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John Griffith

* ******* ********, ******** ** L*T 3P7

**********@******.*** h. 905-***-**** c.647-***-****

Lean Six Sigma Finance & Operations Executive

Clarus Management Consultants. 2014-Present (clarusmc.com)

Finance and Operations Consultant

Providing a broad range of consulting services for clients. Focusing on Report Creation/Analysis, Scorecard/KPI’s, Increased Throughput, Greater Efficiencies, Strategic Partnering and Risk Assessment.

Designed and launched Management Reporting Tools for growing company.

Introduced Kaizen principles to manufacturing company.

Restructured Finance Department following Risk Assessment Audit.

Implemented new ERP System.

Strengthened Supply Chain and introduced Contingency Planning.

Ecycle Solutions Inc. 2012 – 2014

Controller

Responsible for all financial functions for a $40M+ electronics recycling company. Operations include Disassembly and separation of materials to achieve 98%+ recycling rate. Manage Finance staff of 6. Additional responsibilities include IT Department.

Created new systems to significantly improve information and control

Developed monthly reporting package instead of simple financial statements

Executive representative on the SAP implementation

Implemented new policies and procedures to improve control of payroll, purchasing and sale of commodities

Created weekly dashboard reporting key operating indicators

Negotiated increase in bank line of credit to four times the previous level allowing for continued significant growth rate of over 40% per year and reduction of interest rate

Created Pricing model for sales group taking into consideration many complex issues which updates automatically with changes in precious metals prices.

Temporarily manage commodity function with responsibility for negotiating contracts with all commodity customers

Developed new customer increasing revenue by $ 3,000,000 annually

Negotiated better pricing increasing revenue by $ 700,000 annually

Developed pricing models to better understand and forecast commodity values

Byng Group of Companies, Vaughan, ON. 2010-2012

Director of Finance

Advocated and managed corporate directives which led to increased revenue streams and margins. This was achieved through migrating from a single client philosophy, product uniformity, and introduction of in house manufacturing, cash flow management and capital utilization.

Sourced and developed Strategic Partnerships to secure both Capital and Revenue/Market Share.

Procured 3rd party software and oversaw growth and development of internal ERP and client interface.

Developed and maintained Business Processes and Controls.

Introduced and managed manufacturing component, BOM and Inventory Controls.

Managed Corporate Restructuring.

Created a New Corporate Environment and introduced benefits, pay scales, employee contracts etc.

Kruger Panels Inc., Mississauga ON, 2007-2009

Controller

Instituted new accounting processes and controls as well as introduced risk management to the division. Worked extensively with I/T to both upgrade and co-ordinate the various applications. Developed a SR&ED Tax Incentive Program and established procedures to limit exposure to current IRS issues. Compiled and presented Monthly and Year End Financial Reports.

Maintained Year End & 18 month rolling forecasts and cash projections as well as Day 1 monthly estimates.

Developed and monitored all company Key Performance Indicators.

Developed and maintained Business Processes and Controls.

Developed and maintained Financial Models for management decision making purposes.

Analyzed all variances for both manufacturing and overhead costs as well as vs. Budget and Forecast.

Initiated and controlled Cost Savings Programs across all departments.

Activity Based Costing.

Bill of Materials roll ups and analytics.

Initiated ROI and Trend Analysis for Sales and Marketing.

Prepared and maintained Capital and Operating Budgets.

Performed life cycle cost-benefit analysis and managed all capital planning.

Spearhead Carve Out of Kruger Panels from sister company.

Negotiated all major supplier contracts in excess of $5 million/yr.

Represented company in legal matters.

Metro Waste Paper Recovery, Etobicoke ON, 1999-2007

Controller

Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports.

Met reporting deadlines in three formats for three ownership groups.

Responsible for Hedge Accounting and currency hedge contracts.

Spearheaded procedures in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley/Bill 198.

Co-ordinated both Internal and External Audits.

Oversaw Operating and Capital budget in excess of $200 million.

Standard Costing.

Developed and maintained Business Processes and Controls.

Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes.

Developed cost analysis projects on a divisional level.

Initiated and directed departmental task force.

Liaison with company lawyers and auditors in support of mergers, acquisitions and financing requirements.

Skills

Proficient with several accounting software packages including ACCPAC, AS400, SAP, QuickBooks & Various ERP Systems as well as Asset Management, Preventative Maintenance and Routing applications.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Project.

Education

4th level CGA

Accounting/Finance diplomas from Sheridan College (1992)

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