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EXECUTIVE PROFILE - Global Group Controller/Director of Operational Finance & Special Projects
-Highly accomplished, results driven senior accounting and financial management executive with more than
12 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management within a global multi-billion
dollar organization.
-Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations by relocating entire business units, start-ups of
greenfield facilities and operations, driving growth and increase operational efficiency and bottom line
profit.
-Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial controls and processes, in addition to
productivity improvements.
-Possesses solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with all levels of
Staff and Management. Currently being sponsored and enrolled in the Top Potential Leadership
Development Program.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic and Operational Business Planning - Budget Development & Management
- Growth Strategy Development - Business expansions and start-ups
- Global Operational Efficiencies - Complex Business & Operational issues
- Performance Management - Accounting & Financial Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Magna Powertrain Driveline Systems Group Feb 2006 April 2016
A global leader in the automotive sector supplying powertrain components worldwide to the OEMs with $3 billion in annual sales
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL FINANCE & SPECIAL PROJECTS
(2015 May 2016)
GLOBAL GROUP CONTROLLER (2011 2014)
Directed a Global finance team of 70 encompassing Controllership, Business Operations, Financial Planning
& Analysis, and Financial Reporting supporting the DS EVP and MPTs Senior Leadership.
Selected achievements:
1. Relocated a business unit from the US with annual sales of $1.2 billion, double digit annual losses,
and a workforce of 2800 employees to Mexico. Currently, the operation in Mexico has achieved and
is sustaining double digit profits and employs 1300 employees and is undergoing a second wave of
expansion with the addition of a new facility which would accommodate newly awarded business for
the NAFTA region.
2. Participated in establishing a business case and ultimate breakthrough in the award of a major
program for China. The award led to the start-up of a greenfield facility in China and established
our footprint in China for the anticipated growth in the region. The facility is currently in ramp-up
mode and will be in a breakeven position by the end of its second year of operation. Full production
will be reached in 2016 at which time the expectation and business plan will also contribute double
digit profitability to the Groups overall financial performance.
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3. Drove increased profitability in our EU operation from single digits to double digit profits by
focusing on operational improvements by increasing operational efficiency and availability, reducing
costs and capitalize on opportunities and synergies by understanding our breakeven point and
performing a deep dive in getting an understanding of the overall cost structure.
4. Developed high performance finance team to drive disciplined growth and strengthen operational
controlling activities, including KMIs, to provide the leadership the tools to control, monitor and
react, proactively, to sudden changes to economic and operational conditions impacting profitability.
PLANT CONTROLLER (2006 2010)
Led central reporting activities while supporting plant GM, DS Group EVP and MPT VP-Finance. Provided
for plants operational and financial reporting activities, including development of the manufacturing operating
budgets, capital budget, monthly and quarterly operational forecasts, quarterly financial reviews, and annual
SOX audit and internal/external financial audits.
Selected achievements:
1. Supported the successful launch of the GMT 900 Transfer Case Program, the largest transfer case
program ever awarded
2. Assisted a team of SAP consultants in the successful system implementation and launch of the
divisions ERP/MRP system - SAP.
3. Initiated and implemented reporting requirements and internal control procedures, including the
plants standard costing system, departmental policies, procedures and instructions in conjunction
with head office standard policies and procedures.
Decoma America Holdings Inc. (a subsidiary of Magna International Inc.) 9/2002 - 8/2005
A global leader in the automotive sector supplying injection molded exterior components worldwide to the OEMs
BUSINESS MANAGER / PLANT CONTROLLER
Responsible for the plants operational and financial activity, including developing the Manufacturing
Operating Budgets, Capital Appropriation Activity, Inventory and SOX compliance, supporting the plant GM
and Groups VP-Finance.
Selected achievements:
1. Negotiated a three year contract with MOPAR in providing exclusive customization services for the
South East Michigan region. Potential sales estimated at $80 - $100 million dollars for the duration
of the contract.
2. Led our division in attaining our goals for the Winning Team Cost Reduction Program. We were able
to exceed our targets and were presented with Decomas Diamond and Presidents Award. Part of this
challenge was to negotiate our divisions first Asian contract which totaled savings in excess of $3
million dollars.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Accountancy, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
PROFESSION CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Member, Canadian Certified Professional Accountants and Ordres des Comptables Professionnels
Agrees du Qubec (member since 1983)
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French, & Italian
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