MICHAEL CARPENTER
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcarpenterhmc 404-488-8146 [email protected]
COO - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Strategic Planning / Revenue Growth / Finance & Accounting / SOX / Operations / P&L
/ IT & Systems
Cost Control / Information Assurance / Performance Improvement / Business Services
/ Team Building
Built a strong track record in strategic planning, finance, performance improvement, M&A and
IT/systems development for manufacturing, Polymer, BioPharma, oil & gas, banking,
transportation, business services and other accounts with KPMG, OKeefe & Associates and
APMT. A solutions architect with proven skills in leading change and leveraging innovation in the
drive for better profits and increased shareholder value. Can contribute quickly by:
Aligning business plans with fast-changing market conditions
Turning around struggling projects and programs
Developing new systems and controls to reduce costs
Building business and full P&L management
Recruiting, training and leading top-performing teams
Highly-analytical and goal-oriented with excellent communication and team building skills. Work
at creating an environment for managers and staff to succeed. Received a BS degree in
Accounting from the Louisiana State University. Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive).
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Delivered $100M in back office savings for global transportation firm. Global firm had higher
SG&A expenses than main competitor. Developed Business Services concept and won very
competitive RFP bid for KPMG. Created roadmap to reduce back office costs by $100M with
accelerated three-year path to value realization.
Implemented Oracle ERP system to monetize $20M of inventory. CEO of CPG manufacturing
firm wanted to provide cash to shareholders. Post-analysis, developed KPMG plan for selling-off
inventory and implementing new ERP for improved production & inventory management.
Exceeded $20M in successful inventory conversion.
Directed Strategy to move $25M IT services firm to cloud computing. High tech virtual reality
firm had antiquated, inadequate accounting system that was blocking progress. For OKeefe &
Associates, proposed rapid migration to Intact software to speed monthly closings and integrate
reporting. Completed project on-time and on-budget.
Played key role in IPO for software firm. Company planned public offering. Built the KPMG
team and conducted three years of audits in preparation of S-1, uncovering troublesome issues.
Worked through risks & solutions with top management and presented to investment bankers.
Filed S-1 and proceeded with IPO.
Captured $20M+ in synergies during post-merger integration. Private equity-owned
manufacturer closed on large acquisition. For KPMG, planned a value-added approach to
integration rather than consolidating reporting.
Turned around failed ERP implementation for auto parts manufacturer. Large KPMG
client had problems post-ERP implementation. Found management had worked around the new
system, creating serious inventory and customer issues. With process changes & new controls,
balanced production and inventory to save $50M.
CAREER HISTORY
CFO, Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technology, Inc, October 2015 to present. Science and
Technology based early stage Company with revenue and capital. Serving the global Polymer
industry and Bio Pharma space. APMT has technology that provides real time monitoring and
analysis.
CEO, Managing Member, Hibernia Management Consulting, 2013-to 2015. Consulting and
software firm. Responsible for operations, delivery, business development and key relationships
throughout the Southeast. Contributions in presenting business intelligence and cloud-based
computing solutions to prospective accounts.
Managing Director, OKeefe & Associates, 2012-2013. Turnaround management firm.
Responsible for business development and key relationships throughout the Southeast.
Regional Managing Partner, KPMG Consulting, 1999-2011. Led Southeast Consulting practice
including $125M P&L responsibility and management of 500 professionals. Promoted in 2003 to
lead information risk management in the Southeast, successfully growing annual revenues from
$1M to more than $50M.
Partner, KPMG Denver, 1997-1999. Launched information risk management practice in
Colorado, building startup from three to 23 employees. Contributions in business development
and delivering information security and business continuity services to public and private
accounts.
Earlier: Various KPMG auditing and accounting assignments for public/private companies in
many industries.
