1. Kathryn Ann Johnson
12023 Baylies Circle
Yucaipa, CA92399
Cell 909.292.6442* Home 909.790.9445
E-Mail kj.finance1@gmail.com
Certifications, Degrees & Post Graduate Study Professional/Community Associations / Awards
 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - September  California Society of CPA’s
1992  State Board Member – (Current)
 Chartered Global Management Accountant  Past President and current board member -
(CGMA) – Jan 2012 Inland Empire Chapter
 MBA – Pepperdine University - April 1999  State Committees include: Finance,
 BBA – University of Texas– Arlington, TX - 1988 Nominations, & Membership, AICPA
 Global Enterprise Management & Political Council Member
Economy- Oxford University, UK; October 2001  Board Member – Redlands Rotary – (2008-Current)
 Cal Society of CPA’s Leadership Institute - 2009  Chair – AICPA Controllers Conference Planning
 Media Management Development Program – Committee (Current)
Northwestern University – February 2006  Financial Reviewer – United Way Community
 NAA Mobile Media Training – April 2005 Funding Review Committee (2009-Current)
 James K Batten Leadership Career Development  Board Member – Cal State University Athletics – San
Program 2003 -2004 Bernardino (2006/2009)
 Facilitation Training – Dr. Sharon Crain - 1998  Outstanding Coaching Award /USA TODAY 1996
 Partnership Selling Training – Dr. Crain - 1997  MVP of the Year – Houston/New Orleans – 1993
Qualifications Summary
Strategic Leaderwith a combination of financial expertise and business acumen to achieve overall business
operating and profit goals. A professional committed to professional ethics and quality decision making, risk
assessment and mitigation, oversight of capital and resource allocation, strategy implementation, employee
development and talent identification.
Professional Experience
Mar 2004 – Jun 2012
VP Finance Los Angeles Newspaper Group, Inland Division
Newspapers include: San Bernardino Sun, InlandValley Daily Bulletin, San GabrielValley Tribune, Whittier Daily News, and
thePasadena Star News
Financial Reporting,G/Lpreparation, coordination and analysis of Operating and Capital budgets, Corporate
Governance, and Financial Forecasting, to include profitability analysis and oversight of the monthend closing
process. Other activities include managing/working with IT on finance & advertising system conversions,
working as a business partner with the CEO and other multi-divisional executives to identify & implement
strategic plans for business growth, and operational efficiencies for division of the company with revenues in
excess of $100 million, supervising employees to include the FP&A Director &Accounting Manager.
 Led the consolidation of financial analysis, budgeting and monthend reporting functions between the six
Inland publications.
 Increased efficiencies and automation of accounting functions (payables, expense reimbursement, credit
& collections, financial statement issuance, and advertising billing/order entry).
 Partnered with Operations VP in the sale of one facility and the planning, building and move into new
facility ($8 million dollar / 55,000 sq. feet project) which involved extensive contracts & order costing.
 Worked with management team for the strategic planning and implementation of various cost reduction
initiatives that range from staff efficiencies (including reductions), re-engineered processes in all finance
functions, operating departments including advertising, production, circulation and IT.

2. Kathryn Ann Johnson
12023 Baylies Circle
Yucaipa, CA92399
Aug 2010 – Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Redlands, CA
Teach Intermediate Accounting to adult students preparing for the CPA Exam and a Senior Accounting Theory
Class designed to integrate knowledge gained in the accounting major, and the liberal arts coursework with an
understanding of current challenges and best practices in the accounting profession. We focus on understanding
the impact of accounting decisions on the global capital markets, Corporate Governance and Risk Management.
Mar 2002 – Jan 2004
Circulation Manager of Planning & Analysis, The ArizonaRepublic
Directed the areas of Circulation financial accounting, budgeting and reporting, statistical / metricreporting, field
circulation support, subscriber address database management and dispatch operations. Circulation annual revenue
budget was in excess of $100 million and over 600,000 subscribers and 29 staff members. Additional
responsibilities included governance over compliance with Audit Bureau of Circulation regulations.
 Re-engineered department operations that lead to enhanced productivity, reduction to task redundancy by
centralizing related workflow within related disciplines and focusing on useful metrics
 Developed high level backups to all key roles, and created an operational environment that supports the
Sales Plans, Marketing efforts, and Financial reporting responsibilities.
Nov 1999 – Feb 2002
Operations Director, San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal
Directed financial operations, financial analysis, budgeting, G/L and financial statement preparation, reporting
and analysis of metrics, payroll, HR, audits and internal controls, cash management. The Marketing and
Circulation teams are primarily responsible for growing mail subscribers and increasing single copy (rack) sales.
 Led the organization of Business Journal events (200 – 700 attendees) – doubled attendance in 2 years
 Negotiation of radio and TV advertising contracts (cash and/or trade over $100k)
 Negotiation of sponsorship of community events, trade ads, trade shows
 Increased circulation by 3% year over year in subscriber and single copy sales
 Led the effort in staffing and training personnel in all functional departments after the previous publisher
started a competitive publication. Seventy percent of the staff under his leadership joined his new team
over a period of 6 months leaving critical position openings that had to be staffed quickly.
Other Positions Include:
 Regional Marketing Director; USA Today’s Atlanta Circulation Office (Jan 1998 – Nov 1999)
 Controller, USA TODAY’s Los Angeles/San Diego Circulation Office (Jul 1995 – Jan 1998)
 Controller, USA TODAY’s Houston/New Orleans Circulation Office (Dec 1992 – Jul 1995)
 MediaNews Group, Inc. (positions within corporate office & subsidiaries)
 Accounting Manager, The Houston Post (Sep 1989 – Dec 1992)
 Senior Accountant, MediaNews Group, Inc.-Corporate Office (Mar 1987 – Sep 1989)
 Accountant, Dallas Times Herald (Apr 1985 – Mar 1987)
Other Areas managed/skills Include: Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Credit, AP, Audits, Cost
Controls, Internal Controls, Banking and Cash Management, and Corporate contract
Review, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Cognos, JDE Accounting
system, excellent presentation skills, and exceptional ethical commitment.