1. LEE KLEBE JR., CPA CGMA
1500 Marshall St, Baltimore, MD 21230 ˖ (410) 812-6594 ˖ Leroy.klebe@verizon.net
FINANCE EXECUTIVE WITH STRONG OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
I am a highly successful “roll up your sleeves” CFO/ Controller improvingperformancefor all facets of manufacturingand financial
operations for small to mid-sized companies by successfully creating metrics and financial analysesthat drivestrong financial
results.With full P&L responsibility,hands-on management of the day to day financial closeprocess,financial analysis skills and the
ability to manage multiplecritical projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment the accountingteam is ableto control
costs and providepredictablerevenue results.Designed and implemented SOX compliancetest plans,experiencein SOX 404
Internal Controls,SEC Reporting, and system integration. Extensive experience in plantand financial operations,re-engineering
processes,creatingoperational metrics,and interimControllership functions. In consultingroles,developed into a “Financial
Firefighter” by having the ability to quickly access financially stressed or troubled companies,make an immediate triad assessment
in constantly changingenvironments, and resolve their business issues.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Re-engineered processes and procedures for inventory control. Savingwere approximately $2.5 million in reduced costs
for food manufacturer for consultantprojectwhile workingat CFS, RSM McGladrey.
Developed system controls for analysisof formula mixtures and yields,which reduced waste savings approximately
$580,000 at $350mm food manufacturer for consultantprojectwhile with CFS, RSM McGladrey.
Converted MAS90 accountingsystemto Deltek Vision accountingsystemfor a company which specializes in construction
of wireless sitedevelopment projects includingtower and infrastructuredevelopment as a consultantwhileworkingat
Robert Half Mgmt. ConsultantDivision.
Created internal controls,Policies & Procedures of internal control systems, SOX 404 compliance,determining the
effectiveness of internal controls by identifyingand testing controls and due diligence for $350mm food manufacturer
whileworking as a consultantatCFS, RSM McGladrey.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant – Randstad Inc., Baltimore, MD 12/2015 – 2/2016 $40mm Construction(Roofing) & Energy
(Solar) Co. for Commercial & New Home Development
Temporary Short-term assignmentto provideexpertise in creatingfinancial data to splitbusinessinto two separate
operations and sell Solar Energy business.Managingdistressed company by triagingAP (Vendor) relationship to ensure
continuous business operations
Interim Controllership function,P&LResponsibility,Strategic Planning& Analysis,Re-engineering processes,Flash &
Accounting Metrics,TriagingAP (Vendor) relationships
Performed full-serviceControllership function inclusiveof financial reportingand operational reporting.
Re-engineered accountingprocesses to separatebusiness into two companies and reduce workload
Controller – Window Nation Inc, Glen Burnie, MD 3/2013 – 3/2015 $40mm Sales & Marketing Co. for
Window Replacement to Consumers
In two years created the financial infrastructure for the financial reporting and financial modeling
that executed our strategic expansion and doubled our sales. Controlled costs and created Forecasting
Sales model based on Market Spending that gave us high predictability of our revenue stream therefore
driving accurate sales personnel compensation and budgeting.
Performed full-serviceControllership function inclusiveof financial reportingand operational reporting.
Supervised staff of two with responsibility of Human Resources until 2015 when we hired a HR Director.
Created Sales Forecastingmodel based on Marketing spendingfor each of our 5 locations
P&L Responsibility,Strategic Planning& Analysis,Budgeting, Sales Forecasting,Flash & AccountingMetrics
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Temporary CFO& Consultant –Financial Reporting, Sox & SEC compliance, and Financial Analyst – CFS,
RSM McGladrey Consultant Division, 3/2008 – 3/2013 Public Accounting & Consultant Services
Temporary CFO/ Controller function,Due Diligence,SEC Reporting, Sox Compliance,Inventory Control,GAAP & IFAS
Financial Stmts.,and Merger & Acquisitions Experience.
Consolidated accountingdepartment of acquired company for $12 mm Multi-location HealthcareCompany with multiple
state and local grantprograms.
Provided financial analysis,consolidated financial statements to corporateheadquarters alongwith operational and
departmental statements to the branch offices on the manufacturingoperations for one year assignmentfor $40mm
International subsidiary of a Germany based parent company.
Revised 10Q and 10K filings for a $35mm video game distributor for prior year as required by the SEC
Provided temporary CFO / Controller supportto a $30mm Steel & Pipe distributor to stabilizethe accountingdepartment
after the embezzlement of over $1 million by their previous controller.
14 month assignment for $350mm food manufacturingcompany to conduct due diligence,improve accountingand
operational processes,conductSOX compliancetest plans,SOX 404 Internal Controls and improve accounting
department functionality for acquiringVenture Capital firm.
Consultant – System Integration and conversion – Robert Half Mgmt Consultant Div. Dec. 2007 –
March 2008 Temporary Consultant and Accounting Services
Provided temporary accountingsupportfor $30 mm wireless tower Construction Company whileconverting current
MAS90 accountingsystem to Deltek Vision.
System Conversion,Information Technology, Organization ,Systems & Accounting Operations
CFO / Controller – The Matworks, Beltsville, Md. 1/2005 – 8/2007 –$35mm Manufacturer of Specialty
Flooring
I worked with new management team and investors to acquire new venture capital funds and
mezzanine funding to re-capitalize business operation. I implemented new AR collection process and
financial modeling to improve Gross Margins (2%) and Net Income (4%) during period of constrained
working capital and credit line covenants.
Supervised staff of seven accountingpersonnel and responsiblefor all plantfinancial,human resources,and
administrativefunctions.
Managed budgeting, trend analysis,planning,and forecastingcash flowplanningand treasury functions.
Directed all bankingrelationships includingcompliancereportingfor covenants and debt financing.
Executed a scorecard metric system to track various financial and non-financial data.
Implemented credit and customer management reports to improve credit, collections,and customer servicerequests.
P&L Responsibilities,SalesTax Mgmt., Cash FlowForecasting,Inventory Control, Budgeting, Treasury/ Investment
Mgmt., CostAccounting, Venture Capital,Strategic Planning& Analysis
LICENSES/EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS/SOFTWARE
CPA & CGMA, Active license,Maryland BS Business Admin., Towson University, Towson, Md.
Professional Affiliations – President, BaltimoreChapter & Regional Council, Instituteof Management Accountants (IMA)
Chair,BaltimoreChapter, Financial ExecutiveNetworking Group (FENG)
Industries – Window& Home Improvement, Food Manufacturing,Healthcare(Clinic), Construction (Roofing& Solar), Floor
Covering Distribution & Manufacturing,Corrugation & Paper, Architectural Signage(Construction & Manufacturing),Wide
Format Lamination FinishingManufacturer
Software – Oracle,Great Plains,MAS90,Open Systems, Deltek Vision,QuickBooks,Harry Rhodes ERP, Peachtree, ACCPAC, J.D.
Edwards, Lacerte Tax, CYMA, McCormick & Dodge, Platinum,Millennium,Verticent, QAD, Cognos , SalesForce(Improveit360)