Scott Johnson

$1.7 billion international business unit with brands including Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Quickie, Mapa and Spontex. Product categories include Cleaning, Food Service, Material Handling, Organization, Outdoor, Refuse, Safety, and Washroom.

Partnered with private equity portfolio client to enhance Cash Flow and EBITDA performance. Led Finance efforts for operation supporting 5 consecutive months of EBITDA improvement post equipment fire disruption, supported insurance claim submissions, and led $19 million business interruption recovery. Performed corporate pricing process review, identified workflow automation and process improvement opportunities, and implemented updated delegation of authority with business case analysis support. Led $28 million cost reduction manufacturing site foot print consolidation project to better align capacity with demand.

Recruited by executive search firm to lead all Finance and Information Technology Systems operating functions for a $250+ million ridged plastics packaging solutions manufacturer. Partnered with management team and private equity sponsor to grow sales to over $350 million and improve enterprise value through acquisitions, growth initiatives, and operational improvements. Responsible for 18 locations and organization of 35.

Promoted to establish and lead the Firearms, Ammunition, and Consumer Business Unit Finance teams. Partnered with Business Unit GM’s, functioning as their strategic and financial advisor supporting enterprise sales growth to $1.3 billion. Accountable for financial and strategic planning, supply and demand planning analysis, customer and consumer price and revenue programs, new product introductions, sourcing, manufacturing, capital planning and implementation, cost accounting and control, working capital and tax initiatives. Ownership for 14 locations and Finance organization of 41.

Recruited by Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company to implement GE financial planning and analysis processes supporting $744 million private equity portfolio company for acquisition growth, continuous efforts for capital raising, and an initial public offering.

Requested by CEO to direct integration efforts under SABIC ownership.

Promoted to support Business Leader of $1 billion global product company, functioning as his strategic and financial advisor. Accountable for financial leadership and insight, people development, accounting and control, planning and analysis, treasury and tax. Ownership for 8 manufacturing sites, assets valued at $1.2 billion, incurred expenses of $750 million, and Finance organization of 22.

Promoted to support Operations Leader of $700 million unit, functioning as her financial advisor. Responsible for 6 manufacturing sites (US, Mexico, France, Scotland) containing 1,010 headcount, assets valued at $700 million, and a $400 million expense budget. Provided controllership, financial planning and analysis, and reporting leadership with Finance organization of 17.

Recruited by CFO of $7 billion specialty plastics manufacturer to rebuild balance sheet, establish controls, and improve operational performance at site containing 325 headcount, assets valued at $115 million, and an $80 million expense budget. Provided site leadership on cost, cash flow, and controllership with Finance organization of 4.

Requested by CFO to direct transition efforts as business restructured from regional based to strategic business units.

Reported to newly appointed CEO and CFO during business transition period.

Recruited by CFO of $2 billion specialty materials division to re-establish financial planning and analysis processes.

Promoted into GE’s premier organization for personal and professional growth. Led efforts to drive controllership, growth and operational excellence across global business units, while obtaining Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Member of corporate entry-level leadership program combining responsible job assignments, formal classroom studies, and Six Sigma Green Belt certification to develop analytical problem solving skills.

Participant in cooperative education program supplementing classroom studies with industry work experience. Generated equipment and utility layout drawings for plant floor expansion projects and designed safety systems to reduce employee injuries.

Studied abroad at RWTH Aachen University, Germany