Financial Executive Driving Value Creation

Brian P Farley, MBA Financial Executive

*********@*****.*** Carlsbad, CA 714-***-****

VALUE-AD GENERATING EXECUTIVE

Executive with diverse background in the operational and financial oversight of major corporations and creating value at every level of the enterprise. Extensive experience conducting financial, operational and marketing analysis and developing financial/sales forecasts. Outstanding leadership capabilities, with experience supervising teams of multidisciplinary employees operating across domestic and international locations. Proven background collaborating with executive management in the development of far-reaching business, sales and marketing strategies. Expertise managing all financial aspects of reporting and product development efforts including the strategic introduction of new products to market, design product road maps from infancy to inventory management to planned obsolesces to optimize inventory turns. Well versed in strategic planning and merger and acquisition activities as it relates to both sides of the transaction. Worked with numerous teams, IB and PE firms to perform due diligence and determine values for myriad of businesses includes, high technology, aerospace, construction contractors, and consumer products. CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Leadership

Cash Management

Consolidation Reporting

Financial Modeling

Corporate Tax Planning

Strategic Business Planning

Annual Forecasting/Budgeting

Human Resources

Inventory Management

Foreign Subsidiaries

P&L Management

Mergers & Acquisitions

Banking relationships

Internal Controls

Contracts Management

TRINITY BUSINESS ADVISORS/CATALYST CONSULTING GROUP 2008-PRESENT Managing Director - Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer

Effective “change” manager (executive) to quickly assess issues and implement needed financial disciplines and/or support for diverse clientele ranging in size from $10M to $3B in annual revenues.

Oversee all financial reporting, general ledger accounting and all tax related accounts for small businesses.

Diverse FP&A skills include exposure to government contracts subject to DCAA, FAR reporting requirements.

Attract, train, and retain core personnel in order to provide continuity and production in financial accounting.

Work with BOD, executive teams, and steering committees to effect change and streamline operations.

Perform complex analysis of equity tables, notes, bank collateral statements and deferred compensation.

Present financial models to investment bankers, venture capitalists and angel investor resources.

Increase recurring revenues, reduce operating costs, improves operating efficiencies to increase enterprise value.

Develop pricing and cost models for products, prepare financial forecasts, manage burn rate, investor contacts.

Create various financial models for manufacturing, distribution and SAAS business enterprises.

Manage HR and assist in design of compensation plan using performance based bonus incentive programs.

Support ERP implementation teams including (not limited to) Quickbooks, Microsoft Dyanmics, NetSuite. Key Achievements:

Lead successful execution and approval of Regulation A filing with SEC and capital raising efforts.

Provide M&A support for diverse businesses mostly in electronics and SAAS industries.

Reduced over $20M in IT related expenditures for healthcare organization (NYSE:HMA).

Slashed annual operating costs by more $3M in six months for $1B French aerospace division (Euronext: ZC).

Saved business over $5M in potential losses associated with shell companies established by CEO. COMPOSITES UNLIMITED ACQUIRED BY ENCORE AEROSPACE - Irvine, California 2007 - 2008 Chief Financial Officer

M&A change agent for aerospace manufacturer of OEM galleys, windscreens, dividers for Boeing jets.

Implemented recommendations for a complete overhaul of financial reporting to streamline reporting.

Implemented short term reporting improvements to address financial statement shortcomings.

Initiated improvements to internal control procedures, reporting structure and enhanced earnings.

Provide leadership, direction, and management to accounting department and general administration functions. Key Achievements:

Steered reduction of financial reporting time from 20 days to 5 days within first two months.

Documented desktop procedures and eliminated redundant steps to make processes more efficient. Brian P Farley *********@*****.***

Improved cash management by setting up sweep account and generate over $50,000 in interest income.

Reduced inventory levels by 10% through sales forecasting and material planning analysis with President.

Identified R&D tax credits and NOL’s that would generate nearly $100,000 of Federal and State tax refunds.

Assisted with on-going analysis and due diligence of financial data to present to investment community. O'NEIL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, A DOVER COMPANY – Irvine, California 1998-2006 Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Controller

Oversee all financial and budgets for $65M manufacturer of wireless technology products.

Established company 401k plan, selected providers, performed annual testing and census reporting.

Prepared detailed reports to investors and board of directors on all aspects of finance and operations.

Prepared annual tax analysis and related income tax and payroll tax schedules for S-Corp shareholders.

Supervise the preparation and maintenance of required reconciliations, schedules, subsidiary ledgers, job cost adjustments and journal entries in support of financial statement assertions.

Coordinated activities, audits and reporting of international affiliates in the UK and Australia. Prepared key performance indicators for group directors in France and publicly traded parent company in New York. Key Achievements:

Spearheaded global deployment of CITRIX, improving reporting and communication between corporate, remote sales staff and international affiliates in UK and Australia; provided 24/7 support of all applications.

Collaborated on “Express” service program to rapidly replace failed field units with next day delivery.

Successfully defended against various CA State Tax agency audits of sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, R&D, and Manufacturers Investment Credits, generating over $100,000 in refunds.

Seamlessly transformed SAAS revenue recognition from single sale events to separate software sales, annual renewable service fees and maintenance agreements in conformity with SOP 97-2.

Lead team and systematically deployed worldwide, 24/7 customer support for Epicor CRM software initiative from home office to international offices located in the UK and Australia.

Steered reduction of financial reporting time from 15 days to 5 days over a two month period. THE GICK COMPANIES – Irvine, California 1992-1998

Chief Financial Officer

Lead financial and administrative functions for CPG business. Worked closely with other departments to support marketing plans and sales forecasts. Assisted with production planning and new product development efforts including planned obsolescence models. Prepared budgets, tax returns and financial statements for S-Corp., partnerships and shareholders. Supported strategic partnerships with key customers, vendors, VAR’s and manufacturers. Reduced inventory levels via analysis and planned obsolesces. Key Achievements:

Defended S-Corporation and owners against full IRS audit and prevented $1Million increase in taxes.

Facilitated due diligence in the sale of corporate assets during a successful takeover bid.

Lead implementation of new distribution software, Macola from legacy system.

Spearheaded procurement and deployment of new accounting software system, including full revision of company chart of accounts, mapping balances and inventory integration.

Championed implementation of system for acquiring temporary labor from agencies to perform assembly work during seasonal peaks in production and eliminated over $100K in payroll expense.

Successfully negotiated reduction of interest charges associated with accounts receivable financing and optimized float and cash flows for cyclical periods. Public Accounting Experience includes Squar Milner (formally Squar Clarke), Tax Manager 1985 – 1992 Manage complex tax returns primarily for business accounts (Corporations and partnerships). Performed tax research and represented clients for all tax authorities including but not limited to IRS, FTB, EDD, SBE, BATF, and ABC. EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & MIS California State University, Fullerton – Fullerton, CA Corazon Project * Free The Kids, Board Member * American Heart Association * Ironman Trust, Trustee

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