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Led successful implementation of Enterprise Performance Management Consolidation System (SAP BPC) for 32 reporting entities using 15 distinct general ledgers. Provided monthly financial analysis to Executive Management and Board of Directors. Responsible for annual budget preparation and forecasts. • Developed full suite of financial and management reporting to support monthly financial and operating performance monitoring by business unit, as well as external SEC and board reporting.• Worked with individual business unit leaders to identify KPIs and ensure monthly management reporting by business unit was accurate and tailored to the specific business drivers of that unit. • Reduced monthly close cycle by five days and significantly improved data integrity.• Administer BPC platform, design and build interfaces, develop standard and ad hoc reports, train power users throughout the company.• Supported new financing efforts including the successful raising of $540 million from a preferred stock lender, a $200 million ABL debt facility, and a $450 million common stock rights offering. • Supported the divestiture of six units in separate transactions raising nearly $400 million in cash to pay down bank debt.

Formerly RC2, the International headquarters for a $2 billion dollar revenue, Tokyo Stock Exchange listed parent. Key products include John Deere replicas, Ertl toys, and The First Years infant products.Reported to the VP of Finance in dual role overseeing the worldwide consolidation outside of Asia, performing key technical accounting activities as well as leading the company’s financial planning process.• Oversight of International subsidiary financials, including local statutory vs US GAAP.• Maintained US GAAP while supporting the bridge of financials to J-GAAP.• Technical accounting areas include stock compensation, derivatives, acquisition earnouts, and noncontrolling interest valuation and reporting.• Performed internal audit testing and ensure related financial processes are SOX compliant.• Completed financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration for $30 million net asset purchase. Create pro forma financial statements. • Conducted multiple goodwill and long-lived impairment analyses; prepared forecast models with sensitivity testing and coordinated with third party valuation specialists and external auditors.• Oversaw cash flow forecasting for treasury management.• Part of team that successfully recovered $1 million through multi-year insurance claim for loss of property and related business income.• Analysis of a struggling product line which showed it to be far more unprofitable than previously understood, which led to exiting the business, saving $6 million annually while reducing legal exposure.• Evaluate capital requests for new products to focus resources on most profitable opportunities.• Worked closely with Tokyo global headquarters to complete annual audits and strategic plans.

In this role for a NASDAQ traded company with International operations, I:- Oversaw all aspects of accounting for the Corporate ledger- Oversaw the financial statement consolidation of subsidiaries located in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, and Hong Kong- Implemented stock compensation accounting under FAS 123R (now ASC 718)- Performed goodwill and long-lived asset testing and impairment (ASC 350 and 360)- Purchase accounting for three acquisitions- Due diligence for three acquisitions- Annual budget creation, review, and consolidation- Periodic forecasting and special projectsOther experience includes:- oversee the building of a 400,000 sq ft distribution facility- working with State of Illinois to obtain EDGE job creation credits

Performed various FP&A analyses such as evaluating profitability by brand and distribution channel, customer profitability, effectiveness of sales programs, and other special projects. Prepare and analyze weekly order report to proactively identify positive/negative trends. Served as point person for annual audit and budgeting/forecasting. Supervised one staff person and oversee the month-end close process and financial statement preparation. Worked with international subsidiaries to analyze and report trends.

Performed buy-side due diligence on behalf of strategic and financial buyers, including identifying areas of financial or operational concern for consideration in purchase price negotiation. Transaction sizes range from $7 - $300 million in revenue, with a concentration in industrial manufacturing and service companies. Experience includes financial analysis of Target Company, quality of earning analysis, synergy analysis, closing balance sheet audits, purchase accounting preparation, formal report writing, and preparation of business valuations.

Led audits, reviews and special projects for partnerships and corporations in accordance with GAAP. Industry exposure included manufacturing, service, distribution, not-for profit, and employee benefit plans. Developed strong leadership skills while supervising and administering fieldwork and strong interpersonal and written communication skills through daily interactions with colleagues and client professionals.