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Louisville, Ky, Us

Shelbyville, Kentucky, Us

Key executive managing medium size business providing strategic direction, structure and leadership. Managing Finance/Accounting, Purchasing and IT Departments across 6 manufacturing plants. Responsible for Risk Management controlling all financial arrangements with customers and suppliers. Managing all legal activities including lawsuits, contracts, proprietary agreements, leases, compliance, etc. Responsible for reporting all financial activities to Board of Directors of voestalpine AG (symbol: VOE: Vienna)

New York, Ny, Us

Managed employees across seven locations in North America with distinct areas of responsibility including Accounting, Management Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis (Capital, Forecasting, Budgeting, Inventory Management, etc.), Excise Tax/Compliance, SAP support, and general operational analytical support. Built and led a strategically focused, operationally driven finance team bringing analytical rigor and discipline to the area of Operations. Managed just under $1 billion in maturing inventory of bourbon, tequila, rum and Canadian spirit to ensure we maintained the appropriate amount of aged liquid and agricultural plants in inventory to fulfill the sales demanded many years into the future. Led internal consulting projects with operational teams to analyze operational cost structure issues and provide economic guidance to make more informed decisions.

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One of five key leaders responsible for all National Accounts for all Jim Beam Brands and Absolut portfolios. Responsible for providing the financial, analytical & strategic planning leadership for team including all budgets, billing, profit and loss management, etc. Drove financial disciplines throughout the Division: worked with VP to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and put in place the appropriate controls to measure progress against the KPI's. Developed processes to evaluate profitability by channel and customer; and produced high quality, concise and focused management reports that enabled all members of the team to proactively manage their business

Deerfield, Il, Us

Evaluated merger, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities and managed all phases of activities. Managed parts of several large acquisitions including $5 billion acquisition of Allied Domecq’s spirits and wine brands and $900 million acquisition of Therma-Tru Doors. Identified acquisition targets and divestiture candidates. Managed preparation of businesses for sale and managed the sale/auction process. Developed valuation analysis and financial models for discounted cash flow analysis, return analysis, earnings per share, accretion/dilution, comparable multiples, and capital appropriation analysis. Coordinated and assisted with due diligence reviews of merger and acquisition projects. Performed business, accounting and financial due diligence, assisted/coordinated tax, legal, human resource, and other efforts.

Chicago, Il, Us

Co-managed over $1.3 billion of fixed-income and equity securities for Taft-Hartley, public pension funds, and individual trust assets. Managed portfolios within specific styles and according to specific trustee objectives. Internal Auditor (1995-1996), Asst. to the CEO (1993-1995), and Personal Banker (1992-1993)

Washington, Dc, Us

Squad Leader in 1st Battalion 5th Marines Infantry Unit, Camp Pendleton, CA

Mba, Finance

Bs, Accounting