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Leigh M. Warner

Leigh M. Warner

Dallas,TX

Summary

A seasoned and dynamic leader driven by working in a team environment, adept at delivering tangible, actionable results in accounting, finance, and administration across key sectors including manufacturing, engineering, construction and oil & gas service industries. My portfolio showcases extensive experience directing financial programs for publicly traded and privately held large to medium-sized organizations encompassing complex international operations. As a pivotal member of the Executive Leadership Team, I have shaped and led the management of numerous organizations, with the primary accountability for planning, executing, supervising, and reporting all financial-related activities. My responsibilities encompass accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, banking, strategic planning, human resources, information technology, risk management, debt restructuring, SOX compliance, and mergers and acquisitions, underlining my comprehensive understanding and command over diverse operational businesses.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO – Senior Vice President

Smith Industries Inc
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: $70MM Oil Field Services Vessel and Tank Construction Co
  • Orchestrated comprehensive financial strategy for a privately held, multi-generational oil field services firm, overseeing finance, audit, insurance (Captive), tax, and back-office functions
  • Expanded service portfolio to include manufacturing and engineering for commercial and industrial utility sector, specializing in Utility EPC construction market supply chain
  • Led strategic initiatives, reporting directly to the President, Board of Directors, and Senior Leadership Team
  • Managed staff of 10 (Finance, HR, IT, Risk, Audit)
  • Drove operational excellence through enhanced KPI transparency and targeted process optimization
  • Improved DSO by fifteen days focusing on operational engagement
  • Implemented Fathom reporting as a 'bolt-on' to QuickBooks
  • Set milestone deliverables for NetSuite Implementation (Phase 1)
  • Developed a weekly financial dashboard by leveraging leading and lagging KPI’s
  • Elevated financial reporting standards, implementing rigorous, action-oriented Management Discussion & Analysis
  • Negotiated improved liquidity terms, securing reduced borrowing rates and expanded base via EBITDA enhancement
  • Accelerated cash conversion cycle, reducing DSO through weekly AR reviews and proactive project reporting
  • Executed strategic capital management processes with asset optimization while instituting established ROI practices
  • Crafted and presented a comprehensive 2024 operational budget, emphasizing heightened accountability measures
  • $70MM Oil Field Services Vessel and Tank Construction Co

Vice President of Finance – Midwest BU

Keller NA, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: $400MM Divisions (Florida & Midwest) of $1.9B Geotechnical Engineering Business headquartered in London
  • Directed Finance, IT, HR, Administration, Risk, Tax, and Annual Audit, reporting to US CFO
  • Managed staff of 8 (Finance, HR, IT, Risk, Audit, Banking)
  • Executed a $1.1M annualized overhead reduction from the original run rate
  • Achieved 10% year-over-year shop fabrication cost savings through strategic cost management and awareness
  • Demonstrated agility in balancing tactical operations with strategic planning to maximize outcomes
  • Orchestrated business unit restructuring, elevating talent pool and optimizing core processes
  • Served as a key strategic partner to CEO, COO, and operational leadership team
  • Implemented weekly KPI and project profit reporting, enhanced MD&A reviews
  • Reduced DSO and over 90-day aging by 25 days, optimizing free cash flow
  • Expanded backlog by 25% from $40M to $50M through strengthened customer relationships
  • $400MM Divisions (Florida & Midwest) of $1.9B Geotechnical Engineering Business headquartered in London

CFO/Senior Vice President of Finance

Sierra-Hamilton, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: International Oilfield Services Company – $200MM Revenue
  • Stewarded $200MM PE-backed industrial services business, reporting to PE-owned Board of Directors
  • Oversaw Finance, IT & HR functions, driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency
  • Played a pivotal role in the 2017 debt-to-equity restructuring, ensuring smooth business transition
  • Partnered closely with CEO, COO, and leadership team to align financial strategy with business objectives
  • Implemented significant KPI reporting enhancements, reducing DSO from 70 to 55 days
  • Managed Treasury, Lending, and Tax responsibilities, including external Asset Based Lending / LOC oversight
  • Negotiated a new Asset Based Lending Line of Credit, yielding $500K annual debt service expense savings
  • Secured $1.5M improvement in liquidity through improved ABL terms as well as expediting collections
  • Spearheaded ERP implementation of cloud-based Great Plains Dynamics 365, modernizing backend operations
  • Upgraded finance and HR departments, integrating ADP / CRM systems for enhanced efficiency
  • Led IT data migration to the cloud, generating $100K annual savings and mitigating cybersecurity risks
  • Developed enhanced labor reporting and weekly top 5 KPI metrics for the entire US operation
  • Orchestrated business expansion into Mexico, capitalizing on the evolving E&P consulting market (PEMEX)
  • Executed comprehensive risk management strategy, including implementation of a captive insurance plan
  • Established Captive Insurance model, realizing $200K-$300K annual insurance cost savings
  • International Oilfield Services Company – $200MM Revenue

Director of Finance

Jacobs Engineering Construction Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: International Engineering, Procurement & Construction Company – $14B Revenue
  • Orchestrated business unit growth from $250M to $500M over 4+ year tenure
  • Led and developed a team of 25 finance professionals, both direct and indirect reports
  • Managed financial oversight for projects ranging from $1M to $10B (including Motiva)
  • Served as a strategic financial partner to the President, VP of Engineering, and VP of Operations
  • Implemented significant enhancements to KPI tracking, utilization metrics, and SOX compliance
  • Elevated reporting transparency across the region, optimizing AR, month-end, and unbilled reporting
  • Executed international financial management across US, Mexico, KSA, and UAE operations
  • Streamlined operational processes, particularly project handoff from business development to operations
  • Secured $5M savings through strategic LD contractual negotiations with key client (DuPont)
  • Spearheaded development of enhanced labor reporting and Top 5 KPI metrics for the entire US Operation
  • Oversaw comprehensive financial functions, including Banking, Insurance, Audit, IT, and Financial Systems
  • International Engineering, Procurement & Construction Company – $14B Revenue

Senior Finance Manager

IES
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: IES is the 2nd largest national electrical equipment construction firm, providing total contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential markets
  • Spearheaded strategic talent acquisition and development initiatives, driving substantial P&L enhancements across the consolidated organization
  • Revolutionized financial analysis methodology, implementing forward-looking strategies that provided data-driven insights to accelerate sales growth
  • Orchestrated a transformative operations excellence program, optimizing equipment allocation and eliminating redundant lease agreements, resulting in significant cost savings
  • Played a pivotal role in the successful SAP (R3) ERP implementation, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints
  • Led the execution of a comprehensive SOX 404 audit with PWC, swiftly addressing initial deficiencies through decisive remediation strategies
  • IES is the 2nd largest national electrical equipment construction firm, providing total contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential markets

Senior Controller

Koch Industries - Invista
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: The chemical division, which was $5 billion, specializes in the core capabilities of producing nylon for Stainmaster Carpet and airbag material for the auto industry
  • Engineered robust financial controls and reporting systems for $2.5B upstream intermediate Petro-Chemical projects
  • Established finance organization, implementing key performance indicators as leading predictors of project success
  • Instituted financial accountability measures with project management staff, including earned value analysis and monthly project reviews
  • Spearheaded financial implementation for $1.5B international project in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park – Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE)
  • Designed and deployed the 'Project Score Card Reporting Tool,' subsequently adopted across Koch business units
  • Recognized as best practice innovator for upstream finance support model, later implemented in downstream project organization
  • The chemical division, which was $5 billion, specializes in the core capabilities of producing nylon for Stainmaster Carpet and airbag material for the auto industry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Treasury, Risk, KPI Development
  • MSA Contract Negotiations
  • 13 week Cash Flow Projection
  • ERP Implementation
  • Oracle
  • SAP
  • HFM
  • Essbase
  • BI
  • TM1
  • Power BI
  • Shared Service Center Oversight
  • Revenue Recognition SME
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • SOX 404
  • International Oversight
  • KPI Dashboard Development
  • Operational Business Partner
  • Microsoft D365
  • Staff Leadership
  • Development and Mentorship
  • M&A Due Diligence
  • IT Systems Oversight
  • Banking Relationships
  • External Audit Oversight
  • FP&A Leader
  • Insurance/Risk Oversight
  • Controllership
  • EPC
  • Top Line Revenue
  • Gross Margin Focused
  • Treasury
  • Stakeholder Partnership
  • Vista Viewpoint
  • Sage 300
  • Oracle 12x
  • Great Plains
  • CRM
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Access
  • D365
  • FCPA Training
  • Code of Conduct Training
  • Power Business Intelligence
  • Deltek Vision
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Strategic Modeling
  • Zero Based Budget Development
  • Fathom Reporting
  • Captive Insurance Implementation

Accomplishments

  • Restructured the finance team by emphasizing a business partner approach at all levels of the organization.
  • Grew revenue from $250M to $500M.
  • Developed an enhanced weekly/monthly reporting package and a monthly project review rigor.
  • Generated additional client revenue streams ($5M-$10M).
  • Achieved a 20% reduction in SG&A facility costs.
  • Restructured Asset Based Loan (LOC), enhancing liquidity while positioning for subsequent growth.
  • Increased EBITDA by 25%.

Locations

  • 708-774-3027, Midland, Texas
  • Houston, Texas

Software

Oracle

Timeline

CFO – Senior Vice President

Smith Industries Inc
01.2023 - Current

Vice President of Finance – Midwest BU

Keller NA, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022

CFO/Senior Vice President of Finance

Sierra-Hamilton, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019

Director of Finance

Jacobs Engineering Construction Group
01.2011 - 01.2014

Senior Finance Manager

IES
01.2008 - 01.2011

Senior Controller

Koch Industries - Invista
01.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Leigh M. Warner