Bob Creagh Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Ga, Us

CFO for international designer and importer of toy and stationery products. Additional businesses include importing and selling of organic sugar.

Us

CFO for the start-up subsidiary of privately owned Department of Defense engineering contractor, ASFT Inc. A new venture tasked with establishing a company to manufacture and sell Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to the commercial market.Established the finance function of the start-up company including creating financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP as well as providing budgeting, forecasting, and analytical support.•Developed a comprehensive earnings and cash flow model in support of start-up capital funding process.•Evaluated and implemented Deltek ERP system as a platform for job-cost accounting and manufacturing control.•Led senior management team on the development of a five year start-up budget to focus group on activities that support profitability.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Established and sold private insurance business

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

GIVEN IMAGING, Duluth, GA 2005 - 2008 Israeli based medical device company manufacturing and selling capsule endoscopy systems; better known as the PillCam. $100M+ publicly traded company on the NASDAQ exchange.Controller Directed preparation of U.S. subsidiary’s audited financial statements, annual budget, and quarterly forecasts. Led finance group of six in management of financial close, treasury functions, payroll, revenue collections, and expense disbursements. Key member of senior staff.• Developed international transfer-pricing model, providing sensitivity analysis of transfer-pricing structures establishing potential long-term debt reduction schedule.• Analyzed international inter-company debt transactions supporting company’s tax position with regard to debt versus equity contribution from parent company.• Instrumental to company obtaining Sarbanes/Oxley compliance status by establishing and documenting internal controls and implementing required remediation.• Evaluated strategic sales structures in foreign markets, comparing direct versus distributor models to optimize profitable growth in the country.• Developed structured cash flow forecast ensuring proper management of funds for highest returns.• Created customer purchasing pattern model providing insight into the sensitivity of profits to changes in customer utilization patterns.• Streamlined collection process reducing Days Sales Outstanding, driving higher cash flow and lower investment in receivables.• Oversaw implementation of SAP Purchase Order module and provided management front-end control of expense spending.• Recruited, trained, and led finance team responsible for analytical support and financial reporting of $70M business. Utilized SAP and Business Warehouse systems.

Dublin, Oh, Us

Led finance organization responsible for developing annual plan, projecting quarterly forecasts, and preparing analysis of financial results. Evaluated ROI, NPV, and sensitivity analysis for all customer contracts and capital expenditures. Played significant role in financial success of the business, as key member of Region President’s executive team.• Developed, implemented, and managed finance function for $800 million dollar distribution region with 13 sites and 700+ employees. Maintained disciplined processes and internal controls ensuring integrity of reported financial results.• Worked directly with sales management to determine financial parameters of negotiations for all major customer deals in the region, resulting in profitable customer contracts.• Managed financial modeling and sensitivity analysis supporting negotiations of Cardinal’s largest customer, resulting in signature of 5-year, $35M annual contract. • Presented financial results to divisional executive management and fielded challenges on strategic initiatives along with business risks and opportunities. • Evaluated economic returns of various property locations for distribution centers resulting in one new distribution facility and the consolidation of two others.

Dublin, Oh, Us

Led Southeast region’s corporate-wide operational and marketing service strategy, managing team of 8 direct reports responsible 120+ people.

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Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Mba, Finance

Bba, Accounting