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THOMAS W. LANG
12645 South Churchi l l Wa y Strongs vi l l e , OH 44149 | Ce l l : 440.539.9007
Ema i l : Tl a ng30@hotma i l .com | Li nke dI n: https ://www.l i nke di n.com/i n/tom -l a ng-mba -3b6925b
CFO/V.P. FINANCE/CONTROLLER
Growth focused andbusiness savvySeniorFinance Executive offeringmore thantwo decades ofproven leadershipcontributions with multi-
milliondollar results and exemplaryperformance. Versatile career andacademic background with MBA in Operational Systems. Expertise
suitable across a range of industriesand amidst challenging business climates and objectives, including leadership of severa l multi-
million/billiondollar organizations. Consistentlyachieve ideal revenue growth, profit margins and process improvements, including major
organizationalre-structuringand turn-around. Reputationfor cost-effective management ofmulti-facetedoperations with ability to optimize
net worth and overallefficiencies. Approachable and communicative leader dedicated to building high-performing teams and working in
collaboration to attain common goals and exceed expectations.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTI SE
 Financial Management & Controls (P&L,
Balance Sheet, Cash FlowManagement,
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Forecasting,
Cost Reductions, Resource Allocation)
 Negotiations & Contract Revision
 Team Building& Leadership(Recruitment,
Hiring, Performance Optimization,
Coaching, Cross-Functional Team
Development/Training)
 Executive LeadershipTeamCollaboration
 Continuous Improvements (Process,
System, Inventory/Cost Controls)
 Change Agent (TurnAround, Re-
Structuring, Mergers/Acquisitions)
 Policy& Procedure Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPE RIENCE & SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THOMAS KELLIE & Co, Cleveland, OH, 2014–Present
Principal
Provide consultative council to a diverse client base ranging from $5M to $50M in revenue . Most recently acting CFO for a $50M regional
development company. Leadbudgeting, forecasting, investor relations, strategic planning, cash flow, and reporting. Manage Accounting, IT,
and Human Resource Departments with direct and indirect oversight of 100 employees.
 Mitigated riskandstructured comprehensive insurance model, which increased coverage and reduced annual costs by $200K.
 Re-engineered Accounting Department andincreased capacity without increasing costs; reduced monthly close cycle by 25%.
 Continually develop cost-and time-saving measures, including new electronic timekeeping system and payroll platform.
 Implemented company’s first 401(K) plan and created incentive based compensation plan that reduced turnover by 57%.
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CO., Cleveland, OH, 2010–2014
Chief Financial Officer
Oversaw all financialoperations andfunctions for $50Mprivate banking company that generates approximately $1B in annual lending.
Providedstrategic leadershipto drive profitabilityandexpandnet worthvia multi-facetedavenues, including warehouse relationships and
M&A opportunities. Managed multiple departments, from Accounting and Human Resources to IT ($3M budget).
 Re-negotiated unfavorable leases resulting in $400K+ in cost savings and major increase in company’s net worth.
 Developed and implemented strategic internal control plan leading to 40% reduction of both errors and audit time.
 Completed successful due diligence andnegotiations for multiple acquisitions, including$20Min acquisitions of several established
mortgage banking operations and $2.6M acquisition of mortgage banker.
 Establishedand formalizedfirst HR Department, includinghiring Director and integrating payroll and HR management systems ;
previously served as HR Director of 250 employees in addition to CFO position.
 Re-negotiatedterms for revolving warehouse credit lines from$65Mto $105M (62%) enablingincrease in net worth and liquidity.

2. THOMAS W. LANG
12645 South Churchi l l Wa y Strongs vi l l e , OH 44149 | Ce l l : 440.539.9007
Ema i l : Tl a ng30@hotma i l .com | Li nke d I n: https ://www.l i nke di n.com/i n/tom -l a ng-mba -3b6925b
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIE NCE & SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SAFEGUARD PROPERTIES, Valley View, OH, 2008–2010
Corporate Controller
Led financial reporting and analytics for $625M national propertypreservationcompanyand managed staff of 17. Prepareddue diligence and
partneredwithM&A 3rd partyinvestment bankers to positioncompanyfor sale. Cultivatedrelationships withFannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD,
and state agenciesto maximize business opportunities andfinancial matters. Applied SOP-03-3 accounting to analyze distressed assets.
 Orchestrated manykeyinitiatives including:enablingaccessto real-time procedures/policiesandintroducing new ERP and COGNOS.
 Led annual audit and federal/local tax filings with 3rdparty for all 50 states and ensured no penalties or interest.
 Co-leader for $125M ownership re-organization with private organization, including $93M swap agreement.
 Demonstrated abilityto lead and support cross-functional teams fromAccounting andIT to outside counsel andsenior management.
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP), Independence, OH, 2002–2008
Assistant Regional Controller/Director of Finance
Hired byworldleadingbusiness outsourcingcompanyto deliver financial andbusinessstrategyand management. Led $265M region with 22
staff members. Collaboratedwith SalesDepartment to drive growth and execute pricing, contract negotiation, and business closing strategy.
Managed inventorycontrol costing functions to support regionalpayroll operations. Worked collaborativelywithCorporate Real Estate Team
to develop strategies; independently negotiated and finalized long-term lease commitments for regional satellite offices.
 Re-organizedAccounting Department anddrove tangible efficiencyimprovements, includingleading Collection Team to reduce 60+
day percentages from 2% to .4%, introduction of real-time budgeting system with costing scenarios, and development of
management reporting package to enable exact cost determination of regional payroll production.
 Achieved $1.1M in annual savings by facilitating expense reductions in regional reproduction costs.
 Successfully completed major account related due diligence for $1.75M Sedata Payroll Systems acquisition.
 Served as Ohio ValleyRegional SOXCompliance Officer anddeliveredfirst test package ahead of schedule with 100% compliance.
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, Independence, OH | Manager Financial Planning & Analysis, 1999–2002
UNIVERSAL STEEL COMPANY, Cleveland, OH | Interim Corporate Controller, 1998–1999
AMERICAN RISK MANAGEMENT, Cleveland, OH | Accounting Manager, 1996–1998
NATIONAL CITY BANK, Cleveland, OH | Field Auditor, 1995–1996
CHEMICAL BANK, Cleveland, OH | Staff Accountant, 1994–1995
Earned well-rounded skills and increased responsibilities during earlier career experiences. Key highlights include: providing
financial leadership to effectively guide and support $75M steel service center during bankruptcy re-organization. Additionally,
developed complex capital budgeting models, cost analysis, and inventory plans for several $100M+ Fortune 500 companies.
EDUCATION & ACTIVITI ES
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Systems Management | BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY, Berea, OH (2001)
Bachelor of Science, Accounting | THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, OH (1993)
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification | SIX SIGMA INSTITUTE, (2016)
Community Involvement:
Cops-n-Kids Program, City of Olmsted Falls (2008–Present)
Westwood Farms Home Owners Association, Strongsville, OH, Trustee (2015–Present)
Emerald Necklace Softball League, Strongsville, OH, Coach (2012–Present)