Yves Hagege's resume

YVES HAGEGE

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SUMMARY

Finance manager with expertise in domestic and international accounting principles. Strong ability to organize closing processes, efficiently and accurately prepare consolidated financial statements while ensuring maintenance of high ethical standards. Proven record of success in multiple industries. Significant experience in budgeting and corporate reporting in a sales, engineering or manufacturing environment. Implemented IFRS accounting standards for two US based companies. Exposure to SEC financial reporting requirements for public companies. Naturalized citizen since 2006.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FLINT GROUP July 2009 to October 2009

Privately owned company with Revenue of €2.4 billion (US$ 3.5 billion) in 2008 and 7,800 employees worldwide. Flint Group is one of the largest suppliers of the printing and packaging industry. Major Products include Coldset and heatset web offset, sheetfed offset, flexographic and gravure inks and coatings for publication, news, packaging, and commercial applications.

Consultant, Plymouth, MI

Participated in the month –end closing of five divisions in the U.S and Canada using JD Edwards.

Reviewed balance sheet accounts analysis – Made recommendations on unsubstantiated amounts

Prepared bank reconciliations for seven bank accounts and lock boxes. Identified and fixed unresolved issues.

RICARDO INC. 2008 to May 2009

Division of Ricardo P.L.C (Ticker RCDO). $400 million in sales. Leading international company providing technology, product innovation, engineering solutions and strategic consulting to the automotive, heavy machinery, transportation and energy industries.

Controller, Van Buren Township, MI

Responsible for US Division. Manage a staff of 4 accounting professionals. Ensure integrity of financial reporting for US operations and timely submission to the international office. Present monthly presentations to staff of US corporation on cost accounting and project margin issues. In charge of treasury function and compliance with statutory requirements (Payroll, taxes, insurance, etc).

• Sole subject mater expert on I.F.R.S standards. Introduced, implemented and trained management / associates.

• Developed new collection / credit control process. Reduced past due receivables by $453K within six months..

• Performed internal audit of U.K division. Identified opportunities in bank reconciliation, revenue recognition and taxes.

FRAMATOME CONNECTORS U.S.A Inc. 2001 to 2008

Division of Framatome Connectors International S.A., 3rd largest connector manufacturer in the world. $1.8 billion in revenue. International company that provides interconnect products and systems for Data, Datacom, Telecom, Automotive, Consumer, Control and Instrumentation, Test & Measurement.

General Ledger and Reporting Manager, Novi, MI (2003 to 2008)

Responsible for US / Canada centralized general ledger activities. Managed staff of 6. Ensured integrity of financial reporting for North American operations and submission to corporate office in Paris using HYPERION software.

• Identified saving opportunity for international operations. Convinced the corporation on the need to interface the general ledger and reporting software (MFG Pro and HFM). Implemented program in North America.

• Executed / managed the transition from decentralized to shared services organization. Coordinated hiring, firing and training.

• Adopted and extended best practices for accounting processes such as Interco, payroll and fixed assets.

• Trained management and associates on IFRS standards.

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Corporate Accounting Manager, Etters, PA (2001 to 2003)

Responsible for Americas Corporate accounting function. Managed staff of 3. Oversaw the consolidation of financial results for all operating units. Produced financial statements to support bank agreements. Interacted with tax department to determine the tax provisions for all North American units.

• Implemented new chart of accounts to comply with company procedures.

• Launched HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) for the Americas region. Lead a team of three. Responsible for setup and training in the US and was part of the global planning team.

AXIOHM TRANSACTION SOLUTIONS, INC. 1993 to 2001

Privately held corporation. Sales of $170 million. Manufacturer of computer peripherals (printers and “smart card” readers). Products used in retail, financial and gaming applications. Six facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia with distributors in 97 countries.

Treasury and Tax Manager, Ithaca, NY (1998 to 2001)

Responsible for worldwide treasury operations, tax compliance / reporting, currency hedging and financial accounting. Coordinated negotiations / requirements of company insurance coverage. Managed internal and external reporting requirements. Coordinated cash management with eight controllers in the US, Europe and Asia. Supervised a senior tax accountant.

• Identified as a top financial resource within the corporation. Asked to regularly travel from US to France to oversee accuracy of financial data and monitor company cash position. Implemented procedures to monitor and control cash.

• Performed key role in the financial restructuring of the company. Worked with investors and financial institutions. Successfully negotiated credit facilities and bank amendments.

• Initiated and negotiated interest rate swaps. Protected the company from major currency exposure ($20 million).

Corporate Accounting Manager, Montrouge, France (1996 to 1998)

Responsible for worldwide financial reporting. Supervised staff of 6. Managed internal and external reporting.

• Key interface with owners and external auditors.

• Orchestrated conversion of financial statements and reporting to comply with the SEC requirements for non-US company initial public offering.

Chief Accountant, Montrouge, France (1993 to 1996)

SCHLUMBERGER INDUSTRIES 1987 to 1993

French division of Defense Systems Group. Sales of $50 million. Develops high-speed magnetic recorders and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) used by NATO forces and all major airlines.

Chief Accountant, Velizy, France (1990 to 1993)

Cost Accounting Manager, Velizy, France (1987 to 1990)

FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR 1983 to 1987

International manufacturer and distributor of semiconductor for major O.E.M. Annual sales of $120 million.

Senior Financial Analyst, Montrouge, France (1985 to 1987)

Assistant Controller, Montrouge, France (1983 to 1985)

EDUCATION

Dauphine University, Paris, France – BBA equivalent (1981)

Concentration in Finance and Taxes

Dauphine University, Paris, France – MBA equivalent (1982)

Concentration in Finance

French C.P.A Pass in 1989.

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