Project Management Finance

Summary

Well-rounded VP Finance/Divisional Controller with 25 years of practical business skills and expertise in multi-site manufacturing, acquired at three premiere Fortune 100 companies – Pfizer, Monsanto and TIAA. Oversight of organizational budgets ranging in size from $70M to $1B. Three-year international assignment as Finance Director - Europe, Middle East and Africa, based in London, UK. Strong leader and team player with big picture mentality who is skilled at collaborating with senior management, developing strategic alliances and driving operational results in fast-paced, complex, matrixed environments. Action-oriented “change agent” with detailed expertise across multiple business functions.

Global Financial Operations

Multi-Site Manufacturing

Strategic Planning

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Business Case Development

M&A and Post-Merger Integrations

Monthly Reporting & Consolidations

Capital Planning

Human Resources & IT

GAAP/SOX/IFRS & Internal Controls

Systems & Process Re-Engineering

Treasury & Cash Management

Shared Services

Professional Experience

RGP - $700M Multinational Consulting Firm 2014 to Present

CFO/Controller - Charlotte, NC: $70M multi-site division of a $3B global chemical manufacturing company, based in Wesel, Germany. Assumed the role of CFO in the midst of a major reorganization. Immediately hired interim Finance team. Day-to-day accountability for Finance, HR, and IT.

Divisional Controller - Duncan, SC: $130M multi-site division of a $3B global Oil/Gas/Energy manufacturing company, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Divisional Controller following an acquisition when both the CEO and CFO were dismissed. Managed a 10-person team across Finance, HR & IT.

Divisional Controller - Greensboro, NC: $160M multi-site division of a $1.5B private-equity owned global medical device company (spin-off of Bristol Meyers Squibb), headquartered in NJ. Assumed role of Divisional Controller in advance of a pending IPO. Key deliverables -- SOX readiness, standard cost re-engineering and financial management of two sites in the US and Dominican Republic.

TIAA – Financial Services 2011 to 2014

VP Finance, Business Unit CFO – Charlotte, NC

Key business partner and Business Unit CFO for this $1B division providing analysis and decision support for all business segment operations including cost analysis, budgeting, planning, reporting, and modeling. Led a team of 15 finance professionals providing comprehensive financial expertise. Ability to translate data into actionable financial information to drive improved performance. Close partnership with senior management of all business and support areas. Prepared presentations for the Boards of the company. Managed objectives, priorities and performance of staff.

Restructured & Reorganized Finance organization within first six months on job

Redesigned financial reporting system, cost allocation methodology and monthly forecasting process

Led development of 3-year strategic business plan

Designed & prepared detailed, bottoms-up annual operational plans

PFIZER, INC. - $70 billion Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company 2000 to 2010

Finance Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Morris Plains, NJ (2006 – 2010)

Accounting, operational control and decision support for the $1 billion Technology division. Responsible for all aspects of operational accounting, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly closings, metrics, project management, capital reporting, GAAP/SOX/IFRS compliance, internal & external audits, ad hoc analyses and financial systems across 45 countries. Led a team of 30 Finance professionals through six Regional Finance Managers in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Restructured/strengthened Finance organization, leading to $1.5M of productivity improvements

Implemented harmonized financial processes and systems across disparate legal entities

Developed a $250 million “transformation” business case leading to $50M (20%) cost reduction

Regional Controller-Europe/Middle East/Africa - London, UK (2003 – 2006)

Regional Controller for a $300 million division encompassing 20 countries and 15+ manufacturing sites throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. Directed efforts of a team of 11 Finance professionals with accountability for all aspects of finance & accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, pricing, SOX implementation, financial closing, capital planning, and project management.

Restructured Finance organization within 12 months; ultimately eliminating 6 full-time positions

Led Leadership Team through financial aspects of Pharmacia and Warner-Lambert M&A activities

Identified and delivered 30% regional cost elimination during 3-year assignment

Finance Director, Global Information Technology - Peapack, NJ (2000 - 2003)

Financial Controller for a $700 million global Technology organization. Financial management for technology spending in R&D, Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Consumer Health and Infrastructure. Dual reporting relationship to Corporate Controller and CIO. 14-person Finance team across six global sites.

Reorganized Finance Team; harmonized systems, & implemented monthly global reporting

Successfully led leadership in achieving $105 million merger-related savings, globally

Provided financial steering and key analytical support in spin-off of $6 billion Ag business

MONSANTO - $15 billion Chemical & Life Sciences Mfg. Company

Finance Director, Global Business Services - Peapack, NJ (1997 - 2000)

Finance Lead for the $1B global Business Services organization. Accountabilities included financial management for 14 distinct Shared Services functions, including HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Global Affairs, & Government Affairs. Dual reporting relationship to Corporate Controller and President, Shared Global Services. 20-person global Finance team across sites in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Manager, Pension/401k/Health & Welfare Plans Administration - St. Louis, MO

Plant Controller – Cincinnati, OH

Accounting Supervisor – St. Louis, MO

Controller – Bridgeport, NJ

Education

MBA Finance - Widener University, Chester, PA; BS Accounting - University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Computer Skills

Systems Proficiency: PeopleSoft Suite, Hyperion, Cognos, SAP, Oracle

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