**** ******** ********* ****** *. Vaughan, CPA, MBA

Aptos, CA 95003 acs5be@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 858-***-****

Qualifications Summary

Strategic and financial leader with broad experience in SEC, Fortune 500, government contracting, healthcare, international manufacturing, and high-tech start-up organizations. Exceptional insight into product development, marketing, and operations. CPA and MBA with proven track record of raising venture capital, joint venture formation, and acquisition identification and integration. Skilled at developing teams to achieve organizational goals. Focused on process improvement and resource management in order to achieve profit growth.

Professional Experience

Correctional Medical Group Companies, Inc. 2014-Present

Healthcare provider organization with operations in over 50 facilities in 10 states.

Corporate Controller

Directed financial operations of a rapidly growing organization including integration of major acquisition. Directed financial reporting, invoicing, cash management, A/P, A/R, payroll, and human resource functions for multiple legal entities.

Succesfully formed multiple legal entities to manage risk for organization that rapidly grew from operations in 2 states to 13 states.

Key financial contributor on multiple successful bid submissions.

Performed due diligence on major acquisition. Developed and implemented financial function integration plan.

Developed automated close processes, reducing month-end close time by 30%.

Served as primary liason for private equity firm ownership. Prepared financial consolidations and authored Board materials including Management’s discussion and analysis.

Led financial, timekeeping and human resource information systems evaluation and implementation teams.

Executive Financial Consultant 2013-2014

Independant Consultant providing Executive Level Financial expertise in Equity Financing, Acquisition identification and integration. Consulting engagements include:

Acting Chief Financial Officer, National Medical Diagnostic Center with 19 locations in 14 states.

Drafted business plan and Offering Memorandum, successfully led presentations to private equity funds resulting in multiple purchase offers.

Interim Vice President, Finance, $1.7B aerospace and defense contractor.

Streamlined accounting processes, provided leadership in system implementations. Revised compliance procedures. Provided strategic leadership on acquisition. Developed CAS and FAR training materials.

Diversified Service Options (Division of Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Jacksonville, FL 2010-2013

The nation’s largest Medicare administrative contractor, processing over $40 billion in claims annually.

Corporate Controller

Provided financial leadership to a rapidly growing Medicare administrative contractor, including integration of major acquisitions. Directed financial and government reporting, invoicing, bank relationships, A/P, A/R, and payroll functions for multiple legal entities.

Integrated multiple entities’ accounting systems into single consolidated system with increased automation of accounting functions (payables, payroll, expense reimbursement, check reconciliation). Reduced accounting close cycle by 40%.

Developed and implemented centralized shared services organization for payroll, accounts payable, and employee expense processing, reducing cost 45%.

Instituted internal controls, successfully obtaining finance organization ISO certification.

Upgraded Board financial presentations greatly increasing understanding of cost reimbursable contracts.

Designed and authored government cost disclosure that collapsed multiple overhead pools into a single pool, increasing cost recovery by $3 million annually. Developed CAS and FAR training materials.

Revised company’s 2008-2009 incurred cost submissions, successfully negotiating a determination of adequacy.

Pacific Ethanol (NASDAQ: PEIX), Sacramento, CA 2008 – 2009

NASDAQ traded bio-fuels fuels manufacturer with annual revenues of $700 million.

Corporate Controller

Directed financial operations, risk management, planning, and SEC reporting including 10K, 10Q and registration statement filings for issuance of additional securities. Analyzed financing activities including pro-forma financial impact of joint ventures, divestitures, debt and stock related activities, accounting changes, and interest rate swaps. Collaborated with C-level executives and Board Chairman as a member of core management team, contributing to marketing, product development and implementation, and strategy development.

Led implementation of internal controls best practices, successfully obtaining the company’s first clean Sarbanes Oxley audit opinion.

Secured $25 million Department of Energy grant and created joint venture for advanced bio-fuels development.

Transitioned multiple general ledger systems into single consolidated ERP system and established best practices to streamline the financial close process, reducing monthly close cycle time 25%.

Provided strategic leadership by identifying mission critical operating objectives, appropriate implementation approaches, and performance metrics. Developed restructuring plan saving $24 million annually.

WIS International, San Diego, CA 2006 – 2008

Retail Services firm with $250 million annual revenues. Largest holding of American Capital, publicly traded venture capital firm.

Corporate Controller

Directed accounting functions for firm’s U.S., Mexico, China, Brazil, and Argentina operations. Led cash management, financial reporting, general ledger, payroll, and A/P functions. Guided the creation of internal communications on finance best practices. Monitored and analyzed key business indicators. Managed relationships with auditors, venture capital firms, and legal counsel. Served as primary financial support to multi-functional teams.

Led implementation of consolidated multiple country general ledger and guided the creation of a streamlined invoicing system, reducing close time 53%.

Developed market analysis to support recommendations for restructuring company’s merchandising segment. Given added responsibility for managing contract negotiations with R.J. Reynolds resulting in $3 million increase in segment profit.

Implemented payroll shared services organization for U.S. and Canada, delivering $125 thousand cost savings.

Managed the due diligence process for sale of company to venture capital firm. Developed financial prospectus and ensured smooth transition and timely close.

NMR Healthpros, San Clemente, CA 2003 – 2006

Healthcare staffing firm specializing in Federal and State facilities with revenues of $27M. Contractor to Department of VA, Department of Army, and U.S. General Services Administration.

Chief Financial Officer

Directed financial reviews for product and marketing initiatives, investment decisions, competitive information, and long-range plan. Developed vision, mission, and strategic plan. Negotiated leases, insurance coverage, and operating lines of credit. Guided creation of employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Provided product and market insight and direction by implementing product line profitability analysis. Managed relationships with company’s auditors, investors, and legal counsel.

Led government contract bid submissions and negotiated new contracts in with the V.A., department of the Army, and commercial hospitals, increasing revenue 42% and profit 86%.

Developed and implemented performance-driven deferred compensation and bonus structure, increasing productivity 35%.

Transitioned accounting and finance functions to corporate office with 25% reduction in staffing costs and 50% decrease in monthly close time.

Identified criteria-based strategy for pursuing new business opportunities, increasing revenue diversification.

Metracor Technologies, San Diego, CA 2001 – 2003

Bio-tech development stage company specializing in durable medical equipment with $65 million venture capital investment.

Chief Financial Officer

Directed financial reporting, cost accounting, investor relations and cash management functions. Developed business plan and company re-organization plan. Set manufacturing cost standards and provided direction through creation of cost variance analysis. Managed relationships with venture capital firms, board of directors, shareholders, and legal counsel. Drafted royalty agreements, resolutions, and warrants. Rationalized product offerings, discontinuing loss product lines.

Authored SEC Form S-1 and offering memorandum in preparation for initial public offering (IPO).

Instrumental in securing a buyer for the technology; presented business plan and investment opportunity during road shows and oversaw due diligence.

Secured $15 million equity financing, working closely with leading venture capital firms.

Implemented re-organization plan, cutting cash burn in half while maintaining production levels.

Systech Computer Corporation, San Diego, CA 1994 – 2001

Network and point of sale communications equipment manufacturer.

Controller

Directed accounting operations including month-end close, financial statement preparation and analysis, budget preparation, income tax return preparation, and cash management. Given added responsibility for management of sales order entry and purchasing personnel. Developed product standard costs and manufacturing cost variance analysis. Served as finance lead on multi-disciplinary product management and marketing work teams.

As interim production manager, relocated printed circuit board and product assembly to Chinese contract manufacturer, reducing product cost 35%.

Negotiated contract closeout, saving $1 million in termination fees.

Developed inventory stocking level rationalization plan, reducing inventory investment 42%.

Teledyne (Worldwide corporate office), Los Angeles, CA 1991 – 1994

Fortune 500 firm with over 150 divisions in Aerospace, Metals, Consumer Products and Casualty Insurance in 27 countries.

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Managed long-range strategic and capital planning process for the company’s four divisions. Reviewed business development proposals (OEM Agreements, Acquisitions, and Strategic Alliances). Presented analysis of operating results to Board of directors. Prepared financial statements, SEC filings, and annual reports. Developed and taught ongoing financial educational programs to in-house professionals.

Developed and implemented Economic Value Added (EVA) incentive plan and developed key operational metrics. Enhanced strategic planning process by improving consistency and discipline of content and format.

Key participant in initial public offering of insurance subsidiaries. Prepared Pro-forma financial statements and worked closely with investment bankers to create a second NYSE listed Fortune 500 entity.

Led implementation of manufacturing best practices at operating divisions.

Arthur Andersen, Manhattan, NY 1988 – 1991

Big 5 audit firm.

Senior Auditor

Managed audit engagements of SEC registered clients in DoD, consumer products, and insurance industries. Developed audit plans and supervised associates. Identified, researched and provided recommendations on impact of client proposed acquisitions, equity offerings, and sale-leasebacks. Authored model disclosures to comply with GAAP accounting changes.

Professional Activities

California Licensed Certified Public Accountant: Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Institute of Certified Management Accountants.

Healthcare Facilities Transaction Consultant: Structured and facilitated several successful surgical and MRI center sales.

United way of Florida: Fund raising.

Member: Financial Executives Networking Group

Advisor: Old Mission Beach Athletic Club charities

Education

New York Institute of Technology, Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Summa Cum Laude

University of California, Los Angeles, B.A, Economics/Finance. Cum Laude, Dean’s honor list

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