Scott P.

Gavin, CPA
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047 HO: 847-550-1490 C: 847-732-3572 spgavin_cpa@comcast.net

SENIOR EXECUTIVE

FINANCE / OPERATIONS / GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Successful background of planning and managing major initiatives to achieve long term growth and financial strength in highly competitive environments. Notably skillful at identifying opportunities for improvement, translating into specific objectives, creating project plans, marshalling necessary resources, and managing through to completion. Proven capacity to rapidly analyze and resolve complex business problems delivering significant and sustainable improvements in efficiency, cost control, risk management and profitability. Extensive professional skills and expertise, including: Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting, & Forecasting Re-Engineering Key Processes & Procedures Hiring, Training, Coaching & Team-Building Producing Insightful Financial Reports & Analysis Improving A/R, A/P & Working Capital Positions Ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Managing Multiple Business Functions Creating Effective Financial Controls & Scorecards Using SAP, Oracle, CMS & other Systems Negotiating Contracts with Vendors/Suppliers Implementing Six Sigma Methods & Principles Controlling Costs & Boosting Profits

Professional Background
ZS Associates ($300 MM strategic management consulting firm)
-- Global Finance Operations Manager

Evanston, IL

2009 2010

Responsible for the global annual financial planning process. This includes discussions/negotiations with the key stakeholders, developing realistic and stretch goals as well as delivering a plan with clear objectives and responsibilities. Responsible for monthly financial reporting, analysis and quarterly forecasts. Implemented scorecard reporting and key metrics to improve the profitability and awareness of financial decisions. Successfully reduced reporting financial statements by 15 working days. Improved the working capital position by reducing days services outstanding (DSO) by more than 40 days.

Hitachi Data Systems ($1.2 B operating unit of Hitachi Ltd. Providing hardware, software and services for data storage and retention) Itasca, IL 2006 2008
-- Central Region Controller / North American Controller

Designed and implemented a SharePoint site for HDS global operations that enabled consistent policy observance, consistent and up-to-date work tools as well as a consistent deliverables calendar. Lead finance manager for the annual planning and forecasting process for the Central Region and North America. Lead negotiator for Master Purchase contracts, Software Terms and Maintenance Terms. Successfully negotiated multiple contracts resulting in over $100M in revenue. Responsible for correct revenue recognition - Vendor Specific Objective Evidence VSOE specifically related to SOP 97-2 Software Revenue Recognition, ETIF 00-21 Accounting for Multiple Element Arrangements and ARB 45 Long Term Contracts.

Accenture

($16 B consulting/technology/outsourcing firm)

Chicago, IL

1994 2006

-- Operating Unit Finance Lead (Sr. Manager), Financial Services North America (2003 - 2006)

Responsible for overseeing and leading the annual financial planning process, quarterly/monthly forecasting, monthly reporting and analysis.

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Primary lead in deal shaping and conducting financial reviews on our complex deals and current contracts that were under performing, providing quality assurance while maximizing profits. Managed one of the most profitable Operating Units at Accenture by implementing an operational effectiveness program focused on profit improvement and working capital management. This resulted in a 210 bp improvement in controllable income, a reduction of $5 million in write-offs and a 12 day improvement in DSO over a 12 month period.
-- Client Group Finance Lead (Sr. Manager), Midwest Region Financial Services (1998 - 2003)

Developed the annual Client Group plan and quarterly/monthly financial forecasts. Monitored working capital position to maintain DSO lower than 30 days. Integral part of the deal shaping process. Developed several client specific rate structures resulting in over $120 Million in consulting revenue over 2 years. Engagement Controller Lead for the Chicago location. Developed and implemented mentoring and best practices programs. Held monthly location meeting to build a team atmosphere and to address current topics.
-- Engagement Controller (Manager), New Client Transition (1996 - 1997)

Responsible for transitioning new clients onto Accenture systems. This included development of annual plan, establishing proper controls, implementing monthly processes for reporting and analysis and developing KOMs to analyze performance versus original deal economics. Responsible for integrating and training existing finance team to Accenture. Received the Accenture Quality award for superior execution on a client engagement.
-- Engagement Controller (Sr. Financial Analyst), Consulting Clients (1994 - 1995)

Provided Accenture client executives with monthly financial reporting, financial forecasting and variance analysis. Worked with team managers to develop monthly EACs and provide reporting on variances to plan. Prepared monthly bills and followed up with client procurement department for prompt payment. Provided Client Group with current financial forecast, weighted opportunity pipeline and working capital position.

Anixter International ($1.5 B wire & cable distributor)

Skokie, IL

1989 1992

-- Analyst, Corporate Accounting / Sr. Financial Analyst, Corporate Analysis Group

Education, Training & Certification

B. B. A. Finance Major, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.

Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University. Continuing Education accounting courses for CPA requirements, DePaul University. Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois. Member of AICPA.