Senior Finance & Operations Executive (CFO, Controller, COO) with a broad range of skills and experiences in business, finance, management, operations and information systems. Multi‐industry background allows unique perspective critical in facilitating the profitable growth of businesses. Proven ability to step into new situation, adapt and learn quickly, take corrective action and achieve significant progress within a short period of time. History of progressively‐responsible positions ranging from Controller to CFO, Consulting CFO and President/Owner of two successful consulting practices. Ethical, high‐integrity leader with a true passion for business and a reputation for helping people and organizations identify and eliminate the key roadblocks preventing them from growing and reaching their full potential. Highly effective manager with an outgoing, collaborative style paired with proven ability to lead and build an effective teamDuring the bulk of my career, I focused primarily on small businesses, specializing in finance, business operations and management. As a business consultant, my goal is to help my clients address the internal roadblocks that inhibit growth and build a sound operational and financial foundation that positions them to make the leap to the next level of business success. As an interim financial executive for companies who's CFO has left or is about to, I keep the financial wheels on the bus during the client's search for a new CFO.I consider it an important part of my job to help my clients take a step back and see the business forest for the trees. As an outside advisor and executive peer, I can also help my clients identify potential issues, spot trends and see where the business is heading in the future, then redirect it when necessary.Specialties: Financial Management & Business Operations, Cost Controls & Operational Efficiency, Corporate Tax and Accounting Functions, Cash Flow Management, Banking Relationships, IT Application Selection and Implementation, People Management & Team Building, Project Management, Strategic & Succession Planning, Corporate Tax & Accounting, Teaching & Public Speaking