Sales Manager

SANFORD G. KAISER

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Ballwin, MO 63011

Mobile: 314-***-****

Home: 636-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Effective leader with over 20 years of combined big four public accounting and industry experience. CPA with a BS from the Wharton School. MBA from Washington University’s Olin School of Business- graduated May 2008.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Momentum NA 2005-present

$100 million dollar marketing services division of Interpublic Group

Controller

Summary of Responsibilities

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Accounting and Compliance for division, reporting to COO. Shared services accounting for the U.S. supporting multiple sales offices. Primary liaison with internal and external auditors.

Achievements

• Improved cash flow by $25M with focus on receivables and work in process.

• Implemented on-line sales forecasting tool resulting in more accurate sales forecasting and much better visibility for senior management.

• Documented all key processes and achieved SOX compliance with no deficiencies.

UGS Corp. 2002-2005

$1 Billon dollar public software company with 5,000 employees (St. Louis, Missouri)

Corporate Controller

Summary of Responsibilities

Consolidate and analyze monthly worldwide operating results and review with executive management. External reporting including filing of all quarterly and annual public reports. Shared services accounting for the U.S. supporting multiple operating divisions. Maintain global accounting policies and procedures and research new accounting pronouncements and determine the appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP. Corporate review of large sales contracts and determination of revenue recognition and contract structure.

Achievements

• Prepared the company for a spin-off from EDS into a separate public filing corporation including drafting stand-alone financial statements, due diligence activities with private equity buyers and preparation of Section 144A debt offering.

• Drafted stand alone accounting policies and procedures for separate public company to be in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION (SDRC) 1995-2001

500M Public Software Company with 2,500 employees (Cincinnati, Ohio), acquired by UGS Corp.

Vice President Finance and Controller

Summary of Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and accuracy of internal and external financial reporting including SEC filings and corporate consolidation. Prepare the CFO for quarterly conference call with analysts and investors including compilation of a standardized analyst packet. Assist sales and operations personnel with contract structure on large opportunities (over 1M). Direct cash management activities worldwide including short-term investment strategy, foreign currency hedging, dividend repatriation and share repurchase program. Direct reports included 5 managers and 10 European and Asian CFOs. Over 50 people supervised.

Achievements

• Implemented SAP financial systems worldwide reducing worldwide closing process to 2 days.

• Due diligence and assistance in five strategic acquisitions, resulting in 130M of revenue growth.

• Assisted in financial structure of one of the largest contracts in the CAD industry producing 200M in revenue

FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1989-1995

800M manufacturer of control equipment with 4,000 employees (Wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co.) (Marshalltown, Iowa)

General and Corporate Accounting Manager

Summary of Responsibilities

Prepared the federal income tax and foreign sales corporation tax returns. Consolidated financial results for 17 sites in North America using Hyperion software. Completed the LIFO calculation for the U.S. Managed the Accounts Payable department and responsible for system administration for all North American plants. Directed the fixed asset procurement process and system for all North American manufacturing facilities.

Achievements

• Reengineered A/P function using new A/P system, EDI and procurement cards. Reduced A/P staff from 9 to 4 employees and cutting 200K annually in costs.

• Process redesign in Billing Department, reducing staff from 6 to 3 employees and saving 100K annually.

• Instituted career development program throughout the accounting and finance functions which included college recruiting, mentoring and career pathing initiatives.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & COMPANY 1982-1989

(Saint Louis, Missouri)

Audit Manager

Planned and managed financial audits for both publicly and privately-held companies in a broad range of industries including: manufacturing, retailing, wholesale distribution, transportation, insurance, financial services, and real estate.

• Secured SEC experience in annual filings and registration statements.

• Organized and implemented an extensive local business survey for the Small Business Marketing Program.

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, BS Economics (1982) Majors in Accounting & Business Law.

Washington University in St. Louis, MBA, May 2008.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

• Boy Scout assistant scoutmaster for local troop.

• Assistant basketball and soccer coach in youth leagues.

• Coordinating Advisor for Junior Achievement, seven years of program participation.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

SANFORD G. KAISER

87 Meadowbrook CC Estates Drive

Ballwin, MO 63011

Mobile: 314-***-****

Home: 636-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

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