Walter F. PerkinsWalter F. PerkinsInternational Financial ExecutiveInternational Financial Executive
Walter F. Perkins
Key Professional StrengthsKey Professional Strengths
Experience with globally recognized companies spanning:
Architectural Engineering Constructions Capital Products Mfg. Consumer Products Mfg.
Extensive background in implementing accounting & control systems in complex matrix organizations involving:
Financial reporting General Ledger Project Control Billing Treasury ERP Project Management
Walter F. Perkins
Key Professional StrengthsKey Professional Strengths
Directed domestic & foreign tax strategies resulting in significant after-tax savings with respect to:
FTC utilization Foreign W/H tax
minimization Expatriate taxes
Highly experienced in domestic and foreign treasury functions:
Risk management Banking / Credit lines Foreign exchange Project financing Letters of Credit
New Jersey Department of TransportationNew Jersey Department of Transportation
Assisted Mr. Jim Simpson the new Commissioner of New Jersey’s Department of Transportation with the review of several major transportation projects including the ARC Tunnel
Participated in the Governor's newly released “Privatization Task Force Report”.
Walter F. Perkins
The Louis Berger GroupThe Louis Berger GroupSenior Financial AdvisorSenior Financial AdvisorQatar Project Management ProjectQatar Project Management Project
Established a Finance & Accounting Department for QPM, new subsidiary of Qatari client “ Barwa”
Advised QPM Senior Management on financial reporting, project controls, financial systems, local compliance issues (IFRS) and the implementation of new policies and procedures.
Walter F. Perkins
The Louis Berger GroupThe Louis Berger GroupSenior Financial AdvisorSenior Financial Advisor
World Trade Center Restoration ProjectWorld Trade Center Restoration Project
Assigned as Senior Financial Advisor to the NY/NJ Port Authority’s World Trade Center Project.
Implemented new monthly Financial Reporting and Control Procedures.
Walter F. Perkins
Walter F. Perkins
HLW International LLPHLW International LLPDirector of FinanceDirector of Finance
Premier NY architectural firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Shanghai, China
Recruited to implement new financial structure to improve profitability and planning.
Walter F. Perkins
DMJM+Harris, Inc.DMJM+Harris, Inc.Finance DirectorFinance Director - Europe/ Mid-East / India Region - Europe/ Mid-East / India Region
Recruited to established creditable reporting and formulate a strategic policy in the Region for AECOM.
Developed several business sale scenarios based on Harris’ unique ‘tax’ position in Holland.
Led financial ‘due diligence on major acquisitions in Europe & Asia.
The Hague, NL
Walter F. Perkins
DMJM+Harris, Inc.DMJM+Harris, Inc.Finance Director - Europe/ Mid-East / India RegionFinance Director - Europe/ Mid-East / India Region
Established a Global Treasury center in The Netherlands.
Led labor negotiation with Dutch professional staff on office closure.
The Hague, NL
Walter F. Perkins
Parsons Brinckerhoff International, Inc.Parsons Brinckerhoff International, Inc.VP - Director of Finance VP - Director of Finance
Improved profitability on major projects in Europe, Asia and Latin American by way of: Establishing a
financial ‘pre-bid” review process.
Introducing ‘tax planning’ as a standard part of the project decision.
Washington D.C.
Walter F. Perkins
Parsons Brinckerhoff International, Inc.Parsons Brinckerhoff International, Inc.
Developed monthly ‘Gross Margin Analysis’ on all PB International projects worldwide.
Assisted in the development of a global tax strategy starting in the Asia Region.
Developed new Regional Treasury procedures and a unique ‘cookbook’ for PM’s on conducting business overseas.
Hong Kong, China
Walter F. Perkins
Asea Brown Boveri, Ltd.Asea Brown Boveri, Ltd.ABB Lummus Global, Inc.ABB Lummus Global, Inc.
Director of Finance Director of Finance
Implemented financial controls for this ‘premier’ Joint Venture in Russia.
Set up inventory & cost control procedures for a new manufacturing plant in Russia.
Developed a unique project financing schemes in Russia employing ‘barter’ & ‘forfaithing’.
Moscow, Russia.
Walter F. Perkins
Asea Brown Boveri, Ltd.Asea Brown Boveri, Ltd.ABB SUSA, Inc.ABB SUSA, Inc.
Vice President - CFO Vice President - CFO
Led the integration of this newly acquired company from General Electric.
Led ABB SUSA in overall U.S. Region profitability.
Measurably reduced risk and improved cash flow over successive years on major international projects.
Cairo, Egypt
Walter F. Perkins
Asea Brown Boveri, LtdAsea Brown Boveri, LtdABB Paint Finishing, Inc.ABB Paint Finishing, Inc.
Special Assignment: Led successful turn-
around of this ‘hi-tech’ manufacturer of robotic paint application equipment.
Led implementation of a new J.D. Edwards / ERP system.
Indianapolis, IN.
Walter F. Perkins
RJR Nabisco International,IncRJR Nabisco International,IncAsia / Pacific RegionAsia / Pacific Region
Area Financial Manager Area Financial Manager
Alternatively led and assisted in the financial development of RJR Nabisco and Del Monte in the Asia / Pacific Region.
Set up all financial controls for two new manufacturing facilities in Thailand & Singapore.
Assisted in the “Oreo” brand roll-out in Japan.
Hong Kong, China
Walter F. Perkins
RJR Nabisco,IncRJR Nabisco,IncKKR – Leveraged Buy Out (LBO)KKR – Leveraged Buy Out (LBO)
Manager of Finance – Europe / AsiaManager of Finance – Europe / Asia
Maximized sale ‘multiples’ on the global sell-off of RJR’s International business units from London.
Assisted KKR with all ongoing control and reporting of discontinued overseas operations.
London
Walter F. PerkinsWalter F. Perkins
email: email: [email protected]
Employment 03/09- 09/10 New Jersey State - DOT 09/07- 11/09 The Louis Berger Group 07/02- 08/05 HLW International LLP 1999- 2002 DMJM+Harris, Inc. / F.R.Harris BV 1994-1999 Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. 1989-1994 Asea Brown Boveri, Ltd. 1979-1989 RJR Nabisco, Inc. 1974-1979 Arthur Andersen & Co.
EducationABB International Senior Management Program, Zurich
Fairleigh Dickinson University, MBA, FinanceSaint Peter’s College, BS, Accounting
Certified Public Accountant – (1983 ‘Inactive’)