Chuck Noordyke Resume
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Charles D. Noordyke 590 Barry St. Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 886-7625 [email protected] Chief Financial Officer 25 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management. Developed and implemented financial controls and processes in addition to productivity improvements and change management. Integrated business operations and finance to drive growth and increased efficiencies resulting in improved bottom-line profit and ROI for all shareholders. Leadership Expertise ∙ Growth Strategy Development ∙ Financial Analysis & Reporting ∙ Business Planning & Analysis ∙ Accounting & Financial Management ∙ Succession/Perpetuation Planning ∙ Risk Management ∙ Banking Relationships ∙ Cash Management ∙ Mergers & Acquisitions ∙ Performance Measurement Professional Experience LIGHTHOUSE INSURANCE GROUP, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2002-Present Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Selected Responsibilities/Achievements Direct all financial aspects of fast growing independent agency resulting in growth from 3 locations and 50 team members to 34 locations and 325 team members. Directly managed up to 10 team members in accounting, finance, HR, IT and marketing. Built a 5-year rolling business financial plan and strategy for high growth with emphasis on ROI to shareholders; including cash management
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Charles D. Noordyke590 Barry St.
Grandville, MI 49418(616) 886-7625
Chief Financial Officer
25 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management. Developed and implemented financial controls and processes in addition to productivity improvements and change management. Integrated business operations and finance to drive growth and increased efficiencies resulting in improved bottom-line profit and ROI for all shareholders.
Leadership Expertise
∙ Growth Strategy Development ∙ Financial Analysis & Reporting∙ Business Planning & Analysis ∙ Accounting & Financial Management∙ Succession/Perpetuation Planning ∙ Risk Management∙ Banking Relationships ∙ Cash Management∙ Mergers & Acquisitions ∙ Performance Measurement
Professional Experience
LIGHTHOUSE INSURANCE GROUP, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2002-PresentChief Financial Officer/TreasurerSelected Responsibilities/Achievements
Direct all financial aspects of fast growing independent agency resulting in growth from 3 locations and 50 team members to 34 locations and 325 team members.
Directly managed up to 10 team members in accounting, finance, HR, IT and marketing. Built a 5-year rolling business financial plan and strategy for high growth with emphasis on ROI to
shareholders; including cash management and real time pro-forma financial models to forecast future cash, capital and profit requirements.
Achieved a 35% compound average ROI to shareholders over the most recent 5 year period. Assisted in developing an internal perpetuation financial strategy. Converted agency to S-Corp to realize various tax advantages for shareholders. Played major roles in 34 acquisitions including, negotiation, cash modeling, due diligence and legal
closing. Negotiated access to $10M acquisition loan facility each of the last 2 years, maximizing debt service and
funded debt covenants. Improved agency cash liquidity/working capital positions (working capital defensive interval improved
173%) and profitability (by 163%) while realizing high revenue growth (14 year compound average growth rate of 13%) and increased personnel resource investment.
Facilitate communication with Board of Directors, shareholders, bankers, legal counsel and prospective agents/agencies.
Charles D. Noordyke - CFO
FOREWAY TRANSPORTATION, INC., Coopersville, Michigan 1999-2002ControllerSelected Responsibilities/Achievements
Management of all accounting and administration activities; including cash management, equipment financing, billing, collections, payroll, owner operator and brokerage settlements, insurances, human resources including employee benefits, driver recruiting, safety and compliance, accounts payable and facilities management.
Assisted shareholders in company succession planning. Customized management reporting package. Developed equipment costing and utilization real time forecast analysis. Adopted lean principles in establishing standard operating accounting procedures. Implemented computer system conversion.
GAINEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1992-1999ControllerSelected Responsibilities/Achievements
Management of all accounting and administration activities, including cash management, billing, receivables, payables, payroll, claims, human resources, facilities management and information systems.
Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, monthly reports and budgets outlining the company's position in areas of income, expenses, earnings, cash flow and capital.
Significant involvement in the merger of two sister companies into company. Implemented imaging system for rating, billing, collections and payables.
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1989-1992Senior Accountant/Auditor Selected Responsibilities/Achievements
Developed audit plans, addressed client risks and controls, performed and completed financial audit statements, including generating reports.
Education/Credentials
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Allendale, Michigan 1986-1990 Bachelor’s Business Administration
President – Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society
Certified Public Accountant License
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