BLAKE JANAK, CPA

Katy, Texas 77450

Cell (832) 443-5034

Home (281) 829-2460

blakejanak@comcast.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty four years of accounting operations management with increased responsibilities (both public and private).
Strong US GAAP and audit, monthly close/financial reporting , business advisory across multiple business units,
systems implementations, internal controls, risk management, budgeting and financial analysis
Significant transactional accounting experience, strategic planning, multiple merger and acquisition roles, Entity
creation and divestiture, all domestic and statutory tax, fx, and treasury/debt compliance
Supervisory, team, and solo project work experience. Extensive interpersonal communication with key decision
makers as well as with all levels both within and outside organizations, internal team building
Extensive experience in Enterprise Software & Technology, Consulting Services, IT Outsourcing &
Cloud/Managed Services, Electronic Distribution and Manufacturing, oilfield/energy, Government contracting ,
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
My passion is to contribute to making a growing and challenging organization efficient and scalable with the
right mix of people and process improvements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DYONYX, LP Houston, TX

(November 2012 to December 2014)

Privately held Niche IT consulting & Cloud Services, and Energy Consulting firm with 130 + employees

Controller
Recruited by former partner when company was in need of internal workflow enhancements, Financial & ERP reimplementation (MS Dynamics SL) with full job order costing, as well as a Strategic direction. Exceeded
expectations in managing all aspects of Finance department while reducing headcount.
Key accomplishments:
Instrumental in developing current approach to local energy vertical, and in partnering with best in breed
technology partners as well as local privately held enterprise software providers, and industry leaders of same
vertical, and established profitable line of business for product and software resale
Re-engineered ERP of prior nearly failed integration and implemented Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) in spite
of numerous obstacles, corrected and restated financial statements and notes from previous external audits
Created segment reporting with real time detailed dashboard financial statements that did not exist for several
years
Identified and implemented refund of ~ 300 K in prior overpayment of Texas Sales and Franchise Taxes, and
implemented various company-wide cost savings
Significantly increased financial acumen of Executive and Management teams with various training techniques
Improved quote to cash workflows, and created new workflows for future company systems APIs, and
identified future administrative and hosting infrastructure technology needs
Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc. Houston, TX

(October 2007 October 2012)

Private Equity owned Global MS Based Enterprise Interpretation and Modeling Software Company with 160 + employees

Worldwide Controller
Recruited (when company was re-capitalized) and exceeded expectations while managing operational accounting,
treasury, and tax operations as well as significant business unit advisory transforming the lean finance organization
during a period of significant growth into a scalable, global, & professional department. Subsequent to sale to
I.H.S. (in August 2011) assumed role of Worldwide Controller, Energy Vertical its largest vertical
Key accomplishments:

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 Performed restatement of historical financial statements from cash-basis to US GAAP audited by Big Four
Accounting firm
Built software maintenance revenue recognition model substantiating the deferral of previously recorded taxable
income resulting in federal tax refund of several million dollars
Instrumental in creating new work flows and technology enhancements for growth in services a by-product of
software sales
Rebuilt finance & operations teams for consolidated US GAAP reporting with seven subsidiary entities/countries
and significant revenue growth, absorbed existing international financial reporting, and reduced close to 6
working days
Identified and implemented Texas state franchise tax refund in excess of 500 K. Managed two separate IRS
audits with no findings
Executed international expansion opening offices in Canada, Russia, Brazil, and Dubai/UAE
Improved various back office workflows and managed accounting system conversion to MS Navision with
tight integration from new work management system - MS CRM
Identified federal tax deduction for dividends on equity instruments (considered EE compensation) resulting in
significant tax refund to selling entity
Provided all tax and financial data during road show and sale as well as answers to all due diligence of the same.
Acquiring company commented that the SMT books were the cleanest they had seen in quite some time
ultimately contributing to a premium valuation
Contributed to Revenue Recognition of all Software components within Energy Vertical of I.H.S. in addition to
managing all financial operations of former SMT before leaving to assist DYONYX
EquaTerra Inc Houston, TX

(October 2006 to September 2007)

Privately held Global Business Advisory Services with 140 + employees

Worldwide Controller
Recruited when corporate global back office moved from Alabama to Houston, TX. Exceeded expectations
managing all finance related administrative functions with staff of 5 (Internal/external FS reporting, All Tax filing,
budgeting, M&A, Risk Management, A/P, A/R, Payroll and all transactional accounting). Consolidated a global
disparate finance organization requiring 2 years of US GAAP external audits & accounting and expense reporting
systems implementations into an efficient and cost effective department that managed 3 acquisitions during tenure.
Key accomplishments:
Reduced monthly close to 10 business days, and built a finance organization that was ready for additional growth
before moving on to new opportunity
Implemented new global multi-currency expense application with integration into accounting applications
Led multi-currency global accounting system conversion to MS Great Plains that included re-engineering chart of
accounts to allow for proper differentiation of cost of sales and SG&A, departmental differentiation, and future
growth
Led efforts to complete two prior year US GAAP external audits with large national accounting firm
Initiated proper revenue recognition for software and for fixed price contracts utilizing percentage of completion
(POC) as well as accurate global statutory revenue recognition
Contributed significantly to efforts for obtaining direct federal solicitation vehicle (MOBIS) for government
vertical
DYONYX, LP Houston, TX

(June 2000 to September 2006)

Privately held Niche IT consulting & Energy Consulting firm with 75 + employees

EVP, Finance (April 2005-Sept 2006),

Controller (June 2000-March 2005)
Exceeded expectations while managing all back office Accounting, Human Resource and Risk Management
functions during consolidated revenue growth of 7 x to commercial and government customers with a staff of one
CPA and two paraprofessionals before selling ownership and moving to new opportunity.
Key accomplishments:
Reengineered financial reporting to GAAP while establishing segregation of divisional profit centers and job
reporting, and reducing the month end close from 30 to 6 working days

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 Enhanced time reporting system to include interface for invoice creation, job costing, and benefit tracking. Led
system conversion to MS SQL platform with improved integrity of data and reporting, new service offerings and
federal government contractor specifications
Pricing for all customer proposals including multi-million dollar and multi-year tasks. Tactical pricing led to
additional profits exceeding 300 K on one contract and tactical leveraging on another secured largest contract in
history of the company.
Coordinated the creation of two new LLCs jointly owned by strategic partners and subsequent financial
reporting for both entities. Obtained $ 3 M line of credit for separate entity with super-regional bank enabling
strategic partner to retain its equity and not have to obtain onerous financing
Led efforts for obtaining two direct federal solicitation vehicles and volume discount pricing from non services
vendors
Supervised creation, updated and approval of all company contracts (sub-contractor agreements, customer
contracts, internal organizational documents, and teaming agreements and various government required
documents
Reduced the Weighted Average Sales Outstanding (WASO) from 55 days to under 40 days
Initiated budgeting, daily cash management with revenue and income forecasts, and several internal control
processes
Instituted several internal and customer expense reimbursement cost cutting resulting in annual savings exceeding
100 K
Solicited bids, and ascertained the optimum level of all H/R benefits (major medical, disability, vision, dental, life
and 401K/retirement). Kept costs of major medical the same for three subsequent years in spite of significant
industry cost increases. Solicited bids, maintained compliance, and ascertained all risk management insurances
workers compensation, general liability, professional liability, dishonesty bond, umbrella, and D&O while
perpetually investigating the need for additional insurance
Conducted company conversion from Limited Liability Company (LLC) to Limited Partnership (LP) for Texas
Franchise savings, trademark application for name DYONYX, and redemption of the ownership interests of prior
partner
ERP consulting for select utility clients (reports are available upon request)
Kent Electronics (NYSE:KNT) Sugar Land, TX

(May 1990 to May 2000)

Public Distributor-OEM and Data-comm connectivity, and manufacturer of cable harnesses ~ 3500 EEs in 29 States

Various Titles Assistant Controller May 1998 to May 2000

Managed financial accounting operations with direct responsibility for Financial Statement close and internal
reporting (All Business Units), external reporting, payroll, fixed assets, cash receipts, system integrity, and external
audit co-ordination. Indirect responsibility for Inventory reconciliation, budgeting, cash flow, accounts payable and
accounts receivable.
Key accomplishments:
Increasing management roles and responsibilities with Financial Statement reporting and audit, segment analysis,
resident internal subject matter expert of newly integrated ERP (JD Edwards) and various roles in 6 regional
acquisitions, and one divestiture.
Company revenue growth increased from $38 M to $1.7 B during tenure.

EDUCATION & LICENSES

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
B.B.A. in both Accounting and Finance (1984-1990)
* Financed 100% of own education via scholarships and work
* Co-op Student for then Texas A&M Vice Chancellor and Systems Controller office of University System
Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas - since Spring 1994
REFERENCES

Available upon request

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