John Oliver CPA MBA
CFO/CRO with a Business Transformation and Operations DNA
Atlanta - New York (2nd Residence New York, NY) United States (Georgia)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
CAREER OBJECTICE
DIV, FINANCE LEADER //
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER //
VP/GENERAL MANAGER //
SENIOR ADVISOR
Seeking organizations in need of an exceptional senior executive and builder of performing teams. A resourceful and effective leader known for delivering results under any circumstance.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
• Chief Financial Officer / Business Unit Leader with a strong Business Transformation DNA; in 10 years completed 3 turnarounds, a public company equity offering, and a company sale.
• 20 years P&L leadership roles with Fortune 500 & Middle Market Companies, Private Equity and Ernst & Young. Have managed Global Manufacturing, Distribution, & Service operations in excess of $1 Billion – SEC/NASDAQ experience.
• Top Tier Turnaround/CXO Advisor –Demonstrated success at leading global pursuit & delivery teams; and go-to-market strategies. Managed and sold engagements to Middle Market, Fortune 500, and Private Equity firms.
• Excellent capital market and M&A track record; developed & executed transition strategies; once closed the NASDAQ.
• Strong Global Program Manager – Expertise in selecting & motivating highly effective multifunctional teams.
• Extensive operations, budgeting and forecasting expertise; strong controllership & systems integration skills.
BIOGRAPHY
John Oliver has specialized in turning companies around and improving operations for more than 25 years. Mr. Oliver has served as Chief Financial Officer for private, public, and private equity backed companies up to $1 billion. He has demonstrated success at leading companies through turnarounds, restructurings, periods of stable & high growth, and eventual sale. John's expertise includes emerging businesses, turnaround management, operations improvement, due diligence and post merger integration.
John has been a CFO for two NASDAQ listed companies. He has worked in manufacturing, distribution and service operations and has a proven record of maximizing shareholder value. He has an excellent capital market and M&A track record. John once had the honor to close the NASDAQ after successfully recapitalizing his company. Mr. Oliver has served as corporate secretary for three public companies. He is known for rolling up his sleeves and focusing on the pertinent issues with straightforwardness and integrity.
Mr. Oliver's executive experience includes CFO of SkyCaddie where he led the turnaround of the entity. In 2007, he helped facilitate a $270 million sale of Microtek Medical to Ecolab. John has held senior positions at Brinks, United Parcel Service, and Ernst & Young. At Brinks Mr. Oliver helped facilitate the turnaround and NYSE spin-off of BAX Global (a multi billion transportation & logistics concern). He also helped execute Brink's roll-up acquisition strategy, and launch the company's third party logistics unit. And at Ernst & Young he directed client projects for Amazon, HP, HP Medical, Bestbuy, Sprint, & CSX
Mr. Oliver is a Certified Public Accountant; he has an MBA from The University of Southern California -Marshall School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Connecticut State University
DIV, FINANCE LEADER //
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER //
VP/GENERAL MANAGER //
SENIOR ADVISOR
Seeking organizations in need of an exceptional senior executive and builder of performing teams. A resourceful and effective leader known for delivering results under any circumstance.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
• Chief Financial Officer / Business Unit Leader with a strong Business Transformation DNA; in 10 years completed 3 turnarounds, a public company equity offering, and a company sale.
• 20 years P&L leadership roles with Fortune 500 & Middle Market Companies, Private Equity and Ernst & Young. Have managed Global Manufacturing, Distribution, & Service operations in excess of $1 Billion – SEC/NASDAQ experience.
• Top Tier Turnaround/CXO Advisor –Demonstrated success at leading global pursuit & delivery teams; and go-to-market strategies. Managed and sold engagements to Middle Market, Fortune 500, and Private Equity firms.
• Excellent capital market and M&A track record; developed & executed transition strategies; once closed the NASDAQ.
• Strong Global Program Manager – Expertise in selecting & motivating highly effective multifunctional teams.
• Extensive operations, budgeting and forecasting expertise; strong controllership & systems integration skills.
BIOGRAPHY
John Oliver has specialized in turning companies around and improving operations for more than 25 years. Mr. Oliver has served as Chief Financial Officer for private, public, and private equity backed companies up to $1 billion. He has demonstrated success at leading companies through turnarounds, restructurings, periods of stable & high growth, and eventual sale. John's expertise includes emerging businesses, turnaround management, operations improvement, due diligence and post merger integration.
John has been a CFO for two NASDAQ listed companies. He has worked in manufacturing, distribution and service operations and has a proven record of maximizing shareholder value. He has an excellent capital market and M&A track record. John once had the honor to close the NASDAQ after successfully recapitalizing his company. Mr. Oliver has served as corporate secretary for three public companies. He is known for rolling up his sleeves and focusing on the pertinent issues with straightforwardness and integrity.
Mr. Oliver's executive experience includes CFO of SkyCaddie where he led the turnaround of the entity. In 2007, he helped facilitate a $270 million sale of Microtek Medical to Ecolab. John has held senior positions at Brinks, United Parcel Service, and Ernst & Young. At Brinks Mr. Oliver helped facilitate the turnaround and NYSE spin-off of BAX Global (a multi billion transportation & logistics concern). He also helped execute Brink's roll-up acquisition strategy, and launch the company's third party logistics unit. And at Ernst & Young he directed client projects for Amazon, HP, HP Medical, Bestbuy, Sprint, & CSX
Mr. Oliver is a Certified Public Accountant; he has an MBA from The University of Southern California -Marshall School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Connecticut State University
Chief Financial Officer
SKYCADDIE
2007
to 2010
Atlanta GA
- The world's leading manufacturer & distributor of Golf Rangefinders (annual revenues approaching $100 million).
- Recruited to lead turnaround of the category leading consumer electronics company. Managed financial and operating functions including: M&A, treasury, banking, investor relations, budgeting, insurance, major suppliers & customers, procurement, supply chain, information technology, outside auditors and tax accountants.
- Completed turn-around of the entity – built a strong management team, and significant cash reserves; drove substantial improvements in operating margins, EBITDA and net income. More than doubled (2x) EBITDA Margins and Gross EBITDA increased four times (4x). Secured a multi-million dollar credit facility under favorable terms in 2009. Put in public company grade systems and processes. Drove investment banking and audit activities. Off-shored certain back office functions.