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Holland, Ohio, Us

Chief Financial Officer for family owned manufacturing company that is a global leader in fluid application and related equipment. Responsible for full accounting function including cost accounting, treasury management, budget and forecast and financial performance and analysis (FP&A). In addition to accounting, direct reports include procurement, production scheduling, customer service and continuous improvement.

Note Buyer Partners, LLC invests in notes and mortgages secured by residential properties and certain types of commercial real estate.We look to acquire these assets directly from asset managers, banks and other lenders at a discount from the face amount. We specialize in performing notes on residential properties (1-4 units) and performing notes of commercial assets with our specialization being in apartments and self-storage facilities. Our goal in acquiring these notes is to create a win-win solution for all stakeholders!Compass East Properties, LLC is a private real estate investment company that invests in rental real estate (single family and multifamily properties) as well as purchases houses in need of redevelopment to return these properties to their best use. Our main market area is Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Chief Audit Executive successful in transforming the internal audit function from a 100% outsource model to an in-house function that is geographically located to align with the business and strategically supported by co-sourced subject matter experts. Dual reporting to the CFO and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.• Positioned internal audit as a valued business partner through strategic risk assessment, use of data analysis to develop information and process improvements that resulted in higher efficiency, improved effectiveness and enhanced internal controls• Led and completed search and successful onboarding of new co-source partner resulting in cost reduction and increased expertise, particularly in the area of IT• Developed and implemented a new and impactful audit report format focused on what matters • Participated in external auditor search process with the Audit Committee and senior management that led to cost savings and improved service• Member of ERP project team focused on defining and documenting current and future business processes, user role definitions and assessing system controls and security for planned global system implementation• Developed and collaboratively implemented a rotational finance leadership program to develop future finance leaders, enabled by the re-establishment of the finance internship program

Perrysburg, Ohio, Us

As part of the Office of Strategic Management, led the development and implementation of a global ERM program to identify, assess, and manage key strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks focusing on risks to the overall company strategy. Utilized a multi-dimensional risk assessment process and evaluated risks by impact, likelihood, velocity, persistence, and response readiness. Identified key underlying assumptions of the company strategy and performed risk analysis to determine potential unknown/emerging risks, possible outcomes, and feasible responses.• Developed the Company’s risk philosophy, risk management policy, and risk appetite, and revised the charter for Board’s Risk Oversight Committee• Assisted in the development of a global business intelligence network to gather, interpret, and provide insights on key market, customer, and competitive information resulting in better understanding of sovereign and political risks• Management liaison to the Risk Oversight Committee of the Board of Directors• Vetted the financial information of strategic initiatives as to expectations, reality, and ability to achieve stated targets

Perrysburg, Ohio, Us

Chief Audit Executive with accountability for the global internal audit function. A hands-on leader who led the development and growth of the function from four FTE’s (plus outsource resources) in 2005 to 25 in house personnel in 2010 resulting in lower total costs of service and increased effectiveness of audit practices. Utilized third party co-sourcing to support strategic initiatives. • Track record of talent development and succession planning as three hires were ready and able to take over the Chief Audit Executive role • Provided value add consulting services to the business to facilitate process improvements in the operations and in the key finance processes• Direct report to the CFO and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors• Used the audit reporting process to communicate key accomplishments of audit customers • Created and implemented a global audit reporting and rating methodology • Developed and implemented a global audit risk assessment methodology for annual audit plan• Created and implemented the Financial Leadership Development Program to recruit new graduates and experienced hires for roles as future finance leaders of the Company• Implemented an internal quality assessment program ensuring audit quality and consistency • Management liaison and direct report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, with responsibility for the Committee’s annual work plan execution and external auditor evaluation • Partnered with the external auditors to increase reliance on the work of internal audit contributing to over $6 million in fee reductions from 2005 to 2009

Perrysburg, Ohio, Us

Led SOX 404 Project Management Office in first year of implementation. Developed enhanced audit methodology and managed relationships with co-source partners to achieve maximum efficiency.

London, Gb

Achieved the level of Senior Manager in the audit practice of this Big 4, international professional services firm. Clients served include multi-national SEC registrants as well as entrepreneurial growth companies. Industry experience includes manufacturing, distribution, technology and retail with exposure to construction, health care and not-for-profit entities. Worked proactively with clients on complex accounting and financial reporting issues, debt financings, leveraged recapitalizations, long-term contract accounting, M&A/purchase accounting, comfort letters, tax provisions and accounting, SEC filings, and SOX 404.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bba, Accounting