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Accounting Financial

Location:
Manasquan, NJ
Salary:
185000
Posted:
July 29, 2020

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Carlos Dragonetti, MBA, CPA **** Avalon Dr.

adexvf@r.postjobfree.com Shelton CT 06484

732-***-****

Carlos Dragonetti, MBA, CPA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results oriented Financial executive with progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Carveouts, Start-up and Mature Companies. A collaborative leader, focused on the execution of company objectives to drive financial growth, while ensuring integrity in processes and information delivered to key stakeholders. Key areas of strengths and expertise include:

• Financial Operations • U.S. GAAP & IRFS • International Operation

• Strategy & Planning • Organization Change • M&A/Integration

• Budget & Analysis • Sarbanes-Oxley • Negotiations

• Financial & Management Reporting • Compliance • Bank Relations

• Cost Management • Payroll & Benefits • ERP Implementations BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE

Oatly New York, NY ($150M) January 2019 to May 2020

• North America Finance and Accounting Controller

Finance liaison with Private Equity firm, start up fast growing consumer goods. Oversee end to end financial controlling, budgeting/forecasting, financial management and transformation of the company, banking lead contact on debt forecasting and management of debt, risk management including scenarios for fundraising, series structure. accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate IFRS standards and regulatory requirements. Upfield Englewood Cliffs, NJ ($750M) January 2018 to January 2019

• North America Finance and Accounting Controller – Consulting Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Consistently analyze financial data related to inventory, sales audit, and accounts payable, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner and monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the company's financial status. Develop, deliver and effectively communicate accounting policies and provide technical accounting guidance on business transactions to key Business Finance (Commercial, R&D, Operations, Legal), Finance Shared Services and Treasury stakeholders. Implemented SAP S4 and month end closing improved to be reported in 3 business days. Business Partners performance in search of excellence to impact in 6% growth in Revenues. Tangoe Inc. Shelton, CT ($400M) Portfolio Company of Marlin Equity Partners April 2017 to January 2019

• VP Finance and Global Controller

A leader in telecom expense management, created budgeting, forecasting and new investment process, benchmarks and financial analysis. Drove acquisitions while sustaining profitable organic growth. Responsible for all financial accounting operating groups - General Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Collections. Public company and responsible for financial planning and accounting for 20 entities including LatAm, Europe, Asian Pacific. Implemented 2 new ERP system (NetSuite and Great Plains) consolidating two old company systems into one integrated system increase operational efficiency and reducing monthly closing from 45 days to 3 days. Generated Revenue Recognition under ASC 606. Lead financial team member for completion of audit 2016, 2017 with minimum adjustments. Position was eliminated due to reorganization.

Pat McGrath Cosmetics LLC New York, NY ($100M) January 2017 to March 2018

• Finance and Operations Controller - Consultant

High end cosmetics industry. Full Financial and Administration responsibilities. Established new HR policies and benefits for company. Established monthly closings and new reporting and budgeting processes and formats. Developed cost accounting standards and procedures to allow management to better analyze product profitability and visibility. Implemented new purchasing procedures to control expenses and more efficient visibility to ongoing business activity. Carlos Dragonetti, MBA, CPA 3210 Avalon Dr.

adexvf@r.postjobfree.com Shelton CT 06484

732-***-****

Tiger-Sul Products LLC Shelton, CT ($70M) Portfolio Company of Platte River Equity February 2016 to December 2017

• Financial Controller

A leader in fertilizers and agribusiness, created budgeting, forecasting and new investment process, benchmarks and financial analysis. Drove acquisitions while sustaining profitable organic growth. Responsible for all financial accounting operating groups - General Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Collections. Start-up Company. Implemented new ERP system (Sage X3) consolidating two old company systems into one integrated system increase operational efficiency and reducing monthly closing from 15 days to 5 days. Recommended new subscription billing system that Board approved and successfully implemented. Lead financial team member for carve out accomplished in 2016. Position was eliminated due to merger with another company of the portfolio of the PE. Trevisani Construction Group, Buenos Aires, Argentina ($800M) January 2015 – February 2016

• Chief Financial Officer – Short term Turnaround Process Contract A leading in innovative engineering for heavy construction. Responsible for all financial operating groups Responsible for Finance, Information Systems, Plants, and Jobs Contracting. Lead and assess an organizational assessment, structure assessment, adequacy of controls, following COSO guidance. Major accomplishments adding value to this organization include incorporating an operational finance and predictive analytical approach to merge and balance operations and financial objectives. Implemented a utilization model and analytically driven monthly management MD&A processes with relevant financial benchmarks and KPIs. Leverage and lead the finance team. Responsible for the financial system software (SAP Business One).

Preferred Brands International LLC, Stamford CT ($100M) Portfolio Company of Kagome Japan April 2013 to January 2015

• Chief Financial Officer for USA Finance in the Consumer Products division The makers of Tasty Bite, a publicly traded food manufacturer from India. Responsible for the FP&A

(budgeting/forecasting/KPIs/product assessment/market assessment/customer analysis/modeling), Controllership (Financial reporting/monthly MD&A/cost control & improvement/business processes), Acquisition Strategy

(identify/valuation/execution/integration), and Systems integration & optimization. Strategic Consulting Services Firm. Worked with client companies as interim Controller. Responsible for completing year-end audit after client had spent 6 months trying to close. Completed audit and client offered full time position as the company controller. Position ended because of due diligence and sale of company to a Japanese group and centralized business from Japan. Voss Water of Norway, New York, NY ($100M) Portfolio Company of Reignwood China August 2011 to April 2013

• Group Controller

Artisan water of Norway), an on premises and international beverage markets consumer Products Company. Responsible for managerial oversight of site controllers and the Company's various US Distribution and Manufacturing sites. Liaison between those site finance teams and Corporate Finance for all Finance related matters. Financial team member for new acquisitions. Advisor to Worldwide Manufacturing Director. Prepare financial analyses and present such information to senior and executive management. Work with SVP Manufacturing Operations developing financial reporting and operational metrics reporting requirements for all plant operations worldwide. Financial representative/team member for Navision (Microsoft NAV) Implementation at Manufacturing Sites. Lead brand position in the market interacting with Senior Management. Position ended because of due diligence and sale of company to a Chinese group, and centralized business from China. Continental Consumer Products, Greenwich, CT ($50M) Portfolio Company of CID Capital February 2009 to August 2011

• Group Controller – COO

A fast-growing Private Equity consumer goods company. Maintain and monitor company compliance program. Head up the investment committee for 401K plan. Manage Employee Benefits Programs and Payroll. Risk Management and Systems Review. Development of Policy & Procedures, P&L Monthly Budgeting and Analysis. Initiated and developed strategic plans resulting in 10% increase in sales, turning around five-year trend of 5 to 10% declines annually. Developed and implemented Dial-up order processing system resulting in favorable customer responses and increased productivity. Increased order processing productivity 28% through motivational management and training. Developed and instituted new operational performance measurements for senior executive evaluations. Established new marketing and strategic pricing programs resulting in increased sales and enhanced customer relations. Developed and implemented computerized information systems including all financial, operational, sales and warranty related programs. Managed the sale and disposition of excess inventory stock resulting in reduced inventory levels from $11 million to $4 million increasing inventory turnover 100% and reducing interest costs $400K. Position ended because of due diligence and sale of company to a big domestic corporation. Carlos Dragonetti, MBA, CPA 3210 Avalon Dr.

adexvf@r.postjobfree.com Shelton CT 06484

732-***-****

Clean-Venture Cycle-Chem, Elizabeth NJ ($100M) Portfolio Company of Kinderhook Investments March 2006 to January 2009

• Corporate Controller

Environmental business. Responsibilities include North American Controllership Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Analysis for the leading provider of comprehensive globalization solutions and technology -- enabling its customers to reach their customers in any part of the world. Accomplishments to date include: Successful consolidation of US accounting operations, resulting in 50% reduction in staff, and Developed New Annual Budget Package Templates to control and report on both domestic and international operations of $100 Million. Position ended because of due diligence and sale of company to a big domestic corporation.

Spine Solutions, Inc. New York, NY ($4B) Portfolio Company of Viscogliosi Bros. January 2002 to February 2006

• International Controller

Global medical device manufacturer, part of Private Equity group. Newly created position to develop reporting, enforcement and control systems and procedures, on a worldwide basis, for a growing global web consulting and development organization.

Responsible for all strategic planning initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting and special projects. Accomplishments to date Include: Developing new budgeting format and reporting for more comprehensive analysis of business activities. Timely reporting to parent, and 50% reduction in monthly closing time, and Implemented new project reporting analysis and weekly meetings to review status of project work and profit margins with project managers. Position ended because of due diligence and sale of company to a big domestic corporation. IPO experience until company finally sold to another P/E group. Successfully merged new company into existing operating group. Perform the monthly consolidation process for 10 entities. Developed new Monthly Board Financial Reporting Package Templates to control and report on all entities. Prepare the company’s Cash Flow statements, Balance Sheet and Income Statement flux analysis. Lead role in completion and set up of acquisition. Earlier experience includes (1988-2002), Manager-level roles at AK Stamping, Tetra Pack of Sweden, Royal Canin France, L’Oréal de Paris, American Express and Bertelsmann Music Group. 1985 -1988 – began career in public accounting at Deloitte CPAs Argentina. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CPA Buenos Aires University, 1987

MBA, Finance IAE Business School, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1992 Fluent in Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. Basic Japanese and Hindi NY and NJ CPA’s Society Member

SOFTWARE SYSTEMS / OTHER LICENSES

SAP, D365, OLAP, Oracle, Cognos, PeopleSoft, Macola, Great Plains, Epicor, Vintage, NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, NAV, MAS90, ERP100, Sage X3 - Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Words, Publisher)

INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION

Consumer Goods Food Manufacturing Beverages

Agribusiness Environmental Services Construction

Medical devices Biotechnology Private Equity

LANGUAGES

English Spanish Portuguese French Japanese (basic) Italian

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Pro-active and result oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Over 20 years’ experience, have demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. I also have solid planning and organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each project from inception through completion. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Well-disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Strong team builder and facilitator foster an atmosphere that encourages highly talented accounting professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum production. Ascertains needs and goals, streamlines existing operations, turns around unprofitable functions, envisions new concepts and future trends and follows through with development, direction and accomplishment.



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