Mike Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Demonstrated aptitude in leading complex financial analysis, reporting and problem solving with this group of metal building manufacturers. Superior leadership skills and experience in directing all aspects of a group enterprise in forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning processes; financial consolidations; performance reporting; and capital budgeting.Primary resource in the preparation of advanced excel financial models and schedules to support the ASG CEO and CFO in negotiating and communicating with private equity shareholders, lenders, and business unit management. Also, primary resource for the analysis of ASG’s ongoing performance versus budget, forecast, strategic plan, and prior years. Directs and supports the business unit management in the process of preparing long and short-term plans, the annual business plan, and forecasts for use with internal management and external parties. Performs detailed analyses on various operating results to determine and recommend strategies for optimal performance.Responsible for all aspects of internal controls including rigorous review of effectiveness and compliance to safeguard company assets and to provide the organization with sound and accurate reporting of financial results.

Columbus, Georgia Area

As CFO for an established $12MM metal building manufacturing operation, I implemented the first annual budget and monthly financial statement reporting process. Established weekly cash flow planning process, improved accounts receivable collection/reporting process and streamlined payroll processing. Achieved balance sheet credibility by establishing accounting policies, procedures and appropriate reserve accounts. I was instrumental in providing support and analysis which led to a successful sale of the business to a private equity group operating as Associated Steel Group.

Developed casual steakhouse concept from scratch under an exclusive license agreement.

Chief executive of a $65M consumer products company selling Tiki Torches, oil lamps and candles to U.S. mass market retailers. Established profitability improvement processes and controls such as key customer proforma analysis, gross margin analysis, excess & obsolete inventory analysis, new formal product development process, new sku rationalization, new Lean manufacturing processes, and closing underperforming facilities/product lines.

Executive responsible for business development, acquisitions, strategic alliances and strategy development.Completed successful acquisitions of Zebco ($100M Sales) and Tiki Corp ($4M Sales).

Responsible for $12M in sales & marketing of gas grills and accessories to all international retail customers and distributors.Full P&L responsibility for International Division to include sales management, budgeting, product development, international sourcing, capital expenditures, customer service, distribution and warranty service.

Bba, Accounting, Cum Laude

Leadership Institute