Dr. MARIAM ISKANDARANI, MBA, CVM

734-***-**** adjpcv@r.postjobfree.com Detroit Metro Area https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamisk/

EXECUTIVE FINANCE & CORPORATE STRATEGY LEADER

Strategic Business Partner – Global Finance & Investments – Corporate Strategy & Development

Industry-leading executive with global business and finance experience including Segment CFO, Controllerships, Global shared services Centers (TSAs), Corporate Development (M&A/JV), Business Development, and Investments & Portfolio Management (Debt financing/LBOs) roles for international Fortune 100 firms. Recognized for performance leading role in global M&A integration, joint ventures, divestitures, financial advisory, restructuring and turnarounds, change management, system management and transformations to drive growth and profitability for global corporations.

Strategic partner and trusted leader driving high-performing, global teams with ability to influence cross-functional counterparts in matrix organizations to impact positive change.

LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT

Established and led Change Office driving strategic initiatives for Johnson Controls

Integration of Global Metal Acquisition, Electronics division divestiture, carved out Interiors division for Chinese JV, separating Global Shared Services- a major workstream in the spin-off of Automotive division of Johnson Controls

Devised cost-optimization initiatives resulting in $130M in savings between IT, Engineering, and Purchasing functions

Managed transactions of $500K to $25M in Australia, Europe, and North America for Dana Commercial Credit

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Global Finance & Accounting

Controller/FP&A/Budgeting

Change Management/ Restructuring

Corporate Development (M&A/JV/SPE)

Strategic Planning

P&L Responsibility (Pricing/capex)

Systems & Controls

Management & Financial Advisory

SLT / Operating Committee

Business Development

Investments/ABL/ Financing

Board /VC/PE Presentations

Team Development

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

EXECUTIVE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Consulting Services, 2017 – Present

Managing Partner /Founder

Provide consulting services for organizations in areas of corporate strategy, business plan development, marketing research, marketing strategy and communication, and Accounting and financial advisory services

Drive business development efforts, build relationships and strategic partnerships, manage practice and engagements, and provide consulting services as Interim CFO/COO for clients.

Sample engagements include Management consulting and organizational design, Business Development and Strategy consulting, managing strategic initiatives and Accounting policy/Financial Advisory.

Social Media Start-up - Alexandria, Virginia, Nov 2020 – Present

Board Member – For-Profit Social Media Start-up

University of Michigan - Dearborn, Jan 2020 – Present

Professor – International Finance (Adjunct/LEO)

Johnson Controls – Automotive, 2011 – 2017

Segment CFO/Executive Director of Finance / Global Controller

Served on senior finance leadership Team with direct line reporting to CFO and Business/functional VPs; wore various functional hats and managed global teams of direct and indirect reports.

Integration effort on German Metal Acquisition, electronics division divestiture, carved out Interiors division for Chinese JV, led an engineering acquisition in India, led the carve-out/separated Global Business Center as an integral part of spin-off of Automotive division of Johnson Controls (including TSAs execution) and pre- and post- enterprise restructuring for M&A’s and Joint Ventures (JV).

Led performance improvement, cost-optimization and strategic initiatives including restructuring, re-engineering of processes and systems and financial modeling resulting in cost-optimization of $11M in IT, $44M in Engineering, and $75M in Purchasing.

Established Enterprise Change Office driving P&L impact in performance metrics and KPIs; reported to senior leadership and JCI Parent management.

Global Segment CFO:

Oversaw all financial functions for division that included Central Functions and global Engineering as well as global Purchasing & Supply Chain; reporting to JCI’s CFO and supporting seven business VPs. Functional responsibility for controlling (month-end and year-end closing of BU’s books and global book consolidation), reporting/FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, working capital, Standard Costing, Commercial pricing and footprint analysis as well as headcount and labor rates, operations and financial reviews, team development, SOX/GAAP/IFRS, audits, capital appropriations, restructuring projects, and financial systems / IT implementations.

Lead enterprise operational excellence activities for Automotive, while partnering with Johnson Controls parent on transformational initiatives and instituting cost optimization efforts impact enterprise organizations such as Purchasing, Global Engineering and IT.

Corporate Controllership:

Led Business Service Centers (GBS) for Automotive– Shared Services in Slovakia and China included $22M budget and servicing 100+ plants/Operations globally.

Developed accounting policy, established processes, prepared for IFRS and oversaw GI in addition to continuously improving operations within shared services in an effort to support financial reporting to plants and optimize working capital i.e. centralized APAC financial functions in Dalian China, established A/R Collections team, led initiatives impacting G&A and Cash flow; and developing and execution of various TSAs.

Controlling for multi-million-dollar IT projects inclusive of upgrade of global SAP Hana, rolling out SAP in Asia, upgrading MFG PRO/QAD at Manufacturing sites as well as support deployment of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management globally.

Corporate Development:

Integration effort on German and French Metal Acquisitions, electronics division divestiture, carved out Interiors division for Chinese JV, led acquisition of engineering services company from Tata in India and pre- and post- enterprise restructuring for M&A’s and Joint Ventures (JV).

Consulting Services Inc., 2010 – 2011

Managing Director

Provided consulting services for organizations worldwide in areas including corporate strategy and business plan development, strategic marketing research, new product innovation and development, financial advisory services, marketing strategy and communication, and accounting.

Managed practice and engagements, led business development efforts, and served as Interim CFO/COO for global clients.

Led engagement with Ford Direct, subsidiary of Ford Motor Company; provided strategic planning and financial advisory.

Advised Italian start-up to establish a footprint in Europe and Asia; developed business plan, marketing strategy and research, defined product offering, created positioning, and provided financial advisory services all resulting in successful contracts with industry leaders such as Gucci.

TRW Automotive, 2005 – 2009

Global Controller / Division Director of Finance (Head of Finance)

Served as Head of Finance for Steering Engineering division comprised of 25 global BUs, $119M budget, and locations in Germany, the U.K., Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, China, and Japan.

Oversaw all month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, financial analysis, mid-month, budgeting and forecasting (Pre-SOP), pricing and footprint analysis as well as headcount and labor rates, staff development, SOX, GAAP, IFRS transitions, capital expenditures, foreign exchange assessment, commercial, operational, and financial reviews.

Directed system management (SAP, Hyperion, and Project Costing), financial modeling, cost optimization, and restructuring.

Lead enterprise deployment of CA Clarity PPM across global engineering organization.

Structured engineering services and licensing agreements as appointed leader on corporate M&A due diligence team.

Managed global staff of direct reports, served as Operating Committee member, and reported to VP who reported to CEO.

ARAMARK Inc., 2003 – 2004

Director of Finance (Head of Finance)

Oversaw all finance functions for $100M Specialty Markets and served on Operating Committee while serving as a partner to Division President and SVP of Sales with dotted line to CFO.

Managed $25M in new business proposals, forecasting, budgeting, and monthly operating results.

Served as partner to Division President by analyzing and reporting financial results, sales forecasts, operational plans, and strategic plans to executive management.

Led negotiations and contract development for new business and contract compliance for 100 managed accounts; conducted lease versus buy analysis on equipment, SOX, and Oracle enhancements.

Structured transactions and built financial models including cash flow and IRR analysis.

Improved margin performance on accounts by 5% to 10%, improved days sales outstanding metric by 20 days, and strengthened collections efforts by collecting $500K+ of 180 days outstanding in under six months.

Facilitated financial audits for 100 accounts nationwide.

Dana Commercial Credit, 1993 – 2003

Director of Investment / Portfolio Management 1996 – 2003

Served as an investments and strategic business development leader as an operating and credit committee member of Diversified Capital Group at Dana Commercial Credit. Reported to SVP who reported to President.

Drove comprehensive market strategy ($12M profit/annum); developed business model, product offering, and brand positioning plan in addition to leading team of marketing analysts and serving as an Operating Committee member.

Spearheaded financing including senior debt, mezzanine/subordinated debt, leveraged buyouts, and equity capital including $80M in new business and $150M in existing accounts.

Managed projects in collaborations with industry stakeholders including CLEC, ILEC, and Wireless for transactions between $500K to $25M in Australia, Europe, North America.

Established vendor finance programs, private label programs, as well as ABL, Receivables, Securitization programs.

Secured strategic partnerships, JV, and acquisitions; conducted due diligence on transactions, credit and risk assessments, and collateral and asset valuations in coordination with VC backers and PE investors.

Managed multi million dollar financing partnership (SPE) including senior secured loans and leases throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

Led partner relationships, approved large-scale deals between Dana and DCC Board of Directors, origination, and business development, strategic planning, business plan development, budgeting and forecasting, P&L, bankruptcy restructuring, audits, and coordination for litigation and recovery.

Early Career Roles with Dana Include: Business Systems Sr. Manager, Accounting Analyst, Benefits Financial Analyst

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Doctorate in Business Administration- DBA International Business & Finance - Lawrence Technological University

Master of Business Administration International Finance - University of Toledo

Bachelor of Business Administration Finance - University of Toledo

Certifications

Certified Valuation Manager (CVM) 2010

Green Belt Six Sigma Certified 2007

SAS 70 2000

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)

The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)

Association of Corporate Growth (ACG)

Financial Executives International (FEI)

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) -as Executive Council Member

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Board of Directors - United Nations Association of Rochester (UNAR):

Non-profit organization and a chapter of United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA).

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