Oracle
DENNIS KIRBY
Louisville,KY
Summary
30+ years in executive finance leadership roles in fast paced, demanding, and high growth manufacturing operations. An effective leadership style that fosters strong and cohesive teams. Continuous track record of success at both tactical and strategic levels. Unique ability to connect with all employees from the production floor to the executive suite. Entrepreneurial mindset which fosters crisp decision making and speed of execution. Continuous focus on operations metrics, performance, and results to drive P&L improvement and strong balance sheet. Drive organizational change and structure to improve company effectiveness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
HMI Glass, Inc
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Restructured the finance organization to become forward facing and remove barriers.
- Developed specific cost actions to leverage spending volumes across three facilities to deliver $0.5MM savings.
- Harmonized financial reporting to reflect value add analysis to make real time decision versus “rear view mirror.”
- Lead the Supply Chain to reset roles, responsibilities, and built a robust supply chain organization that achieved $4.0MM in reduced input costs.
- Developed and implemented strategic actions to increase inventory turns from 1.9 to 3.6 which reduced inventory by $1.0MM.
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
DRT Holdings, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for strategic business right size objectives for profitability of the organization and integration of acquisition.
- Developed specific cost actions to leverage spending volumes across three distinct businesses to deliver $1MM savings.
- Created and executed integration playbook for acquisition.
- Harmonized financial reporting to reflect value add analysis to make real time decisions.
Executive Vice President – North America
Flanders
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for strategic growth and operational performance for NA Business Unit - $100.0MM P&L Ownership.
- Key Value Add Achievements:
- Created & executed the Stability, Standardization, and Optimization turnaround strategy within 18 months.
- Restructured organization to support new business unit and created functional Supply Chain Team to drive value creation of $1.0MM + annual savings.
- Developed strategic actions for Sales organization to focus on key customer wallet share to double revenue within 2 years in specific regions.
Chief Financial Officer
JAC Products, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Responsible for strategic expansion objectives for the organization profitability through Acquisitions, Greenfield, and/or Joint Venture to drive shareholder’s value.
- Successfully managed the North America expansion facility from brick and mortar to start of production.
- Developed and implemented 5 year strategic and transformational roadmap for Information Technology to support organic growth and acquisitions to $1B revenue.
- Refinanced $170mm credit facilities.
- Leader of M&A opportunities to increase shareholder value.
- Successful navigation strategy to preserve $20MM cash during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Chairperson of the Board for JAC China business.
Vice President of Finance for Global Chassis Division
Affinia Group Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Position was a new role to carve out the Chassis business as a stand-alone business from subsidiary. Complete oversight of all financial aspects of the business including sizing a N.A. plant and implementing a discrete manufacturing agreement with a key supplier in Asia.
- Key Value Add Achievements:
- Incorporated newly acquired $45MM company into standard operating processes.
- Developed costing model to assess key products and customers with targeted gross margin expectations.
- Completed a carve-out of the Chassis business as a stand-alone business including negotiating TSAs and establishing core team members.
- Prepared the business to complete a sale process including Quality of Earnings & CIM package.
- Participated in divesting the Chassis business through sale process.
Complex Finance Leader
Johns Manville
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversight of all financial management functions for largest furnace operations for Johns Manville. Responsible for managing capital investment ranging from $0.5mm to $60.0mm to deliver the investment on time and within budget. A member of the improvement team tasked to develop the financial reporting across the division for standardization.
- Key Value Add Achievements:
- Developed and coordinated contingency plan for union contract negotiations.
- Assisted Plant Manager in negotiating the first 5-year contract with Unions.
- Implemented SAP ERP system for two 24/7 facilities at the same time with zero impact to the production schedule or customer shipments.
- Created financial models for production curtailments to minimize EBITDA impact during 2008 downturn.
- Developed Financial Analyst for Controller succession plan.
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Danaher Motion
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for financial reporting packages for senior management with clear and concise commentary for two diverse manufacturing facilities with revenue stream of $150M annually. Strategic leader in developing annual budgets. Team member of various operational kaizen events to reduce costs.
- Key Value Add Achievements:
- Participated in Danaher’s Financial Leadership Program mentoring college graduates.
- Partnered with Operation Leaders to develop checkbook control process on key direct/indirect expenses to achieve monthly spending targets and increase cash-flow.
- Worked with Supply Chain to manage internal third-party MRO supplier to maximize savings.
- Implemented an “empty seat” kaizen for the back-office functions eliminating eight positions from being backfilled.
Senior Financial Analyst
ABB Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
General Accounting Manager
Alcoa Fujikura Network Services
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Managed four general ledgers, reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for compliance and accountability, and was responsible for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Champion. Worked in collaboration with V.P of Finance to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.
- Key Value Add Achievements:
- Developed and implemented a robust month end close schedule for critical tasks across finance organization to reduce the month end closing cycle by 2 days using lean concepts. Established rigorous balance sheet review.
- Implemented ADP payroll system based on value stream mapping of close process.
Accounts Receivable Manager
National Diabetic Pharmacies
01.1994 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
Radford University
Radford, VA01-1994
Skills
- Change management facilitator
- Cash flow management
- Continuous learning mindset
- Operational strategist
Affiliations
- CFO Leadership Council
- CFO Network
Work Availability
monday
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Software
Infor - multiple EPR systems
SAP
Interests
Outdoors
Music
Charitable Organizations
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
HMI Glass, Inc
02.2024 - 02.2026
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
DRT Holdings, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Vice President – North America
Flanders
01.2021 - 01.2023
Chief Financial Officer
JAC Products, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2021
Vice President of Finance for Global Chassis Division
Affinia Group Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Complex Finance Leader
Johns Manville
01.2008 - 01.2011
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Danaher Motion
01.2005 - 01.2008
Senior Financial Analyst
ABB Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
General Accounting Manager
Alcoa Fujikura Network Services
01.1999 - 01.2004
Accounts Receivable Manager
National Diabetic Pharmacies
01.1994 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
Radford University