Y V O N R O U S S E A U, CMA 911 de la Pérouse (450) 641-2163 Boucherville (Québec) (514) 378-2163 J4B 7S5 yvon_rousseau@videotron.ca CFO VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCES Dynamic Leadership - Business Turnaround Revenue Generation International Experiences Executive with passionate and innovative, action-oriented vision, leveraging local and international experience to drive superior results. Recognized as being focused and results-oriented, with proven capabilities for analyzing problems, making timely recommendations and implementing effective solutions. Demonstrated autonomy, flexibility and strong communication skills. Managed and coached finance professionals including mill controllers, providing input to the strategic direction of the company and leading the development and implementation of restructuring plans. Recognized for strategic vision, profitability improvement and shareholders value creation. Demonstrated Achievement in: Strategic Vision and Planning Strategic Partnerships Profit and Loss Management Feasibility Analysis Budgeting and Forecasting Change Management Executive Presentations Financial and Management Reporting Leadership and Team Building Process Transformation and System Implementation SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Conducted strategic studies to improve assets utilization; Lead studies and the due diligences for strategic acquisitions; Prepared and executed cost reduction initiatives to achieve budgeted target; Designed and implemented detailed financial planning and budgeting models to increase line managers ownership and visibility of the financial results and support the cash flow projections; Designed and reviewed monthly financial results with executives; Implemented shared services for finance and ERP (SAP and Oracle). CARREER HISTORY Uniboard Canada Inc. Since 2011 Uniboard inc. is the third largest manufacturer of engineered wood products in North America, since September 2012, Uniboard is the property of Kaycan, a private company. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Reporting to the CEO of Uniboard and the CFO of Kaycan, responsible of the finance, information technology, purchasing and legal functions. Standing member of the Board of Directors, the Executive and the Management Committee. Responsible for the strategic investments/de-investments projects, approve all contracts on behalf of the company and provide guidance to increase shareholders value creation. Responsible of the financial statements and internal controls; Maintain effective relationships with the Board of Directors, shareholders, lawyers, auditors, and bankers; Key Player evaluating mergers and acquisitions;
Yvon Rousseau, CMA Page 2 Lead, train and mentor a team of 6 direct reports; Direct the monthly financial statement preparation; Create the Annual Budget and the Strategic Business Plan; Quantify and present the economic, strategic and financial considerations of acquisitions and divestitures to executive team; Identified and executed divestiture opportunities to secure cash flow for strategic initiatives; Lead the forecasting and budgeting process; Provide strategic input on assets utilization. Cogeco Cable inc. 2009-2011 Cogeco Cable Inc. is a major cable Telecommunications Company with shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. DIRECTOR INTERNAL CONTROL AND FINANCIAL PROCESSES (MONTREAL) Reporting to vice-president finance and administration, responsible for the implementation of Oracle ERP to support IFRS implementation. Oversee the 52-109 certification and the internal controls team. Manage a team of 65 individuals involved in the Oracle EBS implementation, on time and one budget; Revised the financial process to improve operational efficiency; Manage 52-109 scope and key controls and process documentation; Managed the quarterly 52-109 certification process; Maintained the Enterprise Risks Management program. Pfleiderer Canada inc. 2006-2008 Pergo inc. and Uniboard Canada Inc. Pergo inc. is the largest manufacturer of laminated floor in North-America and Uniboard inc. is the third largest manufacturer of engineered wood products in North America, both companies are wholly owned subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG. VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE, NORTH-AMERICA Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Presidents and the COO, responsible for information management within the Flooring and Panel Business Center in North-America, managing the mill controllers, leading strategic investments/de-investments projects and enhancing management reports accuracy and timeliness to increase shareholders value creation. Responsible of the financial statements, job costing and internal controls; Lead the forecasting and budgeting process; Provide strategic input on assets utilization; Lead the finance team for the acquisition of a plant in USA; Manage the plant controllers team (38 employees); Enhance accuracy, reliability and timeliness of the financial management information; Presentation of the monthly reports to the Executive Committee; Member of the management and strategic committees. Domtar Inc. 2004-2006 Domtar is the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. It is also a leading manufacturer of business papers, commercial printing and publication papers, and technical and specialty papers. Domtar also
Yvon Rousseau, CMA Page 3 produces lumber and other wood products and holds a 50% investment interest in Norampac Inc., the largest Canadian producer of containerboard. DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (MONTREAL) Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the COO, responsible for information management within the pulp and paper and the forest products divisions, managing the mill controllers, leading the strategic projects of the divisions and developing new reports to enhance shareholders value creation. Automated the management reports with BW-SAP of the Forest Products Division. As a result, management reports are available on the 5 th working day; Lead the finance controller teams (70 employees); Coach the controllers to become business advisors; Enhance accuracy, reliability and timeliness of the financial management information; Representing Domtar on 3 joint ventures boards of directors; Lead the monthly divisions operational review. Eminence Consulting Services Inc. Since 2003 Consulting Company specialized in process optimisation, project management and profitability enhancement. OWNER (MONTREAL) Responsible for delivering high value solutions related to finance. For Accenture Inc., managed a project to integrate 269 European companies within the consolidation process of the second largest aluminum producers in the world; Managed a project to define the mission and vision and the key processes of a multi-million company; For IBM, lead a feasibility study to implement shared services for a European company. IBM Business Consulting Services (PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting) 1996 2003 The largest consulting firm in the world. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (MONTREAL & BRUSSELS) Responsible for the management and supervision of 10 professionals, definition of the strategic plan for finance and cost management solutions in Quebec: sales, target clients, solutions, employees and skill sets. Responsible for training and managing the project team of 5 to 25 individuals specialized in process transformation, shared services, business intelligence and financial systems implementation. Led feasibility studies and implemented shared financial services: accounts payable and receivable, general accounting, fixed assets and financial reporting. Recorded savings of between $3 and $10-M; Led the physical and functional integration of 3 companies in eleven months (300 individuals). Trained project managers, ensured monitoring of issues and problem resolution, developed and implemented the new organization structure. Acted as coach for the new vice presidents; Transformed the finance processes and generated recurring savings of more than $2-M; Implemented processes to publish monthly financial statements (5 days) for an international group; Developed and implemented several activity-based costing models. Deloitte & Touche 1995 1996 A large multinational management consulting firm. DIRECTOR, MONTREAL & WALDORF, GERMANY
Yvon Rousseau, CMA Page 4 Responsible for managing delivery teams of 2 to 5 individuals and for delivering projects related to activity-based costing, cost reduction, systems selection and implementation. Developed models and implemented activity-based costing systems in several organizations; Defined a transfer pricing approach and model for a large telecommunication company; Assessed, tested and recommended improvements to the activity-based costing module of SAP; Evaluated the costs and profitability of a manufacturing company. Price Waterhouse 1992 1995 A large consulting services firm acquired by IBM en 2002. PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, QUEBEC & GUINEA Responsible for delivering projects related to cost analysis, program management and systems implementation. Worked as a financial analyst in the program office responsible for the management of GST and QST implementation. As part of a temporary assignment for the Government of Guinea, acted as controller for ENELGUI. Proposed a new structure for the finance function and made recommendations for automating the inventory system; Industrielle Services Techniques Inc. (IST) 1991 1992 An Information Technology consulting firm. CHIEF, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, QUEBEC Responsible for supervising the administrative team: accounting, costing, budgeting & financial planning, billing & accounts payable for the Quebec office.
Yvon Rousseau, CMA Page 5 Drake International Inc. 1990 1991 A major recruiting firm. FINANCIAL ANALYST (TORONTO) Work on several special projects for the chief financial officer. Le Groupe Pro-sac Inc. 1985 1990 A manufacturing company specialized in leather products. FINANCE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP) Taking direction from the Board ensured the overall management of the company, from production planning & co-ordination, to marketing & sales activities, as well as finance and accounting. EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration 1982-1985 University of Quebec at Rimouski PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION Certified Management Accountant (CMA) since 1987 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Team Leadership How to be an Effective Coach Integrated Analytics Data Warehouse Balanced Scorecard