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Chandler, Arizona, Us

As a B2B CFO® Partner and trusted business advisor, I help growing businesses by removing barriers to success and taking the guess work out of increasing profits, cash flow and business value. I also guide business owners in developing and executing strategies to exit their business at maximum value while meeting their personal, career and financial objectives.I have broad executive level experience across technology-based businesses including hardware, software, SaaS, systems integration, managed services, semiconductor, medical device, interactive and social media and managed print services. I have also served in a variety of other industries including manufacturing, consumer products, e-commerce, distribution, recruiting, engineering services, legal services, full service advertising agencies and law firms. I work with client companies backed by institutional capital including private equity, family office and venture funding. I currently provide financial leadership to companies with aggregate annual revenues exceeding $200 million.B2B CFO® provides Strategic Business Advisory Services to owners of privately held companies. We focus on increasing cash and company value. By redefining the way that these services are provided, we have created a new industry, which we dominate and lead. With a nationwide presence, B2B CFO® is the largest company of its kind in this industry. Founded in 1987, we have ranked four times in the Inc. 5000 and were recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s “Small Giants.” Over the decades, we have published books and created numerous resources, including an award-winning and patented software. For more information about how we help business owners excel, please visit www.B2BCFO.com

Provided CFO, M&A support and advisory services to middle-market and emerging businesses.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Senior financial executive reporting to the Division Presidents and Chief Financial Officer of Lexmark (NYSE:LXK), a $5.0 billion technology company. Led global team of two hundred with responsibility for financial planning, analysis and business support at division, corporate and geography levels and support of treasury, investor relations and external reporting activities. Maintained P&L responsibility for operations with over $5 billion in global revenues consisting of a $3 billion business products, software and managed print services business segment and a $2 billion consumer products business segment. Over 50% of revenues were derived from international markets and operations.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Senior financial executive reporting directly to the President of this $3.0 billion division, which manufactures and markets printer hardware, associated consumables, software and services to business customers. Service offerings include managed print services, customer support and business process improvement centered around document workflow. 60% of revenues are derived from international markets.Led global team of over one hundred with responsibility for strategic planning, budgeting, business analysis, pricing, accounting, reporting and business control. Led strategic and business planning processes providing executive team with recommendations and insight into business model dynamics, strategic initiative impact and the path to achieving performance objectives.Improved operating return on sales by seven percentage points and operating income by over $250 million over four years. Increased global revenue by over $700 million over seven years through profit-driven investment in new products, services and software offerings and new international markets.Led acquisition activity in emerging markets in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Mid-East including preparation of investment cases, valuation, negotiation strategy, due diligence and integration planning.Improved cash cycle by 75% over six years, contributing to a $360 million improvement in corporate working capital. Implemented strategic initiatives including supplier managed inventories and manufacturing flexibility projects. Improved accounts receivable and inventory management processes and accounts payable terms.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Financial executive reporting to the Corporate Controller. Led worldwide strategic and financial planning and performance management processes. Served as a resource to corporate leadership in decision support, planning and business analysis. Led global operations restructuring process resulting in over $100 million in annual cost savings.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Senior financial manager reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of this $1.6 billion division. Led operations controllership function for global printer and cartridge manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Financial manager reporting to the Vice President/Controller of the $200 million Amerock division of Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE:NWL), which manufactures and markets cabinet, door and window hardware to retail and industrial customers. Led financial accounting, reporting, planning, analysis, pricing and decision support activities. Led controllership, accounting and financial planning functions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

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Performed and led financial audit and M&A advisory services for emerging and middle-market client companies across a variety of industries and ownership structures including: - Consumer Products Manufacturing and Distribution - Technology - software, hardware and medical devices - Electronic Component Manufacturing - Industrial Manufacturing and Capital Goods - Construction, architecture and engineering - Family Owned and Closely Held Companies - Venture and Private Equity Owned Companies - Public CompaniesProvided acquisition services on over 20 complex M&A transactions, primarily private equity backed, including: - Business Models and Financial Projections - Deal and Capital Structure Modeling - Contract Review - Negotiation Support / Advisory - Due Diligence - Purchase Accounting - Post-Acquisition Rationalization

Iowa City, Iowa, Us

As a faculty lecturer, taught intermediate financial accounting to senior level undergraduate and graduate students. As a teaching assistant, taught managerial accounting to sophomore and junior level undergraduate students.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration, Accounting And Finance

Bba, Accounting, Business Administration

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