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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Leadership team member with comprehensive responsibility for all financial strategy and business operations for this software design and consulting company. Lead general accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, payroll and tax preparation. • Significant focus on cash flow and treasury management. Negotiated several lines of credit securing required financial resources. Secured SBA Paycheck Protection Program loan to provide financial resources to the firm.• Administration of key Human Resource programs, including benefit and company insurance plans. Upgraded 401(k) plan, which yielded higher employee participation and enhanced portfolio returns; Upgraded insurance coverage resulting in 10% reduction in annual costs.• Preparation of financial valuation model; conducted financial due diligence for potential business acquisitions. • Accounting/project management system integration and reorganization of reporting model along business lines.

After facilitating the successful sale of Corplex, pursued an independent and third-party consultancy. Performed “gap” financial management, cost accounting review, M&A due diligence support and supporting documentation for tax preparation. Projects included financial statement preparation and analysis for oil services acquisition; printing company accounting support and cost accounting analysis.

Corplex operates top-rated high definition production and support units covering sports, corporate, news and entertainment events throughout the United States and Canada. Known as an industry innovator, our current facilities include three state of the art 53 foot expanding high definition trailers with three graphics/support b-units.Member of management team with responsibility for all financial and business operations for this $10 million HD mobile television production company. Lead general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, treasury, and tax preparation, as well as human resource and legal functions.Collaborated on December 2012 sale of Corplex, Inc. to private equity backed competitor; driving sales process and negotiating sales agreement.Refinanced outstanding debt resulting in saving of 100 bp and annual cash flow of $1.0 million.Successful management of multiple financings representing capital projects of approximately $20.0 allowing Corplex to expand its presence with major clients in high-end multiday events.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Finance Committee

Responsibility for all financial operations for this $50 million technology services group, which manages and operates vehicle emission inspection stations throughout the US. Coordination of general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, treasury and tax preparation, as well as office management, human resource and legal functions. Responsibility to lead a team of 14 professionals tasked with meeting a wide array of business needs, including regulatory compliance, bonding and insurance requirements.Spearheaded start-up operations and established all operating procedures for the Chicago headquarters for the US entity.Created business models for pricing structures and contract negotiation, as well as the five-year strategic plan that supported firm growth of 34% in two years.Spearheaded the installation of SAP (FI, CO) accounting platform, resulting in greater accuracy and efficiency.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsibility for setting up and overseeing all financial tasks for the new Renal Therapy Services (RTS) group, involving contact with field teams and center staff around the world. Instituted operating policies and procedures at all levels. Gained hands-on experience in due diligence, acquisitions, mergers, financial valuation modeling and specification of business parameters.Initiated a start-up strategic business plan for this unit, driving growth from $7 million to $250 million in five years across 13 different global sites.Facilitated market leadership in Asia with the successful integration of a $40 million Asian acquisition.Active member of management team recognized by executives for outstanding performance in corporate finance and team leadership.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

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Mba, Finance & International Business

B.S., Accounting And Information Services