Manager Management

Kerri Antles

*** ******* ******, *******, ** ****0

201-***-**** *********@*****.***

VP FINANCE CFO

Highly accomplished VP Finance with financial and operational expertise across Corporate Finance and VC-backed companies. In-depth experience with IPO preparedness, M&A integrations, systems implementations and international growth. Particularly adept at streamlining, process improvement and building world-class finance talent to scale in growth environments. Ability to go beyond the numbers and trusted business partner to the leadership team. Core competencies include:

IPO preparedness

International expansion

External/Internal audit

Global strategic planning

P&L ownership & mgt

Internal controls & policy

Mergers & acquisitions

Systems implementations

Growth management

Cash management

GAAP/IFRS standards

Contracts/negotiations

Technology skillset: Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Prism, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RUN INC (acquired by Publicis Groupe 09/14), New York, NY 2015 - Present

$1 Advertising technology (Public)

VP Finance Brand CFO

Reporting to CEO/COO, ownership over global financial operations of high-growth (300% YoY revenue growth) with Corporate reporting responsibilities and oversight of shared service center function. Ensure compliance with Parent processes and reporting. Work with the leadership team to develop a strategic vision and long term plan for the future of the company. Oversee monthly close, budgeting, forecasting and external audits. Cross-functional collaboration to assess financial impact on operational developments. Extensive scenario analysis on verticals to drive maximum profit. Identify key value drivers and highlight risks/opportunities.

Key achievements:

Achieved 800% operating income improvement over original budget through effective margin management, focus on high-margin revenue mix and development operational kpi dashboard

Drove 2-day monthly close while improving the integrity of the financial reporting

Developed and executed robust monthly close reporting package and processes consistent with public company standards

Oversaw systems integration from QuickBooks to Prism/HFM

Facilitated company’s first external audit with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies

Decreased billing cycle from 25 to 12 days through automation

Reduced accounts receivable > 90 days from 10% to 0.2% through formal collections process

Eliminated prior year VAT penalties and interest, identified over $100k in prior period VAT liability through awareness of local regulatory requirements

COLLECTIVE INC, New York, NY 2010 - 2015

$1 Advertising technology (pre-IPO, private)

VP, Global Controller

Reported to CFO and accountable for global financial management with consolidated $150m net revenue. Provided leadership over finance, billing & collections, accounts payable and payroll functions (team of 15+). Collaborated with

Kerri Antles

external consultants on IPO planning and preparation. Key contact with external tax counsel and banking facilities. Performed review of monthly close, consolidations, variance analysis, management reporting. Performed in-depth analysis on revenue/expense to improve bottom line. Facilitated monthly discussion with CTO on technology investment and enhancements for accurate capitalization and expense. Ensured compliance with domestic/foreign regulatory requirements. Facilitated external audits. Developed internal accounting policies and ensured alignment with GAAP/IFRS.

Key achievements:

Led IPO preparation efforts across Finance, including: systems implementation (QuickBooks to Great Plains), built a robust monthly close process, developed quarterly sub-certification process, established internal controls to minimize financial risk, and recruited solid financial talent

Reduced monthly close process from 25 days to 7 days through rigorous accrual process

Centralized EMEA accounting operations in US, improving financial transparency and cash flow

Drastically improved management reporting by revamping general ledger from one- to four-dimensions

Integrated 3 acquisitions (within 6 months) into existing systems and processes

Drove efficiencies and minimized financial risk through implementation of operational systems (t&e, requisition and purchase orders, commissions, and contract workflow)

Pioneered capitalized technology process and reporting in accordance with GAAP

BABCOCK & BROWN, LP, New York, NY 2008 – 2009

Global investment and advisory firm (Public)

Finance Business Manager

Newly created role, reporting to Global CEO of operating leasing segment, to facilitate corporate initiatives across four legal entities with $385m AUM. Coordinated business planning and quarterly management reporting. Facilitated the forecasting and budget process, headcount planning and capital investment projections. Supported Investment Risk Management by capturing key information through capital approval request process. Active member of global risk and technology committees, administering compliance with company policy.

Key achievements:

Enhanced financial transparency by introducing clear and timely monthly financial and metric reporting

Pioneered a rigorous risk evaluation and reporting process under oversight of Global Risk Manager

Improved reliability of capex forecast through execution of the Capital Approval Request system

THE MAERSK GROUP, Madison, NJ 2001 - 2007

Global trade, shipping and energy (Public)

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

General Manager

Accounting Manager

Progressive career growth spanning 7 years in Corporate Finance. Executed monthly financial close and consolidations for multiple entities with consolidated revenues of $1B+. Performed annual planning, 5-year budget, forecast and flash reporting. Collaborated with business units and prepared insightful variance analysis. Frequent interaction with Parent on global alignment of reporting and compliance with IFRS. Effectively communicated across multiple business units to assess and report risk. Key interface with internal/external auditors.

Kerri Antles

Key achievements:

Centralized financial operations of acquired $300m warehousing distribution center

Led and facilitated Hyperion Financial Management implementation across all North American entities, and recognized for establishing best practice for consolidations

Identified as high-achiever and part of fast-track management program, selected to participate in various corporate work streams

Selected to participated in 1-year, nationally recognized Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) program

EARLIER EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Controller, PES ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. (Environmental consulting), Novato, CA

Accounting Manager, THE LEAP GROUP, INC. (Advertising), Chicago, IL

Senior Accountant, JORDAN TAMRAZ AND CARUSO ADVERTISING (Advertising), Chicago, IL

EDUCATION

BA Accounting / Economics, Albion College, Albion, MI

Contact this candidate