Experience

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  Textbookrushcom

  • Cfo
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  TextbookRush.com

  • Grandview Heights Ohio

  • CFO

    • Aug 2010 - Nov 2015
    • Grandview Heights Ohio

    The Company is an Ohio based (rapidly growing) online reseller of books (primarily textbooks) with operations in the US. The Company previously owned two bookstores in the vicininty of The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH). Websites include textbookrush.com and bookstores.com

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  ACI Industries, Ltd. L.P.

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO & Corporate Controller)

    • Apr 1995 - Dec 2009

    ACI Industries, Ltd. L.P., Delaware, Ohio (1995-2009)Privately held international industrial holding company. • Recycling and trading metal bearing industrial scrap materials. Operations in the U.S., Russia, Malaysia and several European countries. • Manufacturing (conversion of bulk paper) of to...

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  Industrial Experience

  • COO / CFO

    • Sep 1972 - Dec 2009

    Private Industry-International scrap metal trading company-Paper converter – towels, napkins etc. -Distributor - janitorial and medical supplies-Sign manufacturer (gas station canopies)-High tech testing facility - jet engine blades-Manufacturer- funeral vehicles-Manufacturer - aircraft refuelers...

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  M&A Experience, Mergers, Acquisitions, Dive...

  • GM, CFO

    • Dec 1979 - Apr 2004

    Participated in negotiations, due diligence, preparation of sale offering material, forecasting, analysis and projections (EBITDA, Cash Flow, ROI), execution of agreements and settlement of purchase price adjustments. • 2006 – Sale offering of an international scrap metal trading division. • 2004...

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  Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing

  • CFO - Financial Experience

    • Dec 1979 - Apr 1995

    • Accounting and Taxation - Internal and external reporting (including SEC), cost accounting, financial analysis, exception and variance reporting, income tax research, planning and compliance.• Strategic Planning – Introduced “management by objectives / exception; strategic pricing alternatives ...

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  Superior Coaches

  • Vice President Finance

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

    Superior Coaches, Lima, Ohio (1988-1993)Specialty vehicle manufacturer – conversion of luxury automobiles to six door limousines and hearses sold to funeral homes through a well established dealer network.V.P. Finance • Secured lease financing for retail customers and credit lines for dealer inve...

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  Garsite Products, Inc

  • General Manager & VP Finance

    • Dec 1979 - Dec 1987

    Manufacturer of aircraft refueling vehicles and over-the-road trailer and truck tanks.General Manager and CFO Played a key role in the acquisition and successful turnaround of a distressed competitor (Wilco, Inc.). Renegotiated purchase price after successfully challenging projections.• Developed...

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  Several Major/Prominent Public Accounting Firms

  • Tax Supervisor; Audit Supervisor

    • Sep 1972 - Jan 1980

    Accounting, Audit (including SEC) & Tax – Acquired a unique combination of accounting, tax and audit skills working for small and large C.P.A. firms servicing a diverse client base.• Transitioned successfully from small to large C.P.A. firms.• Transferred from audit to tax at the supervisory ...

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  KPMG Peat Marwick

  • Tax Supervisor (initially Audit Supervisor)

    • Jan 1978 - Dec 1979
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  Mahoney Cohen

  • Audit Supervisor

    • 1977 - 1978
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  Arthur Young

  • Supervising Audit Senior

    • Oct 1973 - May 1977

    Ernst & Young f/k/aArhtur Young & Co., (LI - NY)

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  Thomas F. Hanley

  • accountant

    • 1968 - 1969