Carey Sipe Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

As President and COO, I provide financial support and guidance to this fast-paced organization. I am passionate about leading QuikCut into the next facet of growth in the metal fabrication industry, providing the financial framework to ensure health of the company, allowing us to serve our clients for years to come. As a member of the executive team, I determine strategies necessary to enhance our product and service offerings.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Oversaw team of 35 with involvement in all facets of the business. Served as the go-to person for all major decisions. Developed successful sales and marketing plan. Acted as onsite HR liaison by enforcing policies, conducting annual reviews and delivering major headcount directives. ♦ Provided guidance and support during sale of business to private equity firm by tracking all expenses and metrics allowing the firm to sell at an optimal multiple. ♦ Led team to record sales by developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing plan. ♦ Acted as main contact in divestiture of one business and facilitated discussions between potential buyers and upper level management. ♦ Involved in due diligence process as company sold to private equity firm and drove 3 years of double digit growth preceding transaction allowing shareholders to achieve higher ROI. ♦ Provided direction during acquisition and integration of contract manufacturer, resulting in job eliminations and layoffs but ultimately allowed the company to strengthen. ♦ Served as key team member in acquisition of 2 businesses and drove due diligence process including meeting with owners, reviewing financial statements and communicating findings. ★ Honored with prestigious Founder’s Award as result of leading organization through difficult economic downturn. Selected by CEO and Board of Directors and awarded annually to 1 of 400 employees. Controller 2003 – 2008 ♦ Provided analytics to management team enhancing decision-making process, compiled monthly financial statements and reporting packages and performed month-end close procedures for 5 divisions.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Audit Senior 2001 – 2003 Supervised audit staff accountants, reviewed staff work papers, produced audit reports, conducted meetings with client personnel, and discussed audit findings with managers, senior managers and partners. Audit Staff Accountant 1999 – 2001 Prepared audit work papers, interviewed clients to understand process workflows, reviewed financial statements, and compiled data for review by upper level audit management staff.