Debbie Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Rankin McKenzie is based in the RTP (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) area of North Carolina and provides part-time and interim CFO and Controller services to growth companies needing financial and accounting management assistance.Rankin McKenzie's clients include venture capital backed start-ups and small to medium sized growth companies.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

I was promoted to oversee strategic accounting, tax preparation, financial review, and audits for companies in the US, UK, South Africa, and Luxembourg.• Created and cultivated banking relationships for effective treasury management, including the strategic roll-out of hedging foreign currencies and the shut-down of SVB Banks both in the US and UK.• Prepared mechanisms to sustain immediate cash flow needs within two business days of a bank facility seizure by UK/US regulatory agencies; diversified bank accounts to ensure the availability of three months of expenses moving forward.• Developed a new forecasting model that captured accurate sales pipeline data and proper currency, resulting in more effective reporting and decision-making.• Completed due diligence for debt raises, loan renewals, and potential sale processes.• Served on the Risk Committee and Boards for entities located in the UK, South Africa, and Luxembourg.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Restructured and automated key month-end close activities, reducing the process from ~25 days to <10 days with additional reporting capabilities within two days.• Reviewed and aligned new workload assignments with appropriate quality control measures, resulting in greater functional accountability and consistently cleaner audit opinions.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Wake Forest

I provided comprehensive small business services (same as while at Rankin McKenzie). I also helped companies launch their startup accounting systems, payroll, tax setups, benefits, handbooks, and procedural documentation. Short-term projects ranged from onboarding acquisitions and process enhancement to accounting system transitions. Leveraging strong industry contacts, I established vital relationships for insurance, banking, vendors, and employee benefits while handling federal tax returns, payroll, and multi-state tax filings.

Cary, Nc

In addition to providing day-to-day small business support (accounting, HR, payroll, month-end closing, FP&A, and cash management), I facilitated financial/audit processes to drive strategic insights, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Raleigh, Nc

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States