Ed Westfield, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Hicksville, Ny, Us

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Canonsburg, Pa, Us

- Lead vision, strategy, and execution for all aspects of finance and operations for this company dedicated to consumer warranties and residential water heater and appliance leasing, with direct reporting accountability to the CEO and Board of Directors- Recruited to lead the organization through a period of growth and expansion from regional markets to a national scale- Exercised supervisory authority over a team of 35 professionals that include AVPs, Directors and Managers of Information Technology, Accounting, Administration, Human Resources, Customer Service and Contractor Services- Improved the effectiveness of financial reporting through the adoption of new tools that provided greater real-time insight into financial operations, increased metrics, and new financial/operational reports; deployed a data warehouse that enabled staff the ability to gain direct access to core business data- Leveraged the power, flexibility, and reach of cloud-based tools to drive collaboration on cross-functional projects, improving visibility of project scope, timing, and costs; technologies implemented include ZenDesk, Pivotal Tracker, and plug-ins for Salesforce.com; enhanced integration and added a forecasting module to Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains- Effectively managed all internal processes to meet the requirements necessary to divest a fully integrated business unit; engaged in the production of the Offering Memorandum, due diligence, closing, and transition- Contributed additional service and expertise as the Chair of the Operational Control Group, driving gains in efficiency and reductions in cost through the implementation of process improvements to address areas of weakness; captured material projected annual savings

- Assumed a leadership position at this provider of business advisory services, with a focus on optimizing cash flow for SMB clients in turnaround, start-up and transition stages- Cultivated strong contact with prospective clients while strengthening existing account relationships through focused, personalized customer service and subject matter knowledge- Provided support services to a CPA firm performing a business divestiture for a company in the chemical industry- Collaborated with a start-up in Greenwich, CT seeking to perform private placement for a web based designer overstock merchandising marketplace; prepared the forecast projections and compiled the offering memorandum, securing $100,000 of private investment

- Effectively managed all facets of finance, accounting, tax, human resource, manufacturing and information technology at this $90MM producer of cosmetics packaging with 8 manufacturing facilities worldwide, in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and China; served a critical leadership role for this distressed and undercapitalized business, managing over 300 employees in finance and operations- Maintained the functionality of global operations for nearly a year after the bank placed the company in workout status- Assumed a lead role ensuring financial reporting compliance with a global network of regulatory bodies spanning multiple locations and currencies, including the US dollar, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar, Chinese RMB, and Euro- Shepherded the company through the process of plant closures, foreclosure, and proposed recapitalization, working with state agencies, investment bankers, and trade creditors to continue operations with minimal cash flow

Ogden, Ut, Us

- Recruited based on prior experience and success leading the development and execution of highly engaging and memorable training programs for global managers while at Macdermid- Delivered customized financial training covering a variety of topics to audiences of non-financial managers at this leading provider of business education services and seminars; seminars held throughout the Eastern seaboard, as well as Dallas, Texas- Coordinated and led training sessions of up to three days, delivering lectures to audiences of up to 50 from industry leading clients that included General Electric, MetLife, Visa, Smile Brands and the National Association of Broadcasters

Waterbury, Ct, Us

VP AND GENERAL MANAGER OFFSET AMERICAS/LATIN AMERICA (2005 – 2008)- Transformed the business from a loss position with a trend of declining profits to increased profits and growth for two years, positioning the business unit for sale to a competitor; effectively halted a 3-year decline in sales performance in US and Latin America business units using a new sales model- Maintained P&L accountability for two business units of this specialty chemical manufacturer, sustaining $35MM in revenue through the effective leadership of encompassing sales, technical service, manufacturing, R&D, and customer service operations- Implemented a formal strategic planning process with an emphasis on securing long-term gains that position the company competitively and serve as a foundation for growth- Led the negotiation/acquisition of the dealer channel without compromising relationships and retaining 100% of the sales organization- Directed a re-engineering of product development and enhancement, introducing and commercializing new product lines aligned with consumer demands and market needs; re-established brand equity after a loss of confidence, triggering a 25% increase in sales VP OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS (2003 – 2004)- Led the management of three production facilities and shared service functions in support of a $150MM division, with authority over Finance, IT, Marketing, and Human ResourcesVP OF FINANCE / DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (2001 – 2003)- Served as the head of shared service functions for business units with a combined value of $250MM, with accountability for IT, Credit/Collections, and AccountingCONTROLLER (1999 – 2001)- Championed the effective leadership of all accounting functions in support of a $150MM division; established a subsidiary accounting operation in Mexico while developing a shared services team to function as an integrated portion of the businessCORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYST (1998 – 1999)- Hired to support Corporate team on special projects

- Business manager responsible for all non-operational functions of 3 companies focused on establishing formal business policies in an informal ‘family owned’ environment to provide the framework for growth.

- Responsible for all aspects of client fulfillment from securing new business to preparation of final reports, tax returns and client presentations including managing staff.

- Responsible for completing assignments relative to Audit, Review, Compilation and tax returns for clients working in various public, private and not for profit related industries.

Bachelor'S Of Business Administration With A Concentration In Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting