Finance Director in Boston MA Resume James Reynolds
Finance Director in Boston MA Resume James Reynolds
Finance Director in Boston MA Resume James Reynolds
Problem Solving
Six Sigma Methodologies
Strategic Planning
International Experience
Project Management
Budget Development
Forecasting
Proven ability to raise an organizations financial understanding with creative analysis that simplifies the
complex into relatable metrics which are clear and relevant. Some examples include:
P&L | C/F interactive tools for Actual, Forecast, Budget Going Green
Direct spending ratios versus revenue, including FTE metrics Service Green Bar
Project analysis and assessment for revenue, profitability, billing, and cash - Job Cost Tool
Developed and implemented key strategic customer analytical tool for Sunroof, Sound and
Security, under budget and within a tight timeline.
Successfully streamlined P2P workflow and developed system recommendations in line with strict
grant requirements for Procurement Department in the City of Fitchburg, MA.
Created innovative operational assessment tool to meet strict grant requirements for Food
Services Department at Public Schools in the City of Fitchburg, MA.
Organically recognized strict guidelines for Cash Flow in/out of Isreal and quickly adapted to US
based business requirements for a privately held medical device company.
2011-2014
Promoted to manage and grow the talent of 12 operational and corporate analysts. Change
management skills at work as Tyco transformed from a holding company to an operating company
model.
Member of global team that reduced field expenses by $39M in North America.
Realigned workflows to save $1M in corporate overhead and improve daily service levels.
Maintained financial accountability on sagging product line, increasing profit margins 600bps.
Saved 2 days on forecasting process for over 1000 managers with new tools and procedures.
$2M inventory cash flows improved with an auto-replenishment program for high-volume parts.
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REGIONAL OPERATIONS CONTROLLER
2006-2011
Promoted to business partner and acting CFO for several regions of 12-15 offices ($300M). Financial
acumen at all office levels raised through operating reviews, best practices and process improvements.
Authored analysis tools (e.g. Job Cost Tool) for risk and opportunity identification.
6 regional markets provided different management and situational experiences and styles.
2005-2006
Integrated a finance team of 4 into tactical financial partners for field controllers through rapid and
comprehensive reporting of field operating metrics, compliance support, and budget preparation.
Assisted with implementing a new General Ledger & Financial Reporting packages.
Liaised within matrixed organization for alignment on standard reporting and close routines.
2003-2005
Part of leadership team to establish a program for 120 Blackbelts and Greenbelts in DMAIC and LEAN
process improvement methodologies. Key role in developing projects and approving financial benefits.
2002-2003
2001-2002
EDUCATION
MBA MANAGEMENT, Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
BA POLITICAL SCIENCE, Assumption College
Worcester, MA
FRENCH, Alliance Francaise
Paris, France
Graduate Courses, Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
+Additional Accounting courses at MWCC abd Emile Woolf College
2001-2005
1983-1988
1985-1986
2014-2015
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE