Director or VP of Finance, Controller

Khaleel Mohiuddin, MBA

***** ********** **. ******, ** 43016

H.614-***-**** ******@*******.*** C.614-***-****

Accounting/Finance Professional

Dynamic and Fortune 500 experienced finance leader, seeking Finance leadership position. Focused on execution and achieving results through accountability, process management and past experiences. Experienced in managing high profile global business with a track record of rapid promotion to positions of increasing responsibility. Proven track record of providing inventive business solutions that increase organizational profitability. Increased focus toward organizational profitability and finance transformation

Areas of Strength

Financial & Strategic [Long-Term] Planning ● Risk Management ● Value Creation & Process Re-Engineering

Budgeting & Forecasting ● Strategic Business Partner ● Operationally-Oriented ● Senior Leadership Experienced

● Managing Human Capital Through Motivation & Example ● Organized & Detail Oriented

Professional Experience

Abbott Laboratories (Nutrition Division), Columbus, OH 2010–Present

Commercial Finance Controller, Pediatric Specialty Nutrition

Provide strategic leadership and vision setting through proactive and hands-on thinking, in partnership with Commercial Business Unit. Assumes all levels of Commercial and financial responsibilities for all aspects of finance. Provide leadership and guidance in developing key reporting metrics for each functional area. Implemented financial modeling to enhance forecast accuracy, and implement cost reduction projects to improve margin & profitability. A collaborative and flexible management style, with a strong service mentality

Lead a national Consumer Products Group (CPG) Brand with annual gross sales of approx. $700M and an EBITA in excess of $300M

oEstablish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget by partnering with the senior leadership team in order to set aggressive, yet attainable goals, while also improving margin & profitability of the total portfolio

Ongoing functional cost reduction, including financial operating model rationalization, as well as supply chain optimization

Lead and build a strong finance team through cross-functional experiences, increased responsibilities, clear guidance while providing tools to improve core skills while being good stewards of the organization

Serve as a business partner to the senior leadership on organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes including personnel development, risk management, and cost reduction initiatives with an eye to continuously developing and improving systems

Instrumental and key advisor in providing strategic guidance in building an annual strategic planning [Long Range Planning]

An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information – a leadership approach through complete transparency

Provide leadership in the development of the annual budgeting/planning process in conjunction with Commercial General Manager. Review all financial plans (monthly forecasting and annual plans), monitor progress and changes and keep senior/executive leadership abreast of division’s financial health

oPrepare short and long-term financial forecasts for use with internal and external teams

oLead monthly forecasting process in order to project the most up-to-date financial projection for the year in order to assist the leadership in making solid financial decisions

Implemented a robust financial repository and management system to ensure that all reported financials are adhered to and that the financial data and reporting are consistent and support operational requirements

Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the executive leadership on a timely and regular basis

Build and analyze new product costing and pricing (Sales to EBIT)

Track and analyze sales, costs and profitability trends

Analyze margins by customer and SKU profitability, product sell-in trends (shipments) v. POS trends and brand inventories (manage excess and obsolete inventory process)

Lead, manage and mentor direct and indirect finance staff

Abbott Laboratories (Nutrition Division), Columbus, OH 2010–2013

Sr. Global Finance Manager

Lead the strategic management of the global logistics business with an annual spend of approx. $250M+

oResponsible for management of full P&L and Balance Sheet

Provide financial leadership and business unit reporting to executive management

Instrumental in providing strategic guidance in order to create annual strategic planning [Long Range Planning]

Create and maintain global freight & distribution budget

Created a comprehensive monthly reporting package as well as a comprehensive finance Immersion deck

Implemented/streamlined monthly close process, thereby removing two-plus days from month-end close

oIdentified, created and implemented monthly KPI's

Finance lead for freight & distribution related Margin & Profitability initiatives - globally

Lead business unit budgeting and forecasting and decision support for all aspects of the business with continued focus on improved margin

Incorporated best [finance] business practices which did not exist prior

Worked with domestic and international leaders to justify "fair" allocation (chargeback) methodologies, thereby properly allocating $15M+ of expenses out of current P&L

Instituted a full year forecasting process, in order to mitigate fire drills and provide leadership with FY financial impact

Built relationships across businesses to ensure conformity and transparency

Provide process leadership while actively participating with the cross-functional teams in order to formulate clear, fact-based business and strategic planning which delivers profitable growth

Finance transformation through "out-of-the-box" thinking - an implementation of key metrics to not only drive key aspects of the business, but also translate complex terms into simplified business findings for senior/executive leadership reporting

Scotts Miracle-Gro, Marysville, OH 2006–2010

Finance Manager

Lead the strategic management of specific consumer (lawn & garden) products

Integral in building BOD presentations relating to status of current business as well as long-term strategic planning

Lead finance for global Consumer product(s), with sales of $500MM and EBIT of $175M+

Lead oversight of two domestic businesses with P&L's encompassing approximately $400M+ in annual gross sales with an EBIT of $125M+

Construct financials with the Brand [Commercial] teams and VP of Marketing for Brand Immersion decks, long range strategic planning, monthly results, and ad hoc analyses

Produce product life cycle information with Brand Marketing (concept through consumer purchase)

Coordinate yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting process with Brand team and shared services

Build and analyze new product costing and pricing (Sales to EBIT)

Track and analyze sales, costs and profitability trends

Analyze margins by customer and SKU profitability, product sell-in trends (shipments) v. POS trends and brand inventories (manage excess and obsolete inventory process)

Identify pricing opportunities/issues on existing SKU’s

Manage month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Review and analyze monthly global financial statements (actuals & forecast)

Manage direct and indirect finance staff

Lead and build a strong global finance team through cross-functional experiences, increased responsibilities, while grooming them to be future leaders of the organization

Responsible for both internal & external audits which revealed 100% accuracy

Pacer Global Logistics, Dublin, OH 2005–2006

Finance Manager

Managed, mentored and guided the Finance staff

Prepared, reviewed and analyzed timely and accurate financial statements for two separate divisions

Provide financial leadership and business unit reporting to executive management

Instrumental in providing strategic guidance in order to create long term planning [Strategic Planning]

Assisted in the preparation of monthly and year-end financials and prepared monthly division performance reports

Planned short-term and long term financial goals with cash analysts

Responsible for ensuring staff’s accuracy in handling General Ledger, Fixed Assets, A/R and A/P

Implemented cross-training procedures amongst staff to enable job rotation and potential growth opportunities

IntelliRisk Management Corporation, Westerville, OH 2004–2005

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Managed cash application staff of three who dealt with daily cash receivables averaging $2M

Reviewed and edited cash application documentation to ensure updated documentation was maintained at all times

Proposed necessary write-offs

In charge of collecting outstanding receivables. Collected Business-to-business receivables totaling in excess of $40MM within one year

Reduced company’s delinquent accounts receivables by 70% within one-year

Increased cash flow over 30% through cash corrections and invoice auditing within the said time frame

Implemented new accounts receivable policies relating to business-to-business collections and cash applications, which resulted in more accurate and timely cash application

Manage month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Review and analyze monthly financial statements (actuals & forecast)

On-Site Therapy, Worthington, OH 2002–2004

Accounting Manager

Managed all accounting activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity

Implemented short and long-range policies and procedures related to customer service, accounting practices and cash collections

Successfully developed and implemented strategies to increase cash flow through accurate billing practices and ensuring timely collections

Prepared and analyzed financial statements

Worked closely by building relationships with Managed Care Organizations to ensure timely cash flow

Worked closely with the CEO to maximize assets while minimizing organizational operating costs

Compiled and prepared statistical reports on revenue trends, customer satisfaction, outstanding receivables, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports

Education, Certifications & Computer Skills

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Master of Business Administration, President's List

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Cum Laude

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice

MS Office Suite, SAP, Hyperion system, HOST Analytics

Professional Affiliations

American Finance Association (AFA)

Abbott Recognition

2010 & 2012 Finance MVP

2013 Unsung Hero

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