Vice President Finance
Resume:
Sue Michal, CPA
Minnetrista MN
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/sue-michal-cpa-87a63510
Chief Financial Officer Vice President of Finance
Strategic Finance Leader Operational Efficiency Driver ERP & Transformation Expert
Forward-thinking CPA and senior finance executive with 20+ years of success across manufacturing, SaaS, and distribution industries. Proven expertise in financial strategy, operational leadership, ERP transformation, and global risk management. Known for improving margins, optimizing enterprise systems, and building high-performing teams. Former Big Four accountant with exceptional credibility at the C-suite and board levels.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning · Forecasting & Budgeting · ERP Implementation · Risk Management · Treasury & Cash Flow, M&A & Due Diligence · Team Leadership · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Process Improvement, International Finance · SEC Reporting · Tax Compliance · Data-Driven Decision Making
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Matsuura Machinery USA Inc
Executive Vice President of Finance 2022 – Present
Board-facing financial leader managing Accounting, FP&A, IT, HR, Operations, Legal, Tax, Audit, and Domestic/International banking.
Reduced operating costs 15% through strategic budget controls and vendor negotiations.
Overhauled cash flow forecasting, boosting accuracy by 20%.
Negotiated major supplier contracts, cutting costs and improving delivery terms.
Led ERP system enhancements, reducing reporting cycle time by 30%.
Recaptured over $500K in R&D tax credits and improved FX position via real-time rate analysis.
Delivered comprehensive risk management strategies protecting assets and financial health.
Insulation Distributors, Inc., Chanhassen, MN
Controller, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, ERP Implementation Lead 2015 – 2022
●Progressed through Controller ERP Implementation Lead Director of FP&A.
●Directed 3-year SAP S4/HANA ERP implementation, optimizing finance processes and integrations.
●Built financial models, dashboards (SAP Analytic Cloud), and KPI tracking tools to drive business decisions.
●Managed budgeting for 200+ cost/profit centers; led monthly variance and profitability analysis.
●Hand on acquisition integration to migrate acquired entities onto corporate ERP platforms that aligned financial reporting, OTC and P2P
●Oversaw financial audits with zero adjustments; negotiated 20% fee savings on third-party tax engine.
●Managed 30-person accounting team across 6 functional areas.
Aimia, Plymouth, MN
Sr Manager - OTC (2013 – 2015)
●Increased cash application accuracy to 98% by leading an automation initiative using lockbox integration
●Calculate and issue financial/operating metrics/KPI’s
●Led month-end close activities for OTC, including revenue analysis, account reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring accurate reporting and audit readiness.
●Designed and implemented internal controls across the OTC process, improving audit outcomes and reducing the risk of misstatements
●Developed and monitored OTC metrics (AR aging, bad debt, unapplied cash) to drive actionable insights and improve overall working capital performance
Digital River, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (acquirer) Journey Education Marketing, Inc.
Associate Director of Revenue Controller 2009 – 2013
●Developed and implemented revenue recognition policies ensuring compliance with GAAP/SOX standards
●Managed complex global revenue streams, optimizing contract structures and revenue recognition practices
●Led global revenue team to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
●Responsible for all audit schedules, analytical analysis, and communications with external auditors
●Managed a staff of 16 in a full cycle accounting department overseeing Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Inventory, Payroll, Benefits, and HR, and banking relationships
●Responsible for entity wide budgets and forecasts
●Reduced month end close process by over 15 business days
T-NETIX, Inc
Director of Accounting 2001 – 2009
●Drafted and reviewed SEC filings, earnings releases, and other regulatory reports
●Responsible for all audit schedules, analytical analysis, and communications with external auditors
●Led a team of 17 professionals overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with US GAAP and internal control
●Led financial due diligence research for acquisitions, analyzing target financials and operational workflows to assess integration risks and inform executive decision-making.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA – Tampa, Fl
Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting
Certified Public Accountant - Active
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Sage, Infor Syteline, Epicor, Hyperion and Essbase, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and Microsoft AX, SAP Analytic Cloud (SAC), SAP Budgeting (BPC), Tableau, SalesForce, Vertex, Avalara, Financial Modeling, Power BI, Blackline
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