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ProGrowth Fractional CFO ServicesAt ProGrowth, we provide top-tier fractional CFO services tailored to meet the unique financial needs of growing businesses. With over 34 years of experience in financial leadership and strategic planning, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to drive operational efficiency, enhance profitability, and support.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Oversaw four cross-functional teams including Technology, Project Management, Customer Service and Finance. Collaborated with with Senior Leadership to establish performance metrics to achieve strategic goals.Enhanced financial reporting and business intelligence through automation resulting in streamlined processes and improved accuracy.Led the selection.

Mount Laurel, NJ, US

Spearheaded financial accountability initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings and alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborated closely with the Board to develop a detailed three-year business plan, aligning organizational goals with market trends and growth opportunities. Oversaw all facets of the company's Employee Stock Option Program.

Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE

• Promoted; provided leadership for company with revenues of $115M and 260 employees, with 7 direct reports, overseeing finance, procurement, and continuous improvement. Rebuilt finance team in NJ
• Spearheaded the successful merge of two companies
• Oversaw all GAAP and IFRS financials and company’s quarterly forecasts and annual budget
• Built highly functioning accounting organization in NJ after merge
• Collaborated on ACTEGA’s global executive team on global market strategy

Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE

• Promoted; led company with full P&L responsibility, 9 direct reports in finance, procurement, operations, HR, IT, customer service and R&D and total staff of 75 people including Canadian branch
• Led successful SAP ERP software implementation
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives & led development of Lean, Six Sigma program
• Selected as corporate “Ambassador” to train over 100 employees about ALTANA Corporate Values
• Acquired and integrated highly profitable acquisition with revenues of over $18 million
• Significantly reduced employee turnover by improving organizational morale

Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE

• Led and reorganize finance, HR, IT, and customer service organizations with 5 direct reports and total staff of 13 people and revenues of $65 million
• Introduced inventory controls that saved the company over $200,000 annually
• Built infrastructure for newly acquired company and built accounting and HR departments
• Developed internal processes and controls necessary for the preparation of GAAP and IFRS financial statements for public parent company
• Developed company’s quarterly and annual budget and long-term business plan

• Hired to build the Finance, HR and IT organizations to facilitate dynamic growth and to create financials statements necessary for a public company
• Executed a planned growth and exit strategy leading to sale in 2006 for $130 million
• Built the systems and infrastructure essential to company’s dramatic growth from $4.5M in revenue and 30 employees in 1998, to over $60M in revenue and 250+ employees in 2005.
• Drove implementation of new Syteline ERP system
• Developed companywide employee development program; significantly improving morale
• Analyzed and led the acquisition and integration of two companies