Francis (Mike) Finn Email & Phone Number

Hazlet, Nj, Us

Lakewood, Nj 08701

Teach Financial & Managerial Accounting (graduate) and Financial & Managerial Accounting (undergraduate).

New York, Ny

Member of senior leadership team for a $15 million healthcare services provider with six locations throughout New York City. New position established to relocate finance and accounting from corporate. Responsible for finance, accounting, cost accounting, budgets and forming new policies for this independent company.

Union, Nj 07083

Member of senior leadership team for a $52 million distributor of diesel engines, parts, and service with four locations that serviced a 22-state territory. Planned, directed, and strengthened key functions including finance, general accounting, business processes, human resources, and IT. Managed capital/operational budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management. Provided leadership to 3 direct reports and 11 support staff.* Partnered with company owners to formulate strategic plans to strengthen the corporate financial and operational infrastructure; developed a segmentation plan to divide the company into separate business units, which resulted in greater ROI, improved accountability, and rapid revenue growth.* Increased revenue from $16.7 million to $52 million in a six-year period by building seven highly profitable, autonomous business units operating under a single corporate umbrella.* Worked collaboratively with unit leaders to create business plans, capital plans, operating budgets, and sales projections; monitored individual business units to ensure that revenue and profit objectives were achieved.* Analyzed company's financial position to identify capital needs and determine appropriate line of credit; negotiated $10 million agreement with financial instituting that included $3 million mortgage and $7 million asset-based line of credit.* Structured new lending agreement that eliminated personal guarantees, enabled repayment of shareholder debt, and lowered interest rates, which generated 20+% savings; negotiated nine subsequent amendments.* Worked closely with ownership on equity planning, debt forecasting, and succession development.* Project Executive on critical project involving the transition to new distribution/accounting ERP system (Prelude); formed and led a 12-member multifunctional team; negotiated contract and orchestrated transition to new $300,000 system for 100+ employees in four locations.

Established and managed a specialized accounting and strategic consulting firm that serviced small- and mid-sized companies ranging up to $20 million in revenue. Managed general accounting, financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis and reporting, bankruptcy reporting, and credit and collections operations. Built a loyal, solid client base in the manufacturing and service industries.

Planned and managed day-to-day accounting, financial, IT, and human resources functions for a $14 million graphic arts company. Performed cash management, forecasting, operational budgeting, job costing, payroll, inventory control, financial statement development, and risk management activities. Prepared accounting records for bank audits.

Managed the Plant Accounting Department for a $4 billion chemical company. Performed all aspects of process, cost, and general accounting. Supervised budget preparation and performed diverse inventory control and financial analysis functions.

Mba, Taxation

Bs, Accounting