12 Lambourn Path, Sewell, NJ 08080-3142, US
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John G. Kammerer
Driven and resourceful financial executive with a proven track record of providing vision, leadership and innovative solutions to meet business objectives. Over 25 years of broad industry experience including high growth enterprises ranging from start-ups to an equity-backed entity.
Leadership:
Focused on leadership, strategic planning and team building with emphasis on promoting the accounting department as a business partner. Built accounting departments from infancy to public company capabilities. Experience includes financial and IT strategic planning, internal and external reporting, consolidations, board presentations, acquisitions and divestitures, forecasting, budgeting, income taxes, and internal controls.
IFRS and GAAP Reporting:
Extensive experience in IFRS and converting from US GAAP. Strong technical background in US GAAP reporting including challenging and complex areas such as revenue recognition, derivatives and hedge accounting.
SOX Compliance:
Responsible for design and implementation of the internal control environment for COSO compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley in an international environment. Methodology has proven to be both effective and efficient.
Information Systems:
Strong information systems capabilities. Member of several Steering Committees, including Chair, for ERP implementations. Responsibilities included the selection and implementation of systems. Accountable for timely completion and actual spend versus budget.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMR (USA HOLDINGS) Inc.
Vice President of Finance
EMR is a $2.6 billion business of metal recycling, namely the purchase, processing and sale of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal throughout the United States.
January, 2013 - Appointed to Board of Directors of US Operating Companies
March, 2012 - Appointed as Secretary / Treasurer of US Operating Companies
Responsible for all Accounting, Accounts Payable, Insurances, Benefits, Treasury, Payroll, & Taxes. Responsibilities also included the management of External Audit function using KPMG and E&Y.
Accomplishments:
Compiling P&L / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow (and intercompany eliminations) for the U.S. region for submission to Group Leadership
Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting and financial reporting of revenue, debt, income and cash flow forecast
Overseeing regional accounting teams to ensure timely preparation and delivery of financial information for the above responsibilities
Working closely with the Group Controller, coordinate cash management needs and maintain positive banking relations in the US
Ensuring proper policies, procedures, compliance and statutory reporting are in place and instituted
Establishing controls to ensure statutory and corporate tax requirements are met for all legal entities
Facilitation of tax savings opportunities – identifying opportunities and recommending actions
Developing relationships with key managers throughout the regions to understand the business operations and be aware of developments
Providing financial analysis to management to identify trends and highlights of financial concern
Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis that meet the needs of executive management
Coordination of risk (insurance) management programs for USA
Managing credit risk programs
Assisting with design and negotiation of Employee Benefits programs and coordination with the regions and the broker in administering enrollments, terminations, reporting providing payroll administration for headquarters office using ADP
Gamesa Technology Corporation, Inc.
Vice President of Finance and Internal Audit
Gamesa is a $1.0 billion renewable energy company servicing the electric infrastructure. Gamesa provides a broad range of services including development of property, the manufacturing of equipment and installation throughout the United States.
August, 2008 – December, 2011- Vice President, Internal Audit
March, 2007 – August, 2008 - Vice President, Finance - Corporate Controller / Treasurer
July, 2006 – March, 2007 - Corporate Controller / Director of Accounting – Shared Services
Responsible for all Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Payroll, Fleet Management & Travel services.
Responsibilities also included the creation of an Internal Audit function using SOX compliance in a COSO environment.
Accomplishments:
Recruited to transform the accounting department from a small operating unit, to a stand-alone department with reporting capabilities. Hired direct reports in the areas of General Accounting, Cash, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Special Services.
Led the Company’s first year internal controls compliance effort. Directed internal and external resources on the project.
Designed internal control structure and rolled out to organization.
Issued policies, procedures and processes aligned with SOX controls.
Reported progress to the Audit Committee and full Board of Directors.
Implemented structured reporting of results in a multi-entity organization.
Decreased number of days to close to 6 days.
Increased quality of information and streamlined accounting & finance through process mapping and clear expectations
Primary contact for annual audit earning an unqualified opinion for FY06 and FY07 for IFRS and US GAAP including tax provisions.
Primary interface with external auditors. Reported status and results to the Audit Committee.
Treasury Officer for all US Operations responsible for relations with local lending institutions, audit firms and government agencies.
Designed, developed and staffed each of the functional departments for this start up venture.
Identified payroll processing and delivery problems, developed a strategic plan which involved a change of payroll management and implementation of electronic time keeping this resulted in tighter controls, increased accuracy and quality of payroll which improved employee confidence and morale.
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Group Controller, Manufacturing – Medical devices focused on enhancing standards of care
DPT Lakewood, Inc.
Manager of Cost Accounting (Contractor) – Contract development and manufacturing of semi-solid and liquids
Inrange Technologies Corporation
Business Unit Controller – Manufacturer of high-end scalable storage networking solutions
BMW of North America, Incorporated
Cost Accounting Manager – Manufacturer of mid-range and high-end automobiles
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
Director of Production Planning – Designs, markets and distributes lifestyle products.
Grand Metropolitan / Pillsbury Company
Senior Cost Analyst – Manufacturer of Quality Ice Cream
Philip Morris / General Foods Company
Cost Analyst – Manufacturer of various consumer products (cigarettes, foods & beverages)
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - 2023 - Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - 1987 - Saint Peter's University
Accounting Major/Economics & Computer Science Minor
Interned with Philip Morris Companies, Inc. - December 1986 to March 1987 - hired full-time
OVER SEAS ASSIGNMENTS
1996 – Berlin, Germany on behalf of BMW for SAP implementation in America
2000 - Tettau, Brandenburg (Czechoslovakia) on behalf of Gerrisheimer for Lean Manufacturing exercise