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Bethel Park, PA, US

Greater Pittsburgh Region

- Fractional CFO Services – Full functioning CFO Services on a part-time or interim basis - Financial Statement Preparation – Design & oversee the preparation of annual/quarterly financial statements compliant with GAAP/IFRS standards. Assist in the identification and tracking of QOE adjustments. Prepare and coordinate proposals for audit & tax firm.

Greater Pittsburgh Region

• Responsible for accounting and treasury operations, and information technology
• Negotiated a global treasury platform with a $5M credit facility across the US, Germany & India enhancing cash flow liquidity and flexibility
• Standardized accounting methodologies, schemes and reporting formats across five business segments & instituted a new consolidation structure with notes to the financial statements saving the company $250K
• Led the global adoption of new IFRS standards for revenue recognition, leases and credit risk
• Led and negotiated the renewal and transition of a new medical insurance program for US operations
• Effectively led the transition of two Defined Benefit Plans to a new investment advisor, while splitting off a segment to an annuity product, improving investment service and providing a level of derisking as well as.

Bridgeville, PA

• Responsible for manufacturing operations and commercial activities in Torshälla, Sweden and a sales office in Düsseldorf, Germany with full P&L responsibility, leading an organization of 50 employees.
• Commercial responsibilities included the development and execution of strategies for growth in Europe, Asia and Canada. These initiatives included new customer development and supply chain management through a.
• Championed and led initiatives in yield improvements, LEAN, implementation of the balance scorecard, capacity expansion investments, inventory reduction and pricing management
• Financial & operational leader on a cross-functional team for the negotiation and formation of two international joint ventures positioning the company to increase revenue by 50%

Bridgevile, PA

• Responsible for financial planning & analysis, domestic and international accounting, companywide consolidations, financial reporting, credit and collections, inventory control and business analysis as well as periodic.
• Managed an internal control structure in maintenance of strong business governance while providing flexibility in promotion of business initiatives.
• Developed advanced integrated cost models enabling the attainment of a major multi-million dollar customer and the formation of global intercompany transfer pricing.
• Led the financial team on a key strategic acquisition as well as provided financial leadership on corporate strategic initiatives and cross-company new business development initiatives.
• Crafted and negotiated, in a cooperative effort with legal, numerous customer long-term supply agreements and consignment agreements resulting in multi-million dollar revenue growth.

Steubenville, OH

• JBS was a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket remote starters, security systems and keyless entry packages marketed through various channels including big box retailers, specialty automotive retailers, distributors.
• Responsible for the general financial health of the organization including lending agreement management, financial reporting, treasury management, credit & collections, the internal control structure and product cost.
• Developed the opening balance sheet and required asset valuations under SFAS 141 and 142 converting the financial reporting system from a cash basis of accounting to a GAAP accrual basis
• Effectively managed a complex business in a cash constrained environment

Pittsburgh, PA

CDT was a publicly traded worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacture of connective solutions packages including electronic copper cable, fiber optic and connectivity products for various specialty, datacom and telecom industries. CDT subsequently merged with Belden. Directly responsible for the development and deployment of a hybrid ABC /.

Washington, PA

West Penn Wire/CDT division of Cable Design Technologies, Inc. was a producer of advanced electronic wire and cable solutions; specializing in audio, video and security cabling. West Penn Wire/CDT consisted of 4 multi-state manufacturing facilities, one distribution center and four regional warehouses. Responsibilities included general accounting.

Pittsburgh, PA

Big 5 Accounting Firm - concentrated on performing audit of manufacturing and financial services companies, both public and private, as well as performed due diligence for a third party acquisition.

Pittsburgh, PA

Federated Investors is a market leader in providing investment management solutions to institutions and individual investors through high quality mutual funds.Specialized in the accounting and valuation of derivative and synthetic government securities. Promoted twice within 1 1/2 years.

Master'S Of Science, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor'S Of Science, Business And Accounting