Eric L. Pearson *** Tremont Street • Taunton, MA *2780

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Senior Management with over 25 years experience, skilled in domestic/international P&L/General Management, M&As, Operations, Consolidations, and Implementation of ERP Systems.

Tenacious achiever with “get the job done” mentality who consistently increases revenue, profitability and efficiencies.

Produced $1.2 million savings in capital expenditures, exceeding total net savings target by 17.5%.

Consolidated 3 business locations into one saving $3m annually

Consolidated Finance operations of 14 dealership to one centralized location

Integrated and converted numerous systems into SAP and Oracle as well as implementation numerous other computer systems

Lead financial person in Merger between Massachusetts Fincorp and Abington Savings Bank.

Proven track record of success in managing $250+million P&L and leading teams of 20.

Taken start-up company from loss position to Profitability in less than 3 years

Results-driven hands-on strategist adept at strict adherence to GAAP and increasing profitability. Excellent communication, negotiation, team building and interpersonal skills. Expertise in consolidations, international operations, and profitability. Highly skilled in all aspects of computers and computer systems including: Office, SAP, Oracle, Cognos Impromptu, Hyperion, Essbase, SQL Server, Platinum, Peoplesoft, Vantage by Epicor, Peachtree, Quickbooks

Education:

Bryant University, Bachelors of Science Major Concentration: Accounting

Professional Experience

Interplex Industries, US Operations 2017-Present

Regional Controller, New England Operations

Reporting to local Financial & Operations as well as Global Finance

Oversee 3 manufacturing plants totaling $70m annually, encompassing 400 employees and 24/7 operations

Centralized Cash Management, AP & AR saving more than $1m annually and increasing uniform productivity

Evaluated staff at all three locations and made changes that resulted in better productivity as well as more accurate reporting

Managed and improved annual audit process resulting in a more timely audit report resulting in a favorable audit opinion

Wrote state grants that resulted in state funding for technical training of associates

Evaluated and evolved month-end close process from 12 days to 3 complete with a focus on reforecast of the next 3 months

Member of senior management at each of the 3 locations that drives plant results

Work with local operations as well as finance to drive results through efficiencies and improvements

Managed a $7.5 capital project retrofitting a building for a new production line

Designed and implemented annual budget process resulting in reduction time by 3 months while being more detailed

C.P. Bourg 2016-2017

Controller, US operations

Reporting to local Operations and Global Ownership

Managed day to day financial operations of local $20m Print Finishing Manufacturer and Sales Unit

oMonth end closes, account reconciliations, Sales and commission validation, Cash Flow analysis and forecasting

oBanking Relationship including cash management and Loan Covenants

Recognized a $340k one time increase to revenue and $100k annually through audit of contracts

Improved month end close process from 25 to 5 days

Lead FI CO implementation of SAP

oProvided guidance on setups, Costing models and structures

oManaged the schedule to ensure goals met

oManaged training of finance personnel

Worked with Sales operations to streamline the commission and reimbursement process saving and estimated $50k annually

Worked with Operations to implement and track cost savings as well as cost efficiencies throughout the plant

Managed the process of subletting the building producing $90k annually

Manage process of implementing increased benefit compensation including better health coverage, 401k implementation leading to better associate retention

Consultant 2015-2016

Consultant for Global Manufacturer (11/15 to 5/16)

Reporting to local Operations and North American Management

Managed day to day financial operations of local $35m manufacturing plant

oMonth end closes, account reconciliations, Cash Flow analysis and forecasting

Improved month end close process from 15 to 7 days

Lead FI CO implementation of SAP

oProvided guidance on setups, Costing models and structures

oManaged the schedule to ensure goals met

oManaged training of finance personnel

Handled the year end audit

Worked with Operations to implement and track cost savings as well as cost efficiencies throughout the plant

Consultant for Large Regional Auto Dealer Group (4/15 to 10/15)

Reporting to directly to Ownership Group

Managed day to day financial operations of 14 dealership locations as well as separate wholesale/retail parts business

Responsible for all daily cash and investment transactions as well as LT & ST debt covenants

Responsible for and managed consolidation of 14 local finance/accounting location into one centralized location

oCompleted restructure 6 months ahead of schedule and under budget

oGarnered an additional 6 positions for redeployment elsewhere in the corporation

oOverall savings of more than $750k annually through consolidations

oImproved overall workflow of day to day transactions between Corporation, Customers and Manufacturers

oDocumentation of all Accounting process flows and training processes

Consolidated the month end close process down to 5 working days

Implemented policy for Fixed Asset procurement, Purchasing, money transfers and other financial processes

Managed Audit process

CDK Global, formally ADP Dealer Services 2006-2015

Controller II – Dealer Services Division – Digital Advertising Group, Cambridge, MA & Redwood City, CA

Report to Division Finance Director, responsible for full P&L reporting, monthly forecasting and annual business plan

Lead controller on 5 Acquisitions, Assisted on 3 acquisitions, establishing fiscal controls of each acquisition as well as integration

oEstablish policies and procedures as well oversight of each acquisition

oIntegrated 6 billing systems into Oracle billing

oSystem integration and conversion

oDevelop tracking processes for earnout progress

Developed a close process that reduced close from 10 days to 4

Established standards and trends used to more accurately forecast

Coordinate and manage monthly, quarterly and year end audits

Month end close as well as monthly/annual forecast process

Coordinate all facets of annual budget process including projections, assumptions, reporting and management

Responsible for monthly forecast cycles for 2 Business Units totaling $120m+ annual revenue

Developed and implemented internal audit program that has provided a higher level of financial certainty and controls

Direct and review month end close and monthly forecast process, Quarterly reviews and Annual Operating Plan process

Since being hired, reduced Monthly AR by over 70% to less than 4% over 60 days old

Sarbanes Oxley review, compliance, testing and reporting as well as control reviews

Developed Monthly reports to better position Operations with financial data to grow the business by over 40% in 4 years

Prior experience:

ITE, LLC Controller 2003-2006

Massachusetts Co-operative Bank Controller and Corporate Treasurer 2001-2003

Tyco Electronics Corporation Global Financial Controller 2000-2001

Laidlaw Transit Area Controller 1997-2000

Deaconess Glover Hospital Controller 1994-1997

Dimock Community Health Center Staff Accountant 1992-1994

Miriam Hospital Intern Accountant 1988-1992

Bristol County Savings Bank Bank Teller 1987-1989

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