Experience

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  Wm. W. Meyer and Sons, Inc.

  • Libertyville, IL

  • Controller

    • Dec 2011 - 2016
    • Libertyville, IL

    Manufacturer of air and dry bulk solids processing equipmentResponsible for the accounting, reporting, planning, tax and information technology functions of this privately owned Subchapter S Corporation. • Reduced monthly close/reporting schedule from ten to five working days.• Team leader on purchase and installation of product configurator software to allow for product customization directly integrated with ERP system.• Key participant in website upgrade team.• Team leader on upgrade of ERP software (Infor Cloud Suite Industrial; formerly Syteline).

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  Organics LLC (Division of Solvay Pharmaceuticals acquired by Abbott)

  • Northbrook, IL

  • Director Finance & Administration

    • Nov 1997 - Jun 2010
    • Northbrook, IL

    ORGANICS, LLC (formerly Organics/LaGrange, Inc.) 1997–2010Division of Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Sold to Abbott 2/15/10.)Bulk manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients Responsible for accounting, reporting, planning and tax functions of wholly owned subsidiary. Responsible for traffic/warehouse, information technology, human resources and general administrative support functions. • Navigated organization through second major structural change in five years implementing corporate decision to close division. Fulfilled final customer orders, prepared staff for transition, decommissioned systems including quality and IT systems, archived records and operating systems, managed and reported against closing budgetary requirements, etc. • Key participant in sale of predecessor company, Organics/LaGrange, Inc. to Solvay Pharmaceuticals in July, 2005 including business valuation, negotiations, data room preparation, due diligence support, and transition and integration duties.• Successfully integrated information technology, human resources and financial reporting functions to new parent company within four months of acquisition.• Recipient of Solvay’s “Summit Award” in 2006, the first year following acquisition, for efforts in aligning businesses.• Introduced capital expenditure planning and justification process to managers resulting in more accountability on capital projects.• Responsible for annual evaluation of group insurance and benefit issues and transitioning 401(k) plan to new, bundled-service provider.• Negotiated vendor and customer supply agreements.• Developed and documented procedures within areas of responsibility to support compliance with cGMP requirements of FDA.• Updated pricing models for existing products and developed pricing models for new products and services.• Utilized Syspro Impact ERP

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  TII Technical Education Systems

  • Palatine, IL

  • Controller

    • Jun 1995 - Nov 1997
    • Palatine, IL

    TII TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS 1995 – 1997Division of Barnes, InternationalManufacturer of technical training products for the education and industrial marketsControllerResponsible for the accounting, reporting, and planning functions for the division.• Installed an accounting system utilizing Peachtree accounting software, and developed inventory and purchasing procedures and controls. • Directly responsible for preparation, presentation and implementation of business plan.• Evaluated existing products. Proposed and implemented changes to trim product offering to profitable lines. Evaluated and implemented pricing changes.• Developed standard costs for products and reported and analyzed variances against standards. • Developed procedures for pricing custom-made products and for government and education bid proposal processes. • Implemented cost reductions and sales growth strategies resulting in a profitable division for the first time in seven years.

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  Powers Process Controls

  • Skokie, IL

  • Controller

    • 1987 - 1993
    • Skokie, IL

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  Mark Controls - Controls Systems Division

  • Skokie, IL

  • Accounting Manager

    • Nov 1981 - Apr 1987
    • Skokie, IL