CFO/Controller

Keith A Harper

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Schwenksville, PA 19473

610-***-**** home

215-***-**** cell

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Summary of Qualifications

Feb 2009 – Present MC Ironworks, Bath, PA

Treasurer, Controller

- Provide for owners and lender a rolling 13 week cash flow projection model utilizing detailed actual and projected sources and uses of funds. Anticipate cash shortages far in advance to better manage through lean periods.

- Developed complex models for annual budget and 5 year forecast. Identify areas of cost overruns and recommend actions to be taken given monthly variances.

- Train employees to maximize utilization of corporate ERP system – Sage Timberline, Fabtrol

- Evaluate Annual Health and General Insurance proposals to maximize cost/benefit levels.

- Communicate plainly, honestly, and timely with all stakeholders including owners, employees, lenders, customers, and vendors.

- Reduced size of personnel required in Accounting Department from 5 to 3.

- Significantly reduced reliance on outside CPA firm along with the associated costs.

Jan 2007 – Feb 2009 Lamacraft, Inc. Yeadon, PA

Controller (Temporary)

- Managed all benefit reporting

- Monthly Financial Reporting (MAS 200)

1999 – Sept 2006 Polyphase Instrument Co. Ft. Washington, PA

CFO and Minority Owner

- Conversion of all accounting functions to ERP System (Global Shop Solutions)

- Supervision of all day to day Accounting Operations

- Primary corporate contact for banking, insurance, benefits, government audits

- Managed all financial reporting, bank financing, and sales pricing (quoting model)

1993 – Aug 1999 Polyphase Instrument Co. Ft. Washington, PA

Vice President

- Corporate Development including acquisition of Commercial Division

- Strategic Planning, Financial Statement Preparation

- Managed corporate banking relationships

1989 – 1993 Polyphase Instrument Co. Ft. Washington, PA

VP Finance, Treasurer

- SEC Reporting while Polyphase was on American Stock Exchange including filing of quarterly reports and filing a S-1 Stock Registration for private placement of stock. Transitioned accounting operations to new ERP system, (Macola).

1983-1989 Polyphase Instrument Co. Ft. Washington, PA

Plant Manager

- Designed and programmed in-house MIS systems for inventory, purchasing, and production control.

- Successfully downsized the operation during recession.

Education

2001-2003 Temple University, Fox School of Business, Philadelphia, PA

MBA, Management

Top 5% of graduating class

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