R. Todd Noden
Marietta, GA *0066
******@*********.***/770-***-****
Financial Leadership Performance Improvement Innovate Through Technology
Finance executive with operations consulting experience that is strategically focused and takes a hands-on approach to creating value through analysis, collaborative problem solving, implementing technology solutions, and team leadership.
• Financial accounting, planning & control • International consulting experience
• Internal & external financial reporting • Pricing, revenue optimization experience
• Sale – leaseback financing • Public and private company finance experience
• Financial valuation, M&A Integration • Leadership & team development
• ERP/BI systems implementations
• Balanced scorecard, strategy mapping • Business process redesign
• Project management
EXPERIENCE
RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 2006 - Present
Vice President, Accounting & Financial Analysis (8 Direct Reports, 70 Team Members)
Hired to rebuild the accounting and financial analysis team and address financial reporting integrity issues for this $7 Billion ($850 Million inside sales) 600+ location private convenience store chain. Lead the accounting, reporting and financial analysis activities comprised of the following departments: general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory accounting, business analysis and business intelligence systems. Accountable for external financial reporting and quarterly debt compliance reporting. Accountable for interpretation and implementation of GAAP. Directed annual audit and manage external auditor relationship. Report to the CFO.
Initiated and led a 2 year JD Edwards ERP system implementation project. Project completed on-time and on-budget. Solution provided capability to deliver daily detailed accounting and inventory management of 6,000 retail items across 600 retail locations as well as streamlined back-office accounting processes.
Reduced department headcount cost in accounting functions by 21% or $750,000 through the implementation of technology driven processes. Reduced monthly close by 3 business days and year-end close by over 2 months. Replaced 7 of 8 department managers and installed culture focused on accuracy, timeliness and accountability.
Created the business analysis & reporting team to support store operations and merchandising management functions. Team produced analysis in support of a 6.4% ($13M) same store margin increase. Implemented Cognos and SPSS software to support financial reporting of variances, product profitability and promotion analysis.
Directed cross functional executive team in the development and implementation of a Strategy Map and Balanced Scorecard to value and rationalize business initiatives, and monitor achievement of corporate strategic objectives. Developed financial performance objectives based on ROA, EBITDAR, and ROE metrics in comparison to historical and peer company performance.
CD Group, Inc., Norcross, Georgia 2003-2006
Director, Business Consulting Group (3 Direct Reports)
Recruited by a former mentor to develop and lead CD Group’s Business Consulting practice which focuses on improving client’s financial performance through the implementation of business change initiatives such as: customer/product profitability, reducing operating cost, and improving working capital utilization; in conjunction with information technology implementation initiatives. Responsible for all aspects of the business consulting practice including: engagement delivery, project profitability, managing, hiring and developing consulting resources.
Managed the business plan and investor marketing material development for an early stage medical waste company. Leveraged business network to successfully obtain equity and debt funding.
Led the ERP system requirements development, financial justification, and future business process design and testing for a $3 billion building services company. Identified $35 Million in annual financial benefits.
Drove the design and implementation of Cognos planning, analysis and reporting solutions for clients which reduced annual plan development time by over 50% and significantly improved their financial forecasting accuracy.
Manugistics Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 1999-2003 1999-2003
Director, Strategic Business Consulting – Pricing Revenue Optimization Business Unit
Joined Manugistics through the acquisition of Talus Solutions; the leading pricing and revenue optimization company at the time. Led consulting engagements that developed advanced pricing strategies for clients in diverse industries.
Developed and led the Pricing and Revenue Optimization Strategic Consulting Services organization in the UK and Europe. Relocated to London, England, hired and trained resources, established analysis methodologies and led analysis teams resulting in conversion of over $10 million in software license and services revenue.
Led a private airline feasibility study for the Chairman of American Express Corporation. Interfaced directly with the Chairman to conduct study and present recommendations. The Study resulted in a $5 million investment in a private air carrier by American Express.
Directed the pricing strategy development and pilot for a leading home entertainment media company. The pricing strategy and piloted technology demonstrated an incremental 3% increase in top line revenue.
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (formerly Gemini Consulting), Chicago, Illinois 199*-****-**** – 1999
Senior Manager, Analysis & Design Group
Managed consultant and client teams in the analysis of current business processes, the development of operating improvement plans, and post-merger integration plans. Led the development and execution of diagnostics on client engagements involving the following business processes and functions: Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Selling Effectiveness, and Support Services management. Completed over 10 projects in the following industries: Manufacturing, Pulp and Paper, Distribution, Chemicals, and Pharma. Leading financial analyst and business case development consultant for Gemini’s U.S. operations; trained consulting teams.
Sears, Roebuck and Co./Allstate Insurance Co., Chicago, Illinois 1993 - 199*-****-****
Manager, Finance and Planning
Member of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Corporate Strategy, Finance and Planning department reporting to the CFO. Completed financial valuations and due diligence in support of M&A activity, analysis of corporate strategic initiatives, and development of the Sears, Roebuck consolidated financial plan.
Kraft General Foods, Glenview, Illinois 1991-1993
Senior Financial Analyst, Grocery Products Division
Financial Controller for a $400 million business category. Responsible for the annual and five year category financial plan, analysis of financial variances, forecasting financial results, and analysis to support the justification of capital projects.
United States Navy, Honolulu, Hawaii 1985-1989
Lieutenant, USS Ingersoll (DD 990) (5 Direct Reports, 110 Total Personnel)
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, Illinois 1991
Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance
Graduate School of Business Scholarship
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, Indiana 1985
Bachelor of Science Industrial Management
Naval ROTC Scholarship, Distinguished Military Graduate
CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee; Certificate No. 18234, Active
Purdue University Career Mentor
Junior Trojan Lacrosse Coach