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Head financial, human relations, logistics and IT functions for a two-location R&D driven company. ~ Lead complex integrations, unifying the formerly private company into the larger JSR organization.~ Lead a team of nine performing administrative tasks to a recent R&D only company transitioning to manufacturing.~Compile monthly financial reports, forecasts, and cash flow analysis to present to executive staff and board of directors.

Frank J. Martin is a sales representative for manufacturers in the water works and security hardware industries.Olympus Locks manufactures institutional grade cabinet locks.Hired to bring corporate expertise and accounting excellence to a 30+ employee, $40M annual revenue distribution and manufacturing group of family-owned companies, Lead company-wide financial efforts, supervising all finance, accounting, and month end closing functions for the company. Direct a 6-person team of finance and accounting specialists. Member of the Board of Directors.~ Introduced budgeting and forecasting processes to an organization that had never used them. ~ Working on organizational structure to optimize sales team performance, including incentive compensation modification, increased customer-focus, and standardizing monthly reporting.~ Created and maintained a list of inorganic growth targets.~ Implemented KPI metrics and weekly tracking of the data.~ Supervised upgrade of payroll software.

Founded consulting agency focused on small to medium sized firms, bringing 20+ years of corporate financial management experience to companies without current in-house senior financial management staff. Services included strategic planning, creation of budgeting and forecasting systems, financial analysis, business owner coaching, and career coaching.~ Reviewed and critiqued business models. ~ Selected and implemented accounting and payroll software. ~ Reviewed business documents (statement of work, contract, customer purchase orders, etc.). ~ Prepared pro forma financial statements for client.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Promoted from Hach Ultra Analytics to lead financial consolidations and operations for the larger, four-location manufacturing enterprise, I helmed end-to-end company financial operations, leading a nine-person international staff in the execution of complex accounting, finance, and control functions. In this capacity, I analyzed financial processes, performance, and strengths, recommending remediation to build a viable financial future. I also designed Annual Budget and Monthly Forecasting processes to ensure outstanding financial resilience. ~ Governed key M&A and capital asset acquisition initiatives, delivering expert financial management and recommendations. ~ Led complex integrations, unifying the private company into the larger Danaher organization.~ Designed a dynamic ROI model, embedding a five-year operating profit and working capital plan to drive the successes of two M&A projects.~ Served as the finance lead for high-value large capital asset acquisitions, driving a $2M facility improvement project and a $300K facility installation in Germany. ~ Spearheaded the unification of three acquisitions into one consolidated company, conducting financial due diligence and strategizing the accounting staff merger to ensure streamlined integration.~ Mentored staff, successfully cultivating top-tier management talent for export to other Danaher companies.~ Controlled all SOX operations, conducting and overseeing compliance testing to ensure legally compliant financial reporting and controls. ~ Successfully rationalized closing processes, cutting post-acquisition close timelines from 15 to three days.~ Slashed working capital by $3M within three years while driving significant revenue increases.~ Achieved outstanding improvements across employee engagement, communications, diversity and inclusion, and employee trust, securing average ratings of 22% higher than the overall SBS scores, and 12% higher than national averages.

Promoted internally to manage the financials of the 130+ employee, $50M annual revenue manufacturing company, I captained company-wide financials, executing all finance, accounting, and month end closing functions for the company within a tumultuous environment. Ensuring continuing financial functionality, I maintained key operations and processes during a full company-wide restructuring, directing an 11-person team of finance and IT specialists in the evaluation of plans and processes to identify strategic financial opportunities across diverse operations. ~ Conducted detailed Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, and Sales Reporting, heading Internal Controls to ensure continuing efficacy. ~ Governed forecasting and budgeting, designing strategic financial plans aligned to company financial goals.~ Spearheaded financial planning and execution for two highly successful M&A projects, including the cornerstone company for the Danaher Oceanographic Instrumentation group of companies which eventually became Sea-Bird Scientific. ~ Headed a dynamic team in the development of key process narratives, successfully facilitating, executing, and passing internal and SOX audits.~ Conducted cross-functional weekly meetings, evaluating and monitoring bookings, backlog, and shipments to ensure achievement of revenue and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Headed a 17-person staff in the execution of end-to-end corporate accounting for the A $100M revenue, 200+ employee manufacturing organization with two large-scale locations, I governed and performed all finance functions as well as preparing all statements and documentation. In this role, I facilitated external tax preparation, preparing financial schedules and documentation. Across all activities, I ensured optimal financial health through expert leadership and management.~ Planned and executed comprehensive financial due diligence and integration processes to facilitate streamlined company sale. ~ Created key Gross Margin reports by product line, utilizing activity-based costing techniques to accurately assign costs to individual products; communicated product margins to senior leadership.~ Successfully cut closing cycle time from 10 days to only four.~ Designed and implemented expert forecasting and budgeting operations, successfully instituting the all-new processes to align with Danaher post-sale expectations.~ Managed internal Human Resources prior to company sale.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology