GEORGE C. DIABES, CPA, MS

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GLOBAL FINANCE EXECUTIVE

A high-energy strategic financial executive providing global leadership in directing multi-site finance processing, consolidated reporting, and financial planning / analysis at the corporate and division levels. As a Financial leader, drove cross-functional initiatives to promote ERP system design, cost reduction programs, and growth maximization strategies. Key professional strengths and expertise include:

External Financial Reporting (SEC)

U.S. GAAP / IFRS

Global Manufacturing

SOX / Internal Controls

ERP System Design

International Scope

Support Corporate Tax Strategy

FAR/CAS Compliance

Risk Management

Management Reporting and Metrics

Multi-site Leader

Acquisition / Divesture

Cost Reduction/Cash Flow Improvement

International FP&A

Cost Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRT Companies, Parkesburg, PA November 2013 – Present

Finance Leader - CFO for this transportation leader providing consistent safe hazmat transport of fuels and specialty chemicals through United States and Canada. Providing leadership for specialized financial/cost reporting, financial statement analysis, and product / customer profitability analysis.

Managed external tax audit research eliminating over $400K of tax liability

Design of performance KPI reporting measuring both financial and operating results

Negotiated and secured new capital financing reducing total debt payments by 20%

Secured PPP financing and forgiveness as part of COVID cost containment

Restructured operating management team for maximum efficient performance

Provided strategic direction change from Retail to Commercial markets

COBHAM plc. (Global Project/Manufacturing/Defense), Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK May 2011 – June 2013

Global Head of Finance Process (Excellence in Delivery Program Design Ending June 2013)

Finance Project leader for the global ERP application of Excellence in Delivery providing business process design for 14 locations delivering $50m annual savings supporting functional system automation, workflow efficiency, and job reconfiguration. Using Oracle R12 as a platform, including finance e-Business Suite modules, Project Accounting, and Custom Interface Applications, provided the tools to secure lasting program returns. As a global project leader, provided strategic direction for SME conference workshops, functional requirements identification, system gap analysis, and communicating business change requirements.

Developed successful end to end finance process scenarios for User Acceptance Test review

Reengineered Business Process to multi-site task levels

Designed global chart of accounts to support IFRS and GAAP ledgers

Oracle design requirements for General Ledger, Cost/Project Accounting/AR/AP/Reporting/Timekeeping

Developed Process Mapping, Audit Trail, and System Training methods

System design passed US special Aerospace and Internal Control regulatory audit requirements

Customized manufacturing cost processes designed and established for Projects, Reporting, and Aftermarket

HERLEY INDUSTRIES, INC, (Corporate/Manufacturing/Defense), Lancaster, PA Feb 2010 – May 2011

Director of Financial Reporting & Compliance (Company sold April 2011)

Key financial executive responsible for SEC External Reporting, Budgeting, and Global Consolidation for this multi-location advanced electronic technology defense contractor specializing in manufacturing and design on a global scale.

Directed Financial Consolidation of global operating locations

Key financial leader supporting board of director and investors communications

Instituted efficient close process reducing time to SEC report by 25%

Responsible for corporate FAR/CAS research and compliance

Provided critical financial support for annual external audit and corporate tax planning

UNITED STATES SEATING GROUP, INC, (OEM Manufacturing/Defense), Exton, PA April 2009 – Feb 2010

Group Controller (Resigned to accept Herley position)

Direct financial reporting, audit liaison, and risk management for this global manufacturer of commercial seating for bus, train, and specialty vehicles.

Financial lead of product development team providing an advanced product at lower cost

Manager in Charge, providing audit detail for DCAA Accounting System Review

Directed Bid Process for reduction in commercial insurance premiums by over 35%

Managed key acquisition process including global tax requirements

ENERSYS, INC (CORPORATE OFFICE – OEM Manufacturing), Reading, PA 2006 – 2009

Assistant Global Controller

Working in the corporate finance group provided leadership for the Worldwide Financial Close and Performance Analysis for this $2 billion global manufacturer, with over 30 facilities within the American, European, and Asian Regions.

Key financial leader providing CEO commentary on strategic global performance

Reduced time to consolidation to comply with new SEC filing requirements

Responsible for key financial reports and analysis as critical backup for SEC filings

Managed external audit liaison process and goodwill impairment reviews

L3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (BT Fuze Division), Lancaster, PA 2000 – 2006

Division Controller for this manufacturer of high-tech defense systems sold through industry and government on a global basis. As a key member of BT Fuze management team, providing leadership to a professional team responsible for all transaction accounting, program bids, DCAA audit liaison and external reporting.

Financial lead responsible for implementation of accounting modules for JD Edwards system

Coordinated the successful implementation of the SOX Control Process for the division

Directed Bid Negotiations to win division’s first general contract valued at over $50M

ALCOA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, Cressona, PA 1996 – 2000 (Formerly Alumax Extrusions Division Headquarters)

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for this extrusion division of the world's largest soft-alloy aluminum manufacturer with over $1.5 billion in extrusion sales on a global basis. As finance executive provided advice to senior management for plant performance, budgeting/forecasting, capital acquisition analysis, and strategic problem solving.

Directed a project to Maximize Profitability by Product Line providing a benefit of $4m

Implemented program to standardize Cost / Performance Metrics for all plant locations

Managed the Division’s Metal Hedge Program to stabilize profit margins on a daily basis

COMPUTING SKILLS

ERP packages including BaaN, Oracle, Syteline, and JD Edwards

Hyperion Financial Management Package for Global Consolidation and Analysis

Directed global finance / accounting system design for multiple locations

NIMBUS Business Process Modeling Design and Training Systems

Additional software skills - Access, Excel, Power Point, Word, Power Play, Cognos

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Drexel University, Master of Science – Finance

Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant – Pennsylvania

Experienced Commercial Insurance Risk Underwriter Analyst

Experienced US Government FAR / SOX Compliance

Business Process Flow professional

Member - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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