If you are seeking a top-flight Chief Financial Officer, perhaps I may fit the bill.
In February of 1993, just after the market crash, I was successful in securing an investment grade rating of US$160 million debt for Snack Well Foods, the first time in the company’s history – this was accomplished without the Canadian parent’s credit support. In 1995, I successfully refinanced US$110 million of acquisition debt for a U.S. subsidiary of Hostess Foods. It allowed them to sell the company for a premium.
During my tenure as senior or chief financial officer with past employers, I have developed several new credit facilities through both private and public sources. In some cases, these have been quite unique. For instance, the first insured, unleveraged multi-property real estate investment deal for the food franchising industry was masterminded by me. This business has grown to over US$3.6 billion of asset now under management. I have employed active lending facilities to improve investment returns as well as tax advantaged concepts like money market preferred stock. Of course, more traditional means like commercial papers and direct bank borrowing have been sourced as well.
I have one of those interesting backgrounds with successful experience in manufacturing, distribution, financial services and retail. For nineteen years, cash flow improvement, whether through financing, cost containment/reductions, or revenue enhancement.has been a consistent result of my efforts in all of my business endeavors.
I have decided to seek a better opportunity. Although I am far more interested in an intriguing challenge and a good company than merely making money, you should know that in recent years my total compensation has been in the US$140.000 - US$160.000 range.
Should you be seeking a senior financial officer with my credentials, M. Moser, I would very much appreciate the chance to meet with you. Thank you for your consideration.