Accomplished leader in Finance and Operations with strong IT expertise. My passion is understanding all aspects of an organization so that I can develop and implement strategies to improve systems, processes and people that result in generating leverage and creating sustainable growth.My experience has ranged from start-ups with 10 people to a global organization with sales of $300M. All required the ability to both work hands-on and with cross functional teams.My Expertise:• Hands-on implementation in finance, accounting, IT, manufacturing, cost accounting, facilities and HR.• Deployment of ERP systems and skilled in SQL, Excel, VBA and pivot tables.• FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, data analysis, strategy and P+L accountability.• GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and P&L / Balance Sheet management.• Working with all departments, aligning goals, explaining results and suggesting improvements.• Working with Sales on channel development, product line analysis / growth, and compensation.Company Expertise:• Consumer Product Goods (CPG) | Computer Software and Hardware | Telecommunications.• PE and VC backed companies – both debt and equity – I have helped raise multiple rounds.• LLC’s and corporate structures with employee equity.• International consolidations and working with teams in China, Philippines, EMEA and SA.• Integrating M&A acquisitions.I helped grow Formation Brands LLC, a PE backed CPG company, from sales of $30M to $85M. We sold it and integrated it into the new parent company.At Gener8 we were implementing systems, reporting and financial planning and analysis. We had our first acquisition integrated when an opportunity to follow my family to Portland and work with the team at Salt & Straw was too good to pass up.At Salt & Straw we have grown from 25 to 40 shops in 2 years. It is a fascinating business model combining manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale and ecommerce. And to make it interesting we execute new seasonal menus every month. If you need someone with breadth in Finance and Operations, then we should talk.