Chris Norem, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Global financial executive with a strong track record in driving top line revenue and profitability growth in small to mid-market technology and service companies within the commercial and government space. Have held senior financial leadership roles in software, communication and services companies building out global teams overseeing finance, accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, IT and supply chain. Successfully managed the constantly changing cultural and political landscape of a global business optimizing the company global operations and actively contributing to the revenue growth and cash generation. Highly experienced in M&A including valuation/DCF modeling, due diligence and post-acquisition integration and revenue/cost synergy execution. I have built a reputation as a collaborative, hands-on leader who will roll-up the sleeves to support the team in achieving goals and resolving problems. Finance and accounting departments should be an enabler of business by interacting with all areas of the company. Key Strengths Include:GLOBAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION & OPTIMIZATIONDesigned and implemented global restructuring to support the company’s strategy. This new structure consistently generated annual additional revenue of $115M+; $4M+ in operational savings; $1M+ of tax savingsMERGERS & ACQUISITIONSLed financial evaluations of M&A targets prioritizing based on alignment with growth strategy; preparing valuation/DCF modeling; financial, tax and operational due diligence; integration of acquired companies; and implementation of revenue and cost synergies. Completed the acquisition and integration of 17 companies, ranging in enterprise value from $10M to €250MREVENUE GROWTH AND CASH GENERATIONNegotiated with key customers and suppliers to resolve contractual bottlenecks with creative solutions in a highly competitive market. Accomplished by listening to all parties, understanding the contractual landscape, and presenting options that resolved the concerns. This approach enabled organic revenue by over 300%, reduction of cash conversion cycle by over 50%, and a $2M+ reduction (40% reduction) in expense from one key vendor in 2021STRATEGIC LEADERSHIPCollaborated with shareholders, executives and management team to design and implement a strategic plan to double the top line revenue and EBITDA over 5 years. This plan included significant adjustments to the current sales and operational model requiring input and buy-in from all lines of management to ensure effective execution and achievement of expected annual shareholder return

Listed skills include Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Mergers And Acquisitions, Process Improvement, and 14 others.

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  Radford University

  Accounting