• Manage all accounting and finance functions for an international company which distributes and manufactures life science reagents. There are two wholly owned subsidiaries, one in the US, one in Switzerland. • Work extensively with CEO in development and implementation of company’s evolving business strategy, as well as all corporate and business development initiatives. • Direct financial and administrative operations, including accounting, finance, HR, and investor relations.• Manage cost accounting for two manufacturing divisions including a biochemistry lab in the US and a protein and antibody lab in Switzerland.• Built and managed complex financial planning and analysis processes in an effort to streamline and optimize the internal systems.• Management of US GAAP, financial close and audits, resolved complex accounting issues with auditors.• Managed corporate tax affairs, outside tax advisors and implemented tax optimization strategy that reduced annual tax burden.• Implemented fully integrated ERP system (Great Plains Microsoft Dynamics)• Key facilitator in acquisition of two companies, one in Switzerland and one in Korea

• Genomatica, Inc. is a research and development company with 40 employees located in San Diego, CA. • Managed all Financial and Accounting aspects of company in accounting team, overseeing, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger posting.• Prepared annual budgets and monthly financial statements and provided summary of reports to management team.• Provided analysis such as new product introduction pricing and cost analysis, and capital project ROI Analysis to help drive business.• Provided technical guidance to finance team and ensured US GAAP compliance and corporate policies.• Oversaw business finance support through period of intense changes in leadership and company structure.

• Managed global accounting financial management and debt financing, financial integration and reporting for global operations, global treasury & cash flow management in four different countries.• Improve margins and optimize investments in working capital, formulating financial policies, processes, controls and system implementation, global tax planning, business planning and budgeting. • Manage cost accounting for two manufacturing divisions including a biochemistry lab in the US and a protein and antibody lab in Switzerland.• Board presentations and reporting to investors, audit from big 4 audit firms. • Leading successful exit process for investors by preforming due diligence, negotiating key terms of share purchase agreement and getting best value with favorable terms.• Responsible for managing business relationships with key service providers including corporate counsel, independent accountants, banking, and insurance.• Key facilitator in acquisition of two companies, one in Switzerland and one in US. • Negotiated $ 3.0m unsecured loan to enable a management buy-out from Qbiogene, Inc.• Implemented SOX when sold to Enzo Life Sciences (Public)• Successfully managed Accounting and Finance Department with zero turnover in 4 years

• Qbiogene, Inc. acquired Alexis Biochemicals Corporation in June 2001 and subsequent to the acquisition became VP of Finance and Administration for Qbiogene, Inc., a Canadian company that manufactured and distributed molecular biology research tools. • Led finance and accounting departments focusing on financial information and systems across organization including treasury and accounting under US GAAP. • Led banking relations and established lines of credit, bank guarantees, managed cash flow, and vendor payments. • Managed all cost and management accounting functions including preparation of financial plan, operating budgets, capital plan, variance analysis, product costing, contribution, and sensitivity analysis.• Lead the negotiations for the management buyout of the company.• Implemented credit and collections to decrease DSO from 60 to 35

• Reported to the CEO, overseeing all areas of Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources.• Managed all organizational facets in support of development and commercialization of life science reagents. • Consistently met or exceeded corporate objectives and growth targets. • Presented engagement results to boards of directors, audit committees and senior management.• Responsible for designing and implementing necessary financial and operating controls and procedures.• Managed financial planning and analysis department including reporting of financial performance against operating plans and budgets.• Responsible for managing the annual operational budgeting process.• Developed business plans and forecasts key to raising sufficient capital to deliver products to market.• Directed all financial reporting and corporate governance. • Implemented fully integrated ERP system (Great Plains Microsoft Dynamics)• Directed finance, operations and the due diligence process in the sale of the company to Qbiogene.• Led the financial organization through the sale and exit strategy performing the role of key negotiator.

LevitZacks provides audit, review, compilation, domestic and international tax, management information and management advisory services. The firm has approximately 40 employees and has extensive experience in a variety of industries including construction and development, retailing, manufacturing, biotech, and profit sharing/401(k) plans. Clients range in size from start-up companies to companies with annual revenues well in excess of $100 million.• Planned and conducted financial statement audits including preparation of audit reports and full disclosure financial statements for clients in retail, biotech, and manufacturing companies as well as for profit sharing/401(k) plans.• Audited material balance sheet & income statement accounts as well as information disclosed in the footnotes.• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and applied them to client situations.• Supervised/trained audit staff by effectively delegating tasks, providing guidance, feedback and fostering a team-oriented environment.• Developed and maintained excellent productive working relationships with client personnel & audit staff.• Used technology to continually learn, shared knowledge with team members, enhanced service delivery and maintained an educational program to continually develop skills.• Attended seminars related to SEC requirements under SOX 404.• Uncovered internal control deficiencies noted during audit procedures and recommended changes.