Steve Hughes - Chief Financial Officer at Skitter, Inc.

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Steve Hughes Chief Financial Officer at Skitter, Inc.

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Steve Hughes is a highly accomplished Global Finance Executive with an impressive track record of turning around companies and improving financial returns. With an MBA, CPA, CMA, and CPIM, Steve has a holistic business perspective and deep hands-on experience in every aspect of finance and accounting. As a strategic partner to CEOs, Steve leverages his technical excellence and leadership skills to quickly identify and resolve critical issues, advancing performance and growing revenues, efficiency, and margins. Steve is known as a talent magnet and has built and motivated strong global cross-functional teams that consistently meet and exceed corporate objectives. With expertise in strategic planning and execution, M&A, investor relations, supply chain management, financial planning and analysis, and more, Steve is a trusted partner for CEOs and an asset to any organization.

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Full name: Steve Hughes
Location: Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Company: Skitter, Inc. (since 2015)
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steverhughes1/
LinkedIn Connections: 10946
Summary: CFO VP Finance E-mail: [email protected] _________________________________________________________ STRATEGIC PARTNER TO CEO: GRAVITAS, TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, LEADER As a Global Finance Executive, MBA, CPA, CMA, CPIM, I partner with CEO's to turnaround companies and improve financial returns, systems and processes. Leveraging a holistic business perspective and Big 4 background with deep hands-on experience in every aspect of finance and accounting, I quickly identify and resolve critical issues to advance performance and grow revenues, efficiency and margins. As a talent magnet within diverse start-up, turnaround, and Fortune 500 manufacturing environments worldwide, I have built and motivated strong global cross-functional teams that consistently meet and exceed corporate objectives. EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS FOR KEY BUSINESS IMPACT Strategic Planning and Execution Board / Investor / Executive Presentations M&A, Divestitures and Strategic Partnerships Investor and Banking Relations International Business Relations Global Cross-functional Team Leadership, Development and Mentorship Systems Implementation and Integrations Risk Management and Insurance Multi-site, International Operations Best Practices / Performance Management Supply Chain Management / Production / Logistics Financial Modeling, Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Containment Treasury, Capital and Cash Management Auditing, Internal Controls and Taxation US GAAP / IFRS / Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX, J-SOX) To brainstorm and collaborate on any of these perspectives, call me at (704) 576-7323 Connect with me using [email protected] Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Managers connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry leadership All Invitations to Connect Welcome / LION LinkedIn Open Networker
Skills: Forecasting Financial Reporting

Education

MBA, CPA, CMA, CPIM
University of Cincinnati: MBA
Attended in 1982 - 1983
Field of study: Operations Management and International Business

Positions

Skitter, Inc. Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States: Chief Financial Officer
Aug 2015 - Present

Recruited to guide the financial aspects of Skitter TV's expansion. Key objectives are securing funding to support the company's growth, and developing enhanced reporting and control processes.

Skitter TV distributes a wide array of video programming including the best known cable channels as well as specialty and ethnic channels. Skitter is a technology leader providing lower cost video programming based on a combination of internally developed and open technologies. Skitter's customers include telephone and cable companies, and individuals, who enjoy the highest picture quality in the market using internet protocol TV (IPTV).
Finance Leaders, Greater Atlanta Area Greater Atlanta Area: Founder | CFO VP Finance
2014 - Present

Attending Networking Events

Researching Industry Leaders

Tracking Industry Trends

Participating in Industry Discussions
KSMT Enterprises, LLC Greater Atlanta Area: President
Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

KSMT Enterprises, LLC is a franchisee of the SuperCuts Hair Salon brand, and owns and operates SuperCuts salons in the greater Atlanta area. Our goal is to be the preferred value-oriented hair salon in our markets. We strive to earn the loyalty and repeat business of our clientele with a friendly environment, precision haircuts and coloring services, and attention to detail.
AGC America, Inc. Atlanta, GA: CFO | Finance
Oct 2008 - Apr 2014

CFO / BOD Member

Managed Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Insurance and Risk Management for Asahi Glass Company's $1B North American holding company. Major recent accomplishments:

- Successfully relocated office to Atlanta and hired entire professional staff of 14.
- Made major process and system improvements to remove backlog of audited financial statements, reducing audit fees by 40% and staff by 15%.
- Saved and recovered over $9M taxes through aggressive refund claims, tax abatements, and finding errors in our favor.
- Led successful implementation of Japan SOX.
- Led successful transition from US GAAP to IFRS.
- Implemented new accounting consolidation system improving reporting time and resources.
AGC Automotive Tokyo, Japan: VP CFO | Finance
Aug 2002 - Sep 2008

Vice President / CFO

Appointed CFO for newly formed $3B global manufacturing division with operations in 24 countries. Working from Tokyo, managed a global team of over 150 people via 5 direct management-level reports. Responsible for global IT strategy. Delivered strong and sustainable financial results through focused leadership. Below are several of the higher profile things I accomplished in this position:

- Built a robust financial organization, and integrated new management reporting processes, SAP Business Objects, ABC accounting, EVA-based pricing and other forward-thinking systems/solutions.
- Restructured business units and operations around the globe, closing and consolidating facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
- Led financial due diligence for 3 large greenfield plants (2 in China, 1 in Hungary).
- Controlled $1.4B in capital spending over 6 years all within budget.