Mike Landis
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Marty Galvan
Mike and I worked together at Lannett Company, Inc., a NYSE-listed public company. During my eight-year period at the Company, I was the CFO and Mike reported directly to me. Mike’s initial responsibility during my tenure was for external reporting, risk management and tax, and in this tax role he managed the Company’s outsourced tax function. In time his position was expanded to include treasury. Over the years he clearly demonstrated an ability to take on increasing responsibilities and successfully satisfy the requirements of each. Mike is an excellent senior finance executive with a very wide range of skills. He is very intelligent and capable. He is also creative when appropriate. He develops meaningful and constructive relationships with outside service providers, i.e., banks, auditors, consultants, attorneys, etc. One of his many core strengths is a strong knowledge of technical accounting and SEC reporting requirements for quarterly and annual reporting and for public equity and debt offerings. He is able to leverage this skill and his creative mind not only to satisfy reporting and filing requirements, but also to enhance the value-add provided by the finance team to the organization. In addition, his input in structuring business development deals is key to ensuring financial results are maximized. Mike has a strong knowledge of the debt markets and successfully guided Lannett during an arduous journey from total debt of $8 million in 2011 to total debt of $1.3 billion incurred to finance a major transformational acquisition in 2015. He also led the process to increase the Company’s line of credit from $3 million to $125 million over the same period. His familiarity with the debt markets helped ensure that the Company drove down the debt and met the covenants during the following years. Mike is well-versed in tax compliance and planning, and this made him a highly effective manager of the Company’s outsourced tax function. He also has a strong knowledge of risk management, and at Lannett provided insights to help the Company mitigate risk and oversaw the Company’s insurance program. Mike would be a valuable addition to any organization, and he has my highest recommendation. Because of his wide range of responsibilities, knowledge and experience, he would be an ideal senior financial executive in any organization. He would be a great fit in either a large organization where he would readily take on significant large-company responsibility or a smaller perhaps early-stage entity with aspirations to grow, raise equity or debt financing and go public in time.
Marty Galvan
Mike and I worked together at Lannett Company, Inc., a NYSE-listed public company. During my eight-year period at the Company, I was the CFO and Mike reported directly to me. Mike’s initial responsibility during my tenure was for external reporting, risk management and tax, and in this tax role he managed the Company’s outsourced tax function. In time his position was expanded to include treasury. Over the years he clearly demonstrated an ability to take on increasing responsibilities and successfully satisfy the requirements of each. Mike is an excellent senior finance executive with a very wide range of skills. He is very intelligent and capable. He is also creative when appropriate. He develops meaningful and constructive relationships with outside service providers, i.e., banks, auditors, consultants, attorneys, etc. One of his many core strengths is a strong knowledge of technical accounting and SEC reporting requirements for quarterly and annual reporting and for public equity and debt offerings. He is able to leverage this skill and his creative mind not only to satisfy reporting and filing requirements, but also to enhance the value-add provided by the finance team to the organization. In addition, his input in structuring business development deals is key to ensuring financial results are maximized. Mike has a strong knowledge of the debt markets and successfully guided Lannett during an arduous journey from total debt of $8 million in 2011 to total debt of $1.3 billion incurred to finance a major transformational acquisition in 2015. He also led the process to increase the Company’s line of credit from $3 million to $125 million over the same period. His familiarity with the debt markets helped ensure that the Company drove down the debt and met the covenants during the following years. Mike is well-versed in tax compliance and planning, and this made him a highly effective manager of the Company’s outsourced tax function. He also has a strong knowledge of risk management, and at Lannett provided insights to help the Company mitigate risk and oversaw the Company’s insurance program. Mike would be a valuable addition to any organization, and he has my highest recommendation. Because of his wide range of responsibilities, knowledge and experience, he would be an ideal senior financial executive in any organization. He would be a great fit in either a large organization where he would readily take on significant large-company responsibility or a smaller perhaps early-stage entity with aspirations to grow, raise equity or debt financing and go public in time.
Marty Galvan
Mike and I worked together at Lannett Company, Inc., a NYSE-listed public company. During my eight-year period at the Company, I was the CFO and Mike reported directly to me. Mike’s initial responsibility during my tenure was for external reporting, risk management and tax, and in this tax role he managed the Company’s outsourced tax function. In time his position was expanded to include treasury. Over the years he clearly demonstrated an ability to take on increasing responsibilities and successfully satisfy the requirements of each. Mike is an excellent senior finance executive with a very wide range of skills. He is very intelligent and capable. He is also creative when appropriate. He develops meaningful and constructive relationships with outside service providers, i.e., banks, auditors, consultants, attorneys, etc. One of his many core strengths is a strong knowledge of technical accounting and SEC reporting requirements for quarterly and annual reporting and for public equity and debt offerings. He is able to leverage this skill and his creative mind not only to satisfy reporting and filing requirements, but also to enhance the value-add provided by the finance team to the organization. In addition, his input in structuring business development deals is key to ensuring financial results are maximized. Mike has a strong knowledge of the debt markets and successfully guided Lannett during an arduous journey from total debt of $8 million in 2011 to total debt of $1.3 billion incurred to finance a major transformational acquisition in 2015. He also led the process to increase the Company’s line of credit from $3 million to $125 million over the same period. His familiarity with the debt markets helped ensure that the Company drove down the debt and met the covenants during the following years. Mike is well-versed in tax compliance and planning, and this made him a highly effective manager of the Company’s outsourced tax function. He also has a strong knowledge of risk management, and at Lannett provided insights to help the Company mitigate risk and oversaw the Company’s insurance program. Mike would be a valuable addition to any organization, and he has my highest recommendation. Because of his wide range of responsibilities, knowledge and experience, he would be an ideal senior financial executive in any organization. He would be a great fit in either a large organization where he would readily take on significant large-company responsibility or a smaller perhaps early-stage entity with aspirations to grow, raise equity or debt financing and go public in time.
Marty Galvan
Mike and I worked together at Lannett Company, Inc., a NYSE-listed public company. During my eight-year period at the Company, I was the CFO and Mike reported directly to me. Mike’s initial responsibility during my tenure was for external reporting, risk management and tax, and in this tax role he managed the Company’s outsourced tax function. In time his position was expanded to include treasury. Over the years he clearly demonstrated an ability to take on increasing responsibilities and successfully satisfy the requirements of each. Mike is an excellent senior finance executive with a very wide range of skills. He is very intelligent and capable. He is also creative when appropriate. He develops meaningful and constructive relationships with outside service providers, i.e., banks, auditors, consultants, attorneys, etc. One of his many core strengths is a strong knowledge of technical accounting and SEC reporting requirements for quarterly and annual reporting and for public equity and debt offerings. He is able to leverage this skill and his creative mind not only to satisfy reporting and filing requirements, but also to enhance the value-add provided by the finance team to the organization. In addition, his input in structuring business development deals is key to ensuring financial results are maximized. Mike has a strong knowledge of the debt markets and successfully guided Lannett during an arduous journey from total debt of $8 million in 2011 to total debt of $1.3 billion incurred to finance a major transformational acquisition in 2015. He also led the process to increase the Company’s line of credit from $3 million to $125 million over the same period. His familiarity with the debt markets helped ensure that the Company drove down the debt and met the covenants during the following years. Mike is well-versed in tax compliance and planning, and this made him a highly effective manager of the Company’s outsourced tax function. He also has a strong knowledge of risk management, and at Lannett provided insights to help the Company mitigate risk and oversaw the Company’s insurance program. Mike would be a valuable addition to any organization, and he has my highest recommendation. Because of his wide range of responsibilities, knowledge and experience, he would be an ideal senior financial executive in any organization. He would be a great fit in either a large organization where he would readily take on significant large-company responsibility or a smaller perhaps early-stage entity with aspirations to grow, raise equity or debt financing and go public in time.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
State of PennsylvaniaJan, 1991- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Epygenix Therapeutics, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Avisa Diagnostics Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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Lannett Company
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer
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Jan 2018 - 2020
Worked with and presented financial matters to board of directors, audit, and compensation committees. Partnered with all members of the senior management team and other company leadership on business strategy. Led acquisitions and related financing activities. Built and enhanced banking relationships in effort to lower overall cost of capital. Created and maintained relationships with S&P and Moody’s rating agencies. Responded to investor and analyst inquiries. Analyzed financial compliance with lending agreements. • Served as finance team member participating in due diligence, purchase price negotiations, valuation, integration, and technical accounting issues related to $1.2 billion acquisition doubling revenues to $800 million.• Oversaw financing and subsequent refinancing activities related to $1.0 billion senior secured credit facility and $250 million bond entered in connection with $1.2 billion acquisition.• Established initial $50 million revolving line of credit subsequently increased to $150 million.• Participated in two secondary stock offerings resulting in proceeds of $100 million.• Presented at equity investor annual healthcare conferences and lender meetings with CEO.• Liaised with outside investor relations firm to prepare financial press releases and earnings call scripts.• Contributed as member of strategic planning team creating company’s first formal strategic plan. Show less
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Principal Accounting Officer
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2012 - 2018
Ownership of financial statements filed with the SEC. Directed external financial reporting process included in SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings, annual report, MD&A, and press releases. Researched accounting issues to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Oversaw external audit and quarterly review process. Aided with Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance efforts. Built and mentored Finance and Accounting team through the implementation of systems and processes. Spearheaded tax function including strategies to minimize taxes, preparation of quarterly tax provision, as well as filing of federal and state tax returns. Supervised company’s insurance process. • Negotiated and structured transactions to achieve ideal business and financial results.• Reduced year-end financial reporting process by 30 days to meet large accelerated filing status deadline.• Worked with compensation consultant to implement annual executive compensation program and draft CD&A.• Directed stock-based compensation programs. • Spearheaded implementation of stock option software package.• Generated $15 million of cash tax savings as result of optimizing implementation of 2017 tax reform.• Led annual proxy preparation process and aided with annual shareholders’ meeting. Show less
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Director of Finance
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2010 - 2012
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Interim Controller
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2009 - 2010
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Akrion
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Controller
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2007 - 2008
Participated in initial public offering (IPO) process filed with both SEC and London Stock exchange. Analyzed financial compliance with lending agreements including preparation of borrowing base certificates. Oversaw external audit process. Directed monthly closing process while ensuring preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements. Remained current with U.S. GAAP and evaluated all technical accounting issues. Oversaw, trained, and led accounting department to retain committed and competent accounting staff. Supervised up to seven staff members in two locations. Show less
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AlliedBarton
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Security and Investigations
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Finance
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2002 - 2007
Actively involved with the initial public offering (IPO) process. Contributed to the sale of the company. Led due diligence, acquisition, integration, and financing activities for the purchase of four “significant subsidiaries” tripling revenues to $1.4 billion. Participated in road shows which raised $400 million of acquisition and refinancing debt. Contributed on lender conference calls. Directed external financial reporting process relating to SEC filings reported on Forms S-1, S-4, 10-K / 10-Q and 8-K. Oversaw external audit and quarterly review process with Big 4 audit firm. Presented financial matters to audit committee of board of directors. Directed the tax compliance function. Supervised staff of eight. Show less
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Quaker Chemical Corporation
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Global Controller
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1999 - 2002
Prepared three-year strategic plan and coordinated preparation of annual budget and quarterly rolling forecast. Submitted quarterly financial analyses to board of directors. Participated in quarterly investor analyst conference calls. Directed external financial reporting process included in SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings, annual report, MD&A, and press releases. Researched accounting issues to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Prepared consolidated financial statements for 35 legal entities throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and US. Directed external audit and quarterly review process. Spearheaded implementation of global consolidation and financial reporting system. Show less
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Comcast Cellular Communications Inc.
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United States
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Telecommunications
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Manager of Financial Reporting and Consolidations
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1997 - 1999
Managed external financial reporting process relating to SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings. Prepared quarterly financial analyses for parent company. Aided in preparation of annual budget. Coordinated external audit and quarterly reviews with Big 4 audit firm. Reduced month-end consolidation closing process by four days. Contributed to implementation of PeopleSoft general ledger system. Won fiscal improvement team award. Supervised, evaluated, and developed staff accountants. Managed external financial reporting process relating to SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings. Prepared quarterly financial analyses for parent company. Aided in preparation of annual budget. Coordinated external audit and quarterly reviews with Big 4 audit firm. Reduced month-end consolidation closing process by four days. Contributed to implementation of PeopleSoft general ledger system. Won fiscal improvement team award. Supervised, evaluated, and developed staff accountants.
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Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consolidations Accountant
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1996 - 1997
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SEI
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China
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Senior Corporate Accountant
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1993 - 1996
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accountant
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1989 - 1993
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Ernst & Young
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China
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Accountant
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1988 - 1989
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Education
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Franklin & Marshall College
B.A., Accounting
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