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Amherst, Oh, Us

Lakewood, Ohio, Us

Finance executive overseeing all accounting and finance functions for $200 million private equity backed recycled plastics business, with 4 manufacturing facilities and 400+ employees in the United States and Canada. Managed two senior directors and an extended team of eight including controllers, financial analysts, and accountants. • Responsible for newly established carve-out from private equity portfolio company.• Partnered with third party consultants and developed energy plan to reduce energy costs by $300,000 annually.

Latham, New York, Us

Transitioned to Segment CFO after Latham acquisition. Within six months, raised GLI to public company GAAP reporting and compliance standards. Partnered with Latham executive leadership team to set integration, consolidation, sales, gross margin, and EBITDA objectives for the newly acquired business unit. • Partnered with VP of Sales and Marketing and VP of Operations to set business strategy, analyze, forecast, and execute two price increases during first 9 months in role to mitigate and exceed inflationary costs associated with labor, raw materials, and supply chain issues. • Results exceeded Budgeted EBITDA by 26% and PY EBITDA by 76%, immediately increasing the value of GLI by $50+ million within 12 months of acquisition.

Latham, New York, Us

Executive leader overseeing finance, accounting, human resources, and information technology departments for privately held manufacturer of pool products. Responsible for three direct reports and an extended team of 10 associates. Lead forecasting, FP & A, month end close process, cash management, capital expenditures, payroll, A/P, A/R, expense management, compliance, banking relationships and audit teams. Financial responsibility for 350+ employees, a manufacturing facility, and warehouse.• Led due diligence in preparation and sale of GLI Pool Products to Latham Group, a Private Equity backed company. Point person for managing investment banker relationship/requests, forecasts, cash, data room, and responding to all financial inquiries by acquiring company.

Grenchen, Solothurn, Ch

Responsible for the financial and operating performance of two distinct LLCs (USA & CAN). Led budget development, FP & A, month end close process, cash flow management, capital expenditures, payroll, A/P and A/R, expense management, compliance, and contract negotiation functions for dental implant manufacturer and distributor. Partnered with General Manager and Owner to set strategy and vision for the operational and financial success of the North American Business Unit. Managed four full time employees as well as an extended team of accountants, tax advisers, auditors, legal, & IT professionals.• Recipient of Thommen Medical’s Inspire Award recognizing unselfish leadership and excellence, driving change and results through adversity.• Improved EBIT by 67% (+$1.25 million) in 24 months through pricing, margin expansion (+6%), operations, and cost reduction initiatives. Improved cash flow by 66% over the same period • Organized and led the dissolution of Thommen Medical Canada, saving $350,000 annually • Developed a new compensation model for field sales teams that both improved sales +2.5% and delivered $100,000 in cost savings in first year • Reorganized and renegotiated shipping contracts with UPS and FEDEX, transitioning shipping from a historical loss of $90,000 annually to an annual profit of $20,000.• Managed the construction and relocation of new headquarters, warehouse, and staff improving cash flow by $375,000 over the term of the lease.

Financial leadership responsibility for Business Unit with manufacturing and sales operations across multiple locations in North America. Directed an extended finance team of nine individuals located in Birmingham, AL, San Jose, CA, and Avon Lake OH.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Senior Finance Manager of the North American Business Unit, managing capital expenditures ($150 million) and marketing budget ($200 million, 85 FTE’s) for the newly integrated organization. Developed financial models, pricing analysis, capex, ROI, and project/customer/brand valuations for the North American Executive Leadership Team. Managed a financial analyst and corporate accountant.• Directed 40 cross-functional team members across US, Canada, and Caribbean, improving pricing and gross margin by for North American Business Unit

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Finance Manager of Walmart Business Unit successfully winning Walmart contract from primary competitor. Developed financial structure of newly formed business channel for paint and adhesives distribution to 3,500 Walmart locations, including an internal team of 30 full time and 184 part-time employees. • Lead Finance Manager winning a multi-year contract to supply Glidden paint to Walmart • Developed a real time financial model to forecast pricing, sales, margin, costs, cash flow, EBIT, ROI, Net Present Value, and working capital impact of the deal throughout the negotiation process.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Finance Manager and leadership responsibilities for the Independent Dealer and International Markets business units. Accountable for all financial operations of the Business Unit, with direct sales to the Caribbean, Latin America, and South America.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Project Leader and System Administrator, managing third party consultants and programmers for numerous projects involving data integration, system configuration, maintenance of CRM system, customer, and financial reporting, supporting over 1,100 users in US and CAN.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Pre-Medical Studies