Michelle L.

Baker, CPA, CGMA

Houston, Texas 77082 832-256-7751 bakermlmail@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE/ CFO/SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR

Well-qualified, Senior Financial Leader & Business Partner to Executive Management seeking an
opportunity to leverage financial due diligence, finance/accounting leadership and risk
management talent. Successful in partnering finance with operations to drive long-term gains in
business performance, revenues, market share and bottom-line profits. Strategic analyst, planner
and problem solver with keen negotiation, transaction and deal-making skills. Consistently
effective in optimizing capital, reducing risk and increasing corporate liquidity. Proficient in SAP
R3 FI/CO/PCA/PS, Great Plains, MK, HFM and JD Edwards systems. Extensive international
experience.
SELECTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Due Diligence Strategic Planning Financial Planning & Analysis
Consolidated Financial Reporting Financial Modeling Systems Implementation
Internal & External Audit Contract Negotiations Risk Mitigation & Management
Budgeting & Forecasting Tax Planning Best Practices Capital Project Management
Cash Management C-level Presentations LOC & Performance Bonds
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BROUGHER INC., Houston, Texas
2012 2015
Manufacturer of rough machined forged components for the subsea and surface oil and gas
industryDBA Forge USA
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Finance
Handpicked to provide C-level financial and accounting leadership for a $60 million manufacturing
organization. Accepted executive level responsibility for an accounting and finance team of eight,
all accounting, finance, treasury, tax, human resources, IT and risk management. Partnered with
executives to develop long-term business strategy to position company for stability and growth.
Secured new bank financing offering reduced rates for term and revolving credit
eliminating cross-collateralization and personal guarantees.
Sourced and secured new brokers for health, benefits, property and casualty insurance
that significantly reduced costs.
Guided the R&D tax credit process that generated $320,000 in tax credits for the 2012
and 2013 tax years with $150,000 projected for 2014.
Streamlined and integrated HR, timekeeping, payroll and expense reporting that reduced
headcount by 25%.
Identified/recommended the need to reduce order cycle time in an effort to lower costs
and improve cash flow and customer satisfaction. This recommendation supported the
implementation of a Theory of Constraints (TOC) model of order/production flow.
Negotiated the lease and build-out of a new office facility that reduced costs while
upgrading and improving the working environment.
Introduced cost accounting and implemented a new manufacturing module for ERP that
provided feedback for improved margins.
Partnered in building a strong safety program that resulted in reduced workers
compensation and TRIR rates.
Restructured the HR department and implemented new policies, procedures and
processes to eliminate risk exposure and controlled headcount changes.
Led company through its first 401(k) audit with a successful conclusion.

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CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Houston, Texas
2001 2012
Fortune 500 global provider of flow equipment products, systems & services
Director, Group Project Risk Management
(2011 2012)
Oversaw the risk assessment, mitigation and reporting of financial and project risk for a $500
million revenue division that manufactured and supplied custom engineered process systems on
a global scale.
Streamlined the commercial contract review process covering price, warranty, tax, cash
flow, credit, payment terms and liquidated damages.
Developed revenue recognition and blended margin forecasting utilizing units of
completion for long-term contracts.
Engaged in several projects simultaneously relating to organizational redesign, business
process implementation, change management, SAP and acquisition due diligence.
Director of Finance, Custom Process Systems
(2007 2011)
Elevated to financial leadership role for a $200 million global division that provided engineering,
project management and product solutions to the oil and gas service market. Assumed financial
leadership for a global staff of 52, hedging strategy, performance management, resource
planning, budgeting, forecasting, contract reviews and consolidated financial reporting.
Advised President on resource planning matters and recommended the closure of
facilities in France and Germany that improved profitability and staffing.
Developed and instituted forecasting tools that improved the accuracy of forecasting
financial performance on executed projects.
Transitioned A/R and A/P into a shared services environment.
Partnered on the first phase of SAP project systems module.
Performed financial due diligence and led integration of division accounting and
resources during acquisition of NATCO ($1billion) and others in $15 to $20 million range.
Reported under strict guidelines by the Department of Justice in the acquisition of
NATCO. Utilized buy/sell agreements to consolidate 8 of the operating entities into 4.
Converted NATCO revenue recognition to company methodology adding $80 million in
additional revenue and $19 million in EBITDA in first year of operation.
Managed the growth from $200 million to $500 million within a two-year period.
Group Controller, Valve & Measurement
(2004 2007)
Chosen to build the accounting and reporting infrastructure of a new $350 million global operation
that was spun off from the Drilling and Production Systems Group. Accepted financial leadership
for a team of eight, all strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, GAAP compliance, accounting
and financial reporting for four divisions servicing the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Led the integration of all accounting and resources as the company acquired PCC ($100
million) and Dresser Industries ($225 million).
Provided financial guidance and stability as the company grew from $350 million to $1.3
billion over a two-year period and EBITDA from 14% to 23%.
Served as integral member of management team in the corporate-wide implementation of
HFM software for consolidation reporting.
Group Controller, Drilling & Production Systems
(2001 2004)
Joined Cameron to provide financial leadership for a $1.4 billion global operation comprised of
five divisions in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Assumed full responsibility for a team of six, all
budgeting, forecasting, consolidated financial reporting, GAAP and statutory compliance.
Compiled financial information for external reporting.

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Improved internal processes/controls reducing reporting time from 5 to 2 days.

Authored white paper and partnered in the initial design of a global SAP system upgrade
from R2 to R3.

FLEXITALLIC GROUP, INC., Houston, Texas

1997 2001
International market leader in the manufacture & supply of industrial sealing products, formerly a
division of Daniel Industries
Vice President & Controller, Western Hemisphere
Recruited as senior financial leader of a $50 million operation consisting of three facilities in the
US and Canada, and joint venture operations in Mexico and Venezuela. Trained and empowered
a professional team of 11 performing managerial and cost accounting, credit and collections,
budgeting, forecasting, general accounting, inventory cost analysis and financial reporting for
several legal entities.
Analyzed product line profitability and recommended the elimination of marginally
profitable products that significantly improved bottom line performance.
Led the finance implementation of a $3 million JD Edwards One World ERP platform that
integrated order entry, invoicing, cost accounting, variance analysis, and procurement
with the general ledger and budget modules.
HOECHST-CELANESE, Bishop, Texas
1996 1997
One of the worlds largest manufacturers of specialty chemicals, polyester resins & polymers
Project Manager
Retained as a Subject Matter Expert on SAP to lead a multidisciplinary team of five in the
implementation of SAP FI/CO/PCA modules to fully integrate with PS/PM modules in the Bishop
manufacturing plant.
Managed FI/CO upgrades, user/module security, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Designed configuration to electronically interface with Hyperion for corporate reporting.
Delivered project on time and within budget constraints.
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
Controller, Audit Manager and Accounting Manager, Daniel Industries, Inc., Houston, Texas
Led implementation of a fully integrated ManManX platform that automated order entry,
billing, inventory and manufacturing operations with integration into the general ledger.
Identified cost reductions that propelled one division from an operating loss to profitability
within one year, and repositioned it for its profitable sale.
Senior Auditor, BDO Seidman, Chicago, Illinois
Advanced to Senior Auditor for this public accounting and professional services firm.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Public Accountant Chartered Global Management Accountant
BS, Accounting, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Leadership Development Program, Rice University
Management Development Program, Cameron International
Business Valuation Governance & Risk Sustainability
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
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