CHANDRASEKAR VENKATARAMAN

Parsippany, NJ 07054 (willing to relocate)

cvenkataraman122@gmail.com

Cell: 609-651-1132

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Self-Motivated
Leadership/ Management
Experience
Continuous, purposeful
learning CPA and
numerous professional
certifications*
Growth oriented,
analytical, problem
solving approach that
results in significant
business development

Proven Leadership and

Project Management in
USA and across
geographies
Demonstrated
Capabilities in executing
Complex Projects

Wide Organizational Experience:

Consulting Organizations, Fortune
500 Companies, Industry Leaders,
Startups, Mid-sized Companies
Extensive Business Experience:
USA, UK, India

Functional Experience:
Finance, Legal, IT,
Sales, Marketing,
Human Resources

Fluency in Languages: English,

German and four Asian/Indian
Languages

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Corporate Governance

Business Strategy

Risk Assessment

Financial Management
and CFO Advisory
Mergers and Integration

Compliance, Sarbanes
Oxley, Internal Controls

Restructuring and
Turnaround

Internal Audit

Business Process Enhancement

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Financial Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Banking

Internet Services

Retail

Telecommunications

Media/ Entertainment

Fast Moving Consumer Goods

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CohnReznick LLP, NJ, USA
2006 - 2015
Director Advisory Group
Key Responsibilities:
The role required: (a) working on the full cycle of an engagement from proposal writing, planning, timely
execution, monitoring progress and reporting to the Partner; (b) providing leadership and direction on
complex engagements and delivering projects in a value-adding manner to client and stakeholder
satisfaction; (c) training, guiding and managing people to perform according to requirements; (d) project
management; and (e) business development through expansion, cross-selling and networking.
Selected Accomplishments/Projects/Engagements:
Managed and executed client corporate governance engagements: (a) for a London-based alternative
investment manager (engagement size US $ 4.5 Million) over a period of two years; (b) for a NYSE-listed
connectivity solutions provider (engagement size US $ 2.5 Million).
Led a group of 50 professionals in a special consulting project relating to a broker-dealer and created and
tested a complex audit plan to meet stakeholder expectations.
Reviewed and commented on risk management, IT Controls, anti-fraud controls, disclosure controls,
operational, financial, regulatory compliance, business continuity planning and disaster recovery
processes to enable business improvement at a large retailer of nutritional supplements.

CHANDRASEKAR VENKATARAMAN
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (willing to relocate)
cvenkataraman122@gmail.com

Cell: 609-651-1132

Assisted internal audit group of a large, diversified, bank holding company emerging from bankruptcy with
emphasis on fresh start accounting.
Assisted management of a diversified chemical manufacturer in carving out of financial statements for a
large, international, division.
Reviewed and commented upon the internal workings, risk, financial and operational management of a
global investment bank in the course of preparing an expert report.
Drafted technical notes, memoranda on US GAAP matters and complex accounting policies.
Provided thought leadership on risk management, royalty audits, forensic accounting, corporate
governance, oil and gas bankruptcies and restructuring.

WithumSmith+Brown, NJ, USA

2005 2006
Project Manager
Provided services to comprehensively document and test internal controls, rationalize key controls,
identify control gaps and provide solutions for remediation. The jobs involved ensuring compliance
with the provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
Managed a corporate governance assessment for the IT Services Division of a global IT
management software provider with $4.5 billion in revenues.
Effectively reviewed the control environments of a listed telecommunications company and a listed
Canadian early-stage biotech company - reviewed business processes and suggested improvements.
Vmoksha Technologies Group, Bangalore, India
2003 2005
Group CFO
Brought on to build and lead a complete finance organization from scratch with a team of qualified
staff. Directed accounting, costing, MIS and corporate governance functions. Interacted with Big 4
firms on audits, valuation and due diligence.
Significantly improved data integrity of financial and corporate records and technology systems.
Raised new capital from overseas investors and private equity; advised CEO on potential M&A
opportunities in the IT space.
Antarix e Applications Limited, Chennai, India
2000 2002
Vice President Finance/ Company Secretary
Coordinated a variety of corporate initiatives involving financial modelling, strategic planning, pricing
models, cost controls, contract administration and process improvements. Negotiated contracts with
system integrators, telecom entities, independent software vendors and medium-sized enterprises.
Created and instituted a plan for enhancing and migrating the reporting process to an integrated
financial reporting platform.
Formulated pricing models for software on rent and reduced total cost of ownership for customers.
Wrigley India Private Limited, Bangalore, India
1994 - 2000
Vice President Finance/ Company Secretary
Responsible for managing and establishing best practices in key areas, such as financial
management, accounting, internal controls, treasury, taxation, IT and regulatory compliance. Trained
at different Parent Company locations in USA, Australia, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Succeeded in reducing operating costs by over $ 4 million through extensive consolidation and
streamlining; greatly helped with new product launches and package engineering.
Coordinated governmental approvals for the US Parent Corporation to hold 100% Equity in the
Company.

CHANDRASEKAR VENKATARAMAN
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (willing to relocate)
cvenkataraman122@gmail.com

Cell: 609-651-1132

Krishna Agrochem Limited, Chennai, India

1993 - 1994
Financial Controller
Facilitated the merger of an existing sulfuric acid manufacturing company owned by the Companys
promoters with the Company. This resulted in reduced selling costs and improved earnings.
Increased manufacturing efficiencies by Implementing a process-costing system capturing
yield/waste.
Engine Components Limited, Chennai, India
1988 - 1993
Manager Finance/ Company Secretary
Obtained governmental approvals for the holding company of the group to acquire three poorly
performing auto component units. Secured rehabilitation loans from a bank in a timely manner.
Restructured and merged the three ailing units in a tax efficient manner resulting in savings of nearly
US $ 5 million. An active participant in the pre and post merger integration.
Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited/ Bennett, Coleman Limited, Mumbai, India 1983 - 1988
Accounts Officer/ Accountant
Assisted in raising finance for expansion/ working capital (US $ 50 Mn.project) from IFC, Washington.
Helped the Company forging foreign collaborations and establishing joint ventures in India.
Responsibilities included accounting, reviewing operational results, compiling financial reports and
drafting opinions on financial statements.
Deloitte, Haskins & Sells/ C.C.Chokshi and Co. Chartered Accountants, India
1979 - 1982
Articled Clerk
Audited the accounts/ financial statements of manufacturing companies, financial institutions and
Indias largest dairy. Led audit team, reviewed working papers and financial statements.

EDUCATION AND KEY PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS*

University of Poona, India, Bachelor of Commerce, First Class Honors
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Fellow Member FCA.
Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Fellow Member FCS.
Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Associate Member AICWA.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) /Colorado CPA.CITP, CFF, ABV.
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Florida. USA, Member CIA.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Illinois, USA, Member CISA.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, (ACFE), Austin, Texas, USA, Member CFE.
Villanova University, Lean Six Sigma
Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, (AIRA), Oregon, USA, Member
CIRA; also passed the exam for Distressed Business Valuation.
Alliance of Acquisition and Merger Advisors, (AMAA), Chicago, USA, Member CMAA

Turnaround Management Association, (TMA), Chicago, USA, Member; also passed the exam
for Turnaround Professional.