I am an ethical financial business leader and who builds healthy organizations from the inside out. I believe that improving performance and strengthening an organization’s position in the marketplace starts with a collaborative effort on the inside. Known for driving strategy and making things happen; I have a strong financial background and ability to effectively engage and activate cross-functional leaders for continuous improvement; and empowering people to bring the company’s strategy and vision to life. My leadership style is to solicit input, synthesize data and obtain buy-in in advance. I ask the question(s) that others won’t ask. I have strong intuitive hunches, and am comfortable and willing to take a stand on difficult issues and make tough decisions. I choose to build or revitalize a financial team in an organization that requires a creative and intelligent approach to growth and change. My intention is to transfer my expertise to an organization where I can have significant impact.Specialties: CFO, Mergers and Integrations, Acquisitions & Due Diligence, GAAP, Statutory Accounting, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Treasury Fund, Investment Management, Technology Selection & Integration, Risk Management, New Business Modeling, Contract Negotiation, Leading Cross-Functional Teams, Operations, Team Development, Financial Services, Non-Profit, Organic Foods, LOHAS, Complex Systems, Environment, SustainabilityI love to make a difference by helping people and organizations do their best work. My community involvement includes board of director and chair positions on the following non profit organizations.