Scott A.

Fulton
W144N9833 SunValley Trail
Germantown, WI 53022
(262)253-9833 Home
(414)704-3788 Cellular
sf3e5f96@westpost.net
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
18+ years of progressive financial management with 14 years in construction: 3 y
ears in manufacturing and 1 years in auditing and services fields.
Proven Executive leader and problem solver with keen analytical strength, effect
ive communication skills and demonstrated operational management
expertise through the development of cross functional teams and Key Performance
Indicators that achieve strategic objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Interior Systems, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI
August 2007 - May 2010
-Worked with all levels of management to prepare capital/financial budgets, for
ecasts and financial modeling for $40M+ of annual sales.
-Managed financial statement preparation, external audit, corporate tax reportin
g.
-Prepared comprehensive monthly management financial package with Key Performanc
e Metrics.
-Led analysis and review of financial results with Board of Directors, Executive
Management and departmental managers.
-Managed all treasury functions to maintain sufficient working capital and posit
ive banking relationship.
-Managed all Credit, Contract and Pricing policies.
-Successfully refinanced $4M Line of Credit and $2M of long term debt in Decembe
r 2008.
-Processed international wire transfers with foreign currency exchange in 26 cou
ntries.
-Developed import/export hedging strategy.
-Reduced 2004 - 2008 average A/R Aging over 60 days from 25% to 8.1% in January
2010.
-Implemented strategic cost reductions and process improvements.
-Consolidated 2 manufacturing facilities.
-Reduced insurance premiums by $100K year.
-Reduced annualized overhead by $5.6M.
-Implemented overall corporate risk management programs including:
-Implemented financial internal controls with proper separation of duties and ap
proval policies.
-Implemented Master Contract Agreements to reduce contract liability.
-Negotiated employee benefits for health care, 401K and paid time off (PTO).
Chief Financial Officer, The Bentley Company - Milwaukee, WI
June 2005 - August 2007
-Prepared annual $40+ million budget, including revenue, cost & labor backlogs.
-Prepared monthly financial statements and updated forecast.
-Managed capital expenditure budget, acquisitions, disposals & depreciation amor
tization.
-Implemented a strategic 6-3-3 business model to improve profitability, planning
and analysis.
-Monitored overhead ratio (85%), recoveries (>55%), ROL (1.0) and selling expens
e (18%) to improve profitability.
-Revised AIA & AGC owner contracts and subcontracts to produce favorable terms a
nd reduce risk.
-Improved Accounts Receivables aging & unbilled cost.
-Managed insurance coverage and cost.
-Prepared annual salary plan
-Established an automobile allowance plan using the Runzheimer methodology.
-Managed payroll and union reporting.
-Established profit accountability thru the use of variance reports.
Construction Services Engagement Manager, Jefferson Wells - Milwaukee, WI
January 2005 - June 2005
-Provided client services in Construction Auditing and Contract Compliance.
-Provided recommendations and guidance to project Owners to improve control and
management of construction and major capital projects.
-Successfully established the Milwaukee Construction Audit department and became
the 5th largest revenue generator nationally for Jefferson Wells in 6 months.
-Completed or sold engagements for more than $200M of revenue for high profile c
onstruction projects.
Gilbane Building Company
March 1999 - November 2004
Regional Controller - Milwaukee, WI
April 2003 - November 2004
-Implemented Gilbane policy, procedures, and financial systems after purchasing
Grunau Project Development in April 2003.
-Prepared monthly financials, including review and analysis of operations with S
enior Management.
-Prepared monthly project cost reports. Significantly improving accuracy of prof
it forecasting.
-Prepared 2004 quarterly & monthly forecast schedules for backlog revenue of $78
M, Gross Profit of $1.8M, and Labor of $2.6M.
-Assisted in strategic planning.
-Improved Accounts Receivables from 60 to 30 days through direct and effective c
ommunication of operations and clients.
-Provided risk assessment of project profitability & subcontractors liability.
-Improved client satisfaction surveys from 6.5 to 8.5 on a scale of 10 by holdin
g monthly project meeting with clients.
Regional Accounting Manager - Chicago, IL
June 2000 - April 2003
-Prepared monthly Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and annual budget of over $50
0M.
-Performed monthly General Ledger close, review of Work in Process, and profit r
ecognition.
-Served as an instructor for Gilbane University. Trained all regional employees
in Project Financial Management.
-Managed up to 13 regional Project Accountants.
-Prepared annual salary plan for 75+ employees.
Senior Cost Accountant - Chicago, IL
March 2000 - June 2000
-Setup project budgets, cost reports, and billings for 30+ annual projects.
-Ensured that all financial reporting was completed accurately & timely in accor
dance to the project contract and owner schedules.
-Developed structured training sessions to provide project accountants the knowl
edge and tools to setup, maintain and effectively use the Gilbane JD Edwards fin
ancial software.
Project Accountant - Chicago, IL
March 1999 - March 2000
-Prepared Contract Billings, Payouts, Waivers of Lien, Sworn Statements and AIA
documents.
-Completed Cost Reports including Budgets, Cost to Date, Estimates to Complete f
or General Conditions, and the Change Order/Request Log.
Project Accountant, Northern Builders, Inc. - Schiller Park, IL
September 1998 - March 1999
Project Accountant, Crane Construction Company, LLC - Northbrook, IL
April 1997 - September 1998
Project Accountant, Pepper Construction Company - Chicago, IL
June 1996 - April 1997
Accountant, Construction Resource Management - Waukesha, WI
July 1993 - June 1996
Accounting Clerk, Keystone Resort - Keystone, CO
December 1991 - April 1993
SYSTEMS
Proficient with Manage 2000, Starbuilder, JD Edwards, Timberline, PeopleSoft, CR
M and Microsoft applications.

EDUCATION
Columbia College of Missouri
Lake County, IL Campus
B.S. Business Administration - Accounting Emphasis (Magna cum Laude - 3.75 GPA)
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
Associate Degree - Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Construction Financial Management Association - Active member since 1999
The Institute of Internal Auditors - Active Member since 2005
REFERENCES
Professional and personal references are available upon request.