Michael (A.) Germann

• I Bring Over 35 Years Of Professional Experience In Leadership Roles In Finance And Accounting, Big Four Audit, Controlling, Process Optimization, Sox, Erp Migrations, Carve-outs, Group Accounting, Ifrs Closings With Leading Hgb Ledger; More Than Ten Years Of Experience In The Auditing Industry Including Extensive Experience In Team Building And Project Management In Multicultural Environments In Germany, Canada, And Russia;
• As An Interim Manager Since October 2006, I Quickly And Consistently Focus On The Essentials;
• Supporting Companies With A 'Common Denominator' – Change;
• The Centerpiece Of My Service Portfolio Over The Years Is Process Optimization Including Sox
• Additional Focus On Commercial Problem Solving, Change Management, And Support For Post-acquisition Integration In Manufacturing Companies;
• Monthly, Quarterly, And Annual Closings For Internal And External Reporting;
• Preparation Of Notes To The Financial Statements And Management Reports;
• Presentations To Senior Management And Investors On Actual Results And Planning
• Consolidated Accounting At Headquarters And Subsidiaries With A Focus On Intercompany Transactions And Balances.
• Coordination Of Audits With The External Auditor, Tax Auditor, And Internal Audit;
• Technical And Disciplinary Leadership Experience In Managing Projects;
• Preparation Of Forecasts And Annual Planning Based On Scenarios With Input From All Departments
• Strong It Skills In Erp Migrations Of Sap Fi/co/mm/sd, Bcs, Bw, Bfc, Eccs, R3, As Well As New General Ledger, Datev, Infor Erp Ln (Baan), Infor Varial, And Sage As Both A User And An Administrator;
• Comprehensive Role In The Finance Area Of Start-up Companies As Finance Director, Including Budgeting, Controlling, Treasury Including Cash Flow As Well As Currency Management, Derivatives, Accounting, Reporting, Hr, And Contract Review;
• Work Style: Leading By Example, Persuasion Instead Of Instruction
• Motto: 'Some Wait For Time To Change, Others Seize It And Act.' (Dante)

With The Breadth Of My Practical Experience And Knowledge, I Can Quickly And Efficiently Meet My Clients' Requirements.