One of the largest importers of black & instant tea, sourced from Africa, SA & China & shipped globally to customers. Managed a staff of 7 in Accounting, Supply Chain & Logistics. Supported 13 Sales & Product Development employees. Prepared accounting & financial information for the UK board. Managed HR & IT functions. -Grew sales from $35 million to $100 million: Strategized with CEO & Sales to develop a plan to grow sales. Developed an incentive program for sales people.-Developed Cost Accounting Processes for Act. & Bud.: Developed the cost accounting process. Periodically reviewed the components to ensure costs were being captured. -Reduced healthcare costs by 21% with no loss in employee benefits.-Imported product was placed on US Customs & FDA hold impacting product shipped to customers. With US Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program specialists, determined how to reduce customs inspections of shipments. Brought foreign suppliers into the program: Reduced product hold by 60%.-Reduced monthly close from 18 days to 3 days: Improved processes & installed MSoft Dynamics reduced timing of the monthly close. Provided management with more timely data enabling identification of & decision-making for addressing issues. -Improved gross margins from 18% to 30%: Evaluated the reasons that gross margins were below goal. Found that cost increases were not passed onto main customers. With the CEO & sales force, enacted increases. -Saved $160K in labor costs: Implemented MSoft Dynamics eliminating the need for comparing independent systems & manual records.-Saved 6% of general business insurance premiums: Conducted a risk assessment exercise to identify areas for savings. -Reduced receivables from 60 to 35 days: Managed receivables through weekly customer reviews (15+ days late). Total write-offs of receivables over 12 years were $35K. -Evaluated the NJ & RI ERP systems: Moved to the RI system & saving $400K.

Engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of high-pressure laminate, solid-surface and flooring surfaces. Operations in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Directed all financial activities including audits by independent auditors, bankruptcy filings and SEC reporting in accordance with US GAAP. Prepared reports for private equity firm during and following emergence from bankruptcy. Four direct reports. -Ensured timely reporting to management: As this was the global headquarters, accounting functions were consolidation and reporting. Received information from around the globe and, based on local timing and holidays, reporting was at times late. Implemented a global calendar for all offices to follow. -Reduced the monthly close cycle by 8 days: Through process improvements and Excel features provided the monthly reporting package to management and the board on a timelier basis.-Managed the overall consolidation of the Company’s monthly financial results in accordance with US GAAP.-Prepared SEC Forms 10-Q; 10-K in accordance with US GAAP.-Prepared financial statements for Bankruptcy Trustee and Debtor-In-Possession-Led the preparation of monthly financial and operational reports distributed to senior management and the Board of Directors.-Directed budgeting and accounting activities for the corporation and its subsidiaries.-Directed and supervised accounting functions, as well as the integration of acquisitions.-Assisted in preparations of presentations for monthly senior management meetings.

A leading North American provider of contract sterilization and microbial reduction services for manufacturers of pre-packaged healthcare and consumer products, and a Division of STERIS Corporation.-Performed the consolidation of the Company’s monthly financial results in accordance with US GAAP.-SEC reporting in accordance with US GAAP Forms 10-Q; 10-K; 8-K and Proxy Statements.-Merger and acquisition integration project manager. -Participated in the financial analysis for expansion, divestiture, merger and acquisition activities.-Analyzed the impact of FASB emerging pronouncements and the impact on the company.-Assisted in expansion financing with banks, using Industrial Development Revenue Bonds.

Leading truck rental and leasing company.-Directed the day-to-day financial activities of the Vehicle Capitalization Department for this leading provider of truck leasing services.