As CAO, I was the principle strategist and vital contributor to the executive team in corporate action plan development, accounting, tax, treasury, transaction management, acquisition leadership, change implementation, and reporting. I was also a proactive leader of integrity and confidentiality of corporate financial information. I partnered with the technology team to design ticketing automation and invoicing processes. I prepared cash flow statements while consolidating business segments and activities. • Led, developed and empowered a 30+ member, high-performance accounting team.• Conceptualized and integrated the monthly close schedule that ensured timely reporting to the executive team.• Slashed the billing and collection cycle by over 2 weeks.• Achieved unqualified opinion on company’s first time through audits. Created GAAP financials & footnotes.• Reviewed 15+ ERP systems to determine the best solution. Introduced MS Dynamics Business Central as the new ERP system, project-managing the tactical integration and budget of up to $1M to ensure timely delivery.• Effectively implemented automation and a new ERP system, on-time and under budget.

In this role, I was the primary leader of financial operations for the services & midstream areas, including monthly closing, reporting, analysis, process improvements, and technical upgrades. I built and cultivated a strong AR/Collections Team that pinpointed aging receivables and bolstered collection and recovery initiatives. Additionally, I decreased the volume of manual transactions and journal entries by fully leveraging the ERP system automation capabilities. I directed Chapter 11 reorganization process, reporting, balance sheet creation, and internal controls. • Directed and motivated 5 direct reports, and 50 + cross-functional staff across 4 departments.• Boosted invoice processing efficiency by more than 25%, eliminating multiple touch points.• Slashed G&A expenses by $5M+ per year by improving the allocation process for billing labor and expenses.• Cut the closing cycle by 3 days through payroll billing and process allocation enhancements.• Created the Rotational Development Program to recruit, develop, and retain staff• Reorganized and restructured the accounting function post-bankruptcy.

In this position, I spearheaded financial management of multiple entities, including all corporate accounting operations, compliance, reporting, documentation, and presentations. I engaged with C-Suite executives and key partners to provide cash management reports and needed updates. I also forged and fostered strategic relationships. I aligned all operations to cash management requirements. Lastly, I conducted all bank covenant calculations and issued all needed covenant resolutions.• Supervised, equipped, and coached 8+ cross-functional staff. • Prepared monthly financials and requested ad hoc reports.• Provided timely results and cash management to executives and equity partners.• Coordinated annual audit and provided GAAP financial statements and footnotes.• Implemented & integrated hedge accounting.

Directed all financial reporting and created 8+ prospectus and registration statements to raise over $4B in capital, including an Initial Public Offering (IPO).• Led and developed a 20+ cross-functional staff across 3 departments.• Organized & implemented all acquisitions for the accounting department, including all purchase price allocations.• Exceptional compliance with all GAAP and SEC reporting requirements• Instrumental member and secretary of the Disclosure Committee with the C-Suite leadership.