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Contract financial leadership services in role of CFO, controller, and acquisition/divestiture projects, for small and medium-sized businesses seeking transformative solutions and success. Sample activities and closed transactions:- Ongoing financial oversight and leadership as VP of Finance for environmental remediation services firm Buckeye Elm.

• Responsible for leading all accounting, financial, and HR functions of Delta’s companiesand direct management of its back office. Scope of team’s efforts covered contracts,invoicing, cash applications, credit and.
• Handled nearly all aspects, including engagement of investment banker, in divestiture of US and Canadian energy consulting business resulting in superior exit valuation for owner.
• Led financial/tax due diligence and successful integration of Canadian acquisition.
• Handled financial, HR, and certain legal aspects in divestiture of natural gas business.
• Contributed to pre-divestiture business growth of 100%+ during tenure.

Wilmington, Delaware, US

Planning & Analysis -- Led and coordinated merger and acquisition analysis, due diligence, and acquisition integration. Analyzed capital projects, developed alternative investment scenarios, and supported other strategic growth initiatives. Business Development -- Led and contributed to projects to identify, evaluate, and launch primarily new service.

Supervised and performed financial audits for clients in a wide variety of businesses. Responsible for entire engagements, preparation of corporate income tax returns, and internal quality control. Made business improvement recommendations to clients.

Dublin, OH, US

Analyzed financial statements for multiple operating units. Reconciled general ledgers and prepared adjusting journal entries. Prepared numerous sales tax returns.

Mba

Bsba, Accounting & Finance