Alex Newton, Cfa, Cma Email & Phone Number

Port Allen, LA, US

Austin, Texas, US

CesiumAstro designs and manufactures high-throughput, plug-and-play active phased array (APA) communication payloads and satellites for space and airborne platforms using state-of-the-art commercial-off-the-shelf components vs traditional military spec parts and one-off designs, at game-changing price points and functionality. Responsibilities: Leading.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Leading Finance, Accounting, Tax, Audit, HR, & IT functions for US, UK, & Spanish entitiesAchievements:
• Raised multiple rounds of angel and government funding
• Completed acquisition of UK entity and creation of new Spanish entity
• Led finance modernization, implementation of Dynamics ERP, and transition to digital HR & paymentsResponsibilities:
• Work with CEO and Board to develop strategic financial plans, annual budgets, and investor forecasts
• Manage daily cashflow including payroll and vendor payments

Redmond, Washington, US

• Achievements:
• Provided guidance to business leading to year over year improvement of Microsoft cloud margins
• Led financial planning resulting in corporate investment to incubate and launch new AI businesses
• Manager, mentor, and recruiter in early talent development program throughout Microsoft financeResponsibilities:
• Led team of 5 managing Microsoft cloud margins across Azure, Office, Search, AI and Research businesses
• Orchestrating annual financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and close processes for cloud businesses

Redmond, Washington, US

• Helping Microsoft operationalize Acquisitions / Divestitures from Due Diligence through Integration / Separation into/out-of Microsoft Finance Operations ProcessesAchievements:
• Led initiative to build up Brazil Legal Entity to facilitate local online direct and e-commerce transactions
• Led the FS&O integration of 12+ US & Int’l Acquisitions of varying sizes and complexities
• Led Divestiture of Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV business to Ericsson – September, 2013
• Recipient of the VI ICE (Insight Clarity Execution) Deal Award – November, 2013Responsibilities:
• Lead Entity Governance Initiatives: Building Legal Entities globally supporting evolving business models

St. Louis, MO, US

• Achievements:
• Achieved and exceeded 2011 sales growth and profit targets
• Acquisition and Integration of majority stake in Chinese joint venture
• Implementation of Hyperion Planning forecasting toolsResponsibilities:
• Financial management of businesses based in North America, Europe, and China
• Leading team to create annual operating budget, strategic financial plan, & monthly financial forecasts

Providence, RI, US

• Achievements:
• Transition to in-house financial capabilities in Bangalore India for significant process cost savings
• Implemented electronic payment capabilities reducing both payment transactional costs & risk exposure
• Divestiture of HR Textron business from Textron FSSC Responsibilities:
• Providing guidance on reducing financial costs for Textron businesses
• Project Management for a portfolio of financial cost reduction projects

Providence, RI, US

• Achievements:
• Issuance of bonds in support of the acquisition of AAI
• Developed FAS133 accounting practices for derivatives
• Completed the Textron Leadership Program & achieved Green Belt 6Sigma certificationResponsibilities:
• Investor Relations: Developing quarterly earnings script for CEO/CFO, assisting external financial analysts in understanding and modeling our business, and daily market price variation analysis
• Treasury: Estimate cost of debt and implications of ratings adjustments and manage overnight cash investments

• Achievements:
• Internal business valuation and exit strategy
• Integration of NetVoyant products from RedPoint Network Systems acquisition into core product suite
• Achieved 100% annual sales growth in both 2005 & 2006Responsibilities:
• Developed and managed partner program for peer and complementary companies in the industry
• Identify opportunities to partner with peers and develop additional functionality though acquisition

Washington, DC, US

• Achievements:
• Development and deployment of second generation software platformResponsibilities:
• Managed team of software developers and quality assurance staff
• Planning, Organizing, & Prioritizing assignments to meet software development schedules and requirements
• Coordinating with Management, Sales, and Q&A to define products and establish development schedules

Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science