MARIANNE GIGLIO, CPA

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CONTROLLER

Nesconset, NY

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Career Summary

Director of Finance / Controller with over 28 years of progressive experience excels in leading financial operations and strategic planning with a visionary approach and integrity. Demonstrates expertise in cost management, financial analysis, and establishing robust financial procedures and controls across various industries. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, aiming to drive future financial success and operational excellence.

Professional Experience

2022 - 2024

Director of Finance

SOLIGENT, Dallas, TX

Managed financial operations across four businesses, generating a combined revenue of $370M annually.

Implemented a cash model to optimize daily cash flow and credit line availability.

Reduced year-end audit completion time by streamlining the process.

Devised an effective supplier payment plan to maintain operations during cash constraints. Established supplier scorecards to improve supply chain management and foster supplier relationships.

Led team to reduce audit cycle by 40%, enhancing compliance and efficiency.

Implemented recurring invoice system, increasing efficiency and time management.

2019 - 2022

Controller

OCCUNOMIX INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Port Jefferson, NY

Managed financial operations for two companies, generating $30 million in annual revenue, in a remote setting. Implemented robust daily procedures and internal controls to ensure financial integrity.

Oversaw quarterly bank field exams and ensured compliance with bank loan covenants.

Devised a 13-week cash forecasting model to enhance financial visibility. Recruited, trained, and integrated an efficient accounting team, replacing temporary and contract employees.

Expedited the processing of borrowing base certificates, exceeding bank requirements and reducing filing days by 30.

Successfully navigated the 2018 audit in line with GAAP, enhancing monthly financial reporting.

Reduced financial statement preparation time from 28 to 3 days through an effective monthly close process. Contributed to the successful debt refinancing of the company's asset-based lending facility.

2016 - 2018

Chief Accounting Officer

AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP, Hauppauge, NY

Spearheaded financial reporting and treasury management for six subsidiaries, generating $45M revenue. Presented financial strategies and performance insights at executive leadership and board meetings.

Oversaw external accounting, auditing, tax firms, and bank audits, ensuring compliance with bank covenants. Stepped up as Finance Director for two major sites, accounting for over half of the company's revenue. Implemented a comprehensive month-end package, including financial and cash flow statements, KPIs, and operating metrics.

Designed an efficient annual budget process, enhancing financial planning and forecasting.

finance operations, cutting close time from 3 weeks to 4 days, enhancing reporting accuracy.

Professional Experience

2007 - 2016

Director of Finance/Group Director of Pricing

CIRCOR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, Hauppauge, NY

Managed financial operations for two facilities, ensuring strategic planning and budgeting.

Steered a culture change as Interim General Manager, leading the site to surpass all financial targets.

Boosted financial performance from 17% to over 34% AOI via cost containment and lean process enhancements. Established cost accounting function, enhancing product line review and gross margin.

Played a key role in achieving 14% CAGR sales growth at the NY facility.

Designed an effective annual budget process, consistently outperforming the plan by 5%.

Collaborated cross-departmentally to reduce OPEX by 8-14% annually.

Oversaw all audit reviews, maintaining control over assets and expenditures per Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Led financial activities for newly acquired business, ensuring smooth transition with no business interruption. Implemented efficient controls and close processes, achieving closure within 1 days.

Introduced a physical inventory and WIP process, achieving 1% accuracy.

Led and developed a new Pricing Team, establishing an efficient pricing structure.

2003 - 2007

Vice President of Finance/Controller

ANDREA SYSTEMS, LLP, Farmingdale, NY

Directed financial reporting, accounting, and budgeting for a $10m revenue company.

Strategically interfaced with PE Group and large clients to enhance organizational strategies and operational efficiencies.

Established accounting and HR departments from scratch, ensuring robust internal controls.

Successfully led the implementation of Macola ERP accounting software, streamlining all accounting phases. Delivered valuable insights through ad hoc financial modelling and analysis to PE Group.

1996 - 2003

Vice President of Operations Accounting

ANDREA ELECTRONICS, INC, Melville, NY

Directed comprehensive manufacturing accounting operations, ensuring precise cost of goods sold, variance analysis, and gross margin reporting.

Streamlined inventory control and procurement, maintaining optimal stock levels while ensuring cost efficiency.

Conducted rigorous financial analysis, focusing on product profitability and workforce productivity, driving business growth.

Pioneered the implementation of a job costing system, providing critical reports to executive management, enhancing decision-making processes.

Played a pivotal role in managing overhead and G&A burden rate, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Boosted gross margin by optimizing job costing and variance analysis, directly impacting profitability.

Leadership of on-going customization, maintenance and support of the JD Edwards ERP system.

Developed internal controls within the operations department and JD Edwards to enhance financial controls.

Travelled to Israel to initiate and train accounting staff in new reporting processes and JD Edwards.

Education/ technical and Software expertise

Bachelor of Science, ACCOUNTING

SUNY OLD WESTBURY

Associates Degree, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MEMBER OF AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

MEMBER OF NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Annual NYS CPE requirements in compliance and current

Areas of Expertise

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Process & Procedure Development

Corporate Finance

Internal Controls, GAAP & SOX compliance

AR, AP, HR & Payroll

Cross Functional Team Collaboration

Strategic & Operational Planning

Cost Management & Analysis

Internal & External Auditing

Remote Department Management

Cash Flow and Risk Management

NetSuite

JD Edwards

Epicor

Macola

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Dynamics

AS400

BPC/OSoft

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