Gary Johnson, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at Kolibri Global Energy Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Salman Khan
I worked for Gary at Occidental Petroleum's headquarters in Los Angeles where Gary was Director of Technical Accounting. Gary is a thorough professional who possesses immense knowledge and understanding of complex accounting and industry issues. He is personable and easy to deal with. Gary takes a keen interest in developing and investing in his team and is an excellent coach. Gary also gives his team members room to work independently and interact with other people as needed. Gary certainly is one of the best bosses I have worked for.
Eric Collazo
I enthusiastically recommend Gary. He was my colleague for about 4 years at Oxy Corporate Headquarters. He was a valued resource to the Corporate Accounting group, advising on accounting for acquisitions and complex accounting transactions. Gary’s involvement in the implementation of FAS 123R at Oxy was instrumental and his insight regarding the various types of equity awards was greatly appreciated. He always made himself available to answer any technical accounting questions, was very easy to work with and was always very professional.
Salman Khan
I worked for Gary at Occidental Petroleum's headquarters in Los Angeles where Gary was Director of Technical Accounting. Gary is a thorough professional who possesses immense knowledge and understanding of complex accounting and industry issues. He is personable and easy to deal with. Gary takes a keen interest in developing and investing in his team and is an excellent coach. Gary also gives his team members room to work independently and interact with other people as needed. Gary certainly is one of the best bosses I have worked for.
Eric Collazo
I enthusiastically recommend Gary. He was my colleague for about 4 years at Oxy Corporate Headquarters. He was a valued resource to the Corporate Accounting group, advising on accounting for acquisitions and complex accounting transactions. Gary’s involvement in the implementation of FAS 123R at Oxy was instrumental and his insight regarding the various types of equity awards was greatly appreciated. He always made himself available to answer any technical accounting questions, was very easy to work with and was always very professional.
Salman Khan
I worked for Gary at Occidental Petroleum's headquarters in Los Angeles where Gary was Director of Technical Accounting. Gary is a thorough professional who possesses immense knowledge and understanding of complex accounting and industry issues. He is personable and easy to deal with. Gary takes a keen interest in developing and investing in his team and is an excellent coach. Gary also gives his team members room to work independently and interact with other people as needed. Gary certainly is one of the best bosses I have worked for.
Eric Collazo
I enthusiastically recommend Gary. He was my colleague for about 4 years at Oxy Corporate Headquarters. He was a valued resource to the Corporate Accounting group, advising on accounting for acquisitions and complex accounting transactions. Gary’s involvement in the implementation of FAS 123R at Oxy was instrumental and his insight regarding the various types of equity awards was greatly appreciated. He always made himself available to answer any technical accounting questions, was very easy to work with and was always very professional.
Salman Khan
I worked for Gary at Occidental Petroleum's headquarters in Los Angeles where Gary was Director of Technical Accounting. Gary is a thorough professional who possesses immense knowledge and understanding of complex accounting and industry issues. He is personable and easy to deal with. Gary takes a keen interest in developing and investing in his team and is an excellent coach. Gary also gives his team members room to work independently and interact with other people as needed. Gary certainly is one of the best bosses I have worked for.
Eric Collazo
I enthusiastically recommend Gary. He was my colleague for about 4 years at Oxy Corporate Headquarters. He was a valued resource to the Corporate Accounting group, advising on accounting for acquisitions and complex accounting transactions. Gary’s involvement in the implementation of FAS 123R at Oxy was instrumental and his insight regarding the various types of equity awards was greatly appreciated. He always made himself available to answer any technical accounting questions, was very easy to work with and was always very professional.
Credentials
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Member FENG
The Financial Executives Networking Group, Inc. (FENG)Dec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant
California Board of Accountancy
Experience
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Kolibri Global Energy Inc.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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Apr 2013 - Present
-Selected by the CEO to take over the CFO position after working as Controller for 2 years. -Direct the global accounting, finance, treasury and HR functions for this publicly traded energy company -Develop strategy objectives for the domestic and international operations and oversee the public company reporting process -Responsible for fundraising over $30 million of debt and $10 million of equity -Responsible for implementation of cost cutting initiatives that reduced G&A expenses by 20% per annum -Prepare board packages and present financial information and strategy to board of directors -Streamlined annual budgeting process reducing preparation time by more than one week Show less
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Radiant Health Centers
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Feb 2022 - Present
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BNK Petroleum Inc.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial & International Controller
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Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
-Responsible for the company's worldwide financial reporting under IFRS and international controllership responsibilities primarily in Europe -Helped drive international expansion, global cash management, streamlining worldwide organizational structure -Responsible for the company's worldwide financial reporting under IFRS and international controllership responsibilities primarily in Europe -Helped drive international expansion, global cash management, streamlining worldwide organizational structure
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Ascent Media
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Australia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Controller
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2008 - 2011
-Led corporate accounting, consolidation and financial reporting functions of a 25-location multinational public company three months after it was spun-off from Liberty Media -Created a SOX-compliant SEC reporting process in order to meet public reporting requirements -Implemented streamlined analysis procedures for monthly divisional operating reviews -Led quarterly Executive Disclosure Committee meetings; participated in Board of Director and Audit Committee meetings -Led corporate accounting, consolidation and financial reporting functions of a 25-location multinational public company three months after it was spun-off from Liberty Media -Created a SOX-compliant SEC reporting process in order to meet public reporting requirements -Implemented streamlined analysis procedures for monthly divisional operating reviews -Led quarterly Executive Disclosure Committee meetings; participated in Board of Director and Audit Committee meetings
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Director, Technical Accounting
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2000 - 2008
-Led Technical Accounting department responsible for public reporting, M&A, due diligence and GAAP compliance for this $18 billion Fortune 200 energy company -Provided accounting due diligence support on over $9 billion of mergers and acquisitions -Developed global roadmap of internal control processes for SOX 404 compliance -Primary liaison to external auditors for annual audit and for any complex accounting issues as they arose -Led Technical Accounting department responsible for public reporting, M&A, due diligence and GAAP compliance for this $18 billion Fortune 200 energy company -Provided accounting due diligence support on over $9 billion of mergers and acquisitions -Developed global roadmap of internal control processes for SOX 404 compliance -Primary liaison to external auditors for annual audit and for any complex accounting issues as they arose
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UNOVA
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United Kingdom
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis
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1995 - 2000
-Promoted to Manager after being employed as a Senior for two years -Managed the consolidation and reporting of a $2 billion multinational corporation -Successfully completed a complex $3 billion spin-off into two separate companies -Provided technical accounting support on over $1 billion of acquisitions as well as divestitures and other transactions -Promoted to Manager after being employed as a Senior for two years -Managed the consolidation and reporting of a $2 billion multinational corporation -Successfully completed a complex $3 billion spin-off into two separate companies -Provided technical accounting support on over $1 billion of acquisitions as well as divestitures and other transactions
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor
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1991 - 1995
-Audited a variety of clients from multi-billion dollar public companies to mid-size private companies -Supervised a 20-person audit of an IPO for a real estate company -Audited a variety of clients from multi-billion dollar public companies to mid-size private companies -Supervised a 20-person audit of an IPO for a real estate company
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Education
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2000 - 2002
Auburn University
MBA, Business Administration -
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting -
1983 - 1987
Bellarmine-Jefferson High School
High School, HS Diploma
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