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Project Management Vice President

Location:
Newtown, PA, 18940
Salary:
160,000
Posted:
November 06, 2024

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James J. Logue, MBA

Newtown, PA *****

******@*******.*** 845-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/JJL296228/

Finance Executive

Meet Challenging Initiatives with Strategic, Efficient Solutions that Drive Optimal Results

Ethical financial executive with extensive experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and project management. Serve as an integral business partner across all organizational functions. Leverage comprehensive technical background in private and public companies in relation to GAAP, financial management, controllership, internal controls, corporate governance, Sarbanes Oxley, and financial reporting. Proven success adapting to various industries, with experience reporting to Boards / Executive Oversight Committees, deploying expert planning and organizational skills in managing multiple assignments with aggressive deadlines. Areas of expertise include:

Accounting & Auditing

Financial & Strategic Planning

Accounting Standard Implementation

Budgeting & Forecasting

Vendor & Contract Negotiations

COSO / SOX 404 / ESG Framework

Cash Management

Forensics & Investigations

Project Management & Process Improvement

Financial Planning & Analysis

Governance & Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TIME MANUFACTURING, Waco, TX 2023 - Present

Industry leader in Aerial Lift manufacturing operations owned and operated by HIG, PE ($800M in revenue).

Vice President of Finance - Europe

Serve as the finance and accounting lead over the European Business Unit CFO’s and Managing Directors responsible for driving corporate strategic initiatives. Focus on financial analysis and reporting, accounting, treasury functions, internal controls and overall business performance related to all operations throughout Europe. In addition, responsible for budgets and forecasts, as well as statutory audits and tax related matters.

Fractional CFO role leading the transformation of change to ensure European operating units are strategically aligned.

Partnered with Europe finance personnel to accelerate the month end closing process from 8 to 6 days.

Streamlined the reporting of Monthly Operating results for each entity with defined KPI focus.

Continuously working with local CFOs to improve working capital through inventory reduction program and improved accounts receivable collections.

SEQUA CORPORATION, Orangeburg, NY 2011 – 2022

Global industry leader in Aerospace and Metal Coating manufacturing operations owned and operated by the Carlyle Group, PE ($1.5B in revenue).

Vice President of Finance & Controller 2017 - Present

Oversee all financial reporting which includes development of 10Q and 10K filings, preparation of supporting schedules, technical memos and required bank and board documents. Serve as primary contact for technical accounting matters, compliance with GAAP, company policy compliance, and quarterly / annual company audits performed by KPMG, as well as audits related to statutory review, employee pension funds and 401K. Own department oversight of Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Shared Services, Internal Audit, and member Corporate Ethics Committee.

Contributed as member of finance team, delivering due diligence documentation required to solicit recent sale of Sequa-owned entities to 2 separate buyers.

Steered administration of transition services agreement (TSA) for sale of Metal Coating and Painting Division, facilitating seamless integration and compliance with terms of arrangement.

Led implementation of Workiva Financial Reporting and Audit Platform, automating and streamlining reporting.

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Teamed with finance members, executing key cash flow initiatives including sale leaseback of properties, implementation of 13-week cash flow, defining critical key accounts receivable KPIs and collections requirements, establishment of EAOP payables process, and set-up of Spend Control Tower, improving overall cash flow and working capital.

Implemented ACH Paymode-X payment process, facilitating rebate provision to organization.

Spearheaded company’s IPO assessment, identifying key shortcomings and corrective measures required for public readiness.

Established shared service group responsible for all transaction-level processing, previously managed by 20 separate sites, resulting in cost savings and improved cash flow management.

Partnered with field financial personnel, reducing monthly close cycle time to 4 from 7 days.

Actively integrated early adoption of new accounting standards, including revenue recognition and lease accounting.

SEQUA CORPORATION

Vice President, Internal Audit 2011 - 2016

Reported directly to Audit Committee and provided assurance on effectiveness of overall internal control environment. Managed internal / external financial, IT, and operational audit functions and developed audit scope and strategies. Led coordination of Enterprise Risk Assessment, oversight of Corporate Governance, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidance, and administration of organization’s Code of Ethics.

Instituted corporate Internal Audit department, driving improved risk management, internal control oversight, and corporate governance.

Served as interim Chief Financial Officer over Automotive Group sale, resulting in timely closure of $320M transaction.

Presided over remediation of multi-million-dollar accounting issues identified at organization’s UK and Mexico operations.

Managed selection and implementation of centralized ERP System for Aerospace Division, streamlining reporting through centralization and defining common chart of accounts.

Developed inventory cost accounting procedures and controls, achieving significant reduction in financial reporting errors.

Partnered with KPMG, reducing external audit fees $500K based on reliance of internal audit work product.

PRINTMAIL SYSTEMS, INC., Newtown, PA 2010 - 2011

Banking Industry - Financial Statement processing company ($30M in revenue).

Chief Financial Officer

Played key role on Executive Management team and served as strategic partner for CEO. Held accountability for contract negotiations / management, professional services management, cash management, security, internal controls, facilities management, external audit and tax completion, and human resources.

Collaborated with management team on growth strategy development, defining necessary infrastructure design and implementing best practices through structuring key operational and financial performance metrics.

Procured bank loans for plant and infrastructure expansion, meeting strategic initiatives.

Reduced DSO through accelerated close process and timely invoicing of clients.

Implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operations as well as tools to measure productivity.

ICT GROUP, INC., Newtown, PA 2007 - 2010

Company acquired in February 2010 by competitor. Leading provider of outsourced customer managed care services ($500M in revenue).

Senior Vice President, Profit & Performance Optimization

Reported directly to CEO, responsible for monitoring client contract performance and recommending global financial / operational improvements. Drove strategic efficiencies and served as administrative officer over departments that owned capital budgeting, capacity planning, forecasting, and productivity. Administrated tactical initiatives across all departments and partnered with leadership in developing annual strategic plan.

Architected Attrition Tracking System, developing to impact non-billable training of $15M annually.

Partnered with operations and finance teams, identifying and implementing shared services opportunities in Philippines.

Saved $6M by executing cost avoidance and cost savings initiatives.

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Senior Vice President, Internal Audit 2003 - 2007

Established and oversaw all aspects of audit function for organization, which maintained both domestic and international operations totaling $500M in revenues. Reported directly to Audit Committee and consistently interacted with members of senior management team. Led internal / external audit functions (established organization’s internal department), developed audit plans, evaluated risk, devised applicable work programs to monitor internal control environment, and reviewed SEC filings.

Reduced costs $1M YoY in association with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Managed implementation of multiple automated systems, including Solomon Project Accounting, Concur Expense Reporting, KRONOS time capturing, and Work Force Management.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ARAMARK, INC., Philadelphia, PA

Senior Director of Accounting and Finance

Performed due diligence and led post-merger integration of $500M acquisition.

Senior Director, Accounting & Finance

Led accounting and finance team for Higher Education Division ($1B in annual revenue).

Project Manager

Steered $110M Oracle Financial Systems implementation.

Senior Director of Internal Audit

Managed staff of 15 auditors through completion of financial and operational audits.

EDUCATION

Executive MBA, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Oracle Financials QuickBooks Hyperion Workiva



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