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Responsible for accounting, external and internal reporting and internal audit.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Member of the leadership team that contributed to the strategy development for the company’s five business units. This newly-created role reported to the CFO, led the Company’s Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Investor Relations functions and managed three direct reports. • Increased shareholder value as EBITDA valuation multiple expanded through increased investor relations activity and improvement in strategic and annual planning processes and deliverables. • Created the Company’s first-ever FP&A function, which included leading the company’s planning and forecasting processes; modeling M&A and other capital allocation alternatives; and creating value-added analysis of results. Delivered high-quality analysis to senior management and provided recommendations for key business decisions.• Designed and implemented annual and strategic planning processes. Led corporate budget process, and worked with corporate department leaders (COO, CFO, HR, Legal) to reduce corporate expenses.• Designed and led creation of complex financial models for strategic planning and M&A evaluation. • Led initiative with the five business units to improve forecasting, including global site visits to review existing processes, identify best practices and opportunities for improvement. • Led the company’s Investor Relations (IR) function, including developing communication strategies; conducting regular meetings with investors and analysts; drafting press releases, earnings presentations and related materials; executing non-deal roadshows; and presenting at bank conferences. - Expanded the role of IR to significantly increase engagement with Wall Street. - Regularly made presentations to the Board of Directors and executive committee. - Organized and executed the Company’s first-ever Investor Day in March 2014 for an audience of 50+ investors and analysts.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

In this newly-created role, promoted to serve as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer responsible for all accounting and financial reporting matters including SOX and GAAP compliance, SEC matters, foreign currency and international accounting standards, global consolidation and all control matters. Reported to CFO and managed four direct reports. • During this period, Company transformed from a commodity company to a portfolio of value-added businesses. Involved in the evaluation, due diligence, negotiation and post-deal integration for several potential and four completed acquisitions; also involved with 3 divestitures. • Attended executive meetings to analyze and provide guidance on financial impact of all matters discussed.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Promoted after 14 months at the Company. Oversaw compliance with regulatory / external reporting requirements, worked with external auditors and maintained internal controls. Managed SEC filings and addressed SEC comment letters. Reported to CFO and managed four direct reports.• Led the worldwide consolidation; development and implementation of global financial policies, processes and procedures; external and internal financial reporting; and SEC matters.• Extensively involved with audit committee and SEC investigations of accounting issues under former management, and led the restatement process to amend previously-filed financial statements.• Identified and standardized key controls across the global businesses; significantly strengthened internal controls, and shortened the monthly financial close process while improving accuracy. • Led implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.• Built significantly upgraded corporate accounting team.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Hired by new CFO to significantly upgrade the capability of the corporate finance team. Dual reporting to Corporate Controller and CFO. • Led preparation of all SEC filings, internal and external financial reporting and technical accounting matters.• Evaluated the impact of new technical pronouncements and assisted with implementation.• Assisted with the completion of three divestitures, including development of closing balance sheets, discussion of technical accounting issues with potential buyers and dispute resolution.

London, Gb

Hand-selected by the senior partners from a large pool of candidates for this critical position serving all Lake Erie Area clients.• Consulted with and performed research for client service teams on technical accounting, reporting and auditing matters. • Served as independent technical reviewer for various audit engagements, SEC registration statements and comfort letters. • Organized and presented several technical accounting seminars to clients and E&Y personnel.

London, Gb

Progressed through various positions of increasing responsibility in the audit group, starting as an Audit Staff and advancing to Senior Manager. Supervised several team members to enhance individual growth and achieve overall team goals. • Involved with three initial public offerings (IPO’s). Assisted in the preparation and review of numerous other SEC filings.• Participated in several acquisitions, including special-purpose audits and preparation of historical and pro forma financial information in accordance with SEC requirements. • Organized and delivered presentations to both clients and E&Y employees on accounting and auditing matters. Audiences ranged from 25 to over 200 participants.• Reviewed the accounting and financial reporting implications of various complex issues, including purchase accounting, employee stock compensation, derivatives and hedging activities, restructuring activities and foreign currency translation.