MICHAEL O'BRIEN

Irvine, CA - 92620
mkeobrien@aol.com

CFO / Chief Financial / Vice President / Controller

Cost - Plant Accounting/ Finance
Electronic / Medical Device Manufacturing / Plants
Start-Ups & Venture Capital / Turn-Around Specialist / Merger & Acquisition Integration.
A versatile senior executive with a proven record of establishing cross-functional partnerships to deliver solid results. Particularly
adept at streamlining and reorganizing organizations increasing profitability.

Global Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

P&L Ownership & Management
Budgeting, Forecasting & Ad hoc Analysis
Divestitures

Business Development

Contract Negotiations
IPO Preparations
Chapter 11 Reorganization

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Manufacturing / Operations / P&L Management / Project Management / Strategic Alliances / Multi-Plant / Operations Leadership / Supply Chain
Leadership / Profit & Cost Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma Quality Leadership / Strategic Planning and Implementation / Process Improvement /
Multi-Site Operations / Lean Manufacturing (5S) / Cost Accounting / Plant Accounting / Budget Planning, Trend Forecasting, FAR / DCAA
Compliance / Financial Statements / Inventory Management / Change Management / Performance Analysis / Risk Management / Software
Implementations / Internal Controls / SOX / Banking & Legal Relations / Policy and Process Alignment / Property, Sales and Use Tax /
Production Planning / Master Data Analyst / Cost Containment / Supply Chain Management / Government Compliance

ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successfully integrated Finance and Accounting functions under budgeted amount of time for acquired company of
complimentary type and size thus accelerating payback on investment by one year.
As CFO for subsidiary of large public company, performed all aspects of acquisition and integration of multi-location retail
company.
Working with CEO of Start-up Company, grew business to over $200 million in revenue in less than six years.
While serving in dual role of COO and CFO implemented changes in sales and marketing mix improving marketing contribution
as well as I reorganized company resulting in 50% reduction in general and administrative expenses saving $6 million annually.
Managing a staff of 46, directing all accounting functions of major consumer products company

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Plant Controller / Manager of Finance

SANMINA, Costa Mesa, CA

2013 - 2014

Annual Revenue $28 Million - Manufacturing

Joined rapidly growing local division of large public company headquartered in Silicon Valley to support operations management
by providing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial support to circuit board manufacturing plant with sales and profit and
loss projections and statistical data. Also performed accounting tasks consistent with Cost Accountant on a monthly basis in
accordance with GAAP and Company Policies.
Controller / Manager of Finance
BRANAN MEDICAL CORPORATION, Irvine, CA

2009 - 2013

Annual Revenue $12 Million - Manufacturing

Implemented comprehensive monthly reporting package maintaining financial and internal control for local and overseas
manufacturing facilities including consolidation of multiple operations.
Initiated ad-hoc reporting of sales by customer and product to serve as a tool in monitoring financial performance of the
business on a weekly basis.
Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer producing a prospectus on the financial history of the company and preparing
financial valuation of the business resulting in the successful sale of the domestic operations to a large public company.
Saved in excess of $.5 M annually by evaluating efficiencies and profitability of foreign subsidiaries and determining the
redundancy in the manufacturing process
Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
TC COSMOTRONIC, INC., Irvine, CA

2002 - 2008

Annual Revenue $10 Million - Manufacturing

Managed all financial and administrative functions of high-tech circuit board manufacturer to military and aerospace.
Responsible for accounting, financial analysis, treasury, insurance, human resources, information technology and
legal/contractual matters.
Working with venture capital backers and President/CEO of the company, coordinated all aspects of Chapter 11
reorganization and assisted the President/CEO in the rebuilding of the business and successful sale of the company.
Performed cash management duties to include cash forecasting, bank covenant compliance and provided financing options to
principals resulting in funding through equity investments, bank loans, and surety bonds.
Vice President Finance / Treasurer
STERLING TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC., Miami, FL

2000 - 2002

Annual Revenue $15 Million - Software Developer

Directed the financial and accounting functions for Sterling, a business solutions provider and its subsidiary
GoCruiseDirect.com, a start-up internet company providing travel agents real-time access to cruise line cabin inventory.
Prepared timely reporting and analysis of financial information to equity investors in the startup company and principal of the
parent company.
Provided financial support and maintained a comprehensive business plan resulting in successful second round of funding for
the start-up company.
Created sensitivity analysis on potential dilution additional investors would have on existing partners share holdings at varying
levels of investment and enterprise values

E D U C AT I O N A L Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
MBA, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
BS, Accounting, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

S O F T WA R E S K I L L S

Oracle, Hyperion, Quick Books Enterprise Edition, MAS 90/200, Great Plains, Pro-Cim ERP System
MS - Excel, Windows, Power Point.