Finance Executive

SIDNEY D. LEWIS, J.D., CPA

**** ******* **** - ****** *****, CA.92782

949-***-****(mobile) 714-***-**** (office)

******.*****@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Finance & Accounting professional with +16 years broad-based experience providing leadership and support to Controllership and Operations in Retail, Manufacturing and Technology sectors; energetic leader capable of leveraging experience from start-up through fortune 100 size organizations, and applying multi-disciplined approach to cross-functional issues in finance, accounting, operations, compliance, legal reviews and risk management. Adept at communicating with diverse audiences. Track record of managing projects in a timely manner, with measurable results.

 Experienced CPA with Solid GAAP Knowledge  ERP Implementation experience (SAP, ORACLE)

 Process Improvement & Internal Controls Expert  Technology & Manufacturing Sector Experience

 M&A Due Diligence and Integration  Analytic Review of Business Results & Trends

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

J.D/MBA University of Arizona, 1996 (Inter-disciplinary Program with GBS) • CPA California, 1990

B.S., Accounting & Finance, California State University, Long Beach, 1988

UCLA Graduate School of Business- Corporate Director Program

Continuing education includes: GAAP vs. IFRS Overview 2008 • Sarbanes- Oxley Compliance Seminar Series

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GATEWAY COMPUTERS - $ 5 billion Computer Retailer (2005-2008, Company Acquired)

Vice President Finance & Chief Audit Executive, Irvine, CA

• Provide leadership and guidance as CAE in the implementation, monitoring and review of financial and operational control systems across the company to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

• Identified & remediated various accounting, operational process and control issues resulting in +$20M working capital improvement. Assisted with implementation of APAC Purchasing Hub increasing margin 150 basis pts.

• Review management of budgeting and forecasting processes. Analyze periodic financial and operational information and key metrics with CFO and Controllers to assess results against international strategic and operational objectives. Review monthly financial packages as member of executive management team.

• Ensure Controllership team’s maintenance of Corporate Finance and Accounting Policies. Review and approval of accounting and reporting policies in accordance with GAAP/SEC regulations.

• Guided the implementation with CIO of company wide control design within Oracle ERP implementation.

• Advisory role to business units and executive management on financial and operational risks impacting the organization, along with associated controls (Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, Financial and Operational).

VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL - $2 billion Global Pharmaceutical Company (2004-2005)

Director Finance, Costa Mesa, CA.

• Led cross-functional due diligence on the disposal of excess manufacturing capacity in Europe & Asia.

• Provided on-going guidance and recommendations on accounting and reporting matters; managed external auditors and consultants as appropriate.

• Managed global review of financial and operational controls in Europe & Asia- resulted in standardization of finance and business controls, increased operational efficiencies and first year Sox 404 compliance.

• Led Global Transfer Pricing review with Tax Department identifying $1.4M of inconsistent margins and rates.

HEWLETT-PACKARD CORPORATION- $70 billion Global Technology Corporation (2003 - 2004)

Manager, Corporate Internal Audit & ERM Palo Alto, CA.

• Est. $18M savings as team lead in corporate-wide g&a-/shared services restructuring initiative.

• Responsible for development of risk assessment, annual audit planning and execution across +$20B global consumer products business (Imaging and Printer & Computing business units). Operational review projects included strategy alignment, financial & management reporting, and order to cash processes.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, NORTH AMERICA - $40 billion Consumer Electronics Conglomerate, (1996 - 2003)

Director, Corporate Strategy & New Ventures, Sunnyvale, CA

• Provided financial, operational and business development services to +18 portfolio companies. Support included alliance and partnering support, integration into Philips, raising capital, accounting and financial reporting review, cost management and business model rationalization.

• Sourced private companies for technologies complementary with Philips long-range growth strategy; negotiated and structured private equity investments pursuant to groups’ corporate development and investing charter.

• Lead cross-functional (Finance, Legal, Intellectual Property, Product Development & Operations) teams in due diligence efforts on + 45 corporate development transactions. Group deployed +$200M of capital through Philips Venture Capital Fund, B.V., resulting in +26% cash-on-cash return, and creation of +$600M of combined revenue opportunity for Philips businesses.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, NORTH AMERICA (Continued)

Manager, Finance – Finance Leadership Development Program, San Jose, CA. (1996-1998) Recruited from Graduate School (Business & Law)

• Led or co-managed financial/operational audits and various special projects within 3 major product divisions.

• Other projects included: M&A due diligence, Divestitures, ERP system reviews, and transfer pricing projects.

• Key role in strategic divestiture totaling $320M eliminating significant annual operating losses

• Identified est. $5M cost savings in highly fragmented purchasing function, along with exposures due to irregularities in purchase agreements/commitments. Led Semiconductor division transfer pricing review.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE - Emerging Business Services Consulting Group, 1988 to 1992

Senior Consultant - EBS, Irvine, CA.

• Supervised and reviewed staff deliverables on consulting and audit engagements within Western U.S.

• Industry Coverage included: Technology, Banking, Manufacturing, & Bio-Tech. Clients ranged from small privately held technology companies to Fortune 100 manufacturing organizations. Consulting projects included: Strategy, business and competitive reviews, M&A due diligence and valuation services. Accounting related services included: Audits, financial and operational reviews, compilations and tax service for small to medium size clients.

UNITED STATES ARMY, 7th Infantry Division, 1982-1985 (Post High School Enlistment)

Infantry Squad Leader, Fort Ord, CA.

• Service in U.S. and various overseas locations. Responsible for the combat readiness of 8-member observer team.

Personal Interests: Basketball, 5-10K Races, Golf, Local Charity Assistance & Low Income Re-Development Projects.

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