Brad Hettlinger
Erie,CO
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with significant experience in accounting, operations, financial planning and reporting. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Franchise Controller, Agricultural Division
Trimble
Broomfield, CO
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Business CFO driving critical process and commercial initiatives to generate revenue and operating income growth within a diverse and complex global agricultural technology enterprise (+$550M / +800 EE) serving +300 Trimble AG dealers
- Key partner in senior leadership team, helping drive strategy, financial planning and analysis, month-end close, executive quarterly presentations, and pricing.
- Led recurring revenue efforts to transition business model from perpetual software and hardware one-time sales.
- Successfully divested the Agricultural business as a spin off joint venture to an OEM business (AGCO)
- Collaborated with investment bankers, legal and regulatory partners, as well as acquiring company executives to successfully finalize the deal
- Led the transition efforts for the joint venture new business segment as a key finance process leader
Senior Director, Finance and Sales Services Planning and Analysis (BU CFO)
Celestial Seasonings / Hain Celestial
Boulder, CO
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Business CFO responsible for leading all accounting and FP&A activities along with the sales service functions for the company
- Financial executive leading corporate initiatives to achieve budget with emphasis on driving operational efficiencies throughout the organization utilizing Lean manufacturing concepts to identify, quantify, and eliminate waste.
BU CFO, Mondi North America
Mondi
Pleasant Prairie, WI
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Report to business unit VP/General Manager with responsibility for all finance and accounting related activities for a 4-plant operation with $150M in revenue
- Worked closely with executive team based in Vienna, Austria to communicate business model achievements
- Led numerous gross margin enhancement initiatives to improve overall profitability of the business
Vice-President, Operations Finance
Exopack, LLC (Now COVERIS) (Private Equity - Sun Capital)
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Report to CFO, with responsibility for all operational accounting and financial aspects of the company
- Assigned additional responsibility of VP, Operations to help accelerate manufacturing efficiencies in several key operations
Director, Supply Chain Finance
Hearthside Foods Solutions (Private Equity Company)
Downers Grove, IL
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Report to CFO and VP, Supply Chain with responsibility for all financial aspects of the Supply Chain.
- Responsible for the manufacturing financial operation, planning, forecasting, and reporting for +10 plants across the US
Division Controller, Operations
TREEHOUSE FOODS (Spin-off of Dean Foods - NYSE:THS)
Westchester, IL
12.2000 - 07.2010
- Report to Senior Vice-President of Operations, responsible for providing significant financial and accounting guidance in the primary areas of supply chain and manufacturing operations
- Leadership responsibility for 4 Regional Controllers managing 14 manufacturing facilities and 5 regional warehouses.
Regional Controller
TREEHOUSE FOODS (Spin-off of Dean Foods - NYSE:THS)
Westchester, IL
06.2003 - 07.2007
- Reported to Corporate Controller, responsible for overall financial management, accounting controls, and cost reduction project management across 5 manufacturing plants and warehousing locations
- Led a group of five Plant Controllers and staff ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with internal controls
- Worked directly with executive leadership on major business initiatives.
Controller, Food Products Group
DEAN FOODS
Franklin Park, IL
12.2000 - 06.2003
- Responsible for managing the financial planning and reporting functions for a division with annual gross sales of $300MM
- Tasked with full P&L responsibility including the accounting operations of 5 manufacturing/packaging facilities within the Midwest Region
- Worked closely with Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain senior leadership on evaluating major productivity initiatives to include profit enhancement projects
- Led staff of 13 people across 5 powder and aseptic plants in remote locations to become an effective and integral part of the operating management team.
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Customer Operations
DADE BEHRING
Deerfield, IL
06.1998 - 12.2000
- Responsible for the management of all the financial aspects of Dade's domestic exclusive distribution agreement with Allegiance Healthcare Corporation
- Provided direct analytical and planning support to the VP, Customer Operations.
Supervisor, Sales Force Planning and Analysis
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Abbott Park, IL
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Responsible for providing financial management and analytical support to the pharmaceutical sales organization ($256MM budget and 2,300 reps).
Supervisor, Financial Planning and Analysis
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Abbott Park, IL
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Responsible for managing the financial planning and reporting functions for a division with annual gross sales of $300MM.
Education
MBA - Finance and Marketing
University of Chicago
01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Indiana University
01.1989
Skills
- US GAAP proficiency
- Financial Forecasting
- Corporate strategic planning
- Management accounting
- Balance sheet management
- Financial strategy management
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Operational management
Accomplishments
- Earned 4-year ROTC Scholarship
- Mobilized to Active Duty for 2 years in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Timeline
Global Franchise Controller, Agricultural Division
Trimble
02.2019 - 05.2024
Senior Director, Finance and Sales Services Planning and Analysis (BU CFO)
Celestial Seasonings / Hain Celestial
08.2016 - 02.2019
BU CFO, Mondi North America
Mondi
05.2013 - 01.2016
Vice-President, Operations Finance
Exopack, LLC (Now COVERIS) (Private Equity - Sun Capital)
06.2012 - 05.2013
Director, Supply Chain Finance
Hearthside Foods Solutions (Private Equity Company)
04.2011 - 06.2012
Regional Controller
TREEHOUSE FOODS (Spin-off of Dean Foods - NYSE:THS)
06.2003 - 07.2007
Division Controller, Operations
TREEHOUSE FOODS (Spin-off of Dean Foods - NYSE:THS)
12.2000 - 07.2010
Controller, Food Products Group
DEAN FOODS
12.2000 - 06.2003
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Customer Operations
DADE BEHRING
06.1998 - 12.2000
Supervisor, Sales Force Planning and Analysis
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
01.1996 - 01.1998
Supervisor, Financial Planning and Analysis
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
01.1995 - 01.1996
MBA - Finance and Marketing
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Indiana University
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