Joe Saitta

Experience

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  Sprint Nextel

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2006

  SPRINT CORPORATION ׀ Overland Park, KS ׀ 1990 - 2006The US’s 4th largest telecommunications company prior to being acquired by T-Mobile in 2019.Director, Planning, Analysis and Decision Support, Customer Service Operations, ‘03-‘06Promoted to lead a team of 20 in FP&A for Sprint’s wireless division with $1.2B annual budget and 60 service centers worldwide.- Transformed capacity planning, generating the highest sustained service levels in corporate history while staying in budget.- Consistently ranked in top quartile of VPs/directors by employees in the company’s annual Manager Quality Index survey.- Saved $1.6M per year and strengthened quality insights, replacing outsourced consulting with in-house talent.- Led creation of annual strategic plan. Designed KPIs for weekly review against plans. Won President’s Club award. Show less

  • Director, Planning, Analysis & Decision Support

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Multiple Roles: Group Manager; Decision Support Manager; Sales Process Improvement & QA...

    Jan 1990 - Jan 2003
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  Entreprenurial Consulting and Investments

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Business Consultant

  Business Consultant ׀ Leawood, KS ׀ 2008 - 2006Provided financial, operational and business expertise to a variety of organizations. Assessed investment opportunities, managed due diligence, developed business plans and valued companies. Conducted a feasibility study for a Middle East contact center for a startup.

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  XenoTech, LLC

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

  XENOTECH, LLC, acquired by Sekisui Corporation in 2008 ׀ Kansas City, KS ׀ 2008 - 2017Innovative contract research organization (CRO) specializing in nonclinical drug metabolism and drug-drug interaction studies.Chief Financial Officer, ’10-‘17Promoted to the executive leadership team with C-level responsibilities for finance, accounting, cash management, capital planning, decision support, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and quality assurance. Recruited, managed and upskilled team of 26 in finance, IT and QA. Regularly traveled to Japan to advise parent company on strategic matters.- Collaborated with the CEO and COO on value creation, developing a business model for a new offering.- Headed site selection for a new facility, leading the on-time/on-budget construction of state-of-the-art lab and HQ.- Led technology team in ERP upgrade and customization, tailoring systems to unique company needs.- Implemented manufacturing accounting processes, improving expense tracking, budgeting and planning.- Directed performance management and succession planning, building morale and advancing top talent.- Designed and distributed business intelligence reports, providing management with timely data and actionable insights. Show less Financial Controller, ’08-‘09 Dec. 31 2009Recruited to lead accounting and financial reporting. Within months became a central member of the due diligence team, preparing the enterprise for acquisition by Sekisui. Key role in post-merger integration. Reported to the CFO.- Implemented the company’s 1st inventory management system and valued previously non-appraised inventory, achieving compliance with GAAP requirements and ensuring accurate valuation for acquisition.- Partnered with Ernst & Young on organization’s 1st external financial audit, completing with no exceptions. Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  • Financial Controller

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  KDI Cheese

  Jan 2017 - now

  Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  KDI CHEESE ׀ Overland Park, KS ׀ 2017 - PresentA leader in cheese and milk product production, serving some of the US’s largest food companies; founded in 2012.Executive team member recruited to drive business model diversification and execution of COO-developed business plan while simultaneously leading financial operations. Own finance, accounting, reporting, banking, cash management, CapEx planning, budgeting, forecasting and risk mitigation. Manage teams of finance, HR and IT personnel. Advisor to the board.- Partner with the CEO and COO on strategic enterprise initiatives.- Forged new banking relationships, establishing long-term partnerships based on trust and integrity.- Recruit, mentor and train employees, fostering high morale, engagement, loyalty and advancement.- Refinanced corporate debt and LOC, cutting interest expense 1.55%, removing personal guarantees and improving terms.- Prepped the company for acquisition, selecting investment banker and financial advisory partners; directed creation of 3-year financial forecasts and cash flow projections.- Headed RFP process for business insurance, enhancing coverage and lowering premiums 15% annually.- Executive sponsor for ERP implementation, sourcing, vetting and negotiating solution acquisition.- Streamlined workflows, reducing the monthly close cycle from 30+ days to 7 and rebuilding the chart of accounts.- Led development and weekly publication of KPIs, maximizing performance across the enterprise.- Implemented cost accounting and financial best practices for a new business line.- Supported corporate realignment, assuming responsibility for the KC facility with finance, accounting, IT and HR personnel following HQ relocation.- Directed IT team in development of a SQL database, optimizing inventory management and tracking. Show less