Keith H. Austin

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Director of Finance

Carhartt WIP

Dec 2021 - Current (4 years 11 months)

• Spearhead the financial reporting along with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes • Work with the Global CFO to create financial strategies through curated financial statements analysis • Lead the financial planning and analysis of North America • Collaborate with department heads to create actionable goals and budgets that align with both financial and performance growth • Work with the North American team and the Global team to strive for financial efficiencies, reduce costs, and mitigate risks • Lead the expansion efforts of establishing new legal entities throughout North America • Manage the Cash Flow Forecast • Manage the North American annual review and tax filings • Manage the financials of the Real Estate division • En

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CFO

Adam Lippes

Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 3 months)

• Championing the entire financial operations of the company • Strategically position the startup company for greater growth through stronger financial measurements • Incorporating forensic accounting tactics to reduce unnecessary expenses • Construct weekly cash flows to ensure the cash burn cycle is within reason • Routinely meeting with Board members and Investors to discuss the financial health and future projections of the company • Building relationships with vendors to ensure company's financial buoyancy during COVID

IHC Group Structuring

Deutsche Bank

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)

• Managed ongoing projects to meet regulatory requirements • Co-led the Living Wills regulatory meetings and helped improve data collection by over two-months • Model bank structuring deals • Reduced debt by $120mm, decreasing the IHC's leverage and freed up capital

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Consulting Partner

Consulting Project, University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)

• Generated actionable insights for an international client to reduce customer churn rate by 30%, customer growth by 50% • Strategically positioned the client to scale 7x in 4 years through process improvements and lean financial principles

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Controller

Gelati Celesti

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years 1 month)

• Managed cash flows supporting a 2x growth and 100% increase in store footprint, financed from earnings • Implemented time-saving accounting payroll system that reduced the processing and reporting of payroll by half • Created valuation model for an acquisition that reduced purchase price more than 60% • Implemented lean principles to operations, reducing costs by 15% while improving customer experience • Established community outreach and wellness programs, connecting manufacturing, administrative, and retail employees • Create new projects that enhance the employee and customer experience • Reduced outstanding receivables 15 days, increased on-time payments by 25%, establishing positive vendor relationships

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Accounting Manager / Controller

Worth Higgins & Associates, Inc.,

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year 1 month)

• Lowered outstanding receivables resulting in driving the credit line to zero, saving the company $10,000 annually • Prepared monthly financial reports for executive team detailing company's position on cash, income, and investment returns • Mentored staff accountants resulting in an increase in efficient billing by 50% • Reduced outstanding receivables 10 days through effective client management and outreach • Reduced monthly close by half • Processed weekly position report for the Executive Team

Corporate Accountant

Markel Corporation

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years 1 month)

• Performed Balance Sheet work papers for Markel's quarterly and annual public filings • Provided managers and directors with monthly budget reports • Integrated fixed assets, financial statements, and the general ledger upon Alterra acquisition • Reconciled and financially managed payroll for 14,000employees • Developed a new fixed asset threshold that increased the capitalization threshold resulting in an immediate tax savings

Accounting Coordinator

Patientfirst

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years 1 month)

• Controlled fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and budgets for this rapid growing company • Analyzed and prepared financial statements, moving average report, rent schedules, and trends • Prepared tax and license filings for multiple jurisdictions

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