James C. Auten
Director of Corporate Services / Change Agent in charge of corporate Integration at John M. Campbell & Co. / Petroskills- Claim this Profile
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Del Gustafson
Jim is a diligent and careful manager who oversaw all aspects of MPSI's business while also leading the effort to sell the company as directed by its shareholders. I was impressed by Jim's integrity, attention to detail, thoughtfulness and willingness to consider and discuss legal issues with me and to act responsibily on the advice I gave.
Del Gustafson
Jim is a diligent and careful manager who oversaw all aspects of MPSI's business while also leading the effort to sell the company as directed by its shareholders. I was impressed by Jim's integrity, attention to detail, thoughtfulness and willingness to consider and discuss legal issues with me and to act responsibily on the advice I gave.
Del Gustafson
Jim is a diligent and careful manager who oversaw all aspects of MPSI's business while also leading the effort to sell the company as directed by its shareholders. I was impressed by Jim's integrity, attention to detail, thoughtfulness and willingness to consider and discuss legal issues with me and to act responsibily on the advice I gave.
Del Gustafson
Jim is a diligent and careful manager who oversaw all aspects of MPSI's business while also leading the effort to sell the company as directed by its shareholders. I was impressed by Jim's integrity, attention to detail, thoughtfulness and willingness to consider and discuss legal issues with me and to act responsibily on the advice I gave.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
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Experience
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Director of Corporate Services / Change Agent in charge of corporate Integration
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
Originally undertook a four-month temporary assignment as Director of Corporate Services for the John M. Campbell Company in Norman Oklahoma - a position intended to facilitate the executive search and integration of two new senior leaders due to impending retirement. The engagement was extended and the scope changed when the Company received an acquisition offer which the Board excepted. From December 2012 through June 2013 my activities shifted from operational management to change… Show more Originally undertook a four-month temporary assignment as Director of Corporate Services for the John M. Campbell Company in Norman Oklahoma - a position intended to facilitate the executive search and integration of two new senior leaders due to impending retirement. The engagement was extended and the scope changed when the Company received an acquisition offer which the Board excepted. From December 2012 through June 2013 my activities shifted from operational management to change management wherein I oversaw the departmental integration between JMC and the acquirer, Petroskills. That engagement was successfully completed by June 30, 2013. Show less Originally undertook a four-month temporary assignment as Director of Corporate Services for the John M. Campbell Company in Norman Oklahoma - a position intended to facilitate the executive search and integration of two new senior leaders due to impending retirement. The engagement was extended and the scope changed when the Company received an acquisition offer which the Board excepted. From December 2012 through June 2013 my activities shifted from operational management to change… Show more Originally undertook a four-month temporary assignment as Director of Corporate Services for the John M. Campbell Company in Norman Oklahoma - a position intended to facilitate the executive search and integration of two new senior leaders due to impending retirement. The engagement was extended and the scope changed when the Company received an acquisition offer which the Board excepted. From December 2012 through June 2013 my activities shifted from operational management to change management wherein I oversaw the departmental integration between JMC and the acquirer, Petroskills. That engagement was successfully completed by June 30, 2013. Show less
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Independent Consultant
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Administrative Consulting Projects
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
Post acquisition I was retained by the new owner of MPSI to help with corporate transition and management integration. Post acquisition I was retained by the new owner of MPSI to help with corporate transition and management integration.
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Market Planning Solutions Inc.
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United States
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Market Research
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Chief Executive Officer
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Aug 2004 - May 2011
Served in this capacity until MPSI was acquired by KSSFuels in May 2011.
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Chief Financial Officer
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May 1994 - Aug 2004
• Prepared all SEC financial reports including not only the financial statements and notes, but other narrative and compliance segments • Presented quarterly financial reports and analyses to the Board of Directors • Hired, oversaw and coordinated activities involving independent accountants who performed quarterly/annual audits and prepared tax returns in the US and abroad • Prepared annual financial plan reflecting strategic objectives, operational tactics and financial… Show more • Prepared all SEC financial reports including not only the financial statements and notes, but other narrative and compliance segments • Presented quarterly financial reports and analyses to the Board of Directors • Hired, oversaw and coordinated activities involving independent accountants who performed quarterly/annual audits and prepared tax returns in the US and abroad • Prepared annual financial plan reflecting strategic objectives, operational tactics and financial forecasts. • Simplified monthly budget-to-actual expense reports available to line managers so that they could more effectively manage their cost pools • Cash planning and oversight of treasury personnel in respect of cash turnover at $12M - $15M per year • Established original Investor Relations program for MPSI - drafted financial and corporate press releases and coordinated filing activities
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Financial Controller
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Mar 1984 - May 1994
Chief accountant for domestic operations and coordinated all accounting, finance, treasury, audit and compliance activities related to MPSI's foreign subsidiaries
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KPMG Peat Marwick
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Switzerland
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Audit Manager, Audit Manager, Audit Supervisor, Senior Auditor, Audit Staff Accountant
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Jun 1975 - Mar 1984
Various audit and audit management positions relative to multiple KPMG clients in a variety of industries including banking, manufacturing, and mining as examples. Various audit and audit management positions relative to multiple KPMG clients in a variety of industries including banking, manufacturing, and mining as examples.
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Education
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University of Oklahoma
BS, Accounting, Finance, Business Law
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