CFO, Senior Finance Executive
Houston, Texas Area
CFO, Senior Finance Executive
Houston, Texas Area
20 years experience as a CFO in mid-size corporations in the software and oil and gas services industries. Currently looking for a new and challenging position.
building infrastructure, implementing computer systems, capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition
(Oil & Energy industry)
October 2007 — July 2008 (10 months)
Responsibilities for this 3D seismic imaging company included:
Responsible for all financial accounting and reporting, including consolidation of two South American subsidiaries.
Increased billing and collection times.
Prepared budgets and cash forecasts.
Maintained banking relationships and prepared required reporting.
Secured over $500,000 in financing for capital equipment.
Worked with counsel on multiple visa and green card issues.
Worked on due diligence to prepare company for sale.
(Oil & Energy industry)
March 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 4 months)
Accomplishments in this oilfield services company included:
Built accounting department from inception.
Reduced personnel and administrative costs by 15%.
Implemented policies and procedures in accordance with Canadian securities regulations.
Responsible for all regulatory reporting.
Handled due diligence and corporate integration of four acquisitions.
Effectively directed financial planning, budgeting, forecasting
Coordinated with EVP Finance to secure $45 million in financing
Built accounting department from inception.
Reduced employee and commercial insurance and administrative costs by 15%.
Implemented policies and procedures in accordance with Canadian securities regulations.
Responsible for all regulatory reporting.
Handled due diligence and corporate integration of four acquisitions.
Effectively directed financial planning, budgeting, forecasting
Coordinated with EVP Finance to secure $45 million in financing
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
March 2000 — March 2006 (6 years 1 month)
As first CFO of this software development company I:
Created all accounting, finance and HR infrastructure
Established all external banking (including credit lines), insurance, accounting and legal relationships.
Obtained receivables financing
Maintained investor relations.
Negotiated all license agreements and performed due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions
(Computer Software industry)
January 1995 — March 2000 (5 years 3 months)
For this software developer, I:
Responsible for all daily accounting functions, risk management, treasury, and HR.
Designed board reporting package,
Secured line of credit
Wrote employee handbook
Instituting employee benefit packages
Found over $2 million in tax savings from prior years
Assisted in positioning company for acquisition as well as being an integral part of the team managing the sale of the company.
MBA, Accounting and finance, 1974 — 1975
BA, French and German, 1969 — 1972