Genesys provides fiber optic construction and fulfillment services for major telecom/broadband providers in multiple U.S. locations. $64M annual revenue.Directed all aspects of financial management and governance for business units, corporate headquarters, and board of directors. Worked closely with the CEO to ensure that all management teams work effectively to achieve profitable growth in accordance with the board’s strategic objectives and values. Led the finance team to provide proactive business support and sound financial management.• Established finance organization and staffing.• Supported improvement of production management system.• Implemented standardized financial reporting and processes.• Coordinated conversion to QuickBooks Online and RAMP expense management system.• Improved cashflow through revenue assurance and working capital management.• Grew $3M vehicle/equipment leasing program to $5M.

The Y-COM group of companies provide full end-to-end network solutions for major companies in the telecom/broadband, power, and utility industries, including route design, engineering, construction, repair, and maintenance. PE portfolio company with $300M annual revenue in multiple U.S. geographies.Directed all financial services and corporate governance for five business units and corporate headquarters. Ensured effective delivery of shareholder information requirements and alignment of management and shareholder priorities.• Restructured the finance organization and hired competent professional staffing. • Established processes to improve the information flow from field ops to finance team.• Established implementation plan for SAGE ERP in conjunction with new payroll and production management systems to ensure scalability for robust business growth.• Managed all banking relationships, including covenant compliance for $80M debt.

PE portfolio company that constructed/leased telecom infrastructure in multiple Latin American locations. Directed finance and corporate governance for business units, corporate HQ and European holding companies. Ensured optimal business support, strategic direction, and financial management.• Strengthened management and control over construction contractors and production processes.• Implemented roll out of NetSuite ERP to international subsidiaries.• Key leadership for $26M bank financing with the U.S. International Development Financing Corporation (formerly OPIC).• Directed finance team’s role in sale of company to new PE investor.

Created consulting firm dedicated to providing pragmatic financial management, revenue assurance, cost reductions, and scalable growth strategies for digital infrastructure companies with multiple international subsidiaries.Projects Delivered:• Diagnostic review and implementation action plan to improve finance organization, staffing, and management processes.• Developed policies to improve efficiency/control over outside contractor processes.

Privately held corporation with three business lines: Asia to Latin America cellphone equipment logistics, in-country distribution to retail point of sale and e-Payment solutions. European corporate headquarters with multiple international business units. Annual sales $800M prior to downsizing.Directed financial management to ensure optimal results and business development initiatives. • Improved cashflow through negotiations with vendors, customers, and banks.• Designed/executed $20M cost reduction program and revenue assurance controls.• Implemented profit/cost centers as well as effective financial planning/budget processes.• SAP at corporate HQ and all business units.(Position eliminated in 2017 due to business downsizing).

Directed all Accounting, Financing, Tax, Internal Controls, Financial Planning, Credit & Collections and I.T. functions for this PE-owned telecom infrastructure construction and leasing company in multiple Latin American countries.• Established and staffed finance organization in headquarters and the three operating units.• Implemented IFRS accounting, tax compliance processes and internal controls.• Directed capital expenditure evaluation process.• Key leadership role for $30M bank financing.• Strengthened business processes as well as integration among all functional areas. • Developed implementation plan for ERP and standard accounting & business processes.

Executive Managing Director of $950M technology (hardware and software) distributor in Mexico with full P/L responsibility for all aspects of the business, with full P/L responsibility. • Development of Advanced Solutions/Value distribution business establishing IMM as a serious contender in this high margin business segment.• Strengthened processes and focus on branch offices driving profitable business growth. • Implemented enhanced security processes and electronic tracking for high value product logistics.• Extensive retail and public-sector business development.• Restructured sales team commission structure with immediate improvement in gross margin results.

CFO and key member of Ingram's $2 Billion Latin American Region Executive team with a leadership role in all Accounting, Finance, Internal Control, Tax, Credit & Collections and Business Development areas.* Leadership in restructuring Mexican and Brazilian business units.* M&A initiatives in Brazil and Colombia.* Interim LatAm President for 10 months.* Developed solutions to manage complex Brazilian tax issues.

Directed finance, real estate and security functions for Verizon’s e-commerce & yellow page business group with $4.3B revenues and business units in U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. • Directed the integration of finance functions for two major telecom companies.• Coordinated program to achieve $90M of synergy savings as part of integration program.

Directed finance & investor relations at the Venezuelan national telecom company- a NYSE listed full-service telecom provider with $2.6B annual revenues. CANTV was the largest private employer in Venezuela having been privatized by a consortium led by GTE (Verizon predecessor company).• Reduced borrowing costs through bond issuance and bank financing. • Established an effective team that proactively supported profitable growth and pragmatic process improvements throughout the company. • Directed NYSE/SEC compliance, capital market communications, and investor relations.• Led M&A initiatives aimed at acquiring cross border wireless operators.