Chad Olson Email & Phone Number

New Berlin, Wi, Us

Reporting to the CEO, providing financial leadership and strategic direction for a global manufacturing, PE backed company with locations in USA, Europe, China and Mexico. Lead the global financial, treasury, IT, strategic sourcing and M&A (financial) areas within the organization. In addition, I lead a team of 200 and have full P&L responsibilities over our largest business unit. During the past 2+ years leading this business we have demonstrated expanding operating and EBITDA margins along with improved operational metrics. Strong business partner to CEO and other staff members within organization. Keen ability to translate financial analysis into strategic action which leads to improved financial results. Key focus areas include leadership in strategic planning, global operating and working capital management, pricing, expense management and profitability through various geographic markets.

New Berlin, Wi, Us

Reporting to the CEO, provide financial leadership and strategic direction for a PE backed company. Lead the financial, inventory planning, human resources and legal areas within the organization. Developed financial model and helped execute turnaround plan for BuySeasons resulting in significantly improved operating results. Helped guide business through successful ownership transition and lead financial due diligence process. Key focus areas include leadership in strategic planning, operating and working capital management, pricing, expense management and profitability through various sales channels.

New Berlin, Wi, Us

Reporting directly to the CFO, provide leadership for the financial organization of an online retailer. Lead team of 7 individuals including payroll, accounts payable, general accounting and financial analysis. Key areas of focus include financial management, treasury management, planning cycles, SOX preparedness, and process improvement.

Us

Reporting directly to the CEO, provide organizational leadership, strategic direction and cross functional team development for a 400 employee multi-location fuel distribution company. Lead multi-discipline team of 41 individuals including Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Credit, Cash Applications, Supply, Insurance and Risk/Safety. Key areas of focus include financial management, corporate strategy, cash management, planning cycles, acquisition analysis, treasury management, benefit design, process improvement and automation, ERP implementation, tax strategy, insurance, purchasing/supply, credit/risk analysis and team development.

Chicago, Us

Provided financial leadership and strategic direction for $800M global P&L. Partnered with General Manager and Executive team to identify and mitigate business and operational risks worldwide. Key areas of focus included product and distribution investment decisions, acquisitions/integration, joint ventures, planning cycles, accounting and team development. Reported to the CFO and lead a global team of 8 finance professionals.

Chicago, Us

Provided financial leadership for $180M Service business, which included controllership around a balance sheet containing $175M in assets and 85 account reconciliations. Partnered with General Manager to identify operational risks and opportunities along with driving execution of actions to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities. Lead team of 6 finance professionals.

Chicago, Us

GE liaison between GE Healthcare’s Operations team and its largest customer’s Internal Audit team. Responsibilities included identifying opportunities to improve billing processes and driving resolution to issues identified. Led Sarbanes Oxley process for Services Revenue cycle which included developing process maps, dashboards and operational ownership to key SOX controls.

Chicago, Us

Provided financial leadership for $150M Multi-Vendor Service business. Partnered with the General Manager to identify and mitigate operational risks along with exploiting opportunities. Responsibilities included monthly closing, planning cycles, purchased services process improvements and productivity metrics.

Responsible for general accounting, payroll, budgeting, closing processes along with ad hoc analysis for ~$330M multi-location transformer product line. Reported to Product Line Controller and lead team of 2 payroll associates and 1 financial analyst.

Conducted audit engagements in the following industries: manufacturing, banking, rental real estate, government and school districts. Supervised associate team members during all phases of audit and review engagements. Completed tax returns for individuals, S-Corporations, Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Mba, Business

Education record

Corporate Financial Strategies For Creating Shareholder Value