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Experienced. Resourceful. Adaptive. Collaborative.As an accounting and finance leader, I have played key roles in the area of accounting as a Vice President and Corporate Controller. My accounting expertise includes: - Preparation of financial statements with all relevant disclosures. - Corporate tax management. - Development of policies and procedures to ensure strong internal controls. - Contributing as an internal auditor. - Management of accounting staff. - Implementation of financial systems to improve the quality of financial reporting.In the finance function, I performed key roles such as Vice President, Finance Manager, Associate Director BP&A, and Controller. My expertise falls into the following core areas: - Strong financial planning and analysis background. - Budget and forecast execution. - Preparation of inventory planning models. - Management of working capital. - Team collaboration in successful debt refinancing activities. I have significant experience in the following industries and types of organizations:Industries: - Consumer products - Pharmaceutical - Sports and entertainment - Public accounting - Health CareOrganization types: - Global organizations - Public corporations - Private corporations - Partnerships - Private Equity Owned organizations - Small, Medium, and Large sized organizations both in terms of revenue and employeesMy successes include: - Dramatic profit improvement initiatives. - Vital process development and integration. - Organizational transformation on multiple levels. - Multiple systems integrations in a variety of roles.My goal has always been to ensure that each professional move would advance my career. Whether it be in title, organization, responsibility, or some other area, I believe that each move has enriched my experience to make me a more valuable finance and accounting executive.Please feel free to contact me at christophernaughton@yahoo.com
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Interim Chief Financial OfficerTown & Country Living Jun 2024 - PresentGlen Rock, New Jersey, United States -
Vp And ControllerTown & Country Living Nov 2023 - Jun 2024Glen Rock, New Jersey, United States -
Adjunct Professor - AccountingFairleigh Dickinson University Jan 2015 - PresentMadison, NjI have been given the extraordinary opportunity to work as an Adjunct Professor with Fairleigh Dickinson University as an Accounting Professor. In many ways, I believe I am learning just as much if not more than the students. I develop the lessons, assignments, and exams on my own...though I have many terrific resources at the University to review my ideas and materials to ensure I am maximizing their effectiveness. -
ControllerNatural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Apr 2021 - Nov 2023 -
ControllerMatrixx Initiatives Jan 2018 - Apr 2021Bridgewater, NjMatrixx Initiatives (Zicam), was a portfolio company of a Private Equity Firm (Gryphon Investors). On December 1, 2020, we completed a successful exit as the result of the sale of the company to Church & Dwight.https://www.gryphon-inv.com/news-article/gryphon-investors-sells-matrixx-maker-of-zicam-cold-remedy-brand-to-church-dwight/ -
Vice President & ControllerSummit Health Management Jun 2016 - Jan 2018New Providence, NjSummit Health Management is the management company of Summit Medical Group and other smaller healthcare entities. Summit Medical Group is the largest physician owned medical group in NJ, with more than 500 providers, 75 locations, and 500,000 patients. This organization has seen explosive growth through key initiatives including a new partnership with MD Anderson and the construction of a leading cancer center in Florham Park, NJ.As the Vice President and Controller, I am responsible for the following areas: - Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, HRIS, Supply Chain, and Compensation/PayrollI played a key role in the following initiatives: - Department reorganization - Streamline budgeting process - System improvements
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ControllerMatrixx Initiatives Jun 2012 - Jun 2016Bridgewater, NjMatrixx Initiatives is a Private Equity owned consumer goods company. The company went through a major transformation in 2011, and I joined as Controller in 2012. My focus has been in the areas of: - Development and collaboration on multiple profit improvement initiatives. >We significantly improved our profit margins through reductions in product returns, unique expense management opportunities, sales forecast validation modeling, execution of barter transactions for short dated product, and effective inventory management. - Preparation of our financial statements and disclosures for audit. - Management of policies and procedures to oversee our internal controls. - Managing our debt structure and refinancing efforts. >We successfully refinanced our debt which resulted in an improved interest rate and better access to cash - Working capital management and treasury functions. -
Controller - Us OperationsProstrakan Sep 2009 - Jun 2012Bridgewater, NjProStrakan is a foreign owned pharmaceutical company. US Operations formed shortly before I joined. Our focus was on the commercialization of our lead brand, Sancuso. With ProStrakan I executed the following: - Transformation of the US organization to integrate a national sales force. This included both budgeting and forecasting as well as all logistical measures including corporate fleet, payroll, travel and expense reporting, etc. - Managed month end close, budgeting process, purchase order process and compliance with tax reporting. - Developed pricing committee for evaluation of all product discounting in Managed Care and other areas.Managed accounting and IT staff. -
Associate Director Global Bp&ANovartis Consumer Health Jan 2009 - Sep 2009Parsippany, NjEmployed in the OTC Business Group of Novartis Consumer Health (a division of Novartis). This group was a global entity. In the role as Associate Direction of Business Planning & Analysis I focused on the following areas: - Financial reporting and forecasting efforts for the Global entity that would enable quick decisions and profit improvement measures. Our business stretched across all major global markets in multiple currencies. - Management of Global IT and Global HQ budgeting and forecasting. In this role I worked as both a finance colleague and an operations colleague. In order to succeed in this responsibility my initial focus was massive data gathering efforts to ensure valid understanding of the respective functional areas, then to integrate these functional areas into the Global Budget. -
Finance Manager - Us Bp&ANovartis Consumer Health Jul 2006 - Dec 2008Parsippany, NjFinance Manager with US BP&A organization. Responsibile for planning and analyzing finanicals related to US OTC products such as Excedrin, Theraflu, and Benefiber. -
Finance Manager - Marketing ExpendituresNovartis Consumer Health Nov 2005 - Jun 2006Parsippany, NjManaged the full Advertising and Promotional budget for US OTC (~$250 million) including budgeting, forecasting, month end close, and Sarbanes Oxley testing -
Finance Manager - Us LivestockPfizer Animal Health Feb 2003 - Nov 2005New York, NyResponsible for the day to day financial operations of two P&L's totaling ~$500 million in annual sales.Managed the monthly financial close for these two P&L's including calculation of contra sales items (rebates/trade deduction), posting of accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.Initiated the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley for expense related items during the summer of 2004.Managed the entire Operating Plan/Budgeting process for both businesses including preparation of input templates, review of P&L, calculation of sophisticated rebate programs, creation and management of contingency plans, and regular presentation and discussion with President of US Operations.Lead financial role for both businesses in tracking and analyzing finances specific to PAH third party distribution. -
Systems AdministratorPfizer Animal Health May 2001 - Feb 2003New York, NyRedesigned existing financial reporting and budgeting tool (Pillar), with the aid of a consultant, to fit the vision of PAH US Operations.Responsible for the administration of monthly closes and annual Operating Plan processes.Created internal document outlining all PAH financial systems and their respective use in US Operations.Created first Monthly Financial Reporting Package distributed to PAH Senior ManagementIntegrated Legacy Pharmacia Operations (~$200M) into existing financial reporting system. -
Senior Accountant/Internal AuditMajor League Soccer, Llc Jul 1999 - Apr 2001New York, NyResponsible for maintaining general ledger for league specific to teams, cash, and special events which included the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and detailed general ledger review.Managed the consolidation of all 12 teams into the League P&L on a monthly basis and prepared detailed analysis and explanation for annual external audit on this process.Performed monthly forecasts for all 12 teams based on trend analysis, upcoming promotions, and input from other league employees.Performed detailed monthly financial review including budget variance analysis of two league owned teams. -
Senior Accountant/AuditorKpmg, Llp Sep 1998 - Jul 1999Richmond, VaHired as a Staff Accountant/Auditor and promoted to Senior within one year of employment.Managed financial audits while often supervising staff. -
Senior AccountantClifton Gunderson Llp 1997 - 1998Glen Allen, VaMedicaid auditor for Nursing Home facilities in Virginia.
Christopher Naughton Education Details
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Fordham University Graduate School Of BusinessMarketing And Communications/Media Management -
University Of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School Of BusinessAccounting
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Christopher Naughton attended Fordham University Graduate School Of Business, University Of Richmond, E. Claiborne Robins School Of Business.
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