Ashish Jain Email & Phone Number

Chester, Ct, Us

Lake Forest, Illinois, Us

• Trusted advisor to CEO, management team and private equity ownership through analytical support and critical insights into daily operating matters as well as long-range strategic initiatives• Leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of the accounting, finance, human resources and IT functions• Data driven approach to decision making and root cause / corrective action approach to resolving issues• Driving collaboration between sales, operations and finance while establishing metric-based accountability measures

New Hamburg, Ontario, Ca

Vehicle division manufactures extreme terrain vehicles that are utilized globally in a number of commercial, industrial and consumer end markets (www.argoatv.com) Gear division manufactures gears and transmissions for industrial and vehicle applications. (www.odg.com)• Co-led all aspects of the buyout transaction including due diligence, debt and equity capital raising, legal documentation and closing dynamics in partnership with an industry executive and an investment professional • Pivoted vehicle division sales strategy from legacy focus on recreational markets to pursue untapped commercial opportunity• Pursued gear division growth and diversification through accretive M&A• Redeveloped internal reporting to align with private equity ownership requirements• Managed lenders and cash in leveraged environment, including operating within covenant compliance thresholds

Chicago, Il, Us

RoadSafe is the leading provider of comprehensive road safety services, including traffic control, pavement marking and sign installation to highway contractors, government agencies, railroads, utilities and military bases. RoadSafe employs over 1,000 employees across its 40 branch locations across the United States. (www.roadsafetraffic.com)• Reformulated strategy to shift focus from competing for low bid projects in a single market to performing higher value add services for several diversified end markets• Led acquisition and divestiture activities, including due diligence, negotiation, legal documentation and securing approvals from the Board, lenders and investors• Spearheaded ERP conversion successfully on time and on budget in 9 months, including selection, implementation, training and cultural change management • Trained operational managers to utilize financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to proactively manage their business via operational key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics • Active Board participant on all strategic discussion including capital allocation, growth initiatives, cost control, employee compensation, organizational structure, operational and financial policies, etc.

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Private Equity / Debt Fund with $2 Billion+ AUM (www.falconinvestments.com)• Evaluated approximately 100 investment opportunities annually, including debt and equity financing for growth capital, management or sponsor buyouts, acquisitions and recapitalizations• Conducted industry, business and financial due diligence and presented conclusions to the firm’s investment committee • Negotiated legal documentation, including credit agreements, purchase agreements and employment agreements• Monitored five portfolio companies by actively participating in monthly reviews of operating and financial metrics and attended 15 – 20 board meetings annually

New York, Ny, Us

• Performed financial modeling to assist clients with capital raising, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and recapitalizations• Prepared debt and equity offering prospectuses, credit agency documentation, pitch materials and roadshow presentations• Selected as 1 of 7 Corporate Finance tutors to train the incoming 2006 financial analyst class of approximately 200 students

New York, Ny, Us

A four-year professional development program, awarded to 40 of 1,300 applicants, featuring a full academic scholarship and 12 month work rotations. Candidates work 20 hours a week along with their classes and full time (40+ hours) during each summer.• Latin America Credit Research (May 2003 – June 2004) • Japan Equities Research (January 2003 – April 2003) Tokyo, Japan• Municipal and Government Securities Origination Desk (June 2002 – December 2002) • International Compensation and Benefits (June 2001 – May 2002)• Investment Banking Software Development (June 2000 – May 2001)

Bba, Finance And Investments

Education record

Study Abroad, East Asian Studies