Financial Office

JAMES P. LANPHERE

**** *. ******** ***** ****, Gilbert, AZ 85296

T: 602-***-**** E: *****.********@*****.***

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT – FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS – MERGER AND ACQUISITION

Highly analytical and results-driven Financial Director with extensive experience in global corporate finance, strategic planning, budgeting, analysis, and mergers and acquisitions. Broad knowledge of financial audit requirements and procedures at all business levels, including evaluation, analysis, tracking, and communication of financial data. Utilize keen analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. Adept at analyzing operational and financial needs; proficient in simplifying and communicating complex financial scenarios

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Client Relations

Budget Planning

Quality Assurance

Strategic Planning

Problem Resolution

Financial Planning and Development

Financial Reporting: Profit and Loss

Accounts Receivable and Payable

Leadership and Team Coordination

Communication and Coordination

Auditing and Compliance

International Business

Process Improvement

Performance Management

Regulatory Compliance

WORK EXPERIENCE

SmartHealth, Inc Phoenix, AZ

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS January 2004 – Present

Provide hands-on management of due diligence for Mergers and Acquisition activities while coordinating deal structure, business valuation, NPV & ROI Analysis, contract negotiations, financing, and business and system integration.

Completed 5 Real Estate transactions regarding office condos, building acquisitions and act as landlord for tenants. Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, inspections, financial modeling and assessments.

Render expert oversight of the company’s financial projections, pro-forma statements, expense trends, EBITDA and banking reporting, financial covenant reporting, and covenant projections.

Function as a CFO and perform duties of the owner, acting as a minority shareholder in five businesses.

Meticulously direct, monitor, and execute operating expense budgets for two domestic and three international companies.

Develop and implement financial systems and controls for driving continuous improvements in operating efficiency and overall financial performance.

Administer the monthly financial reporting, annual audits, month-end close, fixed assets and general ledger activities for the company’s Danish and German subsidiaries.

Key Contributions:

Consistently led the organization through participation in mergers and acquisition negotiations and assessment of business value and growth prospects.

Completed 12 acquisitions in USA, Germany, The Netherlands, Finland and Denmark, and spearheaded three mergers, resulting in synergies and savings of over $10M.

Recently completed a million dollar lease negotiation with T-Mobile for a cell tower lease by effectively identifying and negotiating all acquisition contracts, and operating and shareholder agreements.

Grand Canyon University – MBA Program at Colangelo College of Business Phoenix, AZ

ADJUNCT COLLEGE PROFESSOR September 2015 – Present

Deliver instruction to MBA students in Managerial Finance.

Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons.

Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines.

Motivate students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process.

Assist, support, and guide students to a better understanding of financial and statistical concepts.

American Express Corp. Phoenix, AZ

LEAD BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST – Corporate Governance & Technology Finance October 2002 – January 2004

Spearheaded the acquisition and integration of the Rosenbluth Travel deal by conducting due diligence surrounding Oracle financial systems and technology infrastructure.

Successfully transitioned call center systems into the American Express systems platform by accurately identifying and eliminating redundancies while also helping transition staff into American Express.

Pivotal in establishing robust scalable technology consumption model for American Express Corporate Travel division.

Conducted detailed financial analysis of American Express business units seeking to migrate technology functions to IBM out-sourcing agreement.

Built comprehensive cost-benefit analysis using advanced Excel models by utilizing Net Present Value, P&L cost center comparison and ROI analysis comparing internal technology costs to IBM metrics.

American Tower Corp. Gilbert, AZ

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – WESTERN REGION 2001 – 2002

Played a key role in overseeing all financial and operational matters for American Tower Western Region, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, general ledger, Inventory, A/P, A/R, and collections.

Directed a $200M budget process for the western region by leveraging complex excel financial models such as forecasting cash flow streams and operating expenses for each cell tower in the region.

Transformed western region into a top performing region in nine months by implementing positive leadership, defined structure and guidance, process controls, and open communications.

Advised leadership on regional cell tower capital investments with ROI models and for cell tower divestitures.

Reviewed all contracts and successfully negotiated all office and equipment lease agreements, buyouts, and termination arrangements.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, WP Carey School of Business Tempe, AZ

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) WITH EMPHASIS IN FINANCE

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN PURCHASING, OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (SUPPLY CHAIN)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Ramsey Preferred Personal Financial Coach 2015 – Present

Mission Community Church, Men’s Ministry 2009 – Present

Junior Achievement of Arizona, Volunteer Instructor 2009 – 2017

House of Refuge, Volunteer Tax Consulting and Preparation for single moms 2010 – 2012

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Oracle ERP System

Microsoft Office Suite

References Available Upon Request

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