Successful Experience
Resume:
THOMAS M. CINZORI, C.P.A., M.B.A.
Canton, MI 48188 Cellular (Personal): 734-***-****
********@*****.*** Home Office: 734-***-****
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Financial and Operational Leadership / Treasury Management / Corporate Controllership
Financial Planning and Reporting / General Management / Process Re-engineering
Operationally oriented CFO offering distinguished career in establishing, strengthening, and leading corporate finance, accounting, purchasing, human resources, and IT functions for diverse turnaround, start-up, foreign owned, private and high-growth organizations. Proven success in serving as trusted advisor to CEO and Board Members on corporate strategy, business decisions, and operational improvements. Successfully partnered with CEO to execute $10M cost-improvement plan that aligned cost structure to revenues, while simultaneously maintaining strong sales and customer service.
Solid history in leading change and improving operations by identifying critical issues, improving competencies, and setting vision and focus for success. Exceptional coach and educator of non-financial managers. Personable communicator and team builder with reputation for steadfast integrity and creative problem solving.
Financial and General Management Strengths:
• Corporate Finance, Accounting, Treasury
• Change Management
• Due Diligence and Integration Processes
• Strategic Business Planning
• Distribution / MIS / Facilities Management • Budget Development / Administration
• Forecasting & Financial Modeling
• Cash Management
• Technology Implementation
• Cost Reduction & Avoidance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRIMO, GMBH. – HQ Lotte, Germany 2008 – Present
A technological specialist for the development and manufacture of systems for the production of high class plastic components for different application areas.
Director of Finance – Frimo USA / Frimo Canada
Delivered hands-on leadership to 4 managers responsible for activities of 25-person finance, accounting, HR, procurement, and IT staff located in the United States and Canada. Responsible for strategic and financial planning, analysis, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting, along with general accounting and external audit.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Led evaluation, selection and implementation of state-of-the-art ERP system.
♦ Supported growth strategy by collaborating on expansion of bank credit line and loan covenants.
♦ Developed initial budget and monthly sales / cash flow forecasting processes to achieve German parent and bank reporting requirements.
♦ Co-developed annual business plan with CEO and with collaboration of worldwide sister offices and facilities.
♦ Streamlined and improved Human Resources department by automating benefits process and payroll procedures, vetted and selected new 401k administrators, and negotiated new workers compensation policies.
ARCHWAY MARKETING SERVICES – Romulus, Michigan 2006 – 2008
A leader in outsourced marketing operations, which applies fulfillment and marketing services best practices to reduce marketing operational costs, improve supply chain processes, leverage emerging technologies and enhance the brand experience of end users.
Director of Finance
Directed all facets of transactional accounting, cash management, planning, budget, billing, and internal controls and compliance. Successfully directed team of 24 professional and administrative staff through management of five direct reports. Led company task force that designed and implemented a centralized web-based database called Keystone to commonize data gathering and reporting across all divisions in the corporation.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Partnered with President & CEO to develop a plan to turnaround an underperforming business unit and return it to profitability.
♦ Improved annual cash flow by $250k through design and implementation of new A/R tracking and forecasting model.
♦ Revamped accounting close-cycle process to reduce turnaround time from 15 to 6 days.
♦ Led and directed team assigned with documenting, testing, and implementing processes to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
PROQUEST INFORMATION & LEARNING – Ann Arbor, Michigan 2003 – 2006
$300M international electronic publishing company that transforms information contained in periodicals, newspapers, out-of-print books and other scholarly material into searchable electronic databases for research libraries, educational institutions and government agencies. 20,000+ worldwide customers.
Senior Financial Analyst
Managed annual business plan, budgets, forecasting, month and year end close activities, internal and external reporting for $33M business unit.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Partnered with CFO to eliminate negative cash flow of $300k per month within first 100 days.
♦ Utilized analytical and management skills to identify and implement appropriate financial and sales targets.
♦ Coordinated and developed annual variable compensation plan for sales staff.
♦ Draft, analyze, and communicate monthly financial management reporting package to divisional and executive management.
ROBERT BOSCH GMBH – HQ – Stuttgart, Germany 1998 – 2002
A leading multi-billion dollar global supplier of technology and services in the area of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building components.
Senior Financial Analyst – Farmington Hills, MI
Directed all aspects of general accounting, budgeting, business planning, and domestic and international reporting for product group with annual net sales of $250M.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Developed new Economic Value Added wealth creation metrics for the business unit which was subsequently adopted by all business units in North America.
♦ Extensive coordination of long term strategic financial planning with business units throughout North America and Europe requiring significant travel to offices and facilities around the world.
♦ Gather, track, and communicate actual to plan variances, recommend corrective actions and pursue and implement appropriate resolutions.
BDO SEIDMAN, LLP– Troy, Michigan 1994 – 1998
The world’s fifth largest accounting and consulting network offering a sophisticated array of services including assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publically traded and privately held companies.
Audit Senior
Developed and coordinated the audit engagement work-plan including, adequate staffing, budgeting, delegation of staff assignments, and monitoring and reviewing staff audit work papers.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Audited, analyzed, and consolidated financial data effectively and efficiently within budget constraints and in compliance with all appropriate GAAP and other regulatory standards.
♦ Identified and compiled recommendations to improve accounting and internal control weaknesses and communicated such findings to upper management, audit committees, owners, and board’s of directors.
♦ Analyzed client’s business model to assess significant business risks, developed recommendations to minimize these risks while adding value to the client’s on-going operations.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration - Finance - 2003 • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO – Boulder, CO
• Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0
• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting - 1993 • Eastern Michigan Univ. – Ypsilanti, MI
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Michigan
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
Member, Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM)
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Member, Knights of Columbus
Volunteer, American Heart Association
Member and Past President, Toastmasters International public speaking club
Member, Local Running Club; 13 marathon race finisher
Triathlons; including 3 time Ironman Triathlon finisher
Member and current President, P90X – Michigan Fitness Revolution
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