Experience

Brentwood Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Controller

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Reading, Pennsylvania, United States



SFS Group

• Switzerland
• Fabricated Metal Products
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Head of Shared Service Center - North America

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2022

  Wyomissing, PA • Responsible for leading the Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Human Resource and IT functions for the North American division of SFS Group AG. • Directed all finance and accounting activities including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, policies and procedures, internal controls, risk management, financial reporting (U.S. GAAP) Total annual revenues over $450M in North America. • Responsible for all audit, banking, insurance and legal… Show more • Responsible for leading the Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Human Resource and IT functions for the North American division of SFS Group AG. • Directed all finance and accounting activities including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, policies and procedures, internal controls, risk management, financial reporting (U.S. GAAP) Total annual revenues over $450M in North America. • Responsible for all audit, banking, insurance and legal relationships for SFS Group in North America. • Responsible for all M&A activity. Completed due diligence and integration of five acquisitions ($250M in revenues) over five years. • Successful Greenfield startup of SFS Mexico entity in 2017. • Member of North American leadership team and company officer. Integral partner in strategic planning. • Led human resources group in development of harmonized policies and procedures across North America. • Terminated a pension plan in 2017 and implemented an improved ex-patriot management system. • Merged four 401K plans and employee benefit plans into one company plan. $100M in assets and member of fiduciary committee. • Lead an IT team that has continued to implement technology improvements to streamline efficiencies and better utilize our SAP system. • Implemented S4/HANA in 2022. • Managed a team of twenty employees with indirect management of FiCo, HR and IT employees at acquired companies. • Developed and implemented a global transfer pricing system. Show less



Quadrant

• Switzerland
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • May 2006 - Aug 2016

  Reading, PA • Responsible for all Finance, Accounting and Treasury activities. Total revenues exceeding $300 million for Americas (North and South America) operations. • Managed all financial reporting requirements using IFRS. • Responsible for annual budget process and forecasting. • Managed the U.S. internal control system and related documentation. Internal controls designated as top level by Mitsubishi Plastics internal audit team. • Developed and implemented a… Show more • Responsible for all Finance, Accounting and Treasury activities. Total revenues exceeding $300 million for Americas (North and South America) operations. • Managed all financial reporting requirements using IFRS. • Responsible for annual budget process and forecasting. • Managed the U.S. internal control system and related documentation. Internal controls designated as top level by Mitsubishi Plastics internal audit team. • Developed and implemented a global transfer pricing system. • Successfully reduced working capital needs by over 30% ($15 million) through improved inventory management and receivables management. • Managed a staff of ten people and developed a finance team focused on good financial stewardship and business partnership. • Streamlined finance team resulting in a three-day, month-end close process while reducing headcount 20% through attrition. • Liaison with public accounting firms for interim, pension and year-end audits. Zero audit adjustments or findings. • Directed treasury function and responsible for banking relationships. • Finance partner for two business units working directly with business general managers. Show less



Leidy's Inc.

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2003 - May 2006

  Souderton, PA • Directed all business financial activities including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial controls, business process evaluation/policies, fiscal resource management and profitability analysis of new business ventures. Total revenue of $100 million annually split between livestock raising, food production and retail operations. • Successfully led the executive team and company during 2004 as interim president. • Created working capital control and… Show more • Directed all business financial activities including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial controls, business process evaluation/policies, fiscal resource management and profitability analysis of new business ventures. Total revenue of $100 million annually split between livestock raising, food production and retail operations. • Successfully led the executive team and company during 2004 as interim president. • Created working capital control and analysis tools for both inventory and receivables. Cash flow improved by 10%. • Managed cash flow activity for both operational and financing activities. Responsible for all bank and insurance industry relationships. • Responsible for management of 401K and profit sharing plans. • Directed the staffs of the finance, accounting, purchasing, information technology, and quality control and administration departments. • Implemented cost control programs and sales margin tools that resulted in the company having two of its best profit years in company history. • Managed the financial planning and financial capital requirements for the startup of both a livestock-raising subsidiary and a retail store subsidiary. • Managed the grain and livestock hedging programs for the business. Show less



PolyOne

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Director

  • Mar 1999 - Mar 2003

  Bethlehem • Directed Wire & Cable business unit financial activities including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting (SEC and internal), financial controls, monthly financial closings, business process evaluation/policies and profitability analysis of the new organization. Total revenues of $250 million annually. • Designed and presented a five-year strategic plan to PolyOne leadership council. Plan projected a 600% increase in profits through resource realignment and new… Show more • Directed Wire & Cable business unit financial activities including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting (SEC and internal), financial controls, monthly financial closings, business process evaluation/policies and profitability analysis of the new organization. Total revenues of $250 million annually. • Designed and presented a five-year strategic plan to PolyOne leadership council. Plan projected a 600% increase in profits through resource realignment and new business development. Total profit improvement of $25 million through customer segmentation, business process improvements, supply chain efficiencies, improved manufacturing capacity utilization and efficiency and increased focus on value-added markets and products. • Created working capital control and analysis tools for both inventory and receivables. Cash flow increased by 15%. • Presented quarterly financial review of Wire & Cable business to M.A. Hanna and PolyOne board of directors. • Successfully grew sales and profit 15% in an industry that grows 3% per annum. • Initiated programs resulting in an 18% reduction of general and administration expenses in the Wire & Cable business. • Directed Wire & Cable conversion to SAP 4.6. Directed master data transition and business readiness programs. • Directed business development programs and e-business initiatives. • Responsible for merger and acquisition analysis for both acquisitions and divestitures. Show less



M.A. Hanna

• Regional Controller

  • Oct 1996 - Mar 1999

  Bethlehem, PA • Directed a $120 million region in M.A. Hanna’s colored concentrate business. Directed all aspects of finance and accounting for nine manufacturing locations. • Directed staff of nineteen associates including plant controllers, information technology associates and human resource coordinators at manufacturing sites. • Initiated cross-functional team to improve operating performance at all company facilities. Result was a $4 million cost savings through plan restructuring while capacity… Show more • Directed a $120 million region in M.A. Hanna’s colored concentrate business. Directed all aspects of finance and accounting for nine manufacturing locations. • Directed staff of nineteen associates including plant controllers, information technology associates and human resource coordinators at manufacturing sites. • Initiated cross-functional team to improve operating performance at all company facilities. Result was a $4 million cost savings through plan restructuring while capacity utilization increased 50% and inventory turns increased 42%. • Successfully reduced G&A expenses 29% and reduced days sales in receivables 7%. • Successfully led SAP 3.1 implementation at nine regional manufacturing sites. • Designed training courses and successfully trained associates on SAP 3.1 financials (CO, PA, FI, MM) • Evaluated and implemented an ABC standard cost systems to more accurately reflect activities driving product costs. Show less



Crayola

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Sep 1989 - Oct 1996

  Easton, PA • Directed the financial reporting organization, managed financial analysis, financial consolidation and reporting for Americas business unit ($450 million in annual revenues). Business unit included United States, Canada and South America. • Successfully performed responsibility for the financial integrity of forty brand and subsidiary profit/loss statements and balances sheets. • Directed staff of three analysts. • Developed finance strategy for expansion of the fine arts… Show more • Directed the financial reporting organization, managed financial analysis, financial consolidation and reporting for Americas business unit ($450 million in annual revenues). Business unit included United States, Canada and South America. • Successfully performed responsibility for the financial integrity of forty brand and subsidiary profit/loss statements and balances sheets. • Directed staff of three analysts. • Developed finance strategy for expansion of the fine arts business. • Reduced monthly closing cycle by 60% and improved senior management reporting package by providing more relevant and timely analysis which reflected the needs of the various businesses. • Implemented cross-functional teams of marketing, sales and finance personnel to lead various business units and consumer brands. • Successfully completed post-acquisition integration of Revell-Monogram ($100 million) from a publicly traded German corporation to a subsidiary of Binney & Smith. • Successfully directed the financial integrity and monthly analysis and consolidation of international financial results from twelve international subsidiaries during a period of 100% sales growth and 50% geographic expansion. • Initiated pro-forma financial statements and analysis to assess entry and penetration into the Mexican market. • Designed Mexican joint venture analysis used in buyout negotiations. • Directed the financial integrity of $120 million in domestic fixed assets including the annual capital plan and depreciation forecast, analysis of ROI and payback for all company capital expenditures and evaluation of project effectiveness through post project audits. • Directed the implementation of fixed asset computer system (Integral) updates to ensure both GAAP and IRS compliance. Show less



Lutron Electronics

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • 1988 - 1989