Byron V. Kanaley,
CPA, MBA
Home: (847) 729-6909
Email: bkanaley@aol.com
Successful financial professional experienced in accounting, finance, operations, strategic planning and information technology management. Industry experience includes consumer products, manufacturing and distribution, and professional services. A problem-solver adept at analyzing, assessing, and resolving complex situations in a timely manner. Complete understanding of business process at it relates to technology. Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic and long-term perspective.
Effectively summarizes complex financial issues so that they are easy for the non-accountant to understand. Committed coach and mentor who ensures the development of others by assigning new challenges and experiences while thoughtfully guiding them during the assignment’s execution. Outstanding spokesman for the company with lenders, attorneys, investment bankers, investors and auditors.
A long-range thinker has learned the importance of planning for and adapting to change, continually initiating reforms to improve an organization. Exceptional technical and analytical skills, broad industry exposure, COO experience and expertise in corporate finance and legal matters enable him to pursue any opportunity or face any challenge.
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THE GLOBE GROUP, INC.
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President |
1999 – present |
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CAEL, INC. Vice
President Finance and Administration |
1994 - 1999 |
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PROFIT TECHNIQUES, LTD. Vice
President, Business Consulting & Accounting Automation Services |
1991 - 1994 |
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OFFICE PAVILLION INTERIORS
2000 INC. Vice President Finance and
Operations
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1988 - 1991 |
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MARSHALL FIELD & COMPANY, Controller,
Commercial Interiors Division |
1987 - 1988 |
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INTERNATIONAL JENSEN, INC. Division Controller
- Branded Products |
1984 - 1987 |
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ESTRONICS, INC. SCHILLER PARK, IL – MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION Director of Financial Reporting ESMARK, INC. Audit Senior |
1981- 1984 1977- 1981 |
MBA Cum
Laude - University of Notre Dame,
Chicago Campus - May 2003
Certified Public Accountant –
University of Illinois - 1981
B.S. Accounting - Colorado
State University - Ft. Collins, Colorado - May 1977
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT The Globe
Group, Inc. Chicago, Illinois – Marketing/Communication 1999 – present ·
As
CFO for Globe, led accounting, IT and project management staff supporting key
clients including Levi Strauss & Co., 3M, Notre Dame University, Harris
Bank, and Merlin Muffler. ·
Led finance and accounting activities including treasury activities,
financial reporting, bank relations, and accounting systems. ·
Implemented financial reporting and analysis methodology for client
activities including those relative to 3M and Harris Bank. Due to leadership
void, took leadership role and not only created strategic plans, but also
directed all financial, information technology, human resources, and
operational areas. Efforts resulted in successful contract
negotiation with Levi Strauss & Co. for the “Values Supporting Our
Brands” project. · Developed and implemented project
management cost controls to successfully improve Globe’s margins on strategic
management projects. · Reduced processing time, increased efficiency,
and lowered overtime costs by assisting Globe’s accounting staff to increase
teamwork. |
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VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning)
Chicago, IL – Business Process Outsourcing 1994 – 1999 ·
As Vice President, Finance of CAEL (150 person, $20 million company providing
employee education benefit services to Fortune 1000 clients), created
first strategic plan. Established
accounting procedures and internal controls for managing a client’s $6 million
variable allowance program. ·
Established and
directed a centralized accounting staff for CAEL to
track activities in the Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, and New York regional
offices. Managed a client tuition reimbursement program that disbursed more than
$60 million annually. ·
Hired and
developed CAEL’s management team (including IT, finance, operations, and
human resources) to meet the internal and external needs of the growing
organization ·
Opened CAEL’s Cleveland office including, lease negotiations,
office furniture and equipment procurement, staff selection, and IT and
accounting systems development/implementation. ·
Managed the relocation of CAEL’s 12,000 sq.
ft. national headquarters facility including designing a state of the art IT
department with a separate air and temperature controlled server room, moving
all computer networks to the new facility over a long weekend without
downtime, and negotiating a $200,000 relocation incentive. ·
Designed and implemented an aggressive IT enhancement strategy and
database development at CAEL to process $60 million
of tuition reimbursement funds for employees of Bell Atlantic, US WEST, Levi
Straus, and Chase Manhattan Bank. · Created an accurate pricing
model and operational delivery system and then developed the necessary
databases and IT infrastructure to service a $3 million Tuition Assistance
Management System contract with Bell Atlantic. ·
Led
the operations team responsible for establishing resource centers for Levi
Strauss & Co. with the result being comprehensive, timely service for
out-placed employees at a reduced cost to the client.
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VICE
PRESIDENT, BUSINESS CONSULTING & ACCOUNTING AUTOMATION SERVICES Profit Techniques, Ltd. Chicago, Illinois –
Management Consulting 1991 – 1994
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As Director of Profit Techniques, Ltd., evaluated the needs and
implemented appropriate automation/financial software at more than one
hundred companies resulting in reduced costs and enhanced information flows.
These types of Hardware, Software, and Consulting Services generated more
than $1 million over a 5-year period. |
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VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Office Pavillion,
Interiors 2000, Inc. Downers Grove, Illinois – Office Furniture 1988 – 1991 · As VP of Finance and Operations for Interiors 2000 ($20 million office furniture dealership), directed a staff of 30 including those in professional services, accounting/customer service, and warehouse operations. Directed the annual budget process, the preparation of monthly financial statements, and cost analysis for sales exceeding $100,000. Key decision maker regarding employee and company insurance carriers and benefits. ·
At Interiors 2000, implemented PLATINUM accounting and order entry
systems software, directed the integration of Computer-Aided-Planning (CAP)
software with order entry, and developed software monitoring of
work-in-process and stock inventories. ·
Responsible
for hiring, training and leading Interior 2000’s finance and administration
staff of 30 professionals from accounting, HR, IT, administration, and
project management. ·
Led annual
budget development and quarterly budget reforecast as V.P. Operations for
Interiors 2000. ·
Identified
problems and created solutions to ensure on-time delivery for Interiors
2000’s office furniture contracts.
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CONTROLLER,
COMMERCIAL INTERIORS DIVISION Marshall Field & Company, Chicago,
Illinois – Commercial Services 1987 – 1988 ·
As Controller of Marshall Field’s Commercial Interiors Division ($20 million sales, 70 employees),
initiated and implemented a computerized order entry and billing system,
developed billing procedures for delivery and installation costs, and created
new sales commission structure based on gross profit performance. ·
Performed monthly financial statement preparation, analyses, and
review. Reported directly to the
retail store control division on all operational matters. |
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DIVISION
CONTROLLER - BRANDED PRODUCTS International Jensen, Inc. Schiller Park, Illinois –
Consumer Electronics 1984 – 1987 ·
As Division Controller for International Jensen (revenue in excess of $100 million), supervised staff of 17
preparing monthly financial statements, margin and profitability analyses,
and divisional reporting. Prepared
annual budget and management plans, analyzed product line profitability, and
assisted in new product development. ·
At
International Jensen, corrected critical inventory shrinkage reporting
problem through enhanced internal control procedures. ·
Improved
product profitability margins through improved assembly and waste tolerances
at International Jensen. |
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING Estronics, Inc. Schiller Park, Illinois –
Manufacturing / Distribution 1981- 1984 ·
Responsible for consolidating monthly reporting packages
from each operating unit into one report format. Additionally accountable for implementing a PC accounting system to aid in the consolidation of financial report. Prepared cash management reports involving budgets and forecasts and contributed to year-end planning and annual budget development. AUDIT SENIOR Esmark, Inc. Chicago, Illinois – Conglomerate 1977- 1981 ·
Responsible for financial and operational audits for Swift and Co.,
International Playtex, Inc and Vickers Petroleum Corporation. Work performed
in conjunction with Arthur Young and Company. |
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