Carl Kroger
Senior Vice President of Financial Shared Services (Controller) @OmniTRAX, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Vice President of Financial Shared Services (Controller) @OmniTRAX, Inc.
Appointed as an executive-level business partner, relied upon to proactively identify and communicate key risks and opportunities within OmniTRAX’s ($300m+ revenue business operating 26 short line freight railroads) global finances. I am responsible for strategizing, directing, and transforming international business finance, including recruiting, managing, and training 35+ skilled staff on leading-edge Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Revenue, Pricing and AR/AP best practice. I execute deep-dive investigations to support a continuous improvement strategy, regularly enhancing financial systems, reporting, cost-efficiency, and profitability in line with evolving business objectives. Overhauled finance from an underperforming department with significant deficiencies into a highly effective and valued business resource, by introducing and implementing Blackline/Workiva SOX software, accounting processes, and controls, alongside a new, highly motivated team. Designed, secured business sign-off for, and integrated new revenue and lease accounting standards. Facilitated 5 lucrative acquisitions (including a record $105m) and mergers with robust due diligence. Restructured and condensed the Pricing and Revenue teams, resulting in significantly increased productivity and fulfilment while reducing headcount by 3. Navigated challenging legal settlement to deliver a seamless and compliant $100m business disposition. Implemented remote working and renegotiated credit agreement, enabling a smooth business reaction to the pandemic by maintaining a positive financial posture, high morale and achieving 0% staff attrition. Forged a highly productive and trusting relationship with the banking group, enabling the negotiation of favorable support for 4 revolver refinances. Reduced required billing resources by 15%, by initiating, leading, and completing a major back-office optimization project in line with external consultant recommendations.
EDUCATION
University of Pretoria
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting and Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT CARL KROGER
Chief Financial Officer (CPA) with a rich 20+ year financial track record across…
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