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Neumann
corby.s.neumann@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/CorbyNeumann
SUMMARY
Highly accomplished, high integrity, results driven, hands-on professional with more than 25 years experience leading and
managing finance, operations, and administration functions within early stage high growth and mature multi-million dollar
organizations. Extensive experience in multi-site operations, in manufacturing/distribution and professional services
industries, within employee and privately owned companies. Demonstrated ability to develop strong financial controls,
streamline operations and increase efficiencies, while implementing growth initiatives and constantly striving to improve
bottom-line results. Adaptable, quick learner with strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, capable of
building motivated teams. Member of senior management teams, a strategic and tactical thinker, with strong
implementation abilities. Areas of expertise include:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Accounting Controls & Audit
Mergers & Acquisitions
IT & Process Improvements
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, additional emphasis in Finance, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 1985
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COOK M&A ADVISORY SERVICES, INC., Chicago, IL (2001 - Present)
and COOK ASSOCIATES, INC., Chicago, IL (2001 - 2014)
Professional services firm with two distinct operating divisions. Cook Associates provides retained executive search services
to more than 300 clients. Cook M&A Advisory Services provides buy-side services to private equity and select corporate
acquirers. The firm has/had offices in 10 states, including Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Georgia, and California. On
January 1, 2014 the company split into separate entities sharing key resources and services within the Chicago location.
Vice President Finance and Operations (2010 - Present)
Lead all day to day Financial, Operational, and Administrative activities for each division including: accounting and
reporting, financial planning, human resources, IT, treasury, insurance, payroll, benefits, income taxes, and facilities.
Member of the executive management team while reporting to the Chairman, CEO (search) and President (M&A).
Successfully managed split of divisions into separate entities without common ownership to the satisfaction of all
shareholders. Negotiated shared services agreement between the parties and managed the transition of all risk
management, payroll, and employee benefit programs for each entity.
Reduced general and administrative expenses by 40% over three year period by eliminating excess or underperforming
personnel, consolidating services, and outsourcing/restructuring.
Reduced facility and occupancy expenses by 45% through strategic closings, reductions of square footage under lease
in same locations and renegotiating/extending leases when advantageous.
Directed operations software search (Encore) for executive search division replacing a shared (with M&A) proprietary
data base platform. Directed search and implementation team for operations software for the M&A division (Sales
Force).
Corby S. Neumann 708.263.8436 - corby.s.neumann@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/CorbyNeumann
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Controller (1990-1993)
Led all internal accounting functions, internal financial reporting, operating and capital budgeting, HR, employee benefits,
risk management, product costing systems and physical inventory. Interfaced with banks, auditors and tax return preparers.
Directed operations/financial software search and implementation team. Completed conversion on time and under
budget.
Obtained companys first working capital line of credit ($1 million, increased to $7 million) with the Northern Trust Co.
Generated $170,000 in tax credits. Upheld during 1996 IRS audit. Designed system to track research and development
costs eligible for federal and state R&D tax credits.
Directed the design and implementation including investment and administration selection - of the companys first
401k plan.
Overhauled and redesigned risk management programs, cutting costs by 40% annually.
Developed new internal control systems for cash, receivables, inventory, and fixed assets.
Directed four external audits without adjustment.
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