Gaston D.

Wilson, CPA
PO Box 472329, Charlotte, NC 28247
(704) 458-5683), gaston.wilson@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION

MULTIDISCIPLINED Finance professional with experience in many Public and Private multi-entity organizations
including Big Four financial auditing, Independent Consulting, SEC Reporting, and internal control analysis, as
well as information systems development and deployment. Other relevant attributes include;

o Analytical problem solver, skilled in developing financial controls, policies and procedures to optimize
efficiency, reduce costs, protect assets, and maximize profitability.
o Able to communicate effectively with internal/external auditors and members of the financial community.
o Extensive knowledge in reporting and financial management and operations.
o Effective negotiator with well-developed communication and project management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VP Finance and Controller for Bariatric Partners, Inc., Charlotte, NC

September 2007 - Present

Bariatric Partners, Inc. is a leader in providing surgical weight-loss solutions for those suffering with obesity by
partnering with leading bariatric surgeons across the U.S. Current responsibilities and accomplishments include;

o Serving as active member of management team and oversee all financial reporting, financial systems and
procedures, including inventory control, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
o Developed 5 year Strategic Business Plan
o Developed New Venture Pro Forma and PPM Models
o Evaluated, selected, developed, and installed software system utilizing Excel, Access, SQL and Great Plains
that consolidated accounting information for 9+ company locations.
o Authored and implemented accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
o Coordinated manual-to-computer accounting conversion for various systems and processes.

Owner of Gaston D. Wilson, CPA, P.A., Charlotte, NC

April 2003 - Present

My practice is a consulting enterprise offering Director / Controller level guidance and support to progressive
finance departments and management teams. Current engagement experience includes;

o Developing and documenting business plans, financial processes, reports and forecasts for various start-
up organizations and mature organizations preparing to grow
o Implementing new accounting system software and financial reporting strategies
o Assisting management team with company’s Initial Public Offering statements and reports to the SEC
o Preparing automated pro forma projections, consolidations and analysis for multi-location organizations
to include Balance Sheets, Statements of Income, Statements of Cashflow and other various special
purpose reports
o Providing 10K and other SEC document preparation, research and review
o Perform GAAP and other reporting research
o Data ware-housing software installation and development
o Developing integrated solutions for management’s accumulation of data from multiple sources and
systems
o Implementing and maintaining the Sarbanes Oxley initiative for various SEC companies
 Gaston D. Wilson, CPA
PO Box 472329, Charlotte, NC 28247
(704) 458-5683), gaston.wilson@gmail.com

SEC Financial Reporting Manager for Carlisle Companies, Inc., Charlotte, NC

August 2004 – April 2005

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a diversified manufacturing company focused on providing above average
returns to shareholders through profitable growth.

As its’ Financial Reporting Manager I was responsible for the publication, management and distribution of the
Company's internal and SEC reporting. Accomplishments and duties included;

o Coordinating the accumulation and accuracy of internal & external data delivered to the Company’s
Executive team and to all external regulatory financial reporting bodies
o Automating the Company’s SEC Reporting process to utilizing data warehousing techniques and
efficiencies Re-engineering the Company's quarterly reporting process for files distributed to and
received from its subsidiaries for the purpose of collecting reportable data to be populated in external
documents

Director of Finance for Arch Wireless, Inc., Charlotte, NC

May 2000 – April 2003

Arch Wireless is a leading wireless messaging and mobile information company with operations throughout the
United States. It offers a full range of wireless messaging and wireless e-mail services.

As Director of Finance I managed the Southern Division's 14 member Finance department which was responsible
for the overall accuracy and reliability of the Division’s financial reporting. Accomplishments and duties
included;

o Communicating Division’s financial performance to the President, Division VP's, and corporate
management
o Developing and maintaining analysis process and department operational procedures
o Re-engineering the department's personnel and task structure
o Re-engineering the reporting, analysis, and “deliverables” process via automated data-warehousing tool
o Eliminated ~95% of manual data-entry in the reporting process via automation
o Streamlined requisitioning and purchasing process to be completely paperless
o Identified and implemented cost reductions in various departments by identifying value-added practices
and communicating these to field managers for implementation across the Division
o Implemented Finance department website, as well as various database management systems, enabling
remote access to financial data

Financial Reporting Manager for MedCath, Inc., Charlotte, NC

May 1997 – May 2000

MedCath is a leading provider of cardiovascular care through specialty cardiovascular hospitals, fixed and mobile
diagnostic labs, physician practice management, managed care services and clinical research.

As Financial Reporting Manager, while managing 4 team members, I was responsible for the accuracy and
distribution of the Company's internal and SEC reporting requirements. Duties included;

o Presenting the Company’s financial results to the President, CFO and staff
o Preparing pro-forma financial projections for developing and operating hospital projects
o Managing and engaging in multiple projects ongoing within the organization
 Gaston D. Wilson, CPA
PO Box 472329, Charlotte, NC 28247
(704) 458-5683), gaston.wilson@gmail.com

Manager for Ernst and Young, LLP, Charlotte, NC

August 1992 – May 1997

Ernst and Young, LLP is a worldwide professional services firm helping companies across diverse industries
anticipate and define the issues that are important to their success. Services provided include audit, tax,
corporate finance and many other critical business-performance issues.

As an Audit Manager and IT Consultant, I managed and performed financial audits of various length and nature
including all aspects of planning, execution, and presentation to management. Industry experience includes
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Construction, Non Profit and Banking.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army (Active Duty), 1984 – 1986
Specialist (E4); Battalion administration, military intelligence

North Carolina Army National Guard, 1986 – 1992

Sergeant (E5); Battalion administration of Infantry Unit

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Office Suite - Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio. Prepared and led training
classes for MS Office Suite applications
OLAP/Datawarehousing Programs - Hyperion Essbase, TM1, GEAC FDC and MPC
Financial / Accounting Applications - Lawson, SAP, Oracle, Peachtree, Great Plains, Timberline, Quickbooks
Other - Working knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications and HTML/Web Page development

CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION

Holder of CPA Certificate # 22785 in good standing with the North Caolina State Bard of Certified Public
Accounting Examiners.

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC, December 1991

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Accountancy
Magna Cum Laude