Controller for operating/manufacturing entities as well as related corporate parent. Primary responsibilities included all period end closing and reporting, credit and collections, supervision of Accounts Payable/Receivable, Cost Accounting and Information Systems. Budgets and Financial Reporting. Maintain relationships with third party service providers including banking, accounting and insurance.

Provide Financial Support on contract basis.

Lead Financial and Administrative officer.

A privately owned German subsidiary with sales of approximately $25mm that supplies highly automated engine and door latch components to Tier 1 Automotive suppliers. Managed all Financial Accounting/Reporting, IT and Purchasing functions.Responsible for all internal US as well as German financial statement preparation and reporting.Improved profit and streamlined overhead costs due to ERP system enhancements.Managed relationship with external auditors for Tax and Financial Statement preparation.Worked directly with Individual Shareholders, German Financial Management to ensure budgets, forecasts, and financial statements were prepared on-time both in German as well as US GAAP format.Worked directly with individual Business Unit Leaders in terms of Product Line Profitability reporting and cost reduction initiatives. Direct involvement with cost reduction expectations. Responsible to secure banking and credit requirements.

Complete operational management responsibility and customer service interface with primary customer regarding production, quality, delivery, and scheduling.Interim Role as Operations Manager through Transition of Management within Business Unit.Managed plant with 16 Presses/4 shifts, and an annual budget of $25mmDirect reports included Maintenance, Technicians, and Direct Labor( 100+)

Managed Accounts payable, Accounts Receivables and Fixed Assets. Department responsibility for five direct reportsPrimary liaison for bringing new investment in CK Technologies "On-line" with standard accounting practices.Received Presidents Award for Commitment (2002); Full P&L responsibility reporting to the Business Unit Leader including budget preparation, monthly financial analysis and quoting for all accounts current and potential accounts. Provided product line profitability analysis.

A privately held company with sales of approximately $180mm providing plastic injection molding manufacturing and engineering solutions to medical, automotive, heavy truck, solid waste, office furniture and commercial markets.Group Controller Noble Polymers/Integrated Solutions Group. 100% owned subsidiary engaged in compounding resins.Worked directly with Business Unit Leader to target diversification of accounts as well as removing dependence on Cascade Engineering for growth and profitability.Responsible for planning, forecasting and providing operational support for ongoing daily activities, purchasing, and order entry.Managed Corporate Fixed Assets and Property Taxes for total family of CE Companies.Group Controller Industrial Solutions Group $50mm division with full P&L responsibility including quoting to all customers.Worked closely with CFO and CEO on contract negotiations with primary customer to retain account.Managed all quoting, forecasting and planning for this business unit.

A privately held corporation with four diverse business units providing unique solutions to their individual markets.Division Controller Electrical Enclosures - Annual sales of $16mm.As part of the executive team for the division, responsibilities include implementing corporate and division strategies, financial planning, reporting, and establishment and compliance of internal controls.Responsible for conversion to new computer software system (Financial, and Operations). Responsible to maintain data integrity and continuous enhancements.Responsible for the annual financial plan including all department budgets, cash flow projection, capital spending. Prepared monthly financial statements and provided analysis to variances with recommendations. Leadership role in divestiture of significant business segment. Led verification/substantiation of assets, property and liabilities of the sale.

A $1.1 billion international manufacturer of office furniture systems for business and healthcare.; Negotiate pricing agreements for approximately $400 million of commercial sales volume. Maintain corporate discount targets and maximize profitability targets for nine regional sales offices. Duties also include providing competitive pricing and implementing strategic programs.Inventory Program Leader Responsible for eliminating current excess inventories and implementing preventative measures to avoid reoccurrences.. Cost Accounting Manager Responsible for managing the company standard cost system. Duties included development of product cost, provision of internal/external audit support, and valuation of inventory, variance analysis, and product line profitability analysis.Replaced quarterly reporting/analysis processes with monthly frequencies to support further analysis and reduce audit risks.Successfully implemented used product re-sale program for major product line. Program generated sales of $300,000 in first year and allowed company to increase profits and provide furniture solutions to customers for product that would normally be land filled.Selected to serve as financial consultant to Corporate Supplier Assessment Program, interfacing directly with supplier's Financial and Executive management.