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Providing strategic and tactical CFO services to emerging and middle-market companies. Consulting support samples include:- Evaluation of a VC held entity's finance and accounting staff, processes and financial model. Recommendations on revamped team and tools led to an additional $5 million of capital raised from existing and new investors- Ongoing support of a multi-store, multi-million dollar retail operation. New KPIs established resulting in increased gross margin and lower operating expenses. Additionally, performed analysis around the acquisition of two new retail outlets and related due diligence for pending closure- Established initial financials for a retail operation which previously had inconsistent and incomplete bookkeeping support. Validated G/L transactions, compiled financial statements and prepared all Federal, State and Local income, withholding, unemployment and sales taxes going back two years. Established new procedures to ensure statutory compliance and ongoing financial stability going forward

Provide high-quality financial insights, controls and leadership for the $3.6 billion business. Senior leadership team member and trusted business advisor to the CEO & COO

Responsible for all aspects of financial management for the Company operating in the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore. Additional responsibilities supporting operations for the business, including Corporate/Board/Investor Matters, Sales, Commercial and Human Resources.Successfully sold the Company to Microsoft in 2015 and completed Finance Integration Assignment 2016

Oversaw the financial operations of three strategic growth initiatives (Analytics, Mobility, Cloud), each generating in excess of $1 billion in annual revenues. Supervised global staff of ten. Responsible for over $200 million budget to build new assets and offerings aimed at accelerating growth.

Managed the financial operations of Accenture’s engagements generating $500 million in annual revenues at three clients – Wyeth, AstraZeneca and DuPont. Oversaw a team of thirty Finance professionals, including ten offshore resources. Responsible for contract financial performance, including: profit optimization while managing risk; cash flow maximization; accurate reporting and forecasting; compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley; and adherence to policies and processes.

Promoted to oversee the financial management of the Financial Services Operating Group’s portfolio of outsourcing work. Supervised the consolidation of $1.2 billion in annual revenues across over 150 contracts with accountability to ensure forecast accuracy, profitability improvement, and GAAP compliance. Conducted financial operations reviews on under performing contracts. Reviewed deal proposals/pricing for all new opportunities. Led remote team of seven in US, Spain and Germany.

Provided overall financial management for the Financial Services Northeast client group as business advisor and primary finance contact point for the Client Group Managing Partner and the client teams. Contributed financial insights, solutions, and controls to optimize client group and client profitability.

Promoted to oversee the financial operations of Financial Services North American book of business. Implemented best practices, developed new reporting packages and revised forecasting processes.

Finance Lead for multiple clients, responsible for areas of GAAP compliance, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, deal shaping and contract profit and loss management.

Trailer Leasing Company

Oil & Gas Company

Electronics Manufacturer

Public Accounting firm