - Syteline, QuickBooks, Vista, Cognos,
Oracle financial applications, Hyperion Pillar, Symix, BPCS, Sequel Query,
IBM Query, Windows, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Realworld, Peachtree,
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