Mark D. Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minneapolis

St Paul, Mn.

Specializing in consulting and interim Controller, Cost and Audit engagements. - Tested, reviewed and remediated outstanding control deficiencies at lending service provider. Called back for second engagement leading Finance policy review and rewrite in conjunction with further internal control testing and remediation. - Evaluated and proposed solutions to Concur Travel Expense and P-Card post-implementation reporting issues for local multi-national. - Documented and standardized processes in a JD Edwards standard cost environment. Added reporting to monitor inventory costing weakness. - Successfully evaluated and wrote upgrade for quotation system upgrade used by a company selling customized factory automation equipment. Coordinated upgrade with Manufacturing, Sales, IT and Finance organizations.- Interim Cost Accounting Manager at a global medical device manufacturer. Evaluated two international capital spending proposals.

Led six to nine person multi-location team in a multi-ERP environment. Compiled, analyzed and reported on Finance and IT control assessments to Disclosure Committee and Senior Management.Strategically expanded Audit mission to include import/export compliance and operational audits (including limited scope IT testing). Presented annual audit plan to Audit Committee (accepted as presented three years running).Reduced average cycle time of field work to published report from 104 to 26 days (75%), using process mapping, standard work and detailed tracking. Rationalized controls testing, reduced staff size, consultant spending and travel costs by over $300,000.Successfully integrated 13 acquired locations on three continents into Pentair control environment without a significant deficiency or material weakness. Audit team drove control improvement of 35% as measured in number of findings.Acted as interim director, regularly preparing materials and presenting to the Audit Committee.

Audited key global manufacturing, sales and administration office and distribution center business processes to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Implemented Enterprise Risk Management review for key corporate processes. Delivered objective analysis and value-added recommendations to audit clients and Senior Management. Followed up on open items to ensure completion and resolve outstanding issues. Executed audit work with an emphasis on business and financial controls. Evaluated readiness of Oracle upgrade during implementation process, providing guidance to implementation team and Senior Management. Selected to lead European audit (outside of assigned geography).

Managed six manufacturing accountants and support staff with sales growth exceeding 15% and $400 Million globally. Technologies included software development, chemical compounding, multilayer high speed coating and converting, machine design and machine assembly.Strategically repositioned business with senior management by acquiring digital radiology business to lead migration from core analog business. Rationalized capital spending in line with cash flow and financing limitations, deferring $5 MM without significant business impact.Discovered and corrected $2MM revenue recognition error in acquired company driven by customized software sales.Led the finance team’s annual budget, strategic plan and rolling forecast processes.Drove monthly reporting and financial analysis, recommending changes to meet plan.Improved controls, nearly eliminating losses on corporate credit card program.Drove increased penetration of EDI, increasing efficiency of AP staff by 18% in less than one year.Turned AP cost center into profit center by providing extended transition services for divested businesses.

Division Controller for multi-site Medical Imaging Systems DivisionSenior Accounting Supervisor (multiple divisions)Controller – Comtal Corporation, a 3M subsidiary in Pasadena, CA. Senior Plant Accountant (multiple divisions)Senior Product Accountant Staff Accountant

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