Chief Financial Officer

Luke McKinnon, CPA, MBA

** ******** **** (H) 973-***-****

Madison, New Jersey 07940 acvi3a@r.postjobfree.com (C) 973-***-****

A highly experienced finance executive with a proven track record of driving superior business results. Recognized for results-driven operational and leadership skills and for developing finance and accounting departments that significantly contribute to operational and strategic goals. Demonstrates exceptional process and people skills and the ability to partner with all functions within the business.

EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning

Financial Analysis

Accounting/Administration

Systems Implementation

Staff Development

Management Reporting

Financial Controls and Compliance

Due Diligence

Mergers/Acquisitions

Process (Continuous) Improvement

KEY RESULTS

Process Improvement: Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the budgeting and close process through the implementation of budgeting software. Improved cycle time of planning process from 60 to 30 days.

Financial Analysis: Developed financial analysis team to drill in to the details and develop action plans to improve margins and profitability. Improved margin by 4 percentage points.

Staff Development: Built and restructured accounting and finance department to focus on strategic planning, improving responsiveness to other functions and reducing cost by 12%.

Management Reporting: Developed operational and managerial reporting to improve results. Resulted in reduction of DSO by 30 days, increased profit margins and reduction in overhead costs by $4 million.

Due Diligence: Lead due diligence teams and successfully merged over $200 million of revenues.

System Implementation: Successfully implemented several software solutions in the areas of ERP Accounting (JD Edwards, Deltek Costpoint and Oracle), consolidation (Hyperion FM and Cognos Controller), Budgeting and planning (Hyperion planning and Cognos TM1), workflow for SOX and purchasing (Microsoft Sharepoint and Workflow) and Timesheet system (Deltek).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Berger Group Holdings/Louis Berger Group

Chief Financial Officer/ Executive VP–Morristown, New Jersey 2009 to 2016

Consulting Engineering Company with $1 Billion in revenues.

Led the 100 staff members in Finance and Accounting, IT and Administration departments.

Collaborated with senior leadership team and ensured the development of the annual strategic plan and budget.

Implemented process and technology improvements which lead to staff reduction of 35 staff

Implemented Deltek Costpoint, Cognos Controller and TM1 for accounting, budgeting and consolidation.

Implemented cashflow program, improved DSO below industry averages of 90 days.

Established a $275 million credit facility with a bank syndicate and raised $100MM from private equity

Implemented an ESOP

Oversaw the due diligence and integration of over $200 million of revenue through acquisitions.

Implemented technology solutions that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the reports, analysis and forecasts.

Oversaw cost-saving initiative that produced bottom line results of $15 million.

Led implementation of new internal control program.

DMJM Harris AECOM

Chief Financial Officer Senior VP–New York City, New York, 2003 to 2009

Consulting Engineering Company with $750 million in revenues.

Led the 75 staff members in Finance and Accounting, IT and Administration departments.

Collaborated with senior leadership team and ensured the development of the annual strategic plan and budget.

Directly contributed to revenue increases from $400 to $750 million from 2004 to 2008

Contributed leadership to the design and rollout of Oracle Financial system for project management.

Implemented cashflow program, improved DSO below industry averages by 30 days.

Oversaw the due diligence and integration of $75 million of revenue through acquisitions.

Oversaw cost-saving initiative that produced bottom line results of $4 million.

Led implementation of SOX program from documenting controls to testing.

Luke McKinnon, CPA

URS Corporation

Controller, Paramus, New Jersey 1999-2003

Consulting Engineering company with $2.5 billion in revenues. The world’s largest consulting engineering firm.

Led organization of 250 staff in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables/Collections, General Ledger/Financial Reporting and Budgeting. Developed and implemented consolidation plan for two shared service centers. Produced cost savings of $3 million.

Monitored financial performance of regional results to budget. Worked closely with senior management to achieve targets.

Directed project for the design and implementation for $60 million JD Edwards system. Implementation included electronic timecard system for 16,000 employees, budgeting and payroll systems. Resulted in more accurate records and results.

Reduced the budget cycle by 60 days by installing and managing budgeting software package for 185 profit centers.

Edwards & Kelcey, Inc

Controller, Morristown, New Jersey, 1996 to 1999

Consulting Engineering company with $120 million of revenue.

Implemented new project accounting software system.

Developed procedures and policies for daily transaction processing. Managed the development of the financial report formats.

Developed monthly reporting package and management operational reports in the accounting software.

Managed mergers of $35 million of new businesses into the consolidation, provided training and accounting software implementation.

Analyzed $120 million in project revenue. Improved the margin by 5%.

Managed company audits for financial statements and state/governmental FAR audits.

Diversified Systems, Inc

Controller/General Manager -Hackettstown, New Jersey, 1994 to 1996

Subcontractor in home systems to the residential building industry.

Managed Accounting Department. Increased productivity and accuracy of accounting staff by installing various computer software systems.

Prepared job cost accounting reports and financial statements.

Managed cash collections and disbursements for better cash flow. Instituted procedures for inventory volume discounts for increased savings.

Allerion Inc

Treasurer - E. Hanover, New Jersey, May 1994 to October 1994

$50 million computer hardware provider. Company went bankrupt in October 1994.

Managed cash flow and produced monthly and daily cash reports.

Supervised staff members of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments.

Negotiated with vendors on credit limits and terms of payment.

Securities Courier Corporation

Accounting Manager - South Hackensack, New Jersey, 1993 to 1994

$35 million courier company in the banking industry. Sold to publicly traded company.

Supervised functions and staff of Accounting Department.

Prepared monthly schedules and financial statements, and managed cash flow.

Kemmerer Resources Corp

Special Projects Manager - Chatham, New Jersey; 1991 to 1993

Prepared tax returns and financial statements for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations.

KPMG Peat Marwick

Supervising Senior Accountant - Short Hills, New Jersey; 1988 to 1991

Performed audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements for commercial, banking, and partnership accounts.

EDUCATION

MBA in Professional Accounting, Graduate School of Management, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey; 1988

BA in Mathematics, Livingston College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey; 1986

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