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Princeton, Nj, Us

Roanoke, Virginia, Us

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and Principle Financial Officer for a high growth, publicly traded technology company. - Helps determine the strategic direction of the company- Responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial processes including SEC reporting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, Insurance and Treasury- Creates guidance forecasts and drives company results- Manages Audit Committee along with Audit Committee Chairman- Conducts meetings with analyst and potential investors-Implemented ESPP-Implemented NetSuite-Negotiated new debt facility-Determine IT strategy and priorities-Completed Luna's first international acquisition

Durham, Nc, Us

Directed finance and accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, SEC guidance and reporting, technical accounting, tax, financial systems, M&A, Audit Committee matters, Board of Director presentations; direct reports included Corporate Controller, Director of Tax and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Led implementation of corporate business strategy, development of annual operating plans and set business unit targets. Prepared guidance forecasts and earning scripts for quarterly investor calls.Directed and led the following functions: FP&A, Tax, SEC Reporting, Consolidation, Technical Accounting, Revenue Recognition and Reserves, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Intercompany Processes and Financial Systems. Finance lead for M&A and other transactions.

Galway, Ie

Oversaw accounting and finance activities for a business unit (BU) that grew from $180M to $900M+ in sales via acquisitions. Responsible for 26 legal entities in North America, EMEA and Asia. Chosen to help build out and develop the Finance Organization and provide senior leadership for the BU and acquired companies. Oversee the monthly closing, consolidation and analysis of operating results, planning, accounting policy and procedures, ERP systems development, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, statutory audits, tax and SOX compliance activities. Lead a total staff of 82 people through 5 direct reports including North America, EMEA and Asia Regional Controllers, a Manager of Accounting Policy and a Manager of Financial Integration / SAP Implementation. Provide strategic leadership and direction including hiring and training staff, building effective teams, and developing finance talent. Provided operational vigor and general management oversight to newly acquired entities to drive sales and achieve plant operations, supply chain and G&A cost synergies.Led financial due diligence and integration, resulting in 6 acquisitions with combined revenue of $700M+.Directed teams developing and implementing SAP financial systems for acquired companies, including 2 full SAP implementations and 21 SAP finance only implementations. Developed and implemented accounting policies, procedures and controls, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.Organized and rationalized acquired entities master data (customer, vendor, inventory), leading to common management reporting and analysisDesigned, developed and implemented the Sensor Solutions and Finance Lean Six Sigma Programs

Galway, Ie

Selected for an interim developmental role within this $6 billion segment, based on the previous successful transformation of a Business Unit and Corporate Accounting functions. Charged with leading financial due diligence and integration efforts in support of the segment’s inorganic growth strategy, and the design, development and implementation of the Lean Six Sigma Finance Program.• Analyzed and developed cost savings synergies.• Provide technical accounting analysis for the Segment CFO.• Coordinated the development of accounting policy and procedures for the segment.• Established current and future state views of Finance.• Created communication and training plans.

Galway, Ie

Partnered with the General Manger to successfully manage and turnaround an underperforming global manufacturing business unit with 800 employees in 4 manufacturing locations. Oversaw financial reporting, planning and analysis, cost and general accounting, accounts receivable, inventory and facilities management, global pricing and global supply chain / procurement, including planning, sourcing, and vendor management. Direct reports included three Controllers and three Procurement Managers for Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas, and a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. Developed staff and functioned as the interim General Manager for four months in late 2013.• Developed and implemented short and long term strategic plans; set budget targets for product line sales, operations and SG&A Departments.• Developed and implemented accounting policy and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley. • Developed financial modeling and analyses for low cost country sourcing, material and conversion cost productivity and manufacture versus buy strategy. • Planned and implemented product management and sales strategies to achieve growth targets.• Implemented Lean Procurement and Lean Finance initiatives. • Identified, analyzed, and managed North American, European, and Asian restructuring actions.

Galway, Ie

Oversaw the Company’s monthly close and worldwide consolidation and analysis of operating results for 325 legal entities and 18 profit centers. Directed the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Supervised and approved all technical accounting analyses and conclusions. Responsible for financial systems development, purchase accounting, acquisition integrations, and divestiture (discontinued operations) accounting. Reported to the Corporate Controller and supervised a total staff of 17 through two Directors and four Managers.• Managed the preparation of Tyco Electronics’ Form 10 and Section 144a filings upon spin-off.• Recruited and hired full staffs for the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting functions due to spin-off from Tyco International. • Developed new quarterly and annual processes to ensure timely filing of SEC documents. • Developed corporate accounting policy and procedures.

Managed the Division’s monthly closing and accounting activities including worldwide consolidation and analysis of operating results. Researched technical accounting issues and ensured compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Maintained and developed accounting and financial reporting systems. Trained and developed staff members. Managed quarterly reviews and annual audits, acting as liaison to the external auditors.• Developed accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.• Assisted in the integration over 75 worldwide acquisitions and the divestiture of four businesses. • Reengineered the consolidation process and the Hyperion Enterprise system to reduce the closing cycle by 10 days.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

London, Gb

Audit Services to manufacturing clients.

London, Gb

Bs, Accounting (Gpa 3.9 On 4.0 Scale)

Mba, Finance (Gpa 3.9 On 4.0 Scale)