Jay Brasel

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Sr. Finance Executive-Create Solid Financial Departments & Turns Around Operations | Manufacturing | Industrial | M & A | Acquisition Integration | ERP Implementations | Private Equity | CPG @ Qualiseal Technology
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Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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About Jay Brasel

Financial leader with expertise in manufacturing(OEM, tier 1 & tier 2 suppliers), indutrial, consumer products, and private equity environments. Successful in creating efficient finance departments and turn around troubled accouting operations. I'm a trusted adviser to sales & operational groups by producing operational & financial reporting more accurately and on a timely basis. I can effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences. The department becomes the information resource center within the organization. My experience includes all aspects of financial management, incuding budgeting, FP&A, interanl and external reporting, fundraising, systems implementation, employee benefts, and risk management.At Qualiseal, my partnership with operations reduced inventory by 10%, by reshaping their mindset on purchasing. I addressed very high manufacturing variances by idnetifying areas of concern. This resulted in a 50% decrease in manufacturing variances.At Fantasia Fresh Juice, I was on a team that raised over $2.1 million. I negotiated lines of credit without personal guarantees, and built a solid finance department. Later, I led an effort to help potential buyers with their due diligence. Investors realized a 300% ROI.Contact me with your Financial Management needs: jay.brasel@gmail.com Experience in working with private equity ownership in a highly leveraged environment.Acquisition integration and acquisition due diligence.Accounting, ERP & DSD system implementations.Cost accounting experience, job costing & standard costing

Jay Brasel's Current Company Details
Qualiseal Technology

Qualiseal Technology

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Sr. Finance Executive-Create Solid Financial Departments & Turns Around Operations | Manufacturing | Industrial | M & A | Acquisition Integration | ERP Implementations | Private Equity | CPG
Jay Brasel Work Experience Details
  • Qualiseal Technology
    Controller
    Qualiseal Technology Oct 2017 - Present
    Harwood Heights, Il, Us
    Manufacturer of mechanical seals for aerospace and industrial markets.Acquired by Enpro Industries, June 2017.Partner on leadership guiding strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting to align cost structure and profitability with revenue base.Introduced analytics to improve worker productivity, reducing overtime by 10%, while increasing OTD.Created accounting department and facilitated the integration of the merger, with the parent company.
  • Journeycare
    Controller
    Journeycare Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
    Glenview, Il, Us
    Journey Care is a $95 million, 900 employee hospice and palliative health care company that also operates five in-patient centers in the Chicago area. The company was formed by the merger of three hospices in June 2015.Originally hired as a consultant to help merge the financials of the three hospices, prepare the financials for the 2015 audit. Became controller in Nov 2016, directed staff in preparing interim financials for 2016, and 2017. Interim financials had previously not been produced since 2015.Supervised a staff of nine.
  • Pre Brands Llc
    Controller
    Pre Brands Llc Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Pre Brands is a ventured backed start up consumer products company, whose line of products are 100% grass fed steaks & beef. Pre imports the meat. The meat is then processed by a co-packer, and then distributed to distribution centers of major grocery chains.Creating an accounting department. Created external and internal reporting. Creating policy and procedures for the organization. Implemented health care benefits.
  • Qcc, Llc
    Controller
    Qcc, Llc Jan 2008 - Oct 2014
    Harwood Heights, Illinois, Us
    A $50M manufacturer of precision-machined components with applications in aerospace, diesel fuel systems, and fluid power applications, employs approximately 200. Supervise a staff of 4, managing general accounting, accounts payable and receivables, and payroll.Responsible for budgeting, weekly P/L and balance sheet forecasting.Streamlined procedures for efficiency & implemented policies to strengthen internal controls and reduce the monthly closing cycle to 2 days from 15 days, presenting internal and external reporting within 5 days. As a result, department staff was reduced by 50%. Decreased receivable turnover 15 % despite increased credit terms for major customers.Performed margin & variance analysis, and provided recommendations to improve margins and reduce costs.The company was sold to Promus Equity Partners in April 2012.
  • Kee Action Sports
    Controller
    Kee Action Sports Jun 2005 - Jan 2008
    Sewell, Nj, Us
    A $100M manufacturer & distributor of paintball equipment and accessories.Originally was the controller of Pursuit Marketing. Was the lead on due diligence for several acquisitions.In November of 2006, the company was sold to the private equity firm of Angelo Gordan through an asset sale. The company was merged with their leading competitor to become KEE Action Sports. KEE is the category leader with multiple channels of distribution, and has operations in Europe, Canada and the US.Controller of combined entity. Consolidated 7 ledgers in 3 currencies from 2 accounting systems into 4 ledgers and 1 accounting system. Merged two accounting departments.Migrated the firm to monthly closing in 5 days from a quarterly closing system in which no period in 2005 had been closed by June of that year.Provided due diligence information for the asset sales transaction and merger with leading competitor.Forecasted cash flow on a weekly basis.
  • Power Distributing
    Controller
    Power Distributing May 2004 - Apr 2005
    Elmhurst, Illinois, Us
    A $50 million distributor of Red Bull energy beverage, and manufacturer of Hispanic foods. Managed general accounting and a staff of two. Coordinated A/R and A/P.Implemented MAS-200 accounting system with a handheld delivery system for route delivery drivers.
  • Fantasia Fresh Juice Company/The Naked Juice Company
    Controller
    Fantasia Fresh Juice Company/The Naked Juice Company Jan 1998 - Apr 2004
    Start-up company, manufacturer & distributor of juices, smoothies & nutritional drinks.Fantasia's sales grew from $1M to $20M to become the leading fresh juice/smoothie company in the Midwest. Year 3, sold to private equity firm, North Castle Partners. Was the lead in the due diligence for the stock sale, shareholders earned more than 58% return on their investment. Fantasia was then merged into the Naked Juice Company.Created and staffed the Finance Department. Was able to keep the back office and support staff at the same levels as year 1, while sales continued to grow.Raised capital through private placement offerings, that was over subscribed.Established a standard costing system and reporting package & analysis for market managers.Negotiated lines of credit that did not require personal guarantees.Responsible for employee benefits & network administrator.Implemented ERP system with handheld delivery system for route delivery drivers.Implemented 401(k) plan. Implemented a comprehensive health care package that saved 20% on health care costs.
  • Sram, Llc
    Accounting Manager
    Sram, Llc Mar 1996 - Mar 1997
    Chicago, Il, Us
    A $50 million manufacturer of bicycle components, the firm sold to OEMs and parts distributors.Managed a staff of three in general accounting, A/P, A/R, and payroll. Consolidated and summarized U.S. and international financials with forecasts and cash flows.Closed U.S. accounting operations in 2 days, consolidated world wide financials, P/L & Balance sheet forecasts in 5 days.
  • Technifast Industries Inc
    Controller
    Technifast Industries Inc Mar 1995 - Mar 1996
    A tier 2 automotive supplier of cold headed steel fasteners, with $5M in revenue.Managed general accounting, A/P, A/R, and payroll and supervised a staff of three. Created a uniform procedures for processing data and recording transactions.Negotiated favorable terms with leading suppliers during off-peak cycles to improve cash flow by 20%.Switched health and corporate insurance providers, reducing costs by 15%.
  • Outboard Marine Corporation
    Cost Accountant | Senior Budget Analyst
    Outboard Marine Corporation Nov 1992 - Mar 1995
    A Fortune 500 company, $1B manufacturer of outboard engines and pleasure boats.Cost accountant on developmental engines as they were being brought to market. Performed costing and cost analytics for six engine facilities. Performed budgeting, forecasting and consolidations for six engine facilities.
  • Coopers & Lybrand
    Auditor
    Coopers & Lybrand 1990 - 1992
    Gb
    Preformed financial audits of commodity & security clients, and small manufacturing clients.
  • Us Army
    Spec 4
    Us Army May 1985 - May 1987
    Arlington, Virginia, Us

Jay Brasel Skills

Forecasting Financial Reporting Accounting Cost Accounting Financial Analysis Process Improvement Budgeting Cash Management Strategic Planning Managerial Finance Mergers Consumer Products Due Diligence Erp Entrepreneurship Financial Modeling Strategic Financial Planning Start Ups Risk Management Management Software Implementation Tax Planning Private Placement Offering Start Up Ventures

Jay Brasel Education Details

  • Quinlan School Of Business, Loyola University Chicago
    Quinlan School Of Business, Loyola University Chicago
    Finance
  • Depaul University
    Depaul University
    Accounting

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