1. DOUGLAS E. MEYER, MBA, CPA 1805 Ponce DeLeon Blvd.
Suite 529
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-582-7879
MeyerDouglas96@Gmail.co
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Qualifications for Executive-Level Financial Management
PROFILE
• Accomplished, results-oriented executive with 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 and smaller
private equity held companies in directing finance departments, providing effective company
operational cost savings analysis, and implementing new systems, processes, and procedures.
• Displays vast knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements, as well as a full
understanding of GAAP & SEC financial reporting requirements for public companies as well as
what it takes to become a public or investor grade company.
• Adept at implementing procedural improvements and managing all operational areas in Finance,
Treasury and Internal Audit operations.
• Initiated a number of successful performance improvement programs and strategic initiatives such
as IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, debt & stock offerings, and ERP system implementations (SAP
& Oracle).
• Possesses extensive experience as a Chief Finance Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller
and Chief Audit Executive.
• Acquired significant SEC experience through numerous debt financings, IPOs, and M&As.
• Utilizes strong leadership and motivational skills to guide staff toward targeted objectives.
• Additional areas of expertise include:
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
• Started aircraft business from ground zero providing financial direction for all aspects of operations
including, Treasury, Accounting, IT development, Human Resource Management, Asset Acquisition
Analysis, and Investor Relations. Established International business footprint and tax strategies.
• Developed and directed corporate accounting and treasury operations, as well as internal financial
reporting and SEC financial reporting processes and prepared and managed all SEC filings for the IPO of
the company, accomplished the issuance of approximately $3B in public debt offerings and executed new
working capital credit facilities. Worked closely with well known investment firms such as Black Stone
Partners and Leonard Green Partners to prepare financial analysis of the company’s operations.
• Successfully executed a number of M&A projects; transitioned those projects effectively into the core
business.
• Implemented multiple debt offerings and stock offerings that raise capital to fuel the company’s growth
strategies.
• Assisted in developing a number of banking relationships that facilitated meeting strategic capital needs to
fuel the company’s growth.
• Implemented SOX compliance as Chief Audit Executive in two different Fortune 500 companies and
industries—achieved 100% SOX compliance and 0 deficiencies in each company.
• Successfully started internal audit departments from the ground up for two Fortune 500 companies.
• Implemented multiple operational audits that uncovered over $50M of direct cost savings opportunities
from several vendor overcharges in the electric power plant operating costs and inventory management
practices.
2. CAREER TRACK
AERSALE HOLDINGS, INC. MIAMI, FL (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS) 2009 –
11/2015
Chief Accounting / Chief Financial Officer
Founding member of AerSale Holdings, Inc. an after-market aircraft and engine parts manufacturer /supplier,
leasing operations and MRO business. Started company from ground zero in late 2009 as their Accounting and
Finance Officer. Developed all primary financial and operational business functions within the company as well as
raised $230 million for the initial capitalization of the company. Grew the company from zero to approximately
$200 million in sales within two years through business process development and strategic aircraft product
acquisitions. Provided financial guidance in all aspects of capital raise, cash management, tax planning (international
and US), accounting and global budgeting, acquisition financial analysis etc. Acquired and integrated two charter
airline businesses and one MRO aircraft component repair company into AerSale operations within the last 12
months.
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS INC. WICHITA, KS (INTERNATIONAL MFG BUSINESS) 2006-
2008
Chief Audit Executive
Built the Internal Audit function for this $4B global manufacturer of commercial and defense aero structures.
Managed the performance of financial, operational, and compliance audits in all areas of the business. Conducted
the company's financial internal controls risk assessments. Ensured that Internal Audit operating policies and
procedures were compliant with the IIA standards. Created Disclosure Committee procedures and management
reporting structures. Provided management support to the Ethics Department. Oversaw a staff of ten. Implemented
SOX 404 internal control compliance.
• Identified $10 million-dollar operational issues in scrap material management processes and provided
operational improvement recommendations.
• Effectively redesigned control for finance area and eliminated potential SOX internal control deficiencies.
• Assisted the Controller’s department in developing SEC financial reporting formats and understanding SEC
disclosures requirements.
• Executed the company’s first company-wide financial risk analysis and developed procedures to perform
periodic risk assessments of the global Spirit enterprise.
VALERO (PREMCOR) REFINING AND MARKETING GROUP INC. (FORTUNE 500)
1995-2006
Chief Audit Executive- Old Greenwich, CT (2003-2006)
Served as the organization’s first chief audit executive and created the company’s first Internal Audit department.
Performed advanced-level internal auditing tasks and recruited and directed a comprehensive audit team of 15
auditors in charge of executing operational, financial, and compliance audit projects, as well as providing SOX
support services for the Controller’s group. Established enterprise-wide risk analyses and risk management
strategies; specifically provided solutions to minimize the risk of key high-risk areas such as multimillion-dollar
inventory losses, hedging strategies, and insurable risks.
• Contributed significantly to the successful achievement of SOX 404 compliance in 2004 and 2005.
• Recognized by external auditors as the top tier performer in SOX compliance and internal auditing performance,
with no reportable deficiencies during any year.
• Developed the company’s organizational and professional ethical standards, which were utilized company-wide.
Corporate Controller / Director of Financial Reporting & Corporate Analysis - St.Louis, MO (1995 to 2003)
Implemented policies, procedures, and operating instructions for a department that contained 80+ staff members.
Prepared high quality internal and external FP&A reporting packages, including all necessary SEC filings.
Assumed responsibility for corporate banking, AP/AR, investing, working capital facility management, retail
3. banking operations, and credit card processes. Over-see oil commodity trading operations with daily gain/loss
analysis; companywide gross margin performance analysis; physical and derivative inventory investment
management support; and risk investment analysis.
• Identified accounting and operational issues in hedging/risk management areas and provided management
assistance to help remediate $100 million in hedge loss issues. Managed all derivative accounting and financial
reporting FAS 133.
• Developed innovative methodologies to reduce $50 million in costs related to the company’s inventory
management strategies.
• Received the President’s Award for outstanding achievement in supporting the company s strategic plan to buy
and divest retail convenience store operations.
• Played an instrumental role in financial modeling for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures ($250-$800 million) and
debt refinancing; executed various due diligence activities on acquisition targets and supported migration of new
company operations into the parent business operations. Due diligence analysis on numerous business
acquisitions
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FOR REGIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRMS
1986 -1995
(BKD LLP; AMD LLP)- ST. LOUIS, MO
Senior Accounting Manager Audit and Assurance Services
Served on a consulting team that conducted audit projects for a variety of manufacturer and distribution closely held
companies. Conducted services such as: bank refinancing, operational and cash flow process improvements,
inventory management, and other operational aspects of their business. Reviewed internal controls and developed
policy and procedure improvements.
• Located multimillion-dollar cost reduction opportunities in various companies’ inventory management practices.
• Assisted various companies with ERP system implementations.
• Provided effective operational / financial consulting services that ultimately brought clients out of bankruptcy.
Previously held the title of Accounting Manager at AT&T Technologies Inc.and Apex Oil--------------- 1981-1986
CREDENTIALS
Education & Certifications
C.P.A., Missouri State Certified
St. Louis University, M.B.A. in Accounting & Finance
University of Missouri, B.S. & B.A. in Accounting
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA), Chief Audit Executive
Association of Certified Management Accountants
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)