DANIEL W. SZYSZKO

***** ** **** ***** ******** Florida 33469

561-***-****, advgbj@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

An accomplished and dedicated bilingual finance and accounting executive with strong experience in cash flow management, budgeting, manufacturing, construction projects, SAP, supply chain, Big-box retail stores, non-profit organizations, SOX Compliance, SEC reporting, financial planning and analysis, advanced excel and various industries in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Excellent leadership and management experience. Directed business and finance employees in Latin America. KEY STRENGTHS

SEC Filing and Financial Reporting GP Dynamics, SAP and ERP Intercompany Accounting Multi-lingual Budgeting and Forecasting Corporate Financing SOX Compliance Turnarounds and start-ups Private and Government Contracts Systems Implementation Process Flow and Procedures Audits Coaching and Training Approach International Consolidations M&A Due Diligence Multiple Companies Industry Experience: Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Construction Projects, Supply Chain, Retail, LATAM, Insurance, Consulting Software Knowledge: SAP, NetSuite, Advanced Excel, Great Plains, Oracle, Crystal Reports, TOPS, Quickbooks, SAGE MIP Non-Profit Experience: Familiarity in working with OMB Circulars related to non-profit organizations and grant management. Provided fund accounting services to Miami Science Museum, 2009. Knowledgeable in non-profit accounting principles FAS 116 and 117 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Neptune Wellness Solutions, Inc. – Corporate Controller Jupiter, FL 07/22 – Present Directed and coordinated the financial functions for a publicly-held $50 million consumer-packaged goods company that aims to innovate health and wellness products. The company's products are available in more than 25,000 retail locations and includes well-known organic food and beverage brands.

● Hired and trained entirely new finance team for a troubled company and relocated headquarters from Laval, Canada to Jupiter, Florida

● Managed financial operations including SEC reporting, AR, AP, Inventory, Share-based compensation and equity transactions

● Prepared all financial statements, footnotes and related financial analysis for various entities according to GAAP

● Provided financial information for Board Members, bankers, investors and auditors

● Migrated multiple accounting systems to QuickBooks Online and Enterprise

● Negotiated insurance contracts and provided support to legal counsel with regards to legal settlements

● Managed distressed cash flow daily under a going concern status

● Supported due diligence efforts regarding the sale of assets Parametric Solutions, Inc. – Controller Jupiter, FL 08/16 – 7/22 Managed the financial functions for a privately owned $50 million engineering service company focused on that offers clients a variety of mechanical design and analysis solutions. The company employs over 300 people and focuses on engineering design and analysis, product definition, hardware procurement, and assembly of gas turbine engines for aircraft and industrial power applications

● Prepared all financial statements, footnotes and related financial analysis for various entities according to GAAP

● Provided financial information for Board Members, bankers and auditors.

● Revised and implemented Purchase Ordering and Customer Billing systems that converge manual and automated methods

● Managed Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll and banking

● Supported the executive team with financial statements, analysis and operations as needed

● Prepared budgets, projections and statement cash flows

● Maintained financial systems using QuickBooks Enterprise and integrated data with various third-party applications

● Successfully obtained PPP loans / forgiveness and Employment Retentions Tax Credits with minimal external assistance DANIEL W. SZYSZKO PAGE 2

SMS Audio, LLC – Controller Delray Beach, FL 06/14 – 07/16 Provided financial and accounting leadership for a $15 million start-up privately owned consumer electronics company that primarily manufactures and markets headphones sold globally. SMS Audio was founded in 2011[1] by rapper and entrepreneur Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent.

● Prepared all financial statements, footnotes and related financial analysis

● Ensured the company maximized profits and achieved financial goals

● Provided financial information for Board Members, bankers and potential investors

● Supervised logistics operations and worked with Chinese factories regarding purchasing and procurement

● Maintained accounting records according to GAAP and integrated standard operating procedures as needed

● Managed Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll and daily banking reconciliations

● Supported the executive team with financial statements, analysis and operations on a daily basis

● Prepared budgets, projections and statement cash flows

● Tailored potential exit strategies in light of possible bankruptcy or acquisition Praxair Distribution Southeast – Accounting Manager Tequesta, FL 06/13 – 06/14 Contracted to manage the accounting department, technology department, company product pricing and contracts for a supplier of a comprehensive range of industrial, specialty and medical gases and related equipment throughout Florida and Georgia. A subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide.

● Managed the accounting and technology departments consisting of five employees.

● Implemented annual and periodic price increases

● Directed contract pricing process and sought out opportunities for improved sales and gross margins

● Closely managed accounts payable, cash applications, collections and IT

● Implemented collections policies and procedures reducing 90+ days from 13.7% to 6.8%

● Revised cash reconciliation process reducing time to complete by 50%

● Audited branch sales and collections batches and implemented procedure changes when needed

● Worked with sales team, managing credit limits, customer contract compliance and resolving pricing issues

● Implemented an upgraded Customer Service Software (HEAT) and revised SQL database location and version

● Monitored SQL daily jobs to ensure proper functionality and transfer of data available on company’s intranet

● Supported Finance Manager and executive team with financial statements, analysis and operations on a daily basis IFX Networks – Controller / Consultant Aventura, FL 01/11 – 10/13 Managed the financial systems and accounting departments in the US and Latin America, utilizing NetSuite and other software solutions.

● Implemented NetSuite accounting software

● Managed month-end close process and trained staff in Latin America.

● Prepared monthly financial statements

● Reconciled international intercompany accounts for 11 subsidiaries

● Assited CFO with adhoc reports and projects

Baby Abuelita – Controller / Consultant Miami, FL 01/10 – 06/13 Direct the financial and operating activities for a start-up producer of dolls and stuffed toys distributed through major mass market retailers in the U.S. and internationally.

● Designed management reporting process and prepare presentations to BOD

● Established flexible budgets and forecasts for internal planning and external investing purposes

● Monitored weekly cash flow and maintained cash projections

● Implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity, disclosure and timely financial processes

● Provided visionary and supporting leadership with regards to financial, accounting and operational concerns

● Managed supply chain requirements to meet retailers’ orders and coordinate production by overseas factories.

● Provided financial elements for obtaining funding from investors, tax preparation, BOD, management and external users

● Supported CEO with contracts, negotiations, corporate financing and operations on a daily basis DANIEL W. SZYSZKO PAGE 3

Miami Science Museum – Controller Miami, FL 01/09 – 01/10 Managed the financial infrastructure for a $20 million Not-for-Profit science museum.

● Managed the accounting department consisting of 4 employees, ensuring that the books and records are maintained in compliance with all accounting and regulatory standards and that a system of internal controls is instituted and maintained to protect the assets of the Museum

● Responsible for donor accounting, revenue recognition, investment and tax accounting, cash disbursements and collections in collaboration with senior staff and department managers

● Implemented advanced treasury controls and complex cash flow modeling systems and projection techniques

● Integrated policies and procedures to safeguard museum assets

● Completed accrual and cash basis operating budgets and developed a tracking method to reconcile actual result to the budget

● Prepared periodic financial presentations for the Board of Directors, while submitting all required statutory reporting

● Managed all constructions related bond and grant reporting requirements related to $180M of government sourced revenues

● Implemented a system to capitalize and track all costs related to the construction of a$300M new museum project

● Managed all financial commitments and entity contracts ( i.e., Insurance, Retirement Plans, Leases, Grant Agreements, Banking)

● Work closely with external and internal auditors in conjunction with the CFO and Trustee Audit Committee to have comprehensive audit programs in place

● Direct and administer a comprehensive financial system designed to provide Trustees, senior Museum management and others with timely and accurate financial information

● Ensure the efficiency and accuracy of information flow between the investment/endowment function and applicable department heads

● Applied all GAAP accounting treatment and disclosure requirements including (SFAS) No. 116, “Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made” and (SFAS) No. 117, “Financials Statements for Not-for-Profit Organizations” PTI Sports – Controller Coral Gables, FL 08/05 – 12/08 Provided executive leadership for a $70 million leading U.S. designer, manufacturer and distributor of bicycle parts, helmets and other accessories.

● Prepared all financial statements, footnotes and related financial analysis

● Provided SOX compliance guidance to new owners in post acquisition transition

● Ensured the company maximized profits and achieved financial goals

● Managed the legal and financial due diligence and purchase accounting regarding the sale of the company’s assets

● Integrated policies and procedures to safeguard company assets

● Responsible for Finance, Accounting and Human Resources Departments consisting of 10 employees

● Procured, negotiated and secured a $22M line of credit refinancing and handled covenant compliance

● Reduced SG&A by 4% and increasing gross margin by 6%

● Improved cash flow by managing sales cycles and extending key vendor terms

● Worked with sales team, managing credit limits, customer contract compliance and annual budget preparation

● Applied all GAAP accounting disclosure requirements including accounting for capital and operating leases (FAS 133)

● Created and implemented data-mining tools to effectively analyze SAP data for reliable financial reports Florida, Power & Light – Project Controller Juno Beach, FL 02/02 – 08/05 Supervised GAAP accounting and reporting for energy contracts and groups of wind, hydroelectric and natural gas and oil power plant for a $15 billion provider of electricity-related services.

● Responsible for the GAAP Financial Reporting, Accounting and SEC Reporting for a group of power generating assets

● Prepared budget and forecasts as well as monthly variance analysis reports

● Managed SOX compliance implementation related to the company’s SEC filing process

● Contributed to a $100M refinancing of wind energy assets portfolio

● Audited, tested and implemented accounting procedures, including Sarbanes Oxley and SEC compliance

● Recommended operational improvements to maximize profits and worked to discover root cause of underperformance

● Participated in a company-wide SAP software implementation

● Performed various natural gas and oil commodity risk management, mark-to-market and hedge accounting calculations

● Provided various 10-Q and 10-K data to support SEC filings

● Evaluated and monitored accounting pronouncements and SEC rules and regulations as related to the company

● Oversaw the accounting issues in the acquisition, development and construction of several power plant projects DANIEL W. SZYSZKO PAGE 4

U. S. Energy Systems, Inc. – Corporate Controller West Palm Beach, FL 05/99 – 02/02 Managed the financial and accounting departments for a $40 million “clean and green” energy and power project provider operating in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom.

● Managed an accounting department of five people and responsible for the consolidation of six subsidiaries

● Ensured fulfillment of the Company’s internal controls, adherence to GAAP issues and research of SEC regulations

● Responsible for timely financial and accounting reporting for managers, executives and SEC compliance, including press releases, footnotes, Management’s Discussions and Analysis, 10-K’s and 10-Q’s

● Prepared budgets, forecasts and pro-forma financials for executives, auditors and potential acquisition/merger efforts

● Worked on the raising of $2.25M through a private placement offering

● Instrumental in acquiring three companies for a total $150M and increasing revenues by 11 times

● Lead the merger and integration of three subsidiaries into the corporate structure

● Designed and applied accounting processes and procedures resulting in reduced monthly reporting times from 20 to 6 days

● Relocated and transitioned corporate headquarters from Florida to New York in three months Technisource, Inc. – Controller Fort Lauderdale, FL 04/98 – 05/99 Responsible for IPO completion and managing accounting and financial reporting for a $106 million national information technology staffing firm.

● Managed Accounting and Finance departments of fifteen highly qualified professionals

● Completed a $40M IPO filing S-1 with the SEC in coordination with executives, underwriters, auditors and attorney's

● Fully implemented Great Plains accounting software in Latin America

● Started and lead Latin American sales and service efforts for the company's Great Plains software sales division

● Prepared all SEC reports, including financial statements, footnotes, Management’s Discussions and Analysis

● Ensured corporate compliance with SEC, local, state and federal tax and governance filings Able Telcom Holding, Corp. – Corporate Controller West Palm Beach, FL 12/95 – 04/98 Directed the accounting and financial reporting for a $217 million telecommunications and transportation construction and maintenance company, operating in the United States and Latin America.

● Managed the accounting, finance and human resources consisting of 10 employees

● Implemented SEC mandated electronic (EDGAR) filings program and phased in compliance establishing new policies and procedures

● Responsible for GAAP research and preparing all SEC filings and supporting information

● Provided key information for investor relations and press releases

● Participated in obtaining $12.5M credit facility, $3M term loan, $10M Subordinated Debt Restructuring and $6M private placement offering

● Contributed to a 7% reduction of administrative expenses over three years

● Prepared financial statements and ad hoc reports for management

● Managed financial functions in Latin America, including intercompany activity with Brazil and Venezuela

● Coordinated periodic audits by outside CPA’s, insurance companies and banks EDUCATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

● Bachelors Degree in Accounting - Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

● CPA eligible

● English native speaker; Spanish 100% fluent (read and write)

● Registered SEC filing agent

● Reference available upon request

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