Thomas C. Morral, Jr., CPA

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

610-***-****

acz4vb@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/TCMorral

International business executive and creative problem-solver with diverse financial and management experience in a variety of industries. Demonstrated track record of developing internal business partnerships, improving reporting structures, team building and coaching employees. Recognized for consistently achieving results in:

Development of reporting systems Technical accounting

International operations M&A activities

SEC reporting Consolidation accounting

Income tax accounting System implementation

COMPETENCIES/CORE VALUES

Extensive public company experience with strong technical skills and demonstrated proficiencies associated with periodic filings, registration statements, responses to SEC comment letters and various external financing offering documents.

Significant international experience with a comprehensive understanding of international business and a demonstrated track record of developing strong working relationships with non-US personnel.

Broad experience working with senior management to analyze operating results, prepare forecasts/budgets, evaluate projects, manage cash flow, reporting system design and identification of acquisition candidates.

Extensive leadership roles related to acquisition accounting and related pro forma financial statement preparation; as well as significant experience in tax accounting, internal reporting design, due diligence (buy/sell), coordination of external auditor relationships, foreign exchange accounting/issues, hedging, cash management and negotiation of bank covenants.

Consistent practice of soliciting input from others within the organization and promoting team environment through open dialogue and collaboration.

History of recognizing and rewarding employees for their efforts and achievements.

EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2016 DFC Global/Dollar Financial Berwyn, PA

Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Reported to the Chief Financial Officer of a leading international diversified financial services company with revenues approaching $1 billion. Responsible for corporate accounting, consolidation accounting, technical accounting research, external auditor coordination, income tax accounting (domestic and international) and external financial reporting, with a staff of 12. Served as Vice President, Assistant Corporate Controller from 2008 - 2014. Significant accomplishments and responsibilities:

Played an integral role in the Company’s purchase by a leading private equity firm in June 2014. Responsibilities included working with multiple potential acquirers and addressing diligence questions and providing related financial analyses. Key participant in connection with the issuance of $800 million in private placement debt.

Key member of team responsible for the refinancing of the company’s debt through the issuance of $600 million in new senior notes. Responsible for the preparation of related private placement debt Offering Memorandum and the subsequent preparation of Form S-4 to publicly register debt.

Coordinated all accounting related matters for six significant company acquisitions and various smaller acquisitions with aggregate purchase prices of $450 million. Also member of senior management team to evaluate potential acquisitions and coordinate due diligence efforts and follow up on integration issues.

Responsible for the implementation of Hyperion consolidation and reporting system.

Coordinated all accounting related matters associated with US and Europe.

Responsible for monitoring compliance with all SOX policies and processes.

2003 – 2008 VWR International, Inc. West Chester, PA

Director of International Accounting & Consolidated Reporting Reported to the Corporate Controller of a leading international distributor in the global research laboratory industry with revenues in of $3.5 billion. During tenure responsible for general accounting, consolidations, technical accounting research, income tax accounting and external financial reporting, with a staff of 17. Assumed key responsibilities in relation to the company’s acquisition by two external financial buyers. Significant accomplishments and responsibilities:

Responsible for accumulation and coordination of due diligence materials to six potential buyers during the process of Company’s ultimate sale to an external financial buyer.

Coordinated all accounting related matters associated with European operations with total revenues in excess of $1 billion and established appropriate accounting, cash management and tax policies in relation to the Company’s efforts to establish operations in Asia-Pacific region.

Coordinated integration of all Company’s acquisitions in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Managed the implementation of SOX/404 initiative with a group of the company’s European subsidiaries.

Key member of team responsible for preparation of two private placement debt offering documents for $820 million of debt.

Implemented new SAP consolidation system and related external and internal reporting requirements.

Implemented Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.

1999 – 2003 Polychem Corporation Phoenixville, PA

Chief Financial Officer Reported to Chief Executive Officer of a manufacturer of plastic components for water treatment facilities with revenues of $13 million. Responsible for all aspects of financial, human resources and information systems company functions. Managed company during financially-distressed period.

1997 – 1999 BetzDearborn (Laboratories) Trevose, PA

Accounting Director Reported to Controller and Chief Financial Officer of specialty chemical company with revenues of $1.3 billion. Provided support to senior financial staff in areas of external reporting, acquisition accounting, accounting research, year-end audit assistance and documentation of accounting practices and policies. Significant accomplishments:

Provided integral support in the completion of accounting and reporting issues associated with the company’s purchase of another large international specialty chemical operation.

Assumed a lead role in the company’s efforts related to various filings with the SEC and coordinated key tax accounting and planning issues.

1995 – 1996 DecisionOne Corporation Frazer, PA

Corporate Controller Reported to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of a leading independent information technology services provider with revenues of $750M. Directly responsible for all general accounting, revenue administration, taxes and external reporting requirements. Staff of 90+ in headquarters and regional offices. Significant accomplishments:

Led the financial due diligence efforts resulting in acquisition by Decision Servcom (revenues of $200M) of Bell Atlantic's Business Systems Services company (revenues of $550M).

Managed post acquisition integration of finance and accounting functions.

Key participant in the successful completion of initial public offering within 5 months of Bell Atlantic acquisition.

1990 – 1995 Betz Laboratories Trevose, PA

Assistant Vice President, Finance and Administration Reported to President of a wholly owned subsidiary of Betz Laboratories, a $700M manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals. Provided financial analyses of operational results, prepared and reviewed budgets, developed sales management/sales compensation guidelines and formulated subsidiary policies and procedures with a worldwide staff of 100. Significant involvement in strategy development, business development and new market entry initiatives. Served as Director of Accounting, External Reporting and Taxes for the parent company from 1990–1992, then promoted to AVP. Significant accomplishments:

Successfully "globalized" Betz infrastructure to enable achievement of double-digit revenue and net income targets and achieved international business revenue growth targets. Globalization efforts involved extensive interaction with company’s senior executives regarding change management.

Designed and deployed global reporting structure to enable more timely executive decision making.

Implemented Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.

1986 – 1990 Vishay Intertechnology Malvern, PA

Corporate Accounting Manager Reported to the Chief Financial Officer of a $450M manufacturer of high technology electronic circuitry. Directly responsible for the preparation and review of the company's consolidation of 40+ worldwide subsidiaries. Responsible for preparation/review of all domestic tax returns. Significant accomplishments:

Participated in three major acquisitions and prepared all associated SEC filings and related disclosures. Responsible for subsequent financial systems integration for acquired businesses (both domestic and international).

1983 – 1986 Ernst & Young Philadelphia, PA

Senior Auditor

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

1983 Bachelor of Science - Accounting 1985 Certified Public Accountant

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Magna Cum Laude

Concentrations in Economics & Computer Science

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