To obtain a leadership position capitalizing upon my detail-oriented financial abilities, managerial expertise, legal background, and human resources experience.
JAMES JOHN KRASOWSKI
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a leadership position capitalizing upon my detail-oriented financial abilities, managerial expertise, legal background, and human resources experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Controller
Instrument Control Systems, Inc. and affiliated companies
- Plymouth, Minnesota (2006 - present)
- Designer, manufacturer and integrator of engineered control systems for water and
wastewater systems
• Member of executive leadership committee responsible for shaping corporate strategy and presenting progress relative to long term objectives
• Advised management on legal matters related to commercial relationships, operations, human resources, finance, and other areas
• Directed and oversaw all daily financial operations and administrative functions in hands-on manner
• Assisted in the integration of a competitor acquired via merger including conflicting business models, computer systems, compensation plans and benefits
• Assisted in acquisitions, joint venture arrangements, and other strategic business partnerships
• Orchestrated massive turn-around situation, including reduction in long term debt by two thirds
• Proposed, amended and monitored incentive based compensation plans for sales force and executives
• Led annual compensation reviews including merit adjustments, changes in benefits packages, and incentive rewards
• Scheduled and managed the Production Department, shipping of projects, and invoicing
• Analyzed budget forecasts and profitability scenarios on a per project basis and company wide basis
• Performed monthly close activities and ensured timely reporting of financial results
• Fully implemented new accounting systems to meet the needs of the organization
• Insured compliance with industry’s established best practices and successful (CSIA) re-certification
• Built effective and trustworthy relationships with all levels and functions within the organization as well as external counterparts in the banking, insurance and legal industries
Controller
Friedges, Inc. and affiliated companies
- Lakeville, Minnesota (2002 - 2005)
- Construction industry – large scale excavation, utility installation and development
• Directed and oversaw all daily financial operations and administrative functions in hands-on manner
• Performed monthly close activities and ensured timely reporting of financial results
• Developed and administered all compensation plans to maintain compliance with external bodies
• Designed, implemented and monitored accounting procedures and systems to afford proper controls
• Analyzed budget forecasts and profitability scenarios on a per project basis and company wide basis
• Advised owners on all legal and regulatory matters and managed litigation with external counsel
• Addressed and resolved numerous crisis-oriented projects in the general course of business
• Maintained relationships with banking, insurance and equipment finance counterparts insuring compliance with all reporting obligations
• Implemented new employee benefits package including 401(k) and group medical/dental plans
Controller and Corporate Counsel
Seracki Management Corporation and affiliated companies
- Saint Paul, Minnesota (1999 – 2002)
- Construction industry – catastrophe restoration and construction project management
• Recommended actions to meet operational and financial commitments including the implementation of overhead reduction measures and the pursuit of strategic growth options
• Targeted and negotiated business acquisitions and startups, including integration of business models and compensation plans
• Handled a broad range of general legal matters in both the board room and the court room
• Negotiated business relationships upon careful balancing of financial opportunities and business risks
• Designed and managed incentive based compensation plans for sales staff and executives
• Provided accurate and timely financial information to owners including long range planning analysis
• Designed, implemented and maintained financial and business policies, procedures and structures
• Responsible for budget forecasts, analysis of variances, and creation of remedial action plans
• Implemented new employee benefits package including 401(k) and group medical/dental plans
• Drafted all contractual agreements and correspondence for the organization
• Provided supervision, training and direction to non-operational personnel including managers
• Created all operational reports directed to the third party administrator of insurance program for the Minnesota School Board Association
Controller and Corporate Counsel
All Seasons Landscape & Design, Inc. and affiliated companies
- Hutchinson, Minnesota (1998 – 1999)
- Construction and retail industries
• Negotiated, drafted and monitored all important legal and business agreements for the organization
• Restructured financing to construct corporate headquarters and finance growth oriented business plan
• Defined and investigated acquisition targets and expansion opportunities
• Implemented and monitored performance-based bonus program for managers
• Designed, implemented and maintained new organization-wide accounting system and procedures
• Responsible for all accounting functions including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, taxes, adjustments, and periodic reporting
Corporate Attorney and Business Litigator
Skolnick & Harris, P.A.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota (1993 – 1998)
• Extensive experience in business acquisitions, executive employment agreements, corporate governance, business formations, commercial law, licensing agreements, leases, shareholder disputes, intellectual property rights, transactional fraud, contractual law, and compliance issues
• Responsible for all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial
• Corporate practice included documentation for organizational creation, governance, and cessation
• Negotiated and drafted clients' commercial documents with an eye towards preventing future litigation
• Licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin
High School Spanish Teacher
Saint John’s Preparatory School
- Collegeville, Minnesota (1987 – 1989)
• Highlighted personal skills in multi-tasking, organization, diplomacy and effective communication as a teacher, head coach and advisor.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master of Business Administration – Finance
Carlson School Of Management - University Of Minnesota
- Minneapolis, Minnesota (1991)
Doctor of Jurisprudence
University Of Minnesota Law School
- Minneapolis, Minnesota (1992)
Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Spanish
Saint John’s University
- Collegeville, Minnesota (1987)
PERSONAL DIVERSIONS
- Marathon Running – Perseverance
- Reading – Thirst for Knowledge
- Fishing - Patience
- Cooking – Creativity
- Traveling – Fluent in Spanish
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