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Manager Customer Service

Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Posted:
May 05, 2015

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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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