John Shaw

Vice President, Strategy & Transformation at Harmon
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, US

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Credentials

  • CPA (Inactive)
    State Board Of Accountancy
    Dec, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPA
    State Board Of Accountancy
    Oct, 2007
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Harmon
    • United States
    • Construction
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Vice President, Strategy & Transformation
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Provide leadership in the development of Harmon's strategic priorities to ensure "fit for purpose" with business objectives. Partner with the business to understand value drivers and best leverage people, process, and technology to optimize growth and reduce risk.

    • Vice President of Finance
      • Jan 2014 - Jul 2021

      Vice President, Finance - Jul 2017 to Jul 2021Provide leadership in the development of Harmon's strategic priorities, including maximizing profits through improved project execution and manufacturing efficiency. Specialization in understanding financial systems and connecting with operations to develop financial reporting and analytics that drive sustainable success.Director of Finance - Mar 2017 to Jul 2017- Collaborate with Executive Leadership, General Managers, Plant Managers, Project Managers and Sales to understand key business drivers and develop/implement initiatives to improve business processes and financial performance- Direct and coordinate FP&A and performance reporting, including analysis and interpretation of statistical and financial information to evaluate operating results- Identify opportunities to connect data across different sources to provide insights into the business through the use of data warehouse software toolsController - Jan 2014 to Mar 2017- Lead team of employees responsible for financial control and compliance activities, including financial close and reporting, AP and AR processing, internal and external audits, tax reporting, etc.- Collaborate with VP of Manufacturing to support business plan, including development of pricing model and revised costing methodology for manufacturing as stand-alone operating units.- Redesign financial reporting through SAP BPC to communicate performance at enterprise-wide and operating unit levels, including enhanced budget to actual variance analysis to achieve revenue and EBIT targets.- Harmon representative on Apogee’s Strategic Purchasing Team responsible for leveraging Apogee buying power and improving purchasing strategies.- Establish metrics and reporting to support operational improvements in working capital management. Show less

  • First Avenue
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Controller
      • May 2013 - Jan 2014

      Leveraged accounting and finance experience to improve financial tools and processes while learning small business management skills in entrepreneurial-style setting. Key responsibilities included: - Coordinated financial close dating back to December 2012 and developed procedures to accurately and timely complete ongoing monthly reporting package. - Performed strategic analysis to identify business risks and establish controls to mitigate those risks, including the implementation of an IT security plan, the development of a daily cash analysis to manage cash flows, and the implementation of inventory control procedures to ensure proper inventory and COS reporting. - Executed post-acquisition integration of Turf Club processes and reporting. Show less

  • Rimage Corporation
    • United States
    • Computer Hardware Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Financial Analyst
      • Dec 2009 - May 2013

      Delivered strategic financial models and analysis to drive sustainable success within the Disc Publishing business and create growth within the emerging Software technologies. Key responsibilities included: - Development and leadership of our rolling 6-month forecast process, including leading monthly discussions with Senior Management to assess supply/demand risks and opportunities. - Provided ongoing financial oversight and support to our Service and G&A organizations. - Continuous improvement of financial reporting tools, including profitability analysis, forecasting and planning tools. Show less

  • Boulay
    • United States
    • Accounting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Accountant
      • Jul 2005 - Dec 2009

      Planned and led audits and other financial reporting engagements for clients in a variety of industries including ethanol plants and other renewable fuels, wholesale distributors, and professional service firms. Key responsibilities included: - Reviewed and assisted clients with preparation of GAAP financial statements and SEC reporting documents (e.g. 10-K, 10-Q and 8K filings). - Performed strategic analysis to identify operational and financial statement risks and establish controls to mitigate those risks. - Team lead for 15 member technology initiative to leverage the firm’s software investment with a goal of decreasing financial statement preparation and review hours. - Developed skills of audit staff related to financial reporting, audit procedures and internal control testing. Show less

Education

  • Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
    2015 - 2017
  • University of Notre Dame
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accountancy
    2001 - 2005
  • University of Notre Dame Australia
    Southeast Asian Business Certificate and International Business Certificate
    2003 - 2003

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