Catherine Walsh Email & Phone Number

• Responsible for the establishment of and adherence to all financial policies and procedures• Actively engaged in shaping strategy and direction of HopeWay• Selected third party payroll provider, retirement plan provider and administrator, and general ledger system for organization and led implementation of all such systems• Significant role in insurance contract negotiations with major carriers• Key interface with third party billing, collection, and utilization review organization• Manage cash flows and maintain banking relationships• Identify and report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors• Monitor compliance with debt obligations• Maintain relationships with external auditors

Honolulu, Hi, Us

Matson Navigation / Horizon Lines Consultant Charlotte, NC May 2015- September 2016Horizon Lines Hawaii operations were acquired by The Pasha Group and the remainder of the company was acquired by Matson Navigation in May 2015. I was requested by Matson Navigation to assume a full time consulting role to assist in the successful transformation from Horizon Lines to its new ownership. • Establish opening balance sheets for both Pasha and Matson.• Responsible for purchase accounting for Matson's balance sheet• Manage transition services for Pasha• Prepare carve out financial statements and pro forma financial statements for inclusion in 8-K• Functioning as Controller for Matson Alaska • Assistance with the transition of Matson Alaska activities onto Matson's financial system• Accountable for final Pasha purchase price adjustments  

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Oversee operations of the accounting department and establish and execute internal controls over the company’s accounting and financial procedures. Approximately 13 finance individuals in accounting department.• Responsible for all closing functions, preparation of financial statements and financial packages for the board of directors• Manage SEC reporting and primary liaison with external auditors• In charge of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting • Responsible for long term strategic model, used for making investment and financing decisions• Manage the implementation of new financial systems, including Hyperion and other Oracle products• Contact for financial due diligence in restructurings• Prepared registration statements for Initial public offering, secondary offerings, and debt offerings• Participated in numerous refinancings, including a $330 million convertible senior note transaction and associated note hedges.• Accountable for all tax functions including tax provisions, returns, audits, and implementation of tonnage tax in 2006Financial Reporting Manager (September 2005 - July 2006) Prepared registration statements for Initial public offering (IPO), secondary offerings, and debt offerings Performed due diligence and accounting for vessel leases with special purpose entities.

• Responsible for 10-Ks, 10-Qs, bank compliance reporting packages, board packages, and presentations for investors.• Prepared $220.0 million Senior Note offering circular in May 2003. Served as main interface with investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, and investors• Represented the Company during a private placement preferred stock transaction in October 2000 and numerous add -ons to Senior Credit Facility• Serve Investor Relations Role as primary contact for all investor related activities• Responsible for treasury function including cash management, interest rate derivatives, and all debt related compliance requirements and amendments • Responsible for negotiating, entering into, and accounting for interest rate protection agreements • Responsible for purchase accounting and subsequent purchase price adjustments during the escrow periods for acquisitions. The Company has completed 22 acquisitions since March 1999.• Primary responsibility for documentation and testing of internal controls• Supervise four staff/senior accountants performing general accounting and financial reporting duties Initially hired as Financial Reporting Manager and promoted to Treasurer/Investor Relations

• Prepared Securities and Exchange Commission Filings for Collins and Aikman Corporation and JPS Automotive.• Performed monthly consolidations and prepare Earnings per Share on a quarterly basis.• Researched accounting and reporting issues, analyze data, and present conclusions to senior management.• Served as a liaison between corporate and divisions on reporting requirements and to ensure all consolidating adjustments are recorded properly.• Supervised staff accountant.• Performed comprehensive reserve analysis, investment/equity analysis, and various special projects as needed by senior management.

New York, Ny, Us

• Management of all phases of financial statement and compliance audits.

Master’S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor’S Degree, Business