KEITH A.

WALLACE, EDP
Augusta, GA
keith.wallaceinga@gmail.com

561.306.7210

www.linkedin.com/in/keithwallace44

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Extensive Background in Business Operations & Infrastructure Improvements
Business Operations and Human Resource leader with extensive (sleeves up) experience delivering cost
effective business process improvements and controls. An issue resolution specialist, and Can Do
collaborative problem solver with diverse project management skills. Proven excellence in relationship
management, communications, accounting, legal and compliance, contract negotiations, coupled with the
interpersonal skills, to mentor and motivate culturally and geographically diverse teams.

Finance Leader

Human Resources Business Partner

Delivering Operational Excellence

Procurement & Contracts Management

Govt. & Corporate Compliance

OHS&E Program & Risk Management

Strategy & Infrastructure

Stakeholder & Employee Engagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMONWEALTH ALTADIS, INC., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(Imperial Tobacco Group Plc Company)

2011 to Present

Manager, Facilities, Health & Safety

2012 to Present
Manage operations of Americas HQ including corporate security and compliance, office services, logistics,
and facilities management. Implementation and delivery of all occupational health and safety programs and
initiatives for; 900 HQ and field sales staff, including driver risk management:

Delivered driver education programs at 60% of prior year cost reducing accident rates and claims costs
through effective communications.

Planned and managed all health and wellness programs over last 3 years.

Conducted accident and injury investigations for Workers Compensation claims determining cause, fault,
action, support, and case resolution.

Planned and executed all aspects of the 2012 (total) interior renovation and expansion to 56K sq. ft.
corporate headquarters, including full demolition, design, construction, and furnishings, on time and
within budget, accommodating an increase of 150 personnel.

Migration Manager
2011 to 2012
Provided business input and management to systems migration from JD Edwards to current Lawson
platform for back office services that included Customer Service, Sales Administration, HR, Finance,
Information Technology and Facilities, following integration of 2 USA based consumer goods businesses,
and physical relocation of the combined business head office in 2012.

Ensured this project kept to its Go Live schedule through effective communication and risk analysis.

KEITH A. WALLACE

keith.wallaceinga@gmail.com

PITNEY BOWES INC., Boca Raton, FL

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2006 to 2011

Director Global Finance & Administration (Divisional CFO)

Reported to President and GM of this subsidiary software company; managing all global finance and
administrative functions, including Audit, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, Treasury, Payroll, Risk
Management, Procurement, Sales Compensation, Benefit Plans and Human Resources.

Responsible for creating, managing, and administering $50M annual P&L, budgets, including on the time
delivery of consolidation and management reporting; managed seven direct reports in the U.S. and UK.
Providing insight, real-time cash flow, KPIs and margin control.
Improved financial results, demonstrated by $7M reduction in operating expenses, and 12% increase in
year-over-year recurring annual revenues by implementing systems, strategies, and controls, travel
management applications, client system audits, and account renewal management.

EMTEX SOFTWARE, Acquired by Pitney Bowes, Boca Raton, FL

2004 to 2006

Corporate Controller
Built and managed financial systems, and infrastructure necessary to support the U.S. and Canadian startup
subsidiaries of U.K. based Emtex Ltd.
Implemented a deferred revenue accounting platform to support annual software license revenues in excess
of $5M increasing to $12M. Managed all business operations (a hands-on leadership role), played a Key role
the 2005 acquisition of Option Software, Inc., including the M&A of Emtex by Pitney Bowes in 2006.

Improved productivity, efficiency, reporting, and employee satisfaction metrics by:

o Negotiating and implementing a 1st-class benefits offering for U.S. employees.
o Automation of payroll and tax services resulting in 6-figure savings annually.
o Automation and implementation of sales order processing, management reporting, commissions
accounting, resulting in increased accuracy and improved payment timelines.

SEFAS INNOVATION, INC., Woburn MA,

1999 to 2004

Director, Finance & Administration,

Complete set up of U.S. subsidiary funded by French venture capital. Including but not limited to;
establishing the corporate HQ, and comprehensive infrastructure. Implemented; GAAP-based accounting,
budgeting, and forecasting systems. Successfully implemented and managed: Purchasing, Payroll, Benefits,
Administration and HR practices resulting in 100% employee retention over 5 years.
Guided startup firm to 400% revenue growth by delivering consistent results.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

OSHA-30 Compliance Certified | RRC Level II Safety Certification | Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB
Certificate of Achievement), Villanova University, PA | Certified Electronic Document Professional (EDP),
and EDP Commissioner Xplor International, FL | Certificate Program in Entrepreneurial Management,
Babson College, Boston, MA | Business Management, Cardiff College, Wales, UK

ACHIEVEMENTS & SKILLS

2009 Pitney Bowes Triple Crown Award for Employee Engagement | MS Office Suite | Concur | Issue
Resolution | U.S. GAAP | Compliance & Risk Management | ADP Online (U.S. & Canada) | Adobe Acrobat
11.0 | Treasury Systems | Program Management | SalesForce.com | Web Conferencing | MS Project |