CRAIG JOHNSON, MBA | 208.440.8894 | mrcraigjohnson208@gmail.com STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE, FINANCE GURU & HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Why Me:

Very few people have the high­level experience in all business functions AND the specific expertise in finance, strategy and HR that I bring to the table. I'm the guy you want on your team to help you see what you're not seeing. My skill set gives you a strong strategic resource within your organization; not only do I create

vision and strategy, I implement it and make it a reality. I’m a champion of change management and process improvements, and have also had great success in

mentoring and leading new and experienced employees and teams.

Professional Experience:

METAGEEK, Boise, Idaho 2012 to 2016 Chief Financial Officer Strategy, financial visualization, interpretation, and gazing into the financial future. HR, benefits, 401k management and administration. Responsible for managing and setting the vision and strategy for the Finance, Administration, HR, Operations, and IT departments. Integral in creating and then taking ideas from our executive team and putting them into action. Integral member of a highly functioning executive leadership team Instrumental in creating future strategy: 10 year, 3 year, 1 year, quarterly and

weekly Co­creator of the discipline and accountability to hold regular strategic

meetings Accounting chops: Tax to GAAP, financial statement preparation, revenue

recognition, software development capitalization, forecasting, modeling, budgeting

Changed accounting tactics to decrease close process from 10­20 days to 2­3 days

Improved and implemented proper business insurances Brought payroll, 401k, and all benefits in­house. This enabled MetaGeek to

have control and choices over the benefits offered and the richness of those benefits, all the while saving the company serious cash ($25k+ / year)

Instituted a new hiring and onboarding program with progressively better technical hiring and smoother transitions into the company and its culture

Gallup StrengthsFinder coach: Learned employee strengths and helped them identify how their strengths can be amplified when paired with the different strengths of team members

Active decision­maker in hiring all employees — managed and built amazing teams, including up to 10 employees simultaneously

Certified in a “Leaders Who Coach” program; implemented learnings inside HR department

Default interim manager for employees requiring a short­term manager and guidance/coaching

Optimized global and domestic fulfillment and manufacturing through analysis and eventual outsourcing

Oversaw manufactured­inventory purchasing and stock­cut costs by changing PO frequencies

Implemented proper business insurances: life, buy/sell, disability buyout, keyman, workers comp, HR policies, errors and omissions, directors and officers, and more

Created and maintained the best external relationships including banking and lending, tax prep and strategy, investment, employee benefits, 401k, and all company­related insurance (including owner’s insurance policies)

Mad Skills: Financial Modeling / Budgeting / Team

Leadership and Coaching / Data Analysis / Financial & Market Analysis / Strategic Planning / Change Management / GAAP (and lots of other accounting acronyms) / Accounting System Change Management / Legal & Accounting / Research / Contract

Analysis & Negotiations / Audit / Full­Stack Accounting Abilities / Microsoft Excel / Recruiting / Onboarding / Training & Development / Employee Relations

Education:

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY: MBA — (2008)

BBA Accountancy — (2003)

Extracurricular Business

Activities:

Idaho CFO Forum — (2016) Vistage Member — (2015) Leaders Who Coach — (2015)

Certifications:

Certified Wireless Network Administrator — (2013)

Contact Info:

208.440.8894

mrcraigjohnson208@gmail.com

8720 W San Anita Dr Boise, ID

linkedin.com/in/craigcjohnson

CRAIG JOHNSON, MBA | 208.440.8894 | mrcraigjohnson208@gmail.com

AFFINITY AMP, Boise, Idaho 2012 to 2012 Controller Owned payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, SaaS software setup and collection, preparing P&L, and reconciling all accounts. Financial advisor to the Board; reported to CEO.

Created a SaaS billing software program Made tough decisions and recommendations (furloughs, layoffs, and assisted with closing the business) Provided financial forecasts which were 95%+ accurate

SENSUS USA, INC., Boise, Idaho 2010 to 2012 Controller High­level financial leadership position directing the company’s Boise division. Responsible for managing accounting staff, preparing and coordinating P&L, budgets, and reconciling all monthly accounts. Served as financial liaison between corporate and local site. Reported directly to Corporate Finance Vice President.

Increased company visibility and enhanced corporate brand by leading the successful transition (and managing change) of the organization’s accounting systems (from small to large corporate ERP system) and completed major project on time and within budget

Created and trained new staff roles Created and prepared budgets and forecasts Led weekly team meetings to drive organizational performance Maintained and managed capital expenditures across entire company ($18M+) from initial budget to final approval

IDAHO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, Boise, Idaho 2008 to 2009 Director of Business & Finance Recruited to direct the organization’s business department and all financial­related affairs; managed AP, payroll, reporting, etc.; negotiated labor­union contracts and leases, prepared audits, managed properties and investments, prepared budgets; advised committees, and directed HR/benefit management.

Negotiated significant savings in health, dental, vision, and insurance premiums Helped negotiate multi­year labor union contract satisfying management team and union members Trained treasurers throughout the state Oversaw all areas of $1M Children’s Fund (revenue collection, reporting, etc.) and helped launch PR campaign to

acquire donations and improve the Fund’s brand

FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OF IDAHO, Boise, Idaho 2003 to 2008 Accounting and Finance Manager (2006 to 2008) Accountant and Benefits Coordinator (2003 to 2006) Hired to provide benefit administration, accounting (full charge bookkeeping), workers compensation insurance, human resource and accounting policy and procedure development, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and more. Negotiated health/dental/life/disability policies. Rehired/promoted in 2006 to report monthly financials, direct all accounting/finance functions, and lead accounting staff. Reported directly to Chief Operating Officer and served as active member of the Executive Finance Committee and Board.

Recruited, hired, trained, developed, mentored, and led accounting staff Presented key metrics to the board and local hospital executives Saved the organization $140k/yr by negotiating a 40% discount on insurance and a 20% discount in workers comp

insurance, and minimized health insurance premium increases Instrumental in obtaining new federal grant (provided realistic data to grant writers) and developed expense tracking

system after grant was awarded Researched, selected, implemented, and managed the organization’s first retirement plan (fully functioning 403B plan) Developed and implemented new accounting system Reduced payroll overtime expenses by implementing time tracking system Managed workers compensation claims and administered claims program, resolved employee complaints, and helped

boost morale Employee of the month honors and consistent high accolades from senior management for outstanding performance

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