Hardesty

Provider of CFO and management advisory services to a group of companies with focus on increasing business value through cash flow generation. Services include sounding board and advisory, development and implementation of business strategy, financial management and operating processes, funding, and recruiting.

Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, internal audit & SOX controls, financial systems, M&A due diligence, cash management and banking, billing, credit and collection, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, project cost accounting (EVMS), overhead accounting, and DCAA and financial audit interface for this $700M Sector with multiple business units that provide products, engineering services, information systems, and software tools to the US Government.- Developed outstanding teams that provided valued analysis and business services while meeting complex accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements.- Supported BAE Systems in becoming the top worldwide defense contractor by providing due diligence, valuation analysis, negotiation, and fair value accounting expertise in executing acquisitions such as Tracor, DigitalNet, United Defense, and Amour Holdings. Received BAE Systems Chairman’s award for contribution.- Provided leadership, process design, and internal control expertise to implement SOX and DCAA compliant accounting, EVMS, Estimating, and ERP systems used to integrate acquired businesses, and leverage our investment in Oracle applications.

Responsible for global finance and information technology operations in the United States, Philippines, China, and Germany for this $120M designer, manufacturer and distributor of electronic components worldwide.- Established product pricing, budget, banking, financial forecasting and reporting processes and controls helping the management team take actions to improve profits by approximately $7M.

Responsible for global finance and information technology operations in the United States and England for this $120M designer, manufacturer, and distributor of industrial filtration systems worldwide.- Established the business as a separate division along with supporting accounting and ERP systems. - Authored the company’s offering document, prepared the data room, and led discussions and negotiations with investment bankers, resulting in selling the company for a premium.

Responsible for financial planning and reporting, financial system controls, internal audit, project accounting, overhead accounting, cash management, credit, billing and collections, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets for this $600M designer and manufacturer of electronic flight systems and detections devices to the US Government.· Designed and led implementation of ERP systems using MAPICS to integrate subsidiaries and reduce costs.· Interfaced with US government auditors and implemented actions to resolve contracting control issues preventing the loss of the company’s major customer.

Responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, ROI analysis, capital expenditures, overhead budgeting, and M&A due diligence for a $1.6B group that designed and manufactured high tech electronic components for the US Government.· Provided financial analysis, organization and project management expertise in leading the development of the annual plan, budgets, monthly forecasting and reporting processes.

Responsible for finance policies, procedures, controls, and system development planss for a $1.6B group that designed and manufactured high tech electronic components for the US Government.Development Function.- Authored and implemented effective finance policies that also met DCAA requirements.- Implemented the finance shared computing network to improve efficiency, controls, and reduce hardware costs.

Responsible for supporting the preparation of financial statements including journal entries, account reconciliations, and expense, travel, and computer pool cost accounting for a $1.6B group that designed and manufactured high tech electronic components for the US Government.- Implemented labor accounting and computer pool cost controls enable the billing and collection of over $10M in cost.

Responsible for developing audit plans and programs, recruiting, training and supervising audit staff, and conducting internal audits.- Recruited and trained team members who became future finance leaders.- Several recommendations to improve policy, process and controls over inventory, manufacturing, and environmental heath and safety operations were adopted to mitigate risk and improve product quality.

Responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising audit staff in performing financial audits of public companies such as MCA, System Development Corp, Baskin Robbins, Hospital of the Good Samaritan.- Obtained CPA certification in California based on work performed.- Developed expertise in US Government Contracting and Long-term contract Accounting.- Planned, supervised, and successfully completed financial statement and control processes audits of complex public companies according to GAS and SEC requirements.

Responsible for forecasting costs to complete major construction contracts and paying subcontractors in accordance with subcontract terms and conditions.- Implemented effective project cost and reporting controls for the construction of oil refineries.