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Max Zakharenko

Crystal Lake,IL

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Results-oriented manufacturing executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive individual promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Middleby Marshall
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols. The overall headcount at the company was up to 150 employees which included a Union Shop & salaried individuals.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives. This included SKU rationalization, Plant Re-Layout, and improved inventory management.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards. Managed sales of 60m in 2021, and sales of 72m in 2022.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance. Implemented HR policies to establish better working conditions, and improved culture.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility. Managed the Finance team to the Corporate Quarterly requirements and monthly reporting needs.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events. Attended and led trade shows, and attended various customer annual events as well.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion. Heavily involved in the Sales channels working with our direct chain customers, distribution channel partners and manufacturing reps to increase sales and change product mix to improve profitability.
  • Created an Engineering strategy to improve product lineup collaborating with input from our end user customers and sales team.

Vice President of Operations

Middleby Marshall
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations in a 200,000 square foot facility.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Navigated the COVID pandemic through a challenging industry time, and came back with record order year in 2021.

Controller

Middleby Marshall
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Completed annual budget collaborating with the Sales, Operations and Purchasing team.

Senior Financial Analyst

The Middleby Corporation
07.2012 - 03.2018
  • Created and maintained sales reporting to be shared with C-Suite, National Account Sales Team, Strategic Buying Groups, among various others. These reports included Chain Sales, Distribution Sales, Rep Sales, Retail, and Government.
  • Collected and reviewed budgets and forecasts from all Middleby divisions.
  • Worked with each controller at Middleby brands to assure accurate reporting of their P&L at each quarter.
  • Consolidation of three different segments within Middleby brands which was over 3 billion dollars, among 70 plus brands.
  • Helped implement accounting protocols at newly acquired companies.
  • Compiled weekly orders, sales and backlog reports across all divisions.
  • Created Press Release and commentary for each quarterly earnings call.
  • Assembled quarterly management reports of each P&L metrics by segment, and by brand.

Senior Tax Accountant

R.J. Augustine & Associates
02.2007 - 06.2012
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations. Primarily
  • Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
  • Reconciled tax accounts to prevent discrepancies and maintain readiness for expected tax liabilities.
  • Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
  • Trained clients on QuickBooks to help make tax management easier.
  • Kept up to date on current income tax developments and advised clients to make proper adjustments.
  • Represented clients before federal, state and local taxing authorities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

DeVry University
Addison
11.2006

Skills

  • Financial Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Budget Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Articulate Communication
  • Remote Team Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership and People Development
  • P&L Responsibility

Affiliations

  • Board Member at Elgin Chamber of Commerce

Languages

Russian
Limited Working

Timeline

President

Middleby Marshall
03.2021 - 10.2023

Vice President of Operations

Middleby Marshall
09.2019 - 03.2021

Controller

Middleby Marshall
03.2018 - 09.2019

Senior Financial Analyst

The Middleby Corporation
07.2012 - 03.2018

Senior Tax Accountant

R.J. Augustine & Associates
02.2007 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

DeVry University

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