CFO

678-***-**** Cell TOM LATTIE ********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-lattie

SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE

Hands on CFO/Company Officer with over 15 years of experience building, leading, and advising multiple corporations and product divisions concurrently in accounting, finance, human resources, and information technology functions. Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations through creation of shared service organization to drive efficiencies and increase bottom line profits. Strong qualifications in negotiating favorable terms with commercial banks, developing equipment finance programs, acquisitions, divestures, and software implementations. Proven leader with the ability to build, manage, and lead staff to deliver results.

Core Qualifications

Accounting and Financial Management

Mergers and Acquisitions

Business Planning and Analysis

Treasury

Risk Management/Insurance

Contract Review

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Credit and Collections

Controllership & Decision Support

International Experience

Notable Achievements

Created and currently manage a shared service organization that handles all administrative functions (Accounting, IT, HR, Legal, Insurance, and Finance) for multiple related companies and multiple divisions within each company.

Instrumental in reducing costs by implementing online invoices, statements, product bulletins, etc. for all customers resulting

in annual savings of $200K

Established private label finance company to increase sales and brand awareness and reduce costs. Resulting in 10% increase in sales (over $50MM) and $$600K in subsidy cost reductions.

Instrumental in improving equity from -52MM to 57MM and sales from $186MM to $500MM over a 10 year period.

Helped position and close $5 billion US construction company acquisition for parent company. After close recruited, developed and implemented new global treasury team for newly acquired company.

Negotiated and structured financing agreements, resulting in basis point reductions, easing/more favorable covenant restrictions and simplification of borrowing process.

Lead executive for accelerated installation of SAP which created infrastructure to support growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1998-Present Doosan Infracore America Corporation

Chief Financial Officer/VP of Finance (5/00-Present)

Controller (1/99-4/00)

General Accounting Manager (8/98-12/98)

Chief Financial Officer directing a $500MM international equipment distribution company. Accountable for strategic planning, development and leadership of entire finance, accounting, information systems, legal, and human resources functions.

Specific Responsibilities:

Finance: Supervision of all finance staff. Work with Division Presidents to devise and implement sales and finance programs. Manage private label finance company. Establish and maintain banking relationships including revolving credit lines.

Legal: Coordinate all legal cases regarding product liability and dealer terminations.

Information Systems: Supervision of all IS staff. Coordinate with IS staff to maintain and upgrade all hardware and software systems.

Financial Reporting: Review Month-End financial statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, and Budget Analysis with Controller. Present to financial institutions and parent company.

Accounting: Supervision of all accounting staff. Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Fixed Asset System.

Tax & Audit Administration: Coordinate with Tax and Audit Accountants regarding company compliance issues.

Planning: Prepare short term and long term financial plans. Work with Creditors regarding financing issues. Prepare Budget and Business plans.

Insurance: Negotiate all insurance policies annually and administer all claims.

1996-1998 American BOA, Inc.

Accounting Manager (12/96-8/98)

Specific Responsibilities:

A manufacturer of car parts and flexible tubing. My responsibilities included preparing month-end financial statements, cash flow forecasting, budget analysis, and headcount analysis and presenting to financial institutions and parent company; processing all accounts payable and accounts receivable payments; general ledger reconciliations; monitoring and analyzing credit and cash collections; maintaining operating accounts; developing and maintaining standard costs and analyzing variances between actual and standard cost.

1993-1996 SOLOS Ophthalmology

Accounting Manager/Operations Manager/ (7/93 - 12/96)

Specific Responsibilities:

A manufacturer and distributor of medical devices. My responsibilities included monitoring credit, accounts receivable, and cash collections; general bookkeeping including all general ledger reconciliations; establish inventory control levels; preparing financial statements and present to financial institutions and investors; maintaining cash operating accounts; and participate in management team to plan and implement strategy of company.

1989-1993 American Prepaid Professional Services

Manager, Support Services (10/91-7/93)

Supervisor, Premium Administration (2/90-10/91)

Billing Clerk (7/89-2/90)

Specific Responsibilities:

A dental insurance company. My responsibilities included supervision of department employees, analyzing and recommending all telecommunication equipment and needs; supervising opening and distribution of all incoming & outgoing mail; processing payments to all vendors; processing all incoming checks; and assisting other departments on various projects at peak times.

EDUCATION:

MASTERS OF SCIENCE- MANAGEMENT- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY-1991

B.B.A. - FINANCE- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY-1989

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