Accomplished financial professional with almost three decades of progressive experience, primarily in manufacturing environments. Strategist that brings proactive and practical solutions to business issues. Growth and profit driven, a leader in cost management, financing and working capital management. Highly experienced in M&A and international business. Major strengths include strategic problem solving, critical financial analysis, business negotiations, interpersonal skills, key cross-functional communication, staff development, human resources management and information systems solutions.

CFO @ TECHNIPLAS is a group of privately-held, plastics focused manufacturing businesses primarily serving the automotive industry. The Company has grown from $55M in revenue in 2010 to a half billion in 2015. Global footprint includes 11 manufacturing locations in 6 countries. Provide strategy, leadership and personal execution to the acquisition and integration initiatives. Drive a culture of accountability and purpose throughout the organization. Critical partner with President/CEO to ensure an appropriate financial and legal viewpoint is considered in all business matters. Enhance profitability through proactive reporting and identification of improvement opportunities. From April 2010 to Present (5 years 9 months) CFO @ Adaptive Micro Systems manufactures LED displays for indoor and outdoor communication and advertising. Annual sales of $50 million from assembly plants in Wisconsin (2) and Europe supported by electronic component manufacturing operations in Malaysia and China. CFO responsibilities include financing and cash management; planning, budgeting and financial reporting; tax planning and compliance; risk management; and daily management of accounting, human resources, general administrative and information systems functions Additional responsibilities include General Manager for $5M division serving the intelligent transportation communication market. From September 2006 to April 2010 (3 years 8 months) Group Controller @ Responsible for management and mentoring of the financial leader at each of several business units, ensuring integrity of financial results and forecast results reporting as well as supporting detail for all balance sheet positions and compliance with GAAP. Verify workings of internal controls and document financial control framework for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. From May 2005 to September 2006 (1 year 5 months) VP Finance @ Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, consolidations, business planning, treasury management, banking relations, risk management and the general direction of financial functions for a multi-plant, multi-division, international manufacturer of complex, highly engineered products. From 1998 to 2005 (7 years) Controller @ From 1992 to 1998 (6 years) Accounting Manager @ From 1990 to 1992 (2 years) Accountant @ From 1987 to 1990 (3 years) Accountant @ From 1985 to 1987 (2 years)

MBA Studies (completed 18 credit hours) @ University of North Texas From 1987 to 1989 BBA, Accounting @ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Lubar School of Business From 1981 to 1985 Steven Braun is skilled in: Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Budgets, Finance, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Management, Process Improvement, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions