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Lisle, Il

Selected for a critical position to implement a strategic control environment following a five-year financial restatement arising from accounting irregularities. Extensive experience in manufacturing finance and controls was a key requisite in this appointment. • Implemented a standardized cycle count/physical inventory process across all Truck plants, which became a Corporate adopted program.• Developed internal control programs and conducted tailored audits for the Truck Group. Major weaknesses were noted and corrective actions were implemented.• Implemented tailored inventory and fixed asset programs at a newly acquired subsidiary, bringing the subsidiary to 100% compliant with Navistar controls.• Assisted the Corporate Audit staff in developing control procedures to leverage across all Navistar manufacturing operations.

Lisle, Il.

Recruited for a functional operations finance position to apply manufacturing experience, drive process improvements and increase efficiency.• Developed the project format and analysis that reduced manufacturing overhead by 30% over a four-year period.• Designed and implemented working capital and cash flow initiatives to improve asset management.• Managed the strategic planning process for Truck Manufacturing, including the financial impacts of major product initiatives. • Developed “break even” modeling that accurately forecasted financial results and highlighted cost reduction opportunities.• Selected for a key operations team and managed the financial analysis and reporting for a major plant restructuring

Oakbrook, Il

• Saved $500,000 in future investment through detailed project analysis for a new subsidiary.• Reduced costs by $225,000 by designing and implementing a budgeting and reporting system.• Developed the contract analysis for a satellite network venture that maximized profit potential.

Rosemont, Il

A global integrated pharmaceuticals company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals in major therapeutic areas such as oncology, diabetes and thrombosis.• Established the return on investment analysis for new product promotions.• Designed profitability tracking and reporting for major product contracts that improved profitability.• Developed database system to control and forecast major advertising programs that resulted in a 30% improvement in planning and administration.• Managed the implementation of SAP and Hyperion software at the regional office.• Prepared quarterly operating reports and presented results and projections to executive management.

Burr Ridge, Il

The publishing and software education division that offers solutions for college through postgraduate education mainly in the disciplines of business, economics, computer information technology, engineering and social sciences.• Developed and implemented cost control programs that improved profits by $3.5 million annually.• Led a team that streamlined a textbook development process that reduced investment by 14%.• Designed spreadsheet applications that increased administration efficiency by 40% and simplified the accounting accrual process.• Developed industry and competitor analysis that guided benchmarking and strategic planning.• Designed and managed investment models for new product and joint venture analysis.• Conducted due diligence for product acquisitions.

Burr Ridge, Il

• Developed the financial modeling for special pricing and custom publishing proposals.• Prepared and presented monthly operating results to executive management.• Established process for capital appropriations.

Glenview, Il

• Managed the financial planning and reporting for three manufacturing plants.• Developed plant break-even analysis and product line profitability.

Lincolnshire, Il

• Managed all accounting functions and prepared financial statements for a $4.5 million company.• Implemented a job order cost accounting system.

Chicago, Il

Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Manufacturing Group (August 1981 – February 1982)• Led the financial analysis for a major product and facility rationalization. Operations Analysis Manager, Construction Equipment Group (March 1979 – August 1981) • Led the financial analysis of an operations project that reduced annual overhead by $20 million.• Managed the financial planning and reporting for the worldwide product group.• Directed the annual standard cost process and cost reduction programs.Plant Financial Analyst, Melrose Park Plant (June 1977 – March 1979)• Developed variance analysis for executive management. This reporting led to major changes in product line costing.• Worked with external auditors to document internal controls and correct deficiencies.• Developed and reported capital appropriation analysis.Audit Analyst - Corporate Audit Staff (May 1976 – June 1977)• Conducted financial and operational audits at manufacturing and marketing locations.

• Diversified “Big 5” audit experience. Responsible for the planning and supervision of audit engagements.

Mba, Finance

Bs Degree, Accounting