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Highly experienced Finance and Accounting professional with an MBA and a proven track record of steering companies toward success through strategic financial management. Adept at leading financial teams to achieve corporate goals and providing high-level strategic advice to senior management. Expertise in turning around failing companies, implementing lean business strategies, and enhancing financial processes.Key Achievements:- Strategic Leadership: Directed financial management teams, led strategic acquisitions, and orchestrated complex tax strategies. Expert in merging companies and integrating ERP systems.- Process Optimization: Reduced month-end close from 2 months to under 5 days, automated accounting workflows, and significantly improved process efficiencies.- Financial Management: Proficient in ASC606 standards, percentage of completion method, and preparing and analyzing financial reports. Successfully managed A/R, A/P, and payroll for 300+ employees.- Cost Control & Savings: Achieved a 25% reduction in operating expenses, negotiated with vendors to lower costs, and recovered over hundreds of thousands in unclaimed funds.- Project Management: Led the planning, design, and implementation of company forecasting systems and redesigned ERP modules. Efficiently managed projects from conception to completion, on time and on budget.- Operational Improvements: Automated corporate credit card collection, commission receivables, and accounting workflows. Implemented data analytics, AI-driven insights, and costing methods.- Non-Profit Initiative: Launched a non-profit organization providing meals across Long Island, showcasing commitment to community impact.- Global Expansion: Built a sales force of 90+ independent reps in the US and Canada and established international distribution, including trademark and packaging requirements.Skills & Expertise:- Financial Analysis & Forecasting- Strategic Planning & Execution- ERP Integration & Optimization- Lean Business Strategies- Vendor Negotiation & Cost Reduction- Data Analytics & AI Integration- Interactive Dashboards (Power BI)- International Sales & Distribution

Listed skills include Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Leadership, and 50 others.