Shelley Galvin, MBA
**** ********* **** ? Concord, CA 94521
(925) 849-4718h (925) 768-8712c abhn5h@r.postjobfree.com
Chief Financial Officer & V.P. Finance
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Maximizing Shareholder Value ? Financial Analysis & Management ?
Relationship Nurturing
Change Management ? Treasury & Accounting ? Compliance ? P&L Management
Senior financial executive with over fifteen years of successful leadership
in domestic and international manufacturing, general management and
business development. A growth and turnaround expert, well versed in
leading and supporting strategic vision and mission. Communicates
effectively, institutes initiatives and drives them forward to create
positive change, efficiency and increased profitability.
Service and solutions focused. Track record of successful collaboration
with sales, marketing, operations and manufacturing teams. Leads
initiatives, ensures budgetary compliance and improves fiscal health and
corporate well-being with zero loss in productivity. Drives successful
finance campaigns in environments where growth and accountability are
paramount. Extensive qualifications in the following competencies:
? Strategic Planning ? Executive & Employee
Benefits
? Risk Management & Insurance ? Financial &
Regulatory Compliance
? Strategic Alliances & Partnerships ? Program
Development & Implementation
? Cost Analysis & Financial Reporting ? Direction, Re-
engineering of Mission & Focus
Career Synopsis
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Broadway Mechanical-Contractors, Inc., Oakland, CA
2008-Present
$38 million mechanical contractor leading design-build projects from high-
rise residential complexes to commercial buildings, hospitals and airports
Chief Financial Officer
Lead all aspects of the finance function including, accounting, financial
planning and analysis, risk management, debt financing, cash management,
and information technology. Serve as key adviser to President and CEO on
operational and financial strategies and financial liaison to the BOD.
Develop and execute strategies to position the company for sustainable
growth and profitability.
. Saved $2 million annually by recommending and leading workforce
reductions.
. Co-authored a joint venture agreement which is on trend to deliver G&A
reductions of $1.25 to $1.8 million.
. Identified and filed for more than $350,000 in back state tax credits
for company shareholders.
. Decreased number of days to close the month by 30% in order to provide
timely information on which financial and strategic decisions can be
made.
. Lowered sales days outstanding from 62 to 50, reducing line of credit
utilization and resulting interest expense.
. Successfully completed a new software system conversion, a 10 day
transition period, supporting three companies and the entire
division's future growth from $35 million to well over $100 million in
annual sales. Championed the project, selling to key decision makers
and leading the entire process. Multiple legacy programs for project
management and accounting were replaced while supporting the
compliance needs of six different labor unions.
Shea Homes, Livermore, CA
2005-
2008
The largest privately held builder in the USA
Head of Finance/Director
Financial manager and primary stakeholder contact for $1 billion in assets
encompassing 8,000 residential lots, numerous commercial parcels, school
sites and recreational amenities, owned by joint venture with state pension
and retirement system. Reported directly to Senior Vice President/Managing
Director. Handled performance reporting to all levels of management and
investors. Key developer and provider of effective strategic, financial and
human resources planning and information. Controlled spending and budgetary
compliance. Handled financial reporting and compliance with loan covenants
for joint venture partners and syndicated lender groups.
. Ensured over $200 million of public improvements reimbursed through
various public financing and fee arrangements by established
mechanisms and proper procedures.
. Co-facilitated and coordinated the restructuring and creation of three
debt facilities, rated by Moody's and S&P, in order to successfully
exercise a critical land option which was syndicated with over 60
lenders from around the world.
. Commended for keeping stakeholders well informed and creating
financial controls to manage contracting and accounts payables by
developing sophisticated financial projection models and communication
tools; oversight of all financial accounting functions; debt
facilities of $800 million and equity commitments of $860 million.
Awarded enrollment in Leadership Training Program at the Center for
Creative Leadership and additional PTO in recognition of performance.
Pulte Homes, Pleasanton, CA
2004-2005
$8 billion corporation and the nation's largest home builder
Financial Analyst
Created, and implemented internal controls and process improvements for
accounting function of a $300 million division. Managed significant amount
of controller work and prepared sales and gross margin projections.
Prepared feasibility studies for ROR on prospective land acquisitions for
home building division. Guided/mentored area managers to present accurate
financial results.
. Documented $16.5 million in unrecorded expenses and ensured budget
items were correctly recorded. Improved overall month end close
efficiency by streamlining recurring accruals/establishing a month end
log reconciliation process.
. Enhanced the accuracy of feasibility studies by nurturing internal
relationships and coordinating land development, construction and
sales marketing departments and establishing a highly effective
projection accountability environment.
. Praised for focusing senior level executives on value-added duties and
analysis by proceduralizing reporting processes and aligning
administrative personnel to take ownership.
Integrated Biosystems, Inc., Napa, CA
1999-2003
Supplied technologically-advanced manufacturing solutions to
biopharmaceutical industry
Controller
Original management team member of a $20 million startup. Established
financial accounting, reporting and analysis for US and Swiss office.
Implemented and managed stock option accounting, forecasting procedures,
and tax packages. Handled regulatory compliance and implemented IT
processes. Financial mentor to CEO and Board, demonstrating GAAP
requirements for revenue recognition.
. Provided financial management services as employee # 11 when sales
were $2 million. Managed growth over the next four years to more than
$15 million.
. Collected $800,000 in one month to ensure funding for ongoing
operations by initiating financial operations.
. Commended for leading successful audits by developing infrastructure,
purchasing policies, programs and inventory tracking systems.
Accurately led the processing of 100-150 monthly invoices by authoring
procedures and training employees.
. Improved collections and cash flow by designing financial statements;
establishing relationships with Genentech/Immunex.
. Established banking relationship with Credit Suisse; involved with
foreign auditors and trained staff on V.A.T. returns.
. Successfully supported European business growth allowing
representatives to focus on sales growth by designing financial
statements, requiring all foreign transactions to be converted to
dollars.
. Assisted with the opening of a facility in Missouri and traveled
monthly to track assets and inventory.
. As a member of the leadership team, established a research and
development department and a start-up consulting arm to educate and
sell technology to customers.
Lehigh Cement Company, Concord, CA
1997-1999
The world's fourth largest cement producer
Accounting Manager
Produced financial statements, variance analysis and internal management
reports for a $220 million subsidiary. Converted to SAP. Handled $3 million
insurance program. Managed roll-out and administration of nationwide
purchasing card program and trained end-users.
. Reduced accounts payable invoices 20% by launching a purchasing
program for the California division.
California Oils Corporation, Richmond, CA
1992-1997
The West Coast's premier source for fresh, locally refined, specialty
edible oils
Senior Accountant
Managed accounting department for processor/refinery with revenues of $250
million, subsidiary of Mitsubishi International. Handled accounting for
European portion of business, including foreign banks, overseas inventory,
corporate general ledger sales and costing.
Education
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Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA Scripps College,
Claremont, CA
Master of Business Administration degree in Finance Bachelor of
Arts degree in International Relations
UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA,
Ongoing Coursework in Accounting