Manager Human Resource

CHRISTIAN PASCHOUD, MBA, CFE

**W*** West Mallory Drive 630-***-****

Geneva, IL 60134 abngeb@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Profitability & Strategic Planning / International Business Acumen

Dynamic and innovative financial executive with global background able to provide sophisticated financial

management for U.S. companies either currently in, or anticipating growth in international markets. Cross-

cultural communicator, combining financial leadership and operations foundation with fluency in English and

French to make long-term contributions in multi-cultural, global environments. Expertise in implementing

internal control safeguards and auditing procedures for fraud prevention. As a strategic thinker, highly skilled

in both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Core Competencies

Strategic & Tactical Planning Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Cross-cultural Management

Capital Budgeting Process Re-Engineering Catalyst for Change

Leadership IFRS Fraud Protection and Deterrence

Risk Management Transfer Pricing Cost Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thieme Corporation, Saint Charles, IL 2007 – 2009

Reaction Injection Molding Manufacturing with operations in North America and Europe.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Responsible for managing and overseeing finance, accounting, HR and information system departments of an

international plastic manufacturing subsidiary. Led the establishment and preparation of the company’s capital

investment budget, three-year strategic roadmap, annual operating budget, monthly forecasts and investment

strategies. Established short and long range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

Selected Accomplishments:

Restructured inter-departmental processes, resulting in a decrease in data processing time and improved

report generation accuracy – netting a 27% increase in overall efficiency.

Reduced expenses by 31% through re-negotiation of employee contracts, introduction of a cap on certain

expenditures, and recognition of previously lost revenue (by correcting error in accrual accounting method).

Led the formulation and administration of the corporation’s financial and accounting plans, policies and

practices – decreasing errors by 37%, reducing potential legal liability and increasing efficiency and

employee productivity.

Enhanced cash flow by 13% through the implementation of hedging systems to overcome the weakening

dollar.

Prepared the company for implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Designed transfer pricing (TP) strategies to maximize profitability while adhering to all transfer pricing

regulations and tax compliance laws.

Yellowhammer Transportation, Mobile, AL 2005 – 2007

Maritime Transportation Company.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Recruited as CFO responsible for dealing with company merger and acquisitions. Directed all aspects of

financial and accounting programs, including establishing effective policies and restructuring procedures to

improve working capital.

Selected Accomplishments:

Contributed significant gross revenue improvements and increasing net profit margin 50% within six

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months.

Designed Linear Programming model to minimize cost and improved employee performance by merging

subsidiary human resource functions and implementing benefits / incentive packages correlating directly to

employee performance.

Played key role in improving productivity and workflow requirements for technology department through in-

depth review of operational procedures and development of comprehensive strategic plan.

Decreased costs 30% through initiatives in planning and promoting divestiture of non-core businesses and

merging subsidiary profit centers for CEO and Board of Directors.

Virtual City Vision, Fairhope, AL 2000 – 2005

On line Software Engineering Developer Company.

TREASURER / VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Led all financial planning, creditor relations, and human resource functions, including preparation of annual

budgets, forecasts, employment documents, payroll / payroll taxes, and benefit plans. Reorganized financial

and organizational structure of Internet software engineering firm, which rapidly expanded from 4 to 23

employees. Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for all departments to ensure overall

consistency.

Selected Accomplishments:

Generated annual savings of more than $500K through efforts in managing the design and installation of a

proprietary software system that automated human resource and commission payment operations.

Lowered expenditures by evaluating manpower needs, introducing specialized accounting controls, and

renegotiating contracts, which saved company $20K annually and stabilized cash flow.

Drafted and prepared filing compliance formalities for new branch of sister firm in Canada.

Additional Experience

W. THOMAS KING, CPA, ACCOUNTANT, Mobile, AL

Implemented electronic system to decrease monthly journal entries by 35% while reducing calculation

mistakes to none. Slashed time required to complete client data entry from two days to one hour through

creation and implementation of Excel spreadsheets. Participated in auditing process for 40 government

housing projects.

XANTE CORPORATION, ANALYST & INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, Mobile, AL

Analyzed domestic and international product lines involving recommending new strategic plans, pricing

structures, and promotional strategies to increase ROI for peripheral manufacturer. Created manager-

performance rating system to identify effective and ineffective managers, resulting in adoption of system

companywide and led to positive turnover in management personnel. Instrumental in developing distribution

channels and increasing market presence in various French-speaking countries, targeted to graphic designers

and engineering firms encompassing varying corporate cultures and cultural barriers.

VETRONET, MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT; KRAUER AG, DISTRICT SALES MANAGER, Switzerland

Restructured operations for struggling company in bottle-cleaning industry to improve efficiency and reduce

costs. Negotiated $300K unsecured credit line enabling company to continue its growth. Developed and directed

marketing and sales efforts in several States through distribution channels.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC ACCOUNTING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL

TECHNICAL BACHELOR IN MECHANIC, EPSIC, Lausanne, Switzerland & CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINER, Association of Certified

Fraud Examiners & CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING, SAWI, Lausanne, Switzerland &

Dual Citizenship – United States and Switzerland & CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) license (expected 2010)

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