Jeffrey D. Knighton, CPA

**** **** ****** **** *****, VA 22709 540-***-****

actgg4@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreydknighton

PROFILE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CONTROLLER

Outstanding track record of partnering with operations executives to

optimize financial/operational decisions, performance, and value creation

in competitive global markets.

Distinguished career as trusted advisor and business partner to senior

operations executives. Expert in steering business strategy and decisions

for multibillion-dollar worldwide manufacturing operations with multiple

sites and joint ventures. Experience includes current expat assignment in

Singapore.

Proven success in strategic collaborations that drive performance

improvements and create value across both finance and operations. Solid

history of partnering with external consultants and internal stakeholders

across global regions, business units, and functional areas to gain

insights and impact metrics in manufacturing production, engineering,

supply chain, and sales/marketing.

Consummate financial executive with strong business acumen. MBA and CPA

skilled in leveraging unique combination of financial and operational

expertise to define benchmarks, develop KPIs, and formulate meaningful

forecasts, analyses, and reports that enable cost reductions, deliver

efficiencies, and improve the bottom line.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:

( Business Strategy Planning ( Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (

Budgeting & Forecasting

( C-Suite Partnering & Advising ( Operations Management & Optimization (

Financial Reporting

( Variance & Cash Flow Analysis ( Multi-Site P&L/Financial Management (

Operational Accounting

( KPIs/Metrics Development ( Global & Cross-functional Leadership (

SOX & GAAP Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore 2014-Present

Senior Finance Manager and Worldwide Manufacturing Operations Finance

Controller

Appointed to two-year expatriate role to lead global finance organization

with eight direct reports in supporting $16B+ worldwide manufacturing

operations across seven manufacturing facilities including two joint

ventures. Oversee two Singapore manufacturing sites as Singapore Country

Finance Controller with two direct reports. As business partner and advisor

to VP of Worldwide Manufacturing Operations, influence business decisions

by providing strategic guidance, operations analysis, and financial

modeling. Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for $7M+ in

annual expenses across global manufacturing network. Collaborate across the

organization with stakeholders in business unit finance, supply chain,

corporate FP&A, corporate accounting, tax, and manufacturing operations to

make sound, strategic decisions that impact operational and financial

performance.

Staff: 23 total reports with 8 on worldwide operations finance team and 15

across two Singapore manufacturing sites.

o Played vital role in providing analysis and support that led to decision

to initiate $4B+ expansion of existing Singapore manufacturing facility

projected to cut cost per unit in half when ramped to capacity as

financial lead on operating cost/efficiency optimization team.

o Achieved 100% compliance with all SOX requirements and corporate

financial policies by ensuring consistent application of financial

policies and procedures across six manufacturing sites in four countries

worldwide.

o Optimized $5B+ annual capital investments by providing senior executives

with financial modeling, analysis, and recommendations supporting

strategic initiatives, such as capacity planning, acquisitions, and

divestitures.

Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas, VA 2007-2014

Senior Manager - Financial Planning, Analysis, and Cost Accounting

Recruited back to Micron Technology by senior management staff to lead FP&A

for multiple product lines, more than 1,600 employees, and annual expense

budget exceeding $1B. Led cost accounting department to optimize product

costing across multiple product lines and 40+ individual SKUs, while

ensuring SOX compliance. Managed this entity as joint venture with Intel

until 2012 when Micron purchased Intel's stake in the organization.

Staff: 5 direct reports.

o Delivered $100M decrease in annual spend and 30% reduction in product

cost by partnering with McKinsey consultants and leading team to identify

savings opportunities, set benchmark targets, and drive costs down.

o Drove $25M+ annual increase in revenue with 40%+ total site gross margin

by developing and utilizing site P&L model to rationalize manufacturing

product loading profile and eliminate low margin products.

o Identified and defined growth and sustainability strategies as finance

lead on site project team that explored opportunities for expansion and

third party ventures.

o Reduced headcount 20%, delivering $100K+ annual cost savings, by

successfully merging FP&A and product costing teams.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Fredericksburg, VA 2005-2006

Senior Financial Analyst

Provided financial planning and oversight for $4B+ annual loan origination

volume to ensure optimal financing/funding and liquidity/sales

opportunities. Developed product pricing, valuation, and profitability

analysis for new and existing loan programs.

o Played key role in maximizing loan portfolio returns, while minimizing

risk of default by developing repayment discount plans/incentives and

leveraging analytics/predictive modeling to select $1.5B-$2B in asset-

backed securitization deals and loan sales.

o Contributed to development of pricing structure for new credit-based

product offerings, including student loans, which were high-risk, high-

margin products.

o Drove efficiency, effectiveness, and performance improvements by

implementing strong financial controls, financial reporting structures,

and projection models.

LexisNexis; Charlottesville, VA 2003-2004

Business Analyst

Developed budgets, expense forecasts, cost control systems, and analyses

for manufacturing operations with $35M+ annual operating budgets. Provided

oversight for entire cost accounting function.

Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas, VA 1999-2003

Senior Financial Analyst and Cost Analyst

Retained through several changes in ownership and workforce reductions from

1,500+ to less than 500 employees as only budgeting/costing analyst kept on

staff. Prepared and analyzed corporate financial statements including P&L,

balance sheet, cash flow statement, monthly financial forecasts, financial

trends, and variance analysis.

o Played instrumental role in on-time, on-budget formation of new joint

venture by developing model to track and monitor $650M capital

investment.

o Implemented and maintained effective product cost system for multi-

product, high-tech manufacturing operations with $500M+ annual expense

budget.

Additional Experience:

Allstate Insurance Company - Financial Analyst - 1997-1999

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech; Falls Church, VA

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Finance and Risk

Management

Radford University; Radford, VA

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, Minor in Economics

CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Virginia

AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA)

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