Amanda Shepherd Email & Phone Number

I am a results-driven Chief Financial Officer and Owner with a diverse background in guiding organizations towards sustainable growth. My expertise spans multiple industries, including energy/utilities, banking/financial services, travel/hospitality, distribution/wholesale, and education.My career has been defined by my ability to develop strategic initiatives, drive transformative change, optimize processes, and refine financial and accounting policies to fuel expansion. I have consistently delivered impactful results in P&L management, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, treasury management, financial controls, SEC reporting, M&A, valuations, and due diligence.I have successfully led financial operations for a regional beverage firm, overseeing a $350 million P&L and managed a key product line for a $1.3 billion educational services company. My background includes significant experience with Fortune 100 and 300 companies, as well as expertise gained from working with Big 4 accounting firms.HIGHLIGHTS: ♦ Drove 115% / $180M revenue growth by leading successful integration of 2 acquisitions, including new team structure, job descriptions, and processes to align with strategic growth, positioning company for future acquisitions. ♦ Rebuilt accounting / finance / administration department with enhanced HR policies, people-friendly culture, best practices, and hybrid virtual workplace, automated A/P to cut labor needs by 1/2 FT and increased A/R EFT by 10%.♦ Developed key new revenue stream by integrating product acquisitions into new product portfolio, developing compelling brand strategy, building strategic partnerships, and creating effective GTM plan to increase revenue by 30%.♦ Rewrote entire accounting policy manual and implemented new training program for global F300 global corporation, refined accounting policies and accounting training for F100 financial services company.

Listed skills include Auditing, Accounting, Cpa, Internal Controls, and 45 others.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University - School Of Business

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