Bill Eagan, Cpa, Cma,Csbo Email & Phone Number

Naperville, Il, Us

Full Service Accounting firm specializing in Accounting for Quick Service Restaurants, Tax, and Book Keeping.

Three Year contracted position to Lead the operations for $100MM organization with 10 direct reports and 35 indirect reports. Hired to move the business from a paper-based system supported by a COBOL based accounting system to a world-class operation. Instituted sound purchasing practices and controls. Moved the organization from audit plagued with reportable conditions to a clean audit in one year. Moved investing strategy from conservative earning less than $80K on $25MM reserves to projected $200K on the same $25MM without taking on significantly more risk. Established purchasing procedures to drive out cost without compromising quality. Responsible for union negotiations with three different unions. Changed the culture from one of complacency to culture of asking why. Established safety expectations and initiating the organizations first true OSHA style audit. Responsible for construction, insurance, strategy and overall operational well-being of the organization. Changed the trajectory of health care costs for both the employer and employee by presenting a compelling business case that subsequently received board approval to add a cash out option to our 125 plan. Led the initiative to change 403(b)/457(b) plans to model an ERISA based model eliminating fees by 66 percent. Successfully negotiated contracts with two unions.

Chicago, Il, Us

Lead the management, reporting and planning of the Naperville Plants financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial analysis, managing the monthly close process, financial reporting and driving plant productivity.Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment in compliance with Kraft's policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley. Report and present the manufacturing operation's financial results, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.Provide cost forecasting and analysis, productivity pipeline accuracy and analysis.Provide thought leadership and insight on achievement of plant key performance metrics with a strong focus on cost reduction and improved operating efficiencies.Conduct self-assessment audits and manage all internal/external audits.Build and maintain financial standards (financial BOMS)Lead corporate initiatives within the plant. Support Business Unit Finance as required with respect to projects including capital appropriations, new product development, and plant utilization/capacity/asset management issues.Manage and develop 2 direct reports.

Chicago, Il, Us

Sole responsibility for all of Kraft's stock compensation accounting and administration with one direct report. 1) Accounting and reporting: from ledger entry through Kraft's consolidation applications used for external reporting2) Stock administration and reporting: direct linkage with Compensation group and oversight over external vendors managing Kraft's stock activity and accounting, preparation of earnings per share and share information used for shareholder meetings and SEC filing needs3) Forecasting and budgeting: direct linkage with FP&A to develop forecasts for current and Strategic Plans4) Global perspective: work with finance leaders across all of Kraft's geographic segments to provide forecasts and assist with local statutory and International GAAP information needs where necessary5) High visibility: Works directly with senior finance management to provide direction on stock compensation activity as reported externally6) Work directly with Treasury and Tax functions

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Recruited to develop, implement and educate Kraft on Information Systems chargeback. Develop a world class charge back system and total cost of ownership methodology that allowed Kraft to charge back resources consumed across all Business Units and Functions. Presented philosophies, charges and detailed backup to all levels of the organizations including Business Unit Presidents and Functional Leaders. Developed a charge back system that can be utilized in other facets of Kraft's business. Evaluated external chargeback applications to transition current home grown proof of concept system to a system that can be leveraged and interface with KPI’s and scorecards. Developed an IT procurement system with Kraft’s IT outsourcing partner, EDS that will interface with the business services catalog. Drove the transition from internal IT resources to a leveraged outsourced solution. Developed appropriate governance offices to manage a $1.7bn outsourcing contract. Participated in developing and documenting the necessary processes for validating 72 worldwide invoices. Interfaced with EDS to develop the automated Kraft invoicing system as well as the necessary documentation for training Kraft users worldwide.

Elmhurst, Il, Us

Lecturer, June 2002 – PresentTaught Introduction to Cost Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting, and Book Keeping.

London, Gb

Reason for Leaving: Company moved Head QuartersFinancial liaison responsible for $130MM inside of $1.3BN shared technology services responsible for world wide development of technology for the world’s second largest bank. Analyze financial statements to create inter-company invoicing interfacing with the business unit to obtain their approval while interfacing with the accounting team to insure proper inter-company consolidation. Responsible handling all Capex requests and working with technology project managers to identify financial impacts of fixed asset decisions to shared service division as well as the business unit. Instituted budgeting methodology to insure all material expense is captured and billed out. Interface with tax department to make sure that the proper mark-up is applied for inter-company transactions. Responsible for financial reporting on a world wide basis results on a five year $150MM project to consolidate HSBC to one G/L world wide. Interfaced with

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Reason for Leaving: Further Advancement Required RelocationResponsible for adding Financial Expertise to Total Cost Ownership project to replace/upgrade our IT environment including accounting effects and financial impacts including ROI and cash flow analysis. Lead cost analysis team to identify product costs and generate a reliable gross profit margin. Head business continuity team to analyze disaster recovery costs, generate disaster recovery plan, and audit the plan to ensure that it is executable. Ensure transactions are conducted according to GAAP. Reconcile billing system to general ledger. Maintain commission schedules to ensure proper commission payment. Responsible for creating and managing a$36MM budget. Prepare variance analysis, Key Performance Indicators, monthly flash report (revenue and expense), and monthly financial package for Divisional Senior Management and Corporate Senior Management.

Reason for Leaving: Company went BankruptResponsible for $20MM business unit of Far and Wide Corporation. Reported directly to CFO of parent corporation with $500MM in revenue and 400 employees. Responsible for IT, office management, human resources, payroll and personnel. Converted unit from Quick Books to Oracle. Converted accounting system from cash basis to GAAP post purchase. Part of a new management team to execute new strategic vision. Handled foreign currencies, forward contracts, and hedging. Responsible for negotiating contracts with vendors. Created three year budget and yearly forecast on a monthly basis; presented these to the CEO, CMO, COO, and Executive Vice President. Communicated with twenty other sister companies regarding inter-company sales. Responsible for the monthly close, Cash Management and reporting to Corporate Office with variance analysis to budget and previous year. Promoted to handle two additional business units in September 2001.

Us

Reason for Leaving: Company went BankruptResponsible for all accounting issues for Start-up Company reporting directly to Controller. Responsible for setting up all SUI, SIT, and regulatory requirements in all states. Responsible for preparation and filing all sales, use, and property tax returns Analyzed and filed all Foreign Corporation annual returns. Handled yearly and quarterly reconciliation of tax returns. Initiated search, selection and implementation of on-line expense reporting package as well as sales tax reporting package. Created and maintained fixed asset register and related depreciation. Maintained monthly reporting to CEO, CFO, SR. VP of Sales, and sales force. Participated in accounting package conversion from quick books to Platinum. Participated in accounting for two major acquisitions and consolidating Financial Statements. Reported and reconciled cost of goods sold, revenue, and deferred revenue accounts.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Reason for Leaving: Better OpportunityFinancial Analyst, 1999- 2000Senior Credit Representative, 1998- 1999

Branch Manager, 1997- 1998Credit Manager, 1997- 1997

Mba, Accounting

Mafm, Accounting&Finance

Bs, Finance