Dynamic, hands-on finance leader with a proven track record in highly competitive markets, driving revenue growth and implementing cost controls. Skilled in relationship building and analytical decision-making, I successfully led acquisitions, and improved operational efficiencies, resulting in revenue growth, significant cost reductions and enhanced return on equity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Shared Services, North America
SFS Group USA
09.2022 - Current
Managed finance & controlling, human resources and IT for North American operations, a footprint of +$500mio revenues and +1,800 employees.
Increased revenues through leading the due diligence process of acquiring three businesses in the engineered fasteners segment.
Applied rigorous cost controls and cost reduction actions to significantly reduce the cost of Shared Services.
Implemented internal controls, improving the safe guarding of assets and the improvement of operating costs. Designed and executed focused internal control audits.
Proactively managed risk on capital and construction projects, and in negotiating T&C's on customer contracts.
CFO and Treasurer
Truelove & Maclean, H&T Battery Components USA
10.2004 - 08.2022
Led financial planning & controlling activities for plants in US, Europe and Asia.
Implemented rigorous cost control measures to continually meet business plan targets.
Developed cost-pricing models and negotiated terms & conditions to win long-term supply agreements for new and existing customers.
Executed start up operations for the manufacture of battery casings in Sparks, NV for an electric vehicle company.
Implemented receivable factoring program with major customer, resulting in significant reduction of working capital.
Led R&D Tax Credit study resulting in +$1.0mio in Federal and State income tax credits.
Led and participated in several business process and production related Kaizen workshops, resulting in significant improvement in operating results, and in reducing cycle times for key business processes.
CFO
Pratt & Whitney Power Systems
1998 - 10.2004
Acquisition integration of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm, implementing P&W internal controls and financial reporting.
Served on deal teams to negotiate pricing, T&C's, letters of credit in order to win equipment sales contracts. Acted as a bridge to UTC Treasury communicating project benefits and risks to gain approval for special conditions of sale.
Partnered with procurement team to carefully reduce and re-synchronize $85mio in purchase orders as a result of post-911 downturn in business.
Chief Finance Manager
The Siemon Company
1993 - 1998
Established performance measurement system, including cost metrics, for operations, and used such measures to improve output and reduce costs.
Let manufacturing operations for 18 months during a period of high growth, resulting in substantially improved on-time delivery and profitability.
Reduced working capital through implementing disciplined, continuous review of inventory planning and customer collection efforts.
Negotiated and managed the spin-off of a custom metal stamping business.
Created a risk management team to improve safety programs to reduce accidents and workers' compensation costs.
Cost Accounting Manager
The Rockbestos Company
1991 - 1993
Developed operational analysis & reporting, updated standard costs, directed the cycle count program and annual physical inventory.
Senior Auditor
Arthur Andersen & Co
1987 - 1991
Planned and performed audit and review engagements for clients in the manufacturing and construction markets.
Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.