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1. MARK R. JOHNSON, CPA, MBA
8645 W. Rowel Rd. Peoria, AZ 85383
mjohnson@b2bcfo.com
602-882-3086
Highly motivated, hands on, multidimensional professional offering more than 30 years of expertise in
financial management, strategic planning, SEC Reporting and risk control assessment adding value to
operations, growth and profitability.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Decisive Leadership • Task Completion / Deadlines
• Supervising / Coordinating Teams • Organizing / Planning
• Interpersonal Communications • Detailed Technical Expertise
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009- Current B2B CFO, Phoenix, AZ
A partnership performing “as needed” Chief Financial Officer services to clients
Partner
• Provide chief financial officer services for a hotel in Sedona, AZ and a salsa
manufacturer in Chandler, AZ
2003-2009 Resources Global Professionals, Phoenix, AZ
A public, project-based professional services firm
Project Lead Consultant
• Project lead reporting to the CFO for a team of nine on RSC Equipment
Rental (an IPO spinoff from Atlas Copco), a $2 billion equipment leasing
company, for an 18 month review of all internal controls throughout the
company. Recommended process changes over key controls in financial
reporting, revenue recognition, segregation of duties and inventory control.
The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) project was completed prior to the deadline
• Project lead on a team documenting risks and controls of a $500 million
transaction-processing services and products company Global Cash Access
(ATMs, credit and debit card advances, and check guarantee) which went
through an IPO and implemented a new general ledger system during the
SOX implementation
• Project lead on several gaming companies documenting SOX including
Caesar’s Palace
• National software implementation advisor for policyIQ a documentation
management tool used for SOX, policies & procedures and contracts
2002-2003 AutoAuto Wash, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ
A $4 million “start-up” car wash company
Vice President of Finance and Systems
• Secured bank financing to grow from 15 units to 33 units in four states
• Implemented a program to identify and investigate car wash shortages on a daily
basis resulting in a $25,000 annualized expense reduction
• Developed detailed unit based P&L statements for the monthly board packages
2000-2001 PETsMART, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
A $2.2 billion public specialty retailer
Vice President - Treasurer
• Implemented a five day closing process
2. • Responsible for the restructuring of the credit card agreement with the current
processor that resulted in a savings of approximately $1 million of
inappropriate debit and credit card fees
• Assisted with two separate credit facilities which provided both working
capital liquidity and financed new store construction
1998-2000 Conway Stores Inc., New York, NY
A $250 million family owned discount retailer
Chief Financial Officer & Controller
• Developed the turnaround strategy through a comprehensive business plan
for this retail chain which became profitable in 1999 after losing more than
$15 million the previous four years by reducing expenses over $2.5 million
1994-1998 Melville Corp., Mahwah, NJ
Footstar (a “spin off” from Melville Corp.)
A $1.7 billion public discount footwear retailer
Assistant Controller
• Installed the Lawson general ledger software to include consolidations,
accounts payable, fixed assets and payroll
• Reduced month end closings to five days
• Prepared the inaugural and second year annual reports including the 10-K,
proxy statements, associated press releases and 10-Q filings.
Kay-Bee Toys, Pittsfield, MA
A subsidiary of Melville Corp.
Assistant Controller
• Oversaw the sale of Kay-Bee toys to Consolidated Stores. Prepared the
three year financial statements, due diligence documents, net worth
certification and assisted in the S-1 stock offering filing.
1991.1993 Victoria Secret Stores, Columbus, OH
A $1 billion specialty retailer, the largest subsidiary of Limited Brands
Senior Manager of Accounting
1979.1991 KPMG Peat Marwick, Minneapolis, MN and Orlando, FL
A big four public accounting firm
Senior Manager - Auditing
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Master of Business Administration, Accounting 1979
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 1977
Certified Public Accountant, New Jersey & Ohio Inactive
EXPERTISE
policyIQ, SAP, Lawson, Quickbooks, Peachtree, Microsoft Powerpoint, Project, Visio,
Excel and Word