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Chief Financial Officer at Watchtower Security
Location: Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States 15 work roles 3 schools
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Dan Winterton, Cfa is listed as Chief Financial Officer at Watchtower Security, a company with 164 employees, based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Dan Winterton, Cfa.

Dan Winterton, Cfa previously worked as Chief Financial Officer at Potter Electric Signal and Chief Financial Officer at Inventus Power. Dan Winterton, Cfa holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance from Brigham Young University.

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I KNOW WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE. I was groomed early in my career at Fortune 500 companies known for being “best-in-class” in Finance capability and process, and as breeding grounds for Top Finance Talent. Recognized as a top-performer and a high-potential talent.I HAVE FOUNDATIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE AT ALL LEVELS of a large organization (from Top-to-bottom, i.e. site level roles, regional HQ roles, segment HQ, and Global HQ), and in all facets of finance (Accounting/Controllership, Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Core FP&A, and Investor Relations. INSPIRING, POSITIVE ATTITUDE LEADER WITH SUCCESS BUILDING HIGHLY COHESIVE FINANCE TEAMS. I’ve improved every team that I’ve led and have also built new teams from scratch at small- and large-companies.EXPERIENCED CFO AND BUSINESS PARTNER. I have managed P&Ls from $250M - $1.5 Billion in sales, including international experience as an Expat CFO in Germany. Successful track record of driving double-digit growth and improving profitability.EXPERIENCE AS A PRIVATE EQUITY COMPANY CFO for two high-growth enterprises including experience through the sale/exit process. I’ve been through a debt refinancing, exit preparation and due diligence, and re-vamped internal FP&A reporting and analytical capabilities. I was recognized by our PE sponsor as having a work ethic that is “off-the-charts”, and was willing to do what it takes to get the job done during crunch times such as a refinancing and sale process. My company was recognized as “Portfolio company of the year” by our sponsor in 2023, just prior to executing a successful sales transaction to a Top 10 Global PE Firm.NOT A FAN OF BIG EGOS. I am a humble leader and a collaborative team player who listens, admits when he is wrong, and highlights the success of others. I surround myself with people who are much more talented than me.What I am outside of work:A FAMILY MAN. Husband to a great wife and Father to 3 girls between 13-20 years old. (I also own a cat… the only other male in the household besides me).VOLUNTEER AT MY LOCAL CHURCH. I help manager financials and membership record information for my local church and dedicate significant time each week to serving others.FITNESS ENTHUSIAST. I (try to) exercise at least 5 days a week. I especially love to run and lift weights (although my running pace is getting slower and slower each year..)

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Watchtower Security
Watchtower Security
Chief Financial Officer
St. Louis, MO, US
Employees
164
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15 roles · 27 years

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Chief Financial Officer

Woodridge, Illinois, US

Responsibility over Finance, Accounting and IT for a $450M private-equity owned enterprise that designs/manufactures Lithium battery packs for Medical, Military, Industrial, Commercial and Consumer applications. Managed a successful Debt refinancing, re-vamped FP&A group to improve data analytics, and prepare the company for a future exit. Actively.

Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

Vice President & Cfo - Stanley Automotive

New Britain, CT, US

Led finance activities across Americas, Europe and Asia for $1 Billion business. Expatriate assignment located in Frankfurt area, Germany.Also helped lead finance for a 9-month turnaround at adjacent Stanley Black & Decker business in Europe while in Auto CFO role – $120M money-losing division selling fasteners to general industrial (non-Auto) customers..

2018 - 2021 ~3 yrs

Vice President, Fp&A - Stanley Engineered Fastening

New Britain, CT, US

Hired into FP&A role for a $1.5B Segment, with the goal of being deployed as a business unit CFO shortly thereafter.Relocated FP&A team from New Britain, CT to Towson, MD and hired new team, executed seamless transition. Led the finance due diligence and integration of Nelson Stud Welding, Inc, a $200 Million acquisition focused on construction fasteners.

2017 - 2018 ~1 yr

Vice President, Controller - Hydraulics Americas Region

Dublin, Ireland, IE

Full P&L and Controllership responsibility for a $1.5B Division of Eaton with 90 employees and 23 manufacturing plants.Help to plan, develop, and execute major restructuring of business. included closure of multiple plants in the U.S, moving production to Europe and Asia, and building greenfield plant in Mexico. Project recognized by Eaton CEO as one of.

Jun 2014 - May 2017

Cfo, Uop Gas Processing

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Chief Financial Officer for newly created $1 Billion segment within Honeywell UOP in the Oil & Gas industry. Included integration of $500M family-owned acquisition and strategic leader for new ERP implementation. Actively participated in growth and expansion of office in Brazil. Created new finance group in region and the structure for managing trade.

2012 - 2014 ~2 yrs

Director, Business Analysis & Planning (Corporate Hq)

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Honeywell Corporate HQ Role, partnering with Investor relations, supporting quarterly earnings releases, board meetings, and company-wide FP&A. Also had overall FP&A Responsibility for Honeywell's $16B Aerospace Segment.Role included a 4-month assignment working directly for Honeywell CEO on his efforts to drive U.S. fiscal policy reform through the "Fix.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

Senior Finance Manager, Finance Operations

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Led a geographically dispersed team across North and South America, total org of 17 employees. Responsible for Operations Finance, Commercial finance and FP&A. Strategic partner to the Commercial GM and the Director of Operations. Led forecasting, annual and strategic planning. Co-lead the first major North America SAP Finance Implementation at Honeywell.

2007 - 2011 ~4 yrs

Sr Manager, Fp&A

Downers Grove, Illinois, US

Hired to launch a new FP&A group at growing division and also lead cost accounting team.Developed monthly financial reporting processes from scratch. Streamlined reporting processes to reduce monthly close and reporting cycle time from 15 days to 6.Created an activity-based cost allocation model to improve customer pricing and new business prioritization..

Jun 2006 - Dec 2007

Manager, Fp&A

Winchester, Virginia, US

Developed and presented annual and long-term strategic plan and analyzed ongoing business performance. Lead the capital expenditure review process across the company ($50 Million annual budget). Helped prepare sections of SEC Reporting (10-K, 10-Q). Managed financial accounting for complex derivatives and leasing transactions.Helped launch a new Sales and.

Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

Senior Financial Analyst - Leadership Development Program

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Hired into Leadership Development Rotational Program for MBA Graduates.FIRST ROTATION - Treasury and Cash Management at Honeywell Transportation Systems ($2.5 Billion business)SECOND ROTATION - Honeywell Turbo Technologies Europe ($1 Billion business). An overseas assignment in Geneva, Switzerland to help relocate regional HQ from Brussels to Switzerland..

2003 - 2005 ~2 yrs

Hedge Fund Analyst

Internship during 2nd Year of MBA Program. Analyst for a hedge fund, focused on identifying companies that are valued below book asset value with weak liquidity, as potential candidates for further evaluation of potential acquisition and liquidation.

Aug 2002 - May 2003

Associate - Fixed Income And Credit Risk

New York, NY, US

Internship During MBA Program. Analyzed and prepared research reports on banks, technology, telecom, and real estate companies in China, Thailand, Philippines, and Singapore.Pioneered and programmed a tool to automate derivative risk exposure analysis. Implemented tool in Asia and Europe. Project eliminated the need to hire two full-time employees.

May 2002 - Aug 2002

Senior Investment Representative

Boston, MA, US

Between undergraduate and graduate school, worked two years as an investment broker, managing mid-to-high net worth client portfolios.

1999 - 2001 ~2 yrs
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Dan Winterton, Cfa education

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Brigham Young University

Cfa Charterholder

Cfa Institute

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing

Brigham Young University
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Dan Winterton, Cfa works for Watchtower Security.

What is Dan Winterton, Cfa's role at Watchtower Security?

Dan Winterton, Cfa is listed as Chief Financial Officer at Watchtower Security.

Where is Dan Winterton, Cfa based?

Dan Winterton, Cfa is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States while working with Watchtower Security.

What companies has Dan Winterton, Cfa worked for?

Dan Winterton, Cfa has worked for Watchtower Security, Potter Electric Signal, Inventus Power, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., and Eaton.

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Dan Winterton, Cfa's colleagues at Watchtower Security include Paul Smith, Michael Bianchi, Ryan Golomski, Ali Najem, and Max Goewert.

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Dan Winterton, Cfa holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance from Brigham Young University.

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