Ronald O'Connor, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tempe, AZ
Experienced Chief Financial Officer. Successful in construction, service, manufacturing, private and public environments. Strong experience with private equity, public offerings, acquisitions and turn-around situations. Accomplishments in financial and strategic planning, streamlining and operational improvements.
Work Experience
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
November 2004 to March 2012
$100 million private equity fund-owned fire-protection company with installation and service operations from coast-to-coast
• Restructured the annual budgeting process and developed new budgeting models.
• Developed tools to improve monthly financial reporting, allowing greater analysis of individual office budgetary variances. Instituted line-item benchmark comparisons for all offices to identify inefficiencies and cost cutting opportunities.
• Identified and implemented $10 million in cost reductions and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyzed potential acquisitions. Managed the integration of three separate acquisitions.
• Restructured and centralized the collections function to improve cash flow.
• Developed a five-year forecasting model, as well as tools to improve short-term visibility.
• Over the past year, worked closely with the Chief Restructuring Officer to streamline operations and restructure the companys bank debt, culminating with the sale of the company in Dec. 2011.
• Stayed on with the company for 90 days after the sale to assist with the transition.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 2002 to November 2004
Publicly-traded real estate development company with operations in three states
• Took the company public through a reverse merger with a public company.
• Managed investor relations function.
• Restructured banking relationships.
• Responsible for all SEC filings and technical issues.
• Developed budgeting, costing and cash forecasting models.
• Restructured insurance program, resulting in annual savings of 30%.
• Analyzed and obtained financing for potential real estate investments.
Director of Worldwide Consolidations and SEC Reporting
January 2000 to February 2002
$2 billion publicly-traded multinational semiconductor manufacturer
• Managed worldwide consolidation, accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Supervised preparation of all SEC filings.
• Responsible for technical accounting issue analysis and implementation.
• Lead accounting person in the companys $500 million IPO.
• Involved with conversion of general ledger to Oracle.
• Assisted with analysis of potential acquisitions.
Assistant Corporate Controller
May 1997 to January 2000
Fortune 500, $5 billion publicly-traded global provider of technology solutions.
• Managed general accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Responsible for preparation of all SEC filings.
• Responsible for technical accounting issue analysis and implementation.
• Lead accounting person involved in analyzing potential acquisitions, performing due diligence and preparing related regulatory filings.
Chief Financial Officer
September 1994 to May 1997
Publicly-traded operator of a chain of 36 preschools in four states
• Negotiated a new $2 million bank line of credit as well as over $1 million in leasing credit lines.
• Completed a $5 million public offering.
• Analyzed acquisition candidates and acted as primary contact in negotiations with sellers. Completed five transactions that added a total of nine schools to the Sunrise chain over a 12 month period.
• Developed a model for projecting and monitoring cash flow on a daily basis.
• Developed a model for projecting future operations at new preschools.
• Supervised conversion of the preschools from a manual accounting system to computer.
• Used Great Plains accounting software
Deputy City Controller
June 1988 to September 1994
• Supervised city-wide accounting and reporting functions, accounting for approx. $1.2 billion in annual revenues and total assets of approx. $4.6 billion.
• Performed special projects and management reviews as needed, including financial statement analysis, operational reviews and analysis of pending state legislation.
• Participated in the preparation of Offering Statements for issuances of new debt.
Controller
August 1987 to June 1988
Publicly-traded fast-food operator and franchisor
• Supervised all accounting functions and preparation of financial reports, including all SEC filings.
• Prepared cash flow analyses and corporate budgets.
• Developed a standard costing system for food costs and analyzed standard-to-actual variances.
Audit Manager
June 1981 to August 1987
Global audit and consulting firm
• Responsible for supervision of numerous audits and special projects in the following industries:
Construction Insurance Leasing SEC Companies
Banking Broadcasting Food Service High Tech
• Involved with two initial public offerings
Education
BA in Accounting
1977 to 1981
Certifications
CPA
Additional Information
Experienced Chief Financial Officer. Successful in construction, service, manufacturing, private and public environments. Strong experience with private equity, public offerings, acquisitions and turn-around situations. Accomplishments in financial and strategic planning, streamlining and operational improvements.
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