Luke McKinnon, CPA, MBA


A highly experienced finance executive with a proven track record of driving superior business results. Recognized for results-driven operational and leadership skills and for developing finance and accounting departments that significantly contribute to operational and strategic goals. Demonstrates exceptional process and people skills and the ability to partner with all functions within the business.

EXPERTISE

Strategic planningFinancial analysisAccounting/AdministrationSystems ImplementationStaff developmentManagement Reporting Financial controls and complianceDue DiligenceMergers/AcquisitionsProcess (Continuous) Improvement

KEY RESULTS

Process improvement: Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the budgeting and close process through the implementation of budgeting software. Improved cycle time of planning process from 60 to 30 days.
Financial Analysis: Developed financial analysis team to drill in to the details and develop action plans to improve margins and profitability. Improved margin by 4 percentage points.
Staff development: Built and restructured accounting and finance department to focus on strategic planning, improving responsiveness to other functions and reducing cost by 12%.
Management reporting: Developed operational and managerial reporting to improve results. Resulted in reduction of DSO by 30 days, increased profit margins and reduction in overhead costs by $4 million.
Due Diligence: Lead due diligence teams and successfully merged over $75 million of revenues.
System Implementation: Successfully implemented several software solutions in the areas of Accounting (JD Edwards and Oracle, $60 million), consolidation (Hyperion FM), Budgeting and planning (Hyperion planning), workflow for SOX and purchasing (Microsoft Sharepoint and Workflow) and Timesheet system (Deltek).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DMJM HarrisAECOM
Chief Financial Officer Senior VPNew York City, New York, 2003 to Present
Consulting Engineering Company with $750 million in revenues.
Led the 75 staff members in Finance and Accounting, IT and Administration departments.
Collaborated with senior leadership team and ensured the development of the annual strategic plan and budget.
Directly contributed to revenue increases from $400 to $750 million from 2004 to 2008
Contributed leadership to the design and rollout of Oracle Financial system for project management.
Implemented cashflow program, improved DSO below industry averages by 30 days.
Oversaw the due diligence and integration of $75 million of revenue through acquisitions.
Implemented technology solutions that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the reports, analysis and forecasting.
Oversaw cost-saving initiative that produced bottom line results of $4 million.
Led implementation of SOX program from documenting controls to testing.

URS Corporation
Controller, Paramus, New Jersey 1999-2003
Consulting Engineering company with $2.5 billion in revenues. The worlds largest consulting engineering firm.
Led organization of 250 staff in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables/Collections, General Ledger/Financial Reporting and Budgeting. Developed and implemented consolidation plan for two shared service centers. Produced cost savings of $3 million.
Monitored financial performance of regional results to budget. Worked closely with senior management to achieve targets.
Directed project for the design and implementation for $60 million JD Edwards system. Implementation included electronic timecard system for 16,000 employees, budgeting and payroll systems. Resulted in more accurate records and results.
Established direct deposit process for employee expenses. Reduced expenses by $250,000.
Reduced the budget cycle by 60 days by installing and managing budgeting software package for 185 profit centers.
Luke McKinnon, CPA


Edwards & Kelcey, Inc
Controller, Morristown, New Jersey, 1996 to 1999
Consulting Engineering company with $120 million of revenue.
Implemented new project accounting software system.
Developed procedures and policies for daily transaction processing. Managed the development of the financial report formats.
Developed monthly reporting package and management operational reports in the accounting software.
Managed mergers of $35 million of new businesses into the consolidation, provided training and accounting software implementation.
Analyzed $120 million in project revenue. Improved the margin by 5%.
Managed company audits for financial statements and state/governmental FAR audits.

Diversified Systems, Inc
Controller/General Manager -Hackettstown, New Jersey, 1994 to 1996
Subcontractor in home systems to the residential building industry.
Managed Accounting Department. Increased productivity and accuracy of accounting staff by installing various computer software systems.
Prepared job cost accounting reports and financial statements.
Managed cash collections and disbursements for better cash flow. Instituted procedures for inventory volume discounts for increased savings.

Allerion Inc
Treasurer - E. Hanover, New Jersey, May 1994 to October 1994
$50 million computer hardware provider. Company went bankrupt in October 1994.
Managed cash flow and produced monthly and daily cash reports.
Supervised staff members of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments.
Negotiated with vendors on credit limits and terms of payment.

Securities Courier Corporation
Accounting Manager - South Hackensack, New Jersey, 1993 to 1994
$35 million courier company in the banking industry. Sold to publicly traded company.
Supervised functions and staff of Accounting Department.
Prepared monthly schedules and financial statements, and managed cash flow.
Developed and implemented purchasing and cost controls.

Kemmerer Resources Corp
Special Projects Manager - Chatham, New Jersey; 1991 to 1993
Performed financial analyses on performance of current closely held investments and potential investments.
Prepared tax returns and financial statements for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations.

KPMG Peat Marwick
Supervising Senior Accountant - Short Hills, New Jersey; 1988 to 1991
Performed audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements for commercial, banking, and partnership accounts.

EDUCATION

MBA in Professional Accounting, Graduate School of Management, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey; 1988
BA in Mathematics, Livingston College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey; 1986