CFO Resume

Desired Industry: Manufacturing	SpiderID: 11521
Desired Job Location: San Francisco, California	Date Posted: 3/1/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 3/15/07
Desired Wage: 200,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO)	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: MBA	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
To align myself with a dynamic growth oriented organization and to deliver improved systems, best of breed results and unparrell results to ownership.

Experience:
Seasoned executive with wide-ranging background in the operational and financial oversight of major corporations. Extensive experience conducting financial, business and marketing analysis and developing financial/sales forecasts. Outstanding leadership capabilities, with experience supervising teams of multidisciplinary employees operating across domestic and international locations. Proven background collaborating with executive management in the development of far-reaching business, sales and marketing strategies.

O'NEIL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, A DOVER COMPANY – Irvine, California 2003-2006
Chief Financial Officer
Held primary accountability for negotiation and management of key vendor account relationships for all products and services for $60M manufacturer of mobile, wireless print technology. Worked closely with President and COO in validation and mediation of vendor contract terms and conditions. Prepared and delivered detailed reports to investors and board of directors on all aspects of finance and operations. Reviewed, modified and approved financial portions of sales contracts. Supervised and mentored VP’s and employees of accounting, IT and HR departments in all finance-related activities. Coordinated activities of international affiliates in the UK and Australia. Prepared key performance indicators for group directors in France and publicly traded parent company in New York. Generated custom monthly reports in collaboration with sales departments to measure performance of sales team.
Key Achievements:
- Steered reduction of financial reporting time from 15 days to 5 days over a two month period.
- Instrumental in cash sale of business at 9X Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) by tactfully coordinating flow of all due diligence documentation with investment bankers and acquisition teams.
- Chiefly accountable for deploying integration plan introduced by new ownership, including SARBOX compliance, delegation of authority, corporate governance, code of ethics and policies and procedures.
- Pioneered design and deployment of new IT infrastructure that led to a significant enhancement in reporting and accountability, as well as a reduction in downtime.
- Orchestrated compilation of desktop procedures, as well as documentation in step-by-step manual and posting to intranet, significantly streamlining training process.
- Recognized need for and facilitated modification in reporting structure to increase departmental accountability, enhance internal control procedures and increase departmental efficiency
- Propelled accounting department productivity by 150% by holding off on hiring new employees during twofold revenue gain from 2004 to 2006.
- Orchestrated two facility acquisitions and facilitated the subsequent build-out and transfer of a software company and commercial printing operation for several organically grown divisions.
- Spearheaded global deployment of CITRIX, improving reporting and communication between corporate, remote sales staff and international affiliates; provided 24/7 support of application.
- Skillfully defended Franchise Tax Board audits of sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, R&D, and Manufacturers Investment Credits, generated substantial refunds.

THE RETURN EXCHANGE, INC. / RETURNVIEW.COM – Irvine, California 2000-2002
VP of Finance / Corporate Controller
Oversaw all finance operations for Internet B2B site with a mandate of providing e-tailers with an end-to-end solution for return merchandise management. Supervised and managed all aspects of HR for a staff of 35. Worked closely with executive management in strategic business planning and financial forecasting. Handled banking relations and cash management. Worked with software developers to integrate Web-based technologies with in-house accounting systems. Managed relationships with key accounts including Amazon.com, e-Bay, Staples, and DaiseyTek.
Key Achievements:
- Played key role in securing over $7.5M in venture-backed financing from investment bankers.
- Established several new HR programs including new 401k plan, cafeteria plan, policies and procedures manual and employee handbook.
- Championed development and implementation of system of internal control procedures.

O'NEIL MANAGEMENT – Irvine, California 1998-2000
Corporate Controller
Directed staff of eight in performing all aspects of financial reporting for three closely held S-Corporations in Irvine, a UK division, and an Australian affiliate. Financial responsibilities included general ledger, cash management, order entry, CRM, credit and collections, benefits administration, accounts payable and payroll. Met with chartered accountants in the UK to audit financial statements, VAT and income tax returns for foreign subsidiaries. Worked with sales department in the development of sales forecasts. Aided purchasing department in parts procurement and scheduling of deliveries through company ERP system. Conducted breakeven analyses on new products in concert with engineering departments.
Key Achievements:
- Transformed burden analysis review process for inventory from annual to semi-annual event, reducing annual inventory adjustments significantly.
- Skillfully streamlined accounting processes through the identification and elimination of redundant tasks and staff, improving efficiency and reducing cost substantially.

THE GICK COMPANIES – Irvine, California 1992-1998
Chief Financial Officer
Supervised staff of nine in oversight of all financial and administrative functions. Functioned as interim General Manager in absence of CEO. Developed marketing plans and sales forecasts. Supervised production planning and new product development efforts including planned obsolescence models. Prepared budgets, tax returns and financial statements for S-Corp., LLC and shareholders. Pursued and managed strategic partnerships with key customers, vendors, VAR’s and manufacturers.
Key Achievements:
- Facilitated due diligence in the sale of corporate assets during a successful takeover bid.
- Spearheaded procurement and deployment of new accounting software system, including full revision of company chart of accounts, mapping balances and inventory integration.
- Championed implementation of system for acquiring temporary labor from agencies to perform assembly work during seasonal peaks in production, simultaneously eliminating $100K in payroll expense.

Education:
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) • University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & MIS • California State University, Fullerton – Fullerton, CA

Skills:
• Innovative Leadership
• Change Management
• Risk Management Strategic Business Planning
• Business Development
• Revenue Growth
• P&L Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Cost Reduction

Additional Information:
In mid 1980's, assisted with family vineyard with ranch property of over 600 acres with 120 acres planted in various grapes and boutique winery operations producing about 500 cases annually.

Reference:
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