Finance Manager
Current$500M company based in San Dimas, CA. American States Water Company is comprised of two utility segments: Golden State Water Company and American States Utility Services. Golden State Water provides water to over 1 million Californians with a Customer Service Center that is available 24-hours a day, 365-days per year. Whereas, American States Utility Services, Inc. is the leader in the privatization of water and wastewater on major military installations across the nation. Leading a staff of 10 and aligning their activities with the business strategy to support 50 domestic locations. Responsible for Debt and Equity issuance, administration of employee stock plan, Proxy preparation, S-3 Shelf filing, 5 year forecasts for the Board of Directors, 3 year forecasts for rating agencies, Treasury functions, adhoc M&A and disposition analysis and annual budgets. Major accomplishments include:• Saved $150K through self-initiated staffing reductions and hiring more capable employees for the remaining positions.• Executed 1M shares of equity issuance @ $31 per share. • Successfully executed a $100M syndicated credit facility with 3 years duration at 120 BPS spread. Amended and restated 3 years later with a 5 year duration at 65 BPS spread.• Executed a $40M private placement debt at 6.7% coupon rate in 2009 (10 year duration).• Issued $62M of debt and redeemed $30M between 2011 and 2012.• Successfully coordinated all internal and external parties required for a stock split (Q3 2013).• Worked closely with senior management on two (2) potential mergers. • Successfully assisted in the divestiture of a non-profitable business segment resulting in $39M.