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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Supporting and advising on strategic accounting and finance initiatives for corporate and private equity clients.

Spearheaded and implemented corporate accounting and reporting functions as consultant for privately held, international companies. Dedicated 2,000+ hours per year to clients.Proved vital to 35% growth rate per year of client by executing financial statement consolidation of 15+ newly acquired enterprises worldwide. Developed company’s first annual corporate financing budget and finalized the initial consolidated annual budget model for the $750 Million enterprise.Provided monthly board report and assisted with key performance indicator and bank reporting initiatives. Presented insight and assistance in developing corporate accounting policies and working closely with business unit CFOs and new Corporate Controller’s office during month-end accounting cycle.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Awarded contract with international manufacturer of commercial and military trucks, buses, diesel engines, chassis for motor homes and step vans, and recreational vehicles as well as provider of service parts for all models of trucks and trailers. Collaborated with all levels of management and functions including the treasury, manufacturing, accounting, sales and marketing operations, and engineering. Supported tax department by addressing tax strategy and requirements.Led accounting and finance team in achieving financial planning and analysis for high-profile joint venture with Caterpillar; drove complex transition and integration of corporate cultures, practices, and systems. Acted as senior liaison to joint venture CFO for finance and accounting, treasury, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Identified accounting operational strategy and joint venture process integration in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Provided accounting leadership for South African truck manufacturer acquisition; uncovered deficiencies in financial projections and collaborated with Corporate Treasury (based in the U.S.) to identify and resolve cash flow issues and to streamline cash projection capabilities of foreign subsidiary to corporate; identified and remediated accounting revenue recognition as a byproduct for the foreign subsidiary.Acted as Manager of Finance for Global Operations with Business Unit Controller responsibility driving monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and reporting function for foreign truck manufacturing and domestic export operations; oversaw groups including foreign subsidiaries in Brazil and India and domestic export assembly plant. Headed global truck export accounting and maintained SOX compliance to ensure US GAAP compliance.

Headed engagement teams garnering up to $10M+ for driving complex accounting and financial reporting issues as part of litigation, regulatory proceedings, and/or business disputes of clients; provided competitive edge by performing forensic accounting and investigative/dispute services to companies, audit committees, and outside counsel.Highlights:Directed multiple teams to identify and resolve multiple, complex accounting issues for Fortune 500 truck manufacturer; led teams on manufacturing plant site reviews to identify and communicate accounting issues for new external auditors and management.Supported global leader in electrical components and top, global law firm with resolving transfer pricing issues under audit with IRS; reconstructed and developed unique product line income statements, financial analyses and consulting report to successfully resolve multimillion-dollar dispute.Collaborated with counsel in assessing financial claims against bankrupt Tier 1, global automotive parts supplier and affiliated payments. Corrected accounting for product design and engineering impacting legal entity claims.Analyzed client accounting practices and supported domestic airline’s securities litigation; proved vital to dismissal of allegations involving financial misstatements of maintenance expenses and misapplication of accounting principles.

Provided support of Big 5, public accounting firm delivering audit, tax, and advisory services to clients on global basis; received rapid promotion to management position and boosted customer satisfaction by serving c-level executives of Fortune 1000 companies and top 100 U.S.’s law firms.Highlights:Performed financial analysis, carve out financial statements and data room support for sales/divestitures of national food services enterprises. Assessed evidentiary matter and provided informed recommendations and expert opinion for post-acquisition dispute incorporating liquidation of receivables. Drove financial analysis of property damage and lost profits from business interruptions of manufacturing plant and distribution network of international food services company.Served major clients nationally and globally.