Controller

Michael M. Osborne

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Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 actnrb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

An analytical financial leader with extensive experience forecasting, controlling and improving overall results. Successful experience in large public companies, established privately held companies, and new start ups. Includes both domestic and international organizations. Additional concurrent operational leadership roles. Team player with strong managerial skills and the ability to communicate, delegate and motivate people at all levels. Creative, goal oriented individual with strong computer skills and the ability to achieve defined objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CIG Wireless Inc. 2012-Current

Publicly Traded Company with sales over $9Mil. An owner and manager of Cellular Communication Towers throughout the United States.

Controller, Sandy Springs GA

Implemented Microsoft Dynamics SL System including General Ledger, Flexible Billings and Site Management Reconciliation in a Multi-Unit environment.

Completed and filed multiple State and County Property Tax Returns and approved Tax Billing Assessments for reasonableness and acceptance.

Reduced Closing Cycle to (4) Days through expedited reconciliations and improved information flow.

Manage Monthly Records of Accounts Receivable and Direct Expenses by Tower Site and Customer including Lease Amendment Changes and periodic escalations.

Maintain and Report Monthly details to maintain accordance with Loan Covenants.

Provide Management Services for Cell Towers owned by affiliated Investment Groups including monthly Customer Billings/Receipts and Landlord Payments using foreign designed software.

Multiple Contract Engagements 2010-2012

Worked with small businesses to provide Accounting Support while their permanent personnel were unavailable. Industries included Insurance, Textile Marketing, Medical Services and Employee Benefits Management.

Contract Accountant, Metro Atlanta GA

Maintained Financial Reporting while managing all areas of Accounting Department as

Controller in Medical Services Business.

Conducted analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts and Presentation resulting in more accurate and timely reporting.

Provided Employee Benefits search to replace existing Plans with more cost effective programs resulting in Cost Improvement and improved Employee Morale.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Continued

Flo Healthcare Solutions, LLC 2003-2010

Division of Emerson Electric with sales over $50Mil. A manufacturer of mobile wireless computer carts used in hospitals nationwide.

VP Finance, Norcross GA

Financial direction for Sales growth of over 400%.

Implemented fully integrated Great Plains Business System with Cost / Inventory emphasis and Financial Reporting capabilities.

Accomplished Cost Reductions in both Manufacturing Overhead and SG&A Spending resulting in greater than 25% savings to Plan.

Managed Cash Flow including Collection calls and deferred Accounts Payable payments.

Handled all Banking Relationships including Accounts Receivable Factoring.

Team Member in conversion from Great Plains to Oracle.

Coordinated all Reporting to Emerson Electric Co (a $22Billion Company) including Current Results, Short and Long Term Forecasting and Planning.

Completed Sarbanes-Oxley training and implemented Compliance Initiatives.

Served as Operations Manager for extended interim period which included managing over 75 employees in all company functional areas.

Loparex Inc. 1993-2003

Division of UPM (a paper manufacturer located in Finland) with plant sales over $30Mil. Manufacturer of silicone release liner paper products.

Controller, Eden NC Plant

Financial responsibility for $35 Million Plant Start-up including Site Modifications, New Equipment Purchasing and Delivery, Inspection and Testing and Production Implementation. Project completed on-time and on-budget.

Implemented and managed all Financial, Inventory, and IT functions for Plant Operation.

Team Member in conversion from Proprietary Business System to SAP.

Coordinated all Reporting to UPM (a $13Billion Company) including Current Results, Short and Long Term Forecasting and Planning.

Served as Plant Manager for extended interim period which included managing over 50 employees in all plant functional areas.

Loparex Inc., Continued

Controller, Greensboro NC Plant

Developed and implemented Cost System with Product Line Profitability. Identified and implemented reductions to Overhead Cost areas resulting in 15% reduction.

Reduced monthly closing cycle time from four days to two.

Installed new IT reporting system for Budgeting, Year-End and HR.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Continued

Soabar Graphics 1989-1993

Division of Avery Dennison Inc. with plant sales over $25Mil. Prints tags and labels for garment industry nationwide.

Controller, Greensboro NC Plant

Implemented Inventory Controls resulting in reduced levels and improved purchasing procedures.

Revised variance reporting creating improved understanding of Product Line Profitability.

Early Career History

Began career in public accounting, serving two years as Staff Accountant with a regional firm. Then held progressively responsible accounting roles in two corporate settings: Paul N. Howard (Construction Company, division of ITT) and Beaunit Corporation / J.P. Stevens Company (textile manufacturer).

SOFTWARE

Oracle, SAP, Microsoft SL, Great Plains, FRX, Timberline, Quick Books, Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point

EDUCATION

B.S. Business and Economics

King College, Bristol TN

Accounting Graduate Courses, UNC-G

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