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Atlanta, GA, US

US

Charleston, SC, US

• Hired as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by Private Equity (PE) backed company to upgrade Financial Processes, ERP Systems, acquisition integration and HR functions. Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis.
• Human resources: Consolidated benefits, resulting in 30% reduction in health care costs
• ERP Implementation: Led process to select and implement new hardware and ERP system across the enterprise and consolidate systems across multiple locations.
• Cash Flow: Implemented rolling forecast to improve cash position as well as renegotiated terms with vendors and customers.
• Integration: Successfully consolidated people, process and technology across the enterprise post acquisition.

• Recruited into Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position to restructure Finance/Accounting and HR functions, controls, processes and build structure to reposition company for future growth. Rebuild reporting functions for.
• Restructure Credit Facility: Executed restructure of credit facility, more than doubling working capital funds with improved terms
• Human resources: Redesigned all payroll processes, including outsourcing of payroll and reporting processes.
• Analysis and Metrics: Implemented reporting dashboard to quickly assess performance for various projects and department functions.
• Financial Statements: Implemented process to produce timely, accurate Key Performance Indicators and EBITDA analysis
• Models: Modeled various project investments and conducted cost/benefit analysis on potential new ventures.

• As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), build Finance/Accounting infrastructure, processes, controls, procedures and ERP System for early stage interactive education/e-learning software (SaaS) company to ensure strong.
• Acquisition Integration: Executed acquisition of curriculum company and integration of products, people and processes into existing infrastructure
• Capital Raise: Led second round of funding to support continued development and launch of products into the homeschool and private school markets and continued development of delivery platform.
• Restructure: Led efforts to restructure the organization into multiple entities to better focus on various customer segments and position the company for anticipated international growth.
• Human resources: Implemented excellent benefits package for a startup company including; full medical and dental coverage, flex spending plan, 401k and profit sharing plans, improving ability to attract top talent to.

Brussels, BE

• Optimize strategies for sales training of 1,000+ force, sales/marketing of new products/line extensions/pre-launch products, compensation programs, IT infrastructure/systems, contracting and partnerships, sourcing.
• Acquisition Integration: Executed rapid integration of 500+ person acquired German company to deliver major product launch only months away under tight regulatory constraints.
• New Product Launch: Led development of training modules key to successful launch of two of most significant products in last 7 years, while cutting training costs 20%.
• Metrics & Forecasting: Implemented field analytics tools to support targeted customer call plans, and reporting and tools on field laptops providing daily updates to critical information and field metrics.
• Technology Infrastructure & Support: Saved 20% in costs with rollout of new field CRM technology; saved $2M+ in annual outsourced data costs with new data warehouse; migrated to hardware platform more flexible to.
• Shared Services: Provided shared services support for three distinct business units, with different customers and technology requirements.

Brussels, BE

• Directed all Finance, Accounting, MIS, Customer Service, Contracts, and Pricing functions; supported business/product due diligence efforts; and directed major MIS projects and acquisition integration. Instituted.
• Acquisition Integration: Delivered $25M cost savings by rationalizing facilities, product portfolio, and headcount to eliminate redundancies and leverage core strengths across HR, Finance, and IT.
• Reporting: Led conversion of reporting from US GAAP to IFRS, enabling efficient reporting to Belgian parent.
• Technology: Enabled faster product launches and distribution, more accurate data/reporting, and expansion of user base with on-time/budget delivery and customization of major SAP upgrade and hardware/software.

• Created structure and processes for small standalone company in support of rapid growth. Directed all aspects of finance, human resources, information systems, banking/investor relations, facilities management, and.
• Human Resources: Created lean, efficient HR organization, and led development of compliant hiring/termination, COBRA, FMLA, and other policies; established back-end audit process to proactively identify and resolve HR.
• Cost Reduction: Cut benefit and compensation program costs 8% (improving employee satisfaction 75%) by negotiating fee-free 401K plan and joining co-op to leverage get better rates and features on insurance plans.
• Revenue Enhancement: Drove 30% sales increase and generated repeat sales by forging strategic financing partnerships enabling EDAP to offer array of leasing and purchase options for high-margin, $800K-$1M medical.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Developed strategic planning/budget process, streamlined forecasting process for better visibility across various operations.

Richmond, VA, US

• Chartered to execute pre-divestiture turnaround in this most senior Finance position within $40M U.S. division that was engaged in non-core business of manufacturing in-store merchandising and display equipment..
• Reduced working capital 23% and improved cash flow $2M by rationalizing facilities through 50% consolidation, introducing JIT, supplier-held inventory, imposing design fees for proprietary items, and instituting.
• Eliminated $8-10M in year-end write-offs through tight inventory control and ordering policies.

Dallas, TX, US

• From outset an atypical finance professional, showed affinity for operations and settings where functional borders are blurred, along with willingness to take chances in start-up, restructuring, and turnaround.
• As Regional Controller – Consumer and Small Business Services, built region into fastest growing nationally. Led decentralization effort involving move of ~150 personnel from New Jersey to Atlanta. Established.
• As Division Controller – Consumer Connect ’N Save Long Distance Service, took on challenge to lead new startup under “postalized” rate concept. Built entire infrastructure including specialized billing system in 3.
• As Accounting Manager – Submarine Systems, devised record-keeping and accounting structure to handle complex relationships with as many as 100 partners (and added profit center that kept their books for fee).
• As Accounting Supervisor – Global Messaging, developed fee rationale and structure for e-mail services; built corporate billing system used internationally and adopted by other companies.
• As Finance Manager - Developed forecasts for Federal projects and evaluated performance on existing contracts.

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