A. J. is a strategic financial executive, who has been key leader with multiple companies both public and private. Working with the CEO, Board, Ownership Groups and Senior Management, he brings a deliberate focus to improving business performance and has helped lead difficult and complex strategies. He is experienced at developing strong and effective financial teams, and with improving communication with external constituents. Of tremendous value is the global intelligence he has gained overseeing financial operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, South Africa and Australia.
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Managing PartnerSeedfund CapitalChicago, Il, Us -
Board MemberAlliant Power Sep 2022 - PresentWindsor, Wi, Us -
Managing PartnerSeedfund Capital 2022 - PresentChicago, Us -
Interim Chief Financial OfficerProterra Inc Sep 2021 - Feb 2022Burlingame, Ca, Us -
Senior Financial AdvisorEngs Commercial Finance Co. Mar 2018 - Jun 2019Itasca, Illinois, Us -
Senior Vice President And Chief Financial OfficerCareer Education Corporation Apr 2016 - Oct 2017Schaumburg, Il, UsCareer Education’s academic institutions offer a quality education to a diverse student population in a variety of disciplines through online, campus-based and hybrid learning programs. Our two universities – American InterContinental University (“AIU”) and Colorado Technical University (“CTU”) – provide degree programs through the master’s or doctoral level as well as associate and bachelor’s levels. -
Cfo And Vp Of New Business DevelopmentInnova Uev Mar 2015 - Apr 2016Burr Ridge, Illinois, UsInnova UEV is launching an exciting new electric car sharing program; Innova EV Car Share featuring the Dash. -
Chief Financial Officer, Clover Holdings Corp.Clover Technologies Group Jan 2014 - Dec 2014Hoffman Estates, Illinois, UsClover is the leading provider of electronic asset lifecycle management and environmental solutions. Focused on supporting strategic customer relationships across multiple product platforms; Clover has a diversified customer base with a global footprint. -
Executive Vice President, And Chief Financial OfficerNavistar Inc 2009 - 2013Lisle, Il, UsTook control of three-year financial restatement process and brought to successful completion gaining the trust and respect of the board of directors. Installed new financial leadership, eliminated 15 material weaknesses, and restored a timely reporting cadence; thus, restoring access to public capital markets.Selected accomplishments include: Identified liquidity risk and led $1.0 billion financing initiative to ensure liquidity during strategic plan transition, supported by internally developed detailed 18-month cash flow model. Developed and implemented $1.5 billion capital structure refinancing strategy ahead of financial crisis; thus avoiding financial distress as a result of covenant defaults, and restored access to public capital markets. Implemented enterprise wide portfolio review driven by Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) to systematically contain investments not meeting return objectives and divest non-performing assets. Reduced cooperate expenses by $200 million by leading a corporate wide organizational change. Improved cashflow by $300 million with successful lobbying effort on Pension Reform. Implemented enterprise-wide risk assessment model. -
Vice President Of Finance / Business Unit Cfo, Navistar Engine GroupNavistar Inc 2006 - 2009Lisle, Il, UsNavistar’s Engine Group generates $3-$4 billion of sales with manufacturing facilities located in North America (Illinois, Indiana, Alabama) and Brazil. Profitability within this business unit is driven by cost effective product design, purchasing expertise, and lean manufacturing. Selected accomplishments include:Oversaw the re-creation of financial statements triggered by enterprise wide financial restatement.• Integrated South American $400 million engine business acquisition into one consolidated business unit, creating the largest independent diesel engine business in Brazil.• Developed and implemented strategies to exit unprofitable joint venture agreements. Directed development/implementation of control testing criteria that ensured accurate financial reporting.• Implemented ad-hoc financial planning model to support strategic growth in period of financial distress.• Led initiative to reorganize business unit overhead to reduce cost by 10% ahead of 2008 financial crisis.• Effectively recruited, retained and motivated team to drive results over a three-year financial restatement during financial crisis. -
Vice President, Treasurer, And Principal Financial Officer – Navistar Financial CorporationNavistar Inc 2001 - 2005Lisle, Il, UsNavistar Financial Corporation is the captive finance subsidiary of Navistar that operates in the U.S, and Mexico and provides wholesale financing to its dealers and retail financing to its end customers. Selected accomplishments include:• Led the refinancing of $5.0 billion portfolio with a series of integrated financing actions, culminated by closing an expanded revolving line of credit at lower costs, and expanded group of banks. • Restructured capital structure that established base to implement strategic growth and achievement of record profitability.
A. J. Cederoth Education Details
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Depaul UniversityAccounting And Finance -
University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignEconomics & Mathematics
Frequently Asked Questions about A. J. Cederoth
What company does A. J. Cederoth work for?
A. J. Cederoth works for Seedfund Capital
What is A. J. Cederoth's role at the current company?
A. J. Cederoth's current role is Managing Partner.
What schools did A. J. Cederoth attend?
A. J. Cederoth attended Depaul University, University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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