BRYAN A. KLEINLEIN, M.B.A

Finance Executive • Treasury • International Finance • Corporate Insurance

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SUMMARY:

International and Corporate Finance, Treasury, Operations and Risk Management

Lead and support organizations to ensure profitability and projections

Direct cash management and treasury services

Strategic global expansion, analysis and implementation

Implement financial controls, policies and procedures

Develop financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

EXPERIENCE:

RVnGO, Inc. – Phoenix, Arizona

Treasurer (August 2022 – February 2024)

Shape the day-to-day management of all treasury and corporate finance functions, including cash and investment management, debt management, interest rate, and credit risk management, and covenant compliance.

Support the implementation of financial strategies for the organization

Oversee financing and debt management

Develop and manage consolidated cash management structures.

Execute daily cash management operations, including payment control and working capital management

Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including transfer pricing.

Conduct short-term cash flow forecasting and continuous improvement of the cash forecast process

Lead the annual insurance renewal for all corporate lines

Monitor and manage external financing facilities. Manage banking relationship, policy, training and compliance for the organization

Manage, develop and implement cash management policies and procedures

Best Western International, Inc. – Phoenix, Arizona

Treasurer/Senior Director of Financial Services (December 2015 – August 2022)

Manage, oversee and improve the company’s performance in cash management, investments, global banking, and corporate insurance.

Develop and recommend company’s financial strategies and objectives; align finance operations with organizational objectives.

Direct daily cash position, investment program, domestic and international bank accounts, relationships, fund movements, and foreign exchange (FX) positions and hedging

Oversee the organization’s capital structure and determines the best mix of debt, equity and internal financing for capital projects

Establish and administer policies and processes to ensure compliance with company policies and transition to SOX compliance

Manage intercompany loan agreements and transfer pricing studies to ensure optimal tax results are met

Manage Company’s risk management programs and exposure by working jointly with brokers and legal staff to ensure corporate and hotel insurance coverage is secured, compliant and at appropriate limits

Oversee Company’s credit card programs offered to hotels worldwide by working closely with endorsed credit card processors and credit card companies

Lithium Exploration Group, Inc. (LEXG: OTC Markets) – Tempe, Arizona

Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (February 2013 – December 2015)

Lead the financial management and treasury of a US-based exploration and development company to improve operational effectiveness across the enterprise and head expansion and finance efforts as a member of the executive leadership team.

Provide financial leadership and serve as a business partner to the executive team on all matters related to business operations

Perform detailed cash flow analysis to manage spend and provide financial support for future projects

Development of long-range plans, annual budgets and monthly financial forecast updates that are consistent with the objectives of the organization and capital raise

Research and negotiate debt and equity finance options for growth capital including private equity

Serve as central point of contact for finance to regional P&L owners

Work with external agencies including bankers, auditors as needed to deliver on financial and statutory needs

Review and edit SEC quarterly and annual reporting (10Q,10K)

Provide SOX process and compliance control efforts related to the financial and cash management processes

First Solar (FSLR: NASDAQ) – Phoenix, Arizona

Treasury Director (February 2012 – February 2013)

Manage $1 billion cash of a Fortune 1000 company including cash management, financial reporting, forecasting, international expansion and insurance. Evaluate capital expenditures to ensure budgets and financial targets are met. Plan, manage and monitor the efficient utilization of global cash balances in a manner consistent with the company’s objectives.

Prepare monthly financial statements including analytical summaries and variance reporting

Design and create financial reporting packages for use by the Board of Directors, executive team and business unit leadership

Responsible for detailed financial reporting to department heads and lenders, including covenant reporting consistent with the credit agreement

Manage treasury services with internal and external parties

Proactively seek opportunities for working capital improvement; monitor related KPIs

Support acquisition efforts related to cash flow, capital budget and covenant needs

Monitor, approve and implement appropriate financial procedures and process controls related to Sarbanes Oxley

Evaluate alternative long-term capital structure strategies and make recommendations to the executive team

Freelife International Inc., - Phoenix, Arizona

Director of International Finance and Treasury (June 2006 – February 2012)

Lead the strategic financial planning, analysis and treasury functions of a multi-national operation during growth phase (20MM to 240MM annual revenue growth over 4 years). Responsible for directing finance, treasury, banking and risk management functions to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the corporation’s financial and business objectives.

Direct and support the regional and country Finance Managers in the development and preparation of the annual business plan and budget, and the subsequent monthly financial projection processes

Responsible for worldwide consolidation process including monthly revaluation, translation, intercompany eliminations during the close cycle for over 7 legal entities

Oversee and ensure local accounting fiscal and policy compliance for all regional entities, including tax and statutory financial statement filing requirements

Lead transfer pricing study on all foreign subsidiaries to optimize parent company profits and meet arm’s-length transaction pricing

Ensure controls are in place to maintain efficient, effective and secure management of treasury, cash handling and banking functions.

Determine and establish e-payment solutions and merchant processing for Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific

Evaluate and establish relationships with foreign banks to set up local ‘in-country’ accounts

Project lead for finance team during Oracle ERP implementation

Establish and manage the short term cash investment portfolio and maintaining relationships with investment portfolio managers

EDUCATION

Thunderbird, School of Global Management

April 2005

MBA, International Management

Illinois State University

May 1994

Bachelor of Science Degree Major- Finance

Men’s Golf Team/Athletic Honors

SOFTWARE

Systems/applications experience includes Workday, SAP, Oracle, Clearwater, Kyriba, GTreasury, QuickBooks and MS Office

BANKING PLATFORMS

Online banking platforms include: HSBCNet, Well Fargo CEO, Bank of America CashPro, and JPMorgan Access

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