I am an accomplished Finance Leader with over 15 years of extensive experience, spanning C-suite responsibilities in both venture and private equity-backed startups, as well as significant roles in established organizations, including industry giants like Amazon. My solid foundation in investment banking, particularly in M&A, Series A through C fundraising, and IPO preparations, underscores my strategic financial acumen.WHAT I DOI excel at crafting and implementing world-class financial processes for companies across the spectrum—from nascent startups to multi-billion dollar public entities and nonprofits—always with an eye toward rigorous compliance and governance, including SOC2 and Annual Audits by premier U.S. accounting firms. My expertise includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets, automating financial operations, and steering comprehensive business transformations. I scale and streamline businesses by designing robust financial models, introducing advanced processes and systems, and fostering collaborative cultures. I partner with cross-functional teams to break down barriers, ensuring rapid and sustained growth.Throughout my career, I have led critical financial initiatives, collaborated closely with CEOs to drive and quantify industry-leading success, and enhanced key metrics such as ARR/LTV-CAC in SaaS and AOV and VCPU in e-commerce. My experience includes Board-level communication and mentoring staff, skills honed with an MBA from MIT Sloan. MY APPROACHI am a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, blending technical skills with business acumen. I focus on creating environments that promote communication, cooperation, and innovation. By building trust and fostering collaboration, I guide organizations through complex financial landscapes, turning strategic visions into actionable, measurable results.A FEW TOUCHPOINTS• 15+ years of experience in finance and operations, including leadership roles at Amazon, IPSY, and The College Board.• Expertise in budgeting and forecasting, managing $800M budgets, and guiding financial planning across multiple divisions.• Proven track record in automating financial processes, reducing close cycles by 50%, and enhancing reporting accuracy.• Strong background in cash management, leading corporate turnarounds, and improving cash flow through effective AR collections.• MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, with top academic credentials and a focus on finance.