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Interim Director of Finance for specialty division of a large food distributor. Responsibilities included oversight of monthly close, financial reporting and analysis, development of annual budget and preparation of monthly forecasts, process improvement initiatives, ad hoc reporting. Managed a team of 19.Consulting services for PE-sponsored medical device manufacturer, including support for divestiture of a small business unit as well as redesign of financial consolidation and monthly reporting.

Combined strategic thinking with hands-on tactical execution to manage a variety of projects to completion, including strategic planning process and financial modeling to support 5-year plan. Led certain aspects of M&A process, including due diligence and sell-side QOE. Enhanced corporate culture and professional development through a newly-designed management training program.

Performed lead finance role for key manufacturing subsidiary, acting as business partner for operations, business development and marketing teams. Worked closely with management to identify and develop key metrics to drive improvement and growth. Helped formulate overall business strategy and identified opportunities to leverage existing infrastructure and resources for future growth.

Led Company through transition from public to private following acquisition by private equity sponsor in January, 2013. Acted as interim finance support for manufacturing subsidiary, including management of all accounting functions and consolidation of foreign manufacturing operations. Other responsibilities included debt covenant compliance and development of cash reporting and forecasting tools; oversight of internal staff; and building productive relationships with external service providers.

Assumed accountability in overseeing daily financial operations for both corporate and subsidiary accounting groups that involved evaluation and reporting of financial results in alignment with changing business needs. Capitalized on industry expertise in administering all property, casualty, and financial products liability lines of coverage. Established and maintained professional relationship with commercial banks, lenders and insurance brokers.