I help middle market companies improve processes, systems and controls and transform/grow their businesses.Started and developed a middle market consulting practice at Deloitte (former Senior Manager).FEI Northeast Ohio Chapter and Northeast Ohio FENG Board member. Strategic, results-driven CPA finance manager and business advisor with business and financial process improvement experience and expert knowledge of financial and business process best practices, business systems, internal audit, controls compliance and accounting management. Successful record of designing and aligning operational and financial processes to enhance organizational objectives. Managed projects and led corporate initiatives to reduce costs, increase revenues and improve internal controls. Managed accounting staffs, accounting closing processes, financial reporting, special projects and strategic corporate initiatives. Led audit and consulting teams and directed ERP process improvement and SOX compliance projects and processes.Interested in adding value to organizations with entrepreneurial mindsets and learning cultures. Specialties: Controller, CFO, finance effectiveness, finance transformation, internal audit and controls, financial reporting, bank financing, process review and improvement, ERP and financial systems, IT business analysis, mergers and acquisition due diligence, risk management and SOX compliance. Industry specializations include technology, telecommunications, consumer-branded manufacturing, distribution, retail, financial services, real estate and not-for-profit. Software experience includes NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL and NAV, FRx, Sage FAS, Oracle apps., Hyperion, Cognos, MAS200, MAS90, SalesLogix, Crystal Reports, Jet Reports, BlackLine, Cadency by Trintech reconciliation software, and BI software.Actively seeking new opportunities. Available for full-time employment or projects. Positions sought include CFO, Controller, Consultant (interim CFO/Controller services, project accounting, management advisory, internal audit, ERP implementation/improvement, and other software).
Listed skills include Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, and 46 others.