Benjamin Cope Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

I spearhead the creation of a consolidation tool for all portfolio companies, seamlessly integrating data across six ERP systems. I step in to perform month-end accounting duties during senior accounting vacancies, ensuring smooth transitions by cross-training and handing over responsibilities to the controller and senior accountant each time. Collaborating with the VP of Finance, I co-lead the integration of budgeting and forecasting into Adaptive Insights, crafting detailed models for Income… Show more I spearhead the creation of a consolidation tool for all portfolio companies, seamlessly integrating data across six ERP systems. I step in to perform month-end accounting duties during senior accounting vacancies, ensuring smooth transitions by cross-training and handing over responsibilities to the controller and senior accountant each time. Collaborating with the VP of Finance, I co-lead the integration of budgeting and forecasting into Adaptive Insights, crafting detailed models for Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and CAPEX. I deliver month-end and quarterly reports to C-level executives and the Board of Directors, including comprehensive financial statements, MD&A, and bank reporting. I manage HRIS data cleaning, migration, reporting, and rigorous implementation/testing. I facilitate the migration of historical actuals, Chart of Accounts, and labor allocations from QuickBooks to Sage. Working closely with regional sales directors, I develop and refine commercial forecasts to drive strategic growth.Key Achievements:* Accelerated career track by receiving promotion in recognition of exceptional services.* Facilitated the $350M sale of Krayden by managing due diligence, legal negotiations, and integration tasks.* Played a key role in evaluating a global ERP system and contributed to strategic IT infrastructure improvements.* Directed acquisition of three international entities, totaling approximately $45 million, by steering efforts in sourcing, conducting thorough due diligence, structuring deals, and debt management.* Enhanced cash flow management across portfolio companies by developing and implementing a comprehensive 13-week cash forecasting model; led to improved financial planning and liquidity.* Orchestrated the seamless integration of a newly acquired company into the portfolio by aligning accounting practices, synchronizing IT systems, and harmonizing corporate culture. Show less

Wayzata, Mn

As a part of this role, I designed a forecasting tool leveraging historical customer trends to enhance data accuracy for supply chain management and farming operations, ensuring optimal inventory availability to meet customer demand. I also developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the tool and conducted training sessions for the management team, enabling them to effectively utilize the new system.* Facilitated decision-making by presenting cost-benefit analyses on reusable pallets… Show more As a part of this role, I designed a forecasting tool leveraging historical customer trends to enhance data accuracy for supply chain management and farming operations, ensuring optimal inventory availability to meet customer demand. I also developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the tool and conducted training sessions for the management team, enabling them to effectively utilize the new system.* Facilitated decision-making by presenting cost-benefit analyses on reusable pallets and shipping containers to senior management.* Strengthened financial operations by processing invoices and expenses, ran comprehensive reports, and gained in-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, General

International Finance