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New Jersey, United States

Usa

Finding stimulus money and other cost savings opportunities for private and public companies. Providing funding to commercial customers.

Netherlands

Recruited by private equity firm and industry top CEO to assume key role in building solid financial infrastructure and positioning company for its potential future sale. Directed general accounting, cash management, financial and tax reporting, planning, banking relations, credit and collections. • Provided executive guidance for annual planning process by partnering with senior-level and operational management.• Tightened cash management by initiating and developing daily liquidity planning and control.• Reduced collection by 10 days by training credit staff and operations. • Implemented management systems to measure and communicate key indicators in support of business objectives.

United States

Led financial systems and staff for three Regions (Northeast, Great Lakes and Midwest) in 30 states. Key player in Division leadership team, directed team of region controllers and internal auditors.• Provided financial leadership for second largest Division, running rental fleet of $1 billion, total revenues of $600 Million and 1,800 employees across 185 locations.• Actively supported SVP, executive and business development teams in achieving double digit revenue growth and EBITDA margins close to 50%.

United States

• Designed executive and management reporting systems, tailored financial and operating reporting system to meet requirements of 100+ field operating business units. • Improved financial acumen of operations by providing individual and class room financial training to more than 100 store, district and regional managers. Developed a 3-day training program. • Instrumental in doubling rental revenues from $100 Million to over $200 Million through continued focus on profitable growth and sales management processes. • Provided key metrics for successful IPO in May 2007, in line with SEC requirements.• Assumed dual responsibility as Region Controller for two regions; controlled and monitored 120+ locations and 20 districts for an extended period of time far beyond normal scope of responsibilities.• Developed sophisticated financial models for opening new branches and other capital improvement projects supporting the region’s growth initiatives.• Materialized cost savings of 20% by introducing dynamic financial tools and daily follow-up.• Introduced and implemented COGNOS as company’s financial planning system achieving major efficiency improvements and streamlining the planning process. Key member of the evaluation team.• Researched, analyzed and authored timely, appropriate and accurate financial management reporting while reducing length of monthly closings down to 2 days.• Organized quarterly business board meetings for field operations and regions.• Headed internal audit function safeguarding an internal control environment in line with statutory and SOX compliance.

United Kingdom

Directed all company functions, including sales, service, purchasing, production and engineering.• Integrated four legal entities into one company and successfully concluded acquisition project.• Revamped organization to more efficient operation by establishing clear responsibilities, renewing productive business relationships with suppliers and customers as well as stabilizing overall organization after takeover.• Realized cost reductions of 25% by restructuring management systems and business operations.

Belgium

Concluded three acquisitions in the UK, The Netherlands and South Africa. Controlled all sales and product companies in 50 countries worldwide. Led international staff of financial controllers across 16 countries.

Germany

Held dual position as Division Controller located in Belgium and CFO in Germany. Concluded two acquisitions in France and Belgium. Established strategic information technology plan (ERP), evaluated existing system and proposed new common platform (SAP) for all product companies in the US, France and Germany.

United States

Hired entire finance team and support HR/ payroll staff following acquisition. Served as crisis manager during Los Angeles riots of 1992; ensured safety and stability of staff, systems and properties. Reduced total cost base by 15% through company wide restructuring.

Bca, Commerce And Business Administration

With highest honors

B.A., Business Administration