Lesley Bachleitner Hazleton, CPA

Chief Financial Officer at Cox Machine, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area

    • Member, Board of Directors
      • Dec 2015 - Present

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    • Principal - Chief Financial Officer
      • Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area SeatonHill is a premier fractional and interim CFO services firm, partnering with small and mid-sized businesses to increase their odds of achieving increased revenue, bottom line, and cash flow results. Its partners have deep experience across multiple industries, and can quickly integrate into an organization to provide the insights needed to succeed in today's marketplace. From establishing a “best-in-class” finance and accounting function, raising and managing cash, developing… Show more SeatonHill is a premier fractional and interim CFO services firm, partnering with small and mid-sized businesses to increase their odds of achieving increased revenue, bottom line, and cash flow results. Its partners have deep experience across multiple industries, and can quickly integrate into an organization to provide the insights needed to succeed in today's marketplace. From establishing a “best-in-class” finance and accounting function, raising and managing cash, developing dependable business forecasts, and other traditional CFO services, our partners assist senior management with strategic direction for growth, capital investment, acquisitions and other comprehensive input for informed decision-making. When you engage one of our partners, you also get an advisory group of 1-2 individuals dedicated to your company plus the broad intellectual capital of our entire firm. Your success is SeatonHill’s mission. Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • VP, Finance and Controller
      • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area Direct finance, treasury, risk management, accounting and information technology functions across 3 locations globally. Facilitate process improvements with a focus on scalability and growth. Implemented and managed improvements to the tax function including transfer pricing, withholding tax capabilities and a baseline for international tax structure. Managed development of several tools to improve billing for complex contracts, cash forecasting and budgeting. Managed selection of vendor… Show more Direct finance, treasury, risk management, accounting and information technology functions across 3 locations globally. Facilitate process improvements with a focus on scalability and growth. Implemented and managed improvements to the tax function including transfer pricing, withholding tax capabilities and a baseline for international tax structure. Managed development of several tools to improve billing for complex contracts, cash forecasting and budgeting. Managed selection of vendor financing partner to improve access to working capital. Show less

    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area Direct finance, treasury, risk management, accounting and information technology functions with a focus on scalabilty and growth. Facilitate process improvement with operations management team in human resources, manufacturing support functions, and information technology. Evaluated outside service providers and made strategic changes to improve support in risk management, employee benefits, procurement, and information technology. Led implemented SyteLine ERMS system and completed the… Show more Direct finance, treasury, risk management, accounting and information technology functions with a focus on scalabilty and growth. Facilitate process improvement with operations management team in human resources, manufacturing support functions, and information technology. Evaluated outside service providers and made strategic changes to improve support in risk management, employee benefits, procurement, and information technology. Led implemented SyteLine ERMS system and completed the project on time and on budget in 4 months. Implemented process improvements including a 15 day reduction in the close process. Negotiated amendments to the banking agreement to fund expansion needed to support new programs and significant company growth. Negotiated renewal of banking credit facility increasing the facility by $3.5M and decreasing restrictive terms and interest rate. Negotiated financing for a new card program for the company doubling the credit facility. Show less

    • Oil and Gas
    • Vice President & Corporate Controller
      • Jun 2009 - Nov 2011

      Houston, Texas Area Direct organization finance function including monthly closing, consolidations, management reporting, annual financial statements, tax compliance and planning, budgeting, forecasting, annual audit, operational finance projects and implementation of new internal control structure. Responsible for finance functions in 14 domestic sites and 2 foreign sites. Restructured finance organization to provide scalability for increased growth and to improve the ability of finance to support the… Show more Direct organization finance function including monthly closing, consolidations, management reporting, annual financial statements, tax compliance and planning, budgeting, forecasting, annual audit, operational finance projects and implementation of new internal control structure. Responsible for finance functions in 14 domestic sites and 2 foreign sites. Restructured finance organization to provide scalability for increased growth and to improve the ability of finance to support the organization. Integrated management of the foreign finance functions into the corporate group increasing transparency in financial performance. Managed merger and acquisition activities with the CEO in both domestic and foreign markets. Directed finance team responsible for multiple expansion projects both domestically and abroad. Show less

    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Division Controller
      • Feb 2008 - May 2009

      Greater Atlanta Area Direct division finance function including monthly closing, site consolidations, quarterly/annual financial reporting support, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley testing and quarterly/annual audit support. Provide oversight for operations in Brazil and Mexico reviewing monthly financial results, forecasts and budgets. Manage interaction with parent company both at a segment level and with corporate accounting addressing ad hoc information requests, developing new… Show more Direct division finance function including monthly closing, site consolidations, quarterly/annual financial reporting support, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley testing and quarterly/annual audit support. Provide oversight for operations in Brazil and Mexico reviewing monthly financial results, forecasts and budgets. Manage interaction with parent company both at a segment level and with corporate accounting addressing ad hoc information requests, developing new reporting and GAAP issues. Developed plans for a finance organization refresh to balance work load, improve delegation, facilitate cross-training and improve alignment with other departments and corporate accounting. Provided increased support of Brazil organization during senior management transition improved inventory accuracy and cash flow, and developed a plan to address open internal audit findings. Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Controller
      • Jul 2006 - Feb 2008

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area Direct corporate finance function including monthly closing, consolidations, quarterly financial reporting, management reporting, tax function, risk management, budgeting, forecasting and corporate executive compensation. Manage company-wide internal control environment and ensure successful completion of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 certification on an annual basis. Manage relationships and coordinate resources with foreign corporate parent company, division management, external consultants… Show more Direct corporate finance function including monthly closing, consolidations, quarterly financial reporting, management reporting, tax function, risk management, budgeting, forecasting and corporate executive compensation. Manage company-wide internal control environment and ensure successful completion of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 certification on an annual basis. Manage relationships and coordinate resources with foreign corporate parent company, division management, external consultants and external auditors to successfully meet reporting and regulatory requirements. In coordination with parent company, initiated globalization of our risk management portfolio including product liability, property, and business travel and accident policies. Member of Finance Committee and both Compensation Committee and Audit Committee on the Board of Directors. Show less

    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director Global Process Excellence - Finance
      • Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

      Dallas/Fort Worth Area Transitioned an SAP support group from business process analysis to project management supporting a global process improvement program for finance. Defined and implemented a program management office to coordinate finance improvement program in four months. Provided change management and integration support for all projects within program.

    • United States
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • VP Finance
      • Apr 2004 - Aug 2005

      United Kingdom Managed finance department of 73 employees for division with turnover of $700,000,000, $140,000,000 in inventory and 2,400 employees. Oversaw finance functions of nine facilities in four countries, including U.K., U.S., Canada, and France. Developed acquisition warranty claim for successful, multimillion-dollar settlement. Directed asset sales and due diligence work, resulting in sale of facility and product line. Consolidated systems, restructured finance, and successfully improved… Show more Managed finance department of 73 employees for division with turnover of $700,000,000, $140,000,000 in inventory and 2,400 employees. Oversaw finance functions of nine facilities in four countries, including U.K., U.S., Canada, and France. Developed acquisition warranty claim for successful, multimillion-dollar settlement. Directed asset sales and due diligence work, resulting in sale of facility and product line. Consolidated systems, restructured finance, and successfully improved effectiveness of team. Directed entire finance function, including division consolidations, management reporting, budgeting, planning, financial and cost accounting, GAAP expertise, and strategic financial direction of division. Managed audit and other key financial relationships for division. Led initial documentation of internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley and successfully passed 404 certification deficiencies. Managed strategic implementation of lean culture in finance across division. Show less

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim Corporate Controller
      • Nov 2003 - Apr 2004

      Greater Chicago Area

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • Poland Operations Controller
      • 1996 - 2003

      Poland Oversaw, cash management and forecasting, entity funding, banking, consulting, audit management, financial accounting, cost accounting, GAAP expertise, forecasting, budgeting, planning, taxation, import/export, A/R and A/P. Managed audit relationship and other key financial relationships to successfully run plant, payroll, tax preparation, planning, and generate financial statements for VAT and other Polish jurisdictional taxes. Managed implementation of SAP. Applied lean flow into SAP… Show more Oversaw, cash management and forecasting, entity funding, banking, consulting, audit management, financial accounting, cost accounting, GAAP expertise, forecasting, budgeting, planning, taxation, import/export, A/R and A/P. Managed audit relationship and other key financial relationships to successfully run plant, payroll, tax preparation, planning, and generate financial statements for VAT and other Polish jurisdictional taxes. Managed implementation of SAP. Applied lean flow into SAP manufacturing modules. Transitioned assets from Mexico to Poland and provided oversight for European manufacturing director. Defined, staffed, and managed finance, accounting, tax, and import/export functions for start-up manufacturing facility and Polish corporate entity. Integrated Polish financial operations into European shared services center. Implemented inward processing relief resulting in annual 80% tariff reduction. Implemented inventory controls to maintain 98% accuracy. Show less

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Projects Coordinator
      • Sep 1994 - Nov 1995

      Houston, Texas Area Responsible for project management for finance improvement projects as defined by the VP finance for the VALIC subsidiary. Implemented a new HR and payroll system.

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Senior Tax Accountant
      • Oct 1993 - Sep 1994

      Houston, Texas Area Tax accountant responsible for all tax reporting for 5 company consolidated group in a swiss conglomerate. Responsible for 35 states and all federal filings. Implemented a tax management system.

    • United States
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tax Associate
      • Jun 1992 - Oct 1993

      Houston, Texas Area

Education

  • Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
    MBA, Finance
  • Louisiana Tech University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

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