Tom Zelewski, CPA, MBA

ENTHUSIASTIC SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE. Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and build teams that deliver bottom-line results. Trusted advisor and partner to CEOs and executive teams. Broad range of experience culminating in CFO, VP of Finance, and Treasurer roles. Experience with rapid growth & turnaround situations. Extensive experience in all aspects of M&A from due diligence to valuation modeling, negotiation, & post-acquisition integration. Completed 14 transactions valued at over $1 billion. Highly analytical approach coupled with superior communication skills & absolute integrity. KEY QUALITIES: ✔ Coaching & mentoring finance and accounting teams ✔ Building consensus through communication and identification of common objectives ✔ Establishing organizational accountability & strategic focus though effective FP&A ✔ Creating & enhancing forecasting tools to manage resources and position for growth ✔ Managing IT tools – ERP upgrades and analytical tool implementations BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCE: Public | Private | Private Equity Owned Domestic | International | Multinational Multi-location | Dispersed Teams | Matrix Organizations Acquisitions | Divestitures | Joint Ventures | Start-ups | Turnarounds INDUSTRIES: Manufacturing | Logistics / Distribution | Aerospace | Commercial Aviation | General Aviation Services | Consumer Products | Supply Chain Management | Environmental Services | Oil & Gas SPECIALTIES: Mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, quality of earnings, valuation modeling, term sheet negotiation, contract documentation, capital structure, raising capital, asset based lending (ABL), mezzanine financing, borrowing base calculations, covenant compliance, cash flow forecasts, working capital management, budgets & forecasts, strategic plans, long term plans, financial reporting, derivatives, hedging, risk management, insurance, health plans, stock options, incentive compensation, lawsuits, claims.