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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Strategic adviser to executive management through participation in strategic planning, including expense forecasting and cash management/investment strategies. Accountable to corporate executive team and board of directors for all company financial records. Corporate liaison with banks and internal/external auditors (international accounting firms). Acted as Secretary of Corporate Audit Committee for five years.• Oversaw $850MM+ in annual revenue including accounting, tax, and procurement functions.• Implemented transformational strategy to combat Covid-19 downturn, returning to 90% of previous revenue within 6 months.• Bridged the gap between CEO and CFO departure, splitting CFO duties for multiple quarters. • Acted as strategic lead on international ERP implementation, global ERP to cloud transition, and accounting standard change initiatives including ASC 606 and 842. Switchover increased efficiency and insight, eliminating time spent compiling reports and reconciling data. • Directed work of 50 staff, seniors, managers, and directors, across six locations in three countries. • Led single-month initiative to cut $50MM from budget while maintaining revenue growth. Resulting profit optimization exercise outperformed budget, with cost savings that exceed expectations by 10%. • Unwound acquisitions after full lifecycle, selling off nearly $30MM in international assets.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Managed day-to-day accounting and financial functions for public company, including financial statements, corporate tax filings, treasury, and management of banking relationships. Liaised with banks, tax preparers, and auditors (international accounting firms), IRS, all state and municipal tax representatives.• Managed financials, due diligence, negotiation for $1B+ in international and domestic acquisitions and mergers. Led financial integration, banking relationships, and capital management for company’s first international acquisition, valued at $8MM.• Hired, onboarded, and supervised 9 accountants. • Implemented new financial reporting and equity compensation software solutions within budget and in-line with project timelines, increasing financial transparency, and efficient reporting.

London, Gb

• Supervised audit teams of up to eight professionals• Tracked pertinent economic developments and legislation impacting clients. Understand the clients’ various industries to utilize performance drivers, opportunities, and future trends.• Ensured timely and efficient completion of annual financial statement audits and quarterly financial reviews for public and private clients.• Represented technology companies, manufacturers, healthcare entities, service providers, and financial institutions. Collaborated with partners, senior managers, and clients to develop strategy, lead risk mitigation planning, and meet client KPIs.

Macc, Accounting

Associate Of Science, Business Management