Merlotredbud@gmail.comPrivate Equity portfolio company experienced CFO with extensive merger and acquisition expertise. , I serve as a trusted visionary and change agent who shapes the strategic financial direction and brings alignment across an organization. I offer a consistent record of curtailing financial losses and strengthening profits by identifying and resolving financial performance issues. Equipped with experience combined with expertise serving as the CFO for public companies, Manage system conversions, organizational streamlining, and new processes in downturns and periods of high growth. Develop systems and processes that improve strategic planning and information gathering as well as the establishment of quality improvement processes. Skilled in dealing with technical accounting issues. Areas of Expertise:KPIs, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations / Budgeting, Treasury, IPOs, Risk Management, Internal & External Audits, Systems, Policy & Procedure Systematization, Reporting Processes, Strategic Planning & Tactical ExecutionLeadership Initiatives* Coordinated and integrated acquisition of 18 companies over 2-years; eliminated all administrative costs at acquired companies – HQ Global Private equity portfolio company.* Managed staff and accounting through growth and integration process as revenues increased 833% from $48MM to $400MM over 2-years – HQ Global Private Equity portfolio company.* Coordinated and developed accounting & financial reporting system (ERP) where none previously existed – sold company for 3.5X original investment HQ Global Private Equity portfolio company.* Developed strategic plan, KPI's and cash / sales reporting and budgeting process focused on key business issues and development of finance department, led sale to a strategic business partner at 35 time cash flow.* Restructured finance operation and team and developed KPI's and dashboards. Led sale process to London Stock ExchangePrivate Equity • Operations • Budgeting • Treasury • IPOs • Mergers(M&A) • Risk Management • Internal & External Audits(due diligence) • Systems(ERP) • Policy & Procedure Systematization • Reporting Processes • Strategic Planning & Execution • Roadshow Experience • Financial Contacts
Listed skills include Private Equity, Operations, Budgeting, Treasury, and 25 others.