DENNIS W. IRBY-CPA
P. O. Box 12213 • Dallas, Texas 75225
dwiolso@aol.com • 214.673.3655 (Home) • 214.673.3655 (Cell)

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
with comprehensive experience in
• Strategic Planning & Implementation
• International Operational Management
• IPO Planning & Due Diligence
• GAAP & IFRS Interpretation & Application
• SEC Reporting Experience • Corporate Finance, Accounting & Treasury
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
• Lean Manufacturing Practices
• Cost & Expense Management
• Contract Development & Negotiation
Respected, strategic, and achievement-oriented Finance and Operations Executive offering a distinguished career in leveraging highly refined analytical talents to contribute to success of diverse start-up and established organization. Visionary leader skilled in directing strategies within multiple functional areas including operations, finance, accounting, corporate governance, and administration. Conceptual decision-maker possessing courage to make tough choices, accomplish goals, and leads great change. Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills complimented by ability to see big picture, solve complex problems, and build consensus across all organizational levels.
♦ Spearheaded the implementation of several financial and operational improvement initiatives, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, lean manufacturing practices, and cash and account receivable management practices on an international basis.
♦ Reduced manufacturing firm inventory by $50 million by developing and introducing new system for controlling supplies and exercising new purchasing procedures.
♦ Contributed to global industry growth and success of Chromalloy Gas Turbine by efficiently managing and completing all phases of several international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHROMALLOY GAS TURBINE, LLC –Sequa Corporation- San Antonio, Texas 2005 to 2009
Provided financial and operational leadership to world-wide leader in repair and manufacture of turbine engine parts and development of PMA parts, and overhaul of engines, generating $3 billion in annual revenue.
Chief Financial Officer
Conceived, developed, and introduced improvement strategies for all areas of operations. Provided hands-on leadership in performance of financial operations, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, audits, regulatory compliance, debt placement, general accounting and administrative functions. Supported business development by managing customer contract negotiation, pricing, and terms/conditions. Oversaw and executed several domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures plus the formation of Joint Ventures in India, The Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Reengineered and streamlined financial review and closing processes, resulting in improved accuracy and productivity.
♦ Initiated organization’s first international cash and accounts receivable programs, reducing outstanding receivables from 85 to 50 days and enabling quick pay-off of $150 million in debt.
♦ Generated $2 million in annual professional fee savings by developing and implementing compliant SOX programs.
♦ Spearheaded restructuring of numerous accounting and financial reporting methods, including GAAP/IFRS and FASB interpretation and application.
♦ Instrumental in instituting lean manufacturing practices, producing significant cost savings in labor and operational expenses.
COMPTON AND ASSOCIATES – Dallas, Texas 2002 to 2005
Directed start-up and ongoing management of Western United States Operations for national law firm specializing in providing Fortune 500 company tax and financial consulting / litigation services.
Partner
Held full accountability for bottom-line factors, including operation’s vision, long-range strategic planning, client acquisition, and product development. Established policies and practices for marketing services, cultivating business and managing engagements. Oversaw performance and development of diversely skilled workforce.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Created and launched strategy that grew practice from zero to $750,000 in annual revenue production.
DELOITTE & TOUCHÉ – Dallas, Texas 1986 to 2002
Built a career of achievement and advancement with international leading public accounting and financial services firm.
Director / Partner
Promoted to senior leadership position responsible for developing and managing practice specializing in state and local tax and special financial services for client base located throughout the United States. Led wide-array of engagements, including Office-of-the-Chairman clients for attest services and special financial reporting and restatement projects. Included clients in the manufacturing, oil and gas and public utilities sectors.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Provided hands-on leadership to various sized, cross-functional teams in completion of Initial Public Offerings, internal control design/implementation, financial restatements, FASB Interpretations, acquisition/ divestitures and enterprise software installation projects. Worked extensively with international operations of clients and M&A transactions for clients.
DHM Corporation-Dallas, Texas 1985 to 1986
Chief Financial Officer
$500 million privately held Investment Company, also held extensive investments in ranching, oil and gas and real estate. Negotiated primary and mezzanine financing, orchestrated IPO’s for manufacturing and technology firms, and managed all banking, treasury, and tax functions.
Freeman Design & Display –Dallas, Texas 1984 to 1985
Controller
A Leading trade show/corporate display design/construction firm. Developed on-line real time job cost system, developed new inventory management system, created process for monitoring margins and improved profitability.
LTV-Corporation-LTV Energy-Continental-EMSCO-Dallas, Texas 1974 to 1984
Director Tax, Insurance and Property
A Fortune 100 company-managed all tax, insurance, property and administrative functions. Negotiated and managed licenses and contracts in Asia, Africa, and Europe, treasurer Corporate Political Action Committee. Key director on several significant M&A transactions
Education and Credentials
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – Dallas, Texas (2004)
Voted Outstanding Student by Professors
BSBA in Accounting and Finance – TRINITY UNIVERSITY – San Antonio, Texas
Residency International Management-Grenoble University-Grenoble, France
Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas
Professional Organizations
Member – Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Speaker / Lecturer / Instructor – Various CPU and CLE Schools and Se

Kenneth D. Vanden Berg, CPA
http://profile.gadball.com/kvandenbergcpa
616.443.6399 kdvb@comcast.net

RE: VP Finance

As the CFO and Corporate Controller, I have been accountable for providing financial support to the company by directing the legal entity accounting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements. This includes regulatory agencies and legal authorities, for U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), IASB / IFRS and other authoritative bodies. I presently serve as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, and am responsible for the Accounting & Finance Department, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources and the Distribution and Retail groups. As CC, I directly led a team of approximately 15 accounting, tax, IT and financial systems professionals responsible for general accounting, internal and external reporting, tax, ERP and financial systems. I have led a global team of up to 59 professionals in my career. I have multi-site, multi-state and multi-cultural international manufacturing and distribution experience, and significant financial reporting and management for Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales and Engineering in locations in the USA, Brazil, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, United Kingdom, Ireland, Hungary, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, India, and use ECM’s in Malaysia, Taiwan, Brazil, Hungary and in the USA. My team and I have completed and implemented 8 global acquisitions into our SAP ERP and financial process and control systems over the past 3 years; Integration activities, financial/operational, have been domestic and global in scope. As a seasoned, hands on financial and operational leader, I have transitioned several entrepreneurial entities into professionally managed organizations. My software expertise and integration background crosses many ERP systems – SAP, PeopleSoft, OutlookSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle, MAPICS, eCometry, Macola, MS GP Dynamics, Syteline, ADP, EquityEdge, multiple report writers, tax/treasury management software, MS Office 2007 – Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Project, Visio, Access.

Areas of responsibility include: Provide global oversight of all periodic SEC reporting – Annual report, 10-K, 10-Q, registration statements – MD&A – Reg G and item 10 (GAAP vs. non-GAAP reporting); present accurate and complete financial information/reporting to management in a timely manner, including monthly internal reporting packages, quarterly Board of Director reporting packages and the Annual Report. Compliance responsibility with SOP 97-2, 98-9, 81-1, SAB 101 & 104, and EITF 00-21, 01-09 Revenue Recognition requirements. Work closely with our team of divisional and regional finance leaders; Maintain expertise in the interpretation and analysis of regulatory and GAAP accounting policy/standards and timely identification of issues that may impact the Company; Lead the Company’s efforts regarding all aspects of revenue recognition planning, recording and reporting; Implemented SAP R/3 ERP system as the global finance team member; Oversee all financial transactional processing including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit & Collections, Payroll, Inventory, Cost Accounting, Consolidations, Pricing, Transfer Pricing, etc.; Consolidated over 80 global entities monthly, quarterly and annually; Serve as the primary interface with the Audit Committee on significant accounting, internal control and related issues; Own all of the external audit processes with the external auditors to maximize internal resources and improve the quality and efficiency of the external audit process; Directly oversee efforts that ensure maintenance and enhancement of internal controls such that the company continues to be in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; Oversee the Company’s tax function, seeking to minimize tax liability through sound and informed application of tax laws and regulations; Supervision and management of budgeting and forecasting processes, including the update process completed quarterly; supervision of purchasing, collections, recruiting, and human resources. Play a leading role in directing finance change initiatives, such as improving work processes that enhance the productivity of financial systems; Guide the professional development of the accounting staff via supervision of the completion of individual accountabilities, divisional and individual objectives and staff development plans; Lead the building of effective teams committed to organizational goals; foster collaboration among team members and among teams; use teams to address relevant issues and meet milestones; Establish rapport and effective relationships; share wins and successes; let people be responsible for their work; IFRS implementation planning and testing.

Qualifications: My background reflects an experienced, energetic business executive with a strong manufacturing operations, accounting, processes and systems foundation in software, financial services, automotive, electronics and capital goods industries. I have proven management and leadership abilities in operations and finance, solid interpersonal and communication skills, and am entrepreneurial, yet collegial. I am experienced, comfortable and confident in dealing at all levels within the organization. I am a CPA with 20+ years of professional experience including senior accounting positions with publicly-traded organizations combined with experience in a public accounting firm. I demand of myself to have superior analytical and technical skills, combined with the ability to get into the details of basic accounting issues that impact the company, while yet understanding the broader business and strategic issues faced by the senior management of the company. The past 10 years have given me solid grounding/expertise in GAAP, IFRS and regulatory reporting, financial reporting, internal control procedures and SEC reporting. I have a strong drive for results and success, convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure; persist despite obstacles, ambiguity and opposition. I am a proven leader who is able to influence people and decisions across multiple functions and areas of expertise, am comfortable working in a fast paced environment with an aptitude for making and implementing decisions quickly. Well developed project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to participate in and manage multiple tasks and teams. Daily I act as a strong leader and manager of people and have the ability to attract superior talent to the company and develop that talent for future growth. I do possess process skills and a history of improving processes within my operations, purchasing, HR and finance organizations. I have over 20 years of experience in merger, acquisition, integration and business combinations from a global perspective. I have attached a resume hereto for your review and consideration. Please contact me at your earliest opportunity!

Sincerely,

Kenneth D. Vanden Berg, CPA

Personality Profile:
• Thrive on change and continuous improvement;
• Demonstrate and foster a strong sense of urgency, strong commitment, and accountability while making sound decisions and achieving goals;
• Focus on exceptional customer service and drive innovation to create an atmosphere that supports new ideas and initiative;
• Strive for effective communication that results in teamwork, shared knowledge, and ideas;
• Articulate, inspire, and engage commitment to a plan of action aligned with organizational mission and goals;
• Ensure the development of a diverse pool of talent to meet current and future organizational needs;
• Create an environment where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds work together effectively;
• Be of unquestionable integrity, ethical and moral character;
• Deal effectively with ambiguity, change, and adapt appropriately to a range of situations;
• Pursue lifelong learning and personal development.
• Experience in working in fast pace – ever changing finance environment
• Advanced technical understanding of GAAP and successful implementation into large Finance Department
• Strong Business Process background
• Strong Leadership skills, experience in leading people at multiple levels and backgrounds
• Effective communicator – verbal and written
• Proven success in customer loyalty
• Innovative

David A. Snyder
C.P.A., M.B.A.
7027 FM78, Apt4107
San Antonio, TX 78244
210-323-6316

Deacon Recruiting
VP of Finance position

Sir or Madam:

As a motivated accounting professional with extensive experience in budgeting and financial management, I believe my education and qualifications would benefit your company. For this reason, I am enclosing a resume for your review, which outlines my experiences.

* Excellent experience with the overseeing
of an accounting department and
operations of the business, including
strategic planning.

* Partnered with key company employees via
a leadership team to present financial
information and plan and implement
company goals.

* Planned and executed company external
audit within 2 weeks of company year-end
and improved monthly close from
2 weeks to 2 -3 business days through
process improvements.

I have a strong desire to move into a business environment where my skills can be fully utilized. I am confident that my professionalism, work ethic and expertise, would make a significant contribution to your company. I would enjoy speaking with you to further discuss the possibilities and I will contact you shortly to arrange a convenient date and time for an interview. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

David A. Snyder, CPA, MBA