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Chelmsford, Massachusetts, US

Nashua, NH, US

Marlborough, MA, US

• Provide financial leadership to the business and acts as key member of business leadership team.
• Summarize, interpret, and present reporting and analysis of trends in P&L results and other business metrics for 22 branches and divisions, compared to budgeted and forecasted expectations.
• Create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues and controls. Develop solutions to make accounting team work in most efficient manner.
• Identify and problem solve non-routine finance and accounting issues arising from company-wide growth.
• Collaborate with business leaders on new business opportunities; provide analysis related to pricing cost and margins.
• Work with cross functional personnel to complete key reporting and analysis related to the income statements, allocations, and other financial metrics.

Waltham, MA, US

Perform all aspects of the accounting and finance function for this newly acquired division of a major technology company.- Work as part of local management team to develop business plans.- Ensure that all internal controls and policies are complied with.- Provide senior management with reliable, accurate, and timely financial information by assembling and.

• Direct all aspects of daily operations including leading and motivating staff members to meet high customer expectations and ensuring the activities of the organization in support of goals, and objectives in.
• Hands-on manager solely responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual close as well as financial statement preparation which includes the balance sheet, cash flow statement, and P&L.
• Led an in-progress, but stagnated, implementation of Global Shop ERP system.
• Enhanced financial analysis and reporting by highlighting key metrics and performance trends.
• Defined and analyzed key areas of operations for potential improvements.
• Contributed to strategic planning and developments as a member of the management team.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, US

• Responsible for financial control and reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, cash flow, annual and long-range planning.
• Developed 5 Year Strategic Plan, including current growth, acquisitions, and product line purchases that reflected the divisions planned growth to over $100 million within 3 years.
• Participated in team that won $70 million 5 year contract from a major pharmaceutical company, outperforming 3 major competitors.
• Coordinated 2012 Budget process and presented results to senior management.
• Complete responsibility for month end closing and management reporting, SOX compliance, month-end reconciliations, and quarterly presentation to CRL senior management.

• Managed the preparation, consolidation, and reporting of group financial activities. Implemented and maintainied internal controls and SOX compliance as well as key financial measurements and reporting for this.
• Implemented first ever budget process, labor and overhead rate calculations, variance analysis and efficiency reporting.
• Led implementation of SyteLine ERP solution to replace outdated manufacturing software and streamline manufacturing and transaction processes.
• Developed trend reporting, graphs, and analysis for sales, margins, and fixed costs. Recommended and helped to implement changes to past practices regarding customer pricing and inventory management.
• Streamlined the closing process in order to insure consistent, timely, and accurate reporting and adherence to corporate deadlines.
• Coordinated all work with Internal and External Auditors to insure full compliance with audit requirements as well as SOX controls.

• Key member of the management team reporting to the CEO and is main liaison with the lending bankers. Manage professionals in the areas of Finance, Purchasing, Customer Service, Stockrooms, Import – Export, and.
• Implemented month end management reporting with a focus on key financial indicators. Results led to tracking and measurement of cost savings, helping to achieve goal of $1.3 million in cost savings.
• Developed financial budget model and implemented annual budget review. Models are available for weekly, monthly, and semi annual projections.
• Represent the organization with lending banks, auditors, law firms, and potential acquisitions.
• Developed and maintained effective controls and procedures surrounding the standard costing systems.
• Introduced performance metrics to Customer Service and Purchasing functions to improve productivity, eliminate non value added activities, and focus on Customer Satisfaction. Key driver behind continuous improvement.

• Directly managed ten professionals in the areas of General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Credit and Collections, Information Technology, Customer Service, International Sales Administration, and Demonstration Equipment.
• Strengthened under-performing Finance Department by reorganizing and refocusing team on a clear set of goals and objectives resulting in a streamlined and effective team.
• Implemented and coordinated divisions’ first ever Annual Budget Review by conducting activity based expense reviews with cost center managers resulting in full ownership and agreement by the operating departments.
• Introduced monthly Sales and Operations Planning Process whose comprehensive forecasting and planning contributed to an 80% reduction in order backlog. Instrumental in increasing capacity of disposable products by 30%.
• Achieved a 35% increase in inventory accuracy, a 28% reduction in DSO, and significant reduction in overhead charges by organizing a cross-functional process review team to establish and institute internal control.
• Established timely and effective management reporting, targeting specific operational areas, allowing senior management to implement expense avoidance and reduction. Results showed over $500k reduction in spending vs..