MY STORY: I am a finance business professional with 14+ years of progressive experience spanning multiple industries and organizations of all sizes. The evolution of my career has taken me beyond finance to all areas of the business where I can assist in solving challenges, identify new opportunities and improve existing operations. I help businesses and organizations embrace change by starting with WHY.Most recently my focus has been positioning small and medium sized businesses for growth. I bring a discipline approach that begins in the finance office by creating and formalizing processes around the core accounting functions. With more timely and accurate financial information, I ensure the financial statements reflect the business and work with leaders on how to focus and maximize opportunities in their business units. In the end, you get a business making proactive strategic decisions. With a streamlined finance team, I can spend my time on new business, problem solving and employee development. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: I have a rare skill set that includes a robust financial background, high emotional intelligence, strong communication skills and authentic employee first leadership style. I help the business move forward by supporting my colleagues and encouraging growth through failure and curiosity. As a leader, I try to simplify and focus on people, process, and data to grow the business. WHO AM I: High powered professional with a passion to drive change and challenge the status quo. I believe in instilling the desire to risk failure for progress that empowers the workforce to grow and innovate. As a team leader, I know complex issues are solved through critical thinking and team collaboration. I am respected among my peers for long-term planning and building partnerships that build trust through inclusion and transparency. My experience has allowed me to develop the unique skill set of overseeing the day to day financial operations while still focusing on the long-term strategic growth of the organization. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Financial Planning & Analysis, Budget, Forecast, Annual Operating Plan, Finance, Cash Management, Treasury, Capital Planning, Long-term Business Planning, Valuation, Project Management, Internal Controls, Risk Management, System Implementation, Talent Development, Human Resources, Communicator, Hyperion, Dynamics GP, PeopleSoft, Not for Profit, For Profit, Public AccountingStrengthsFinder Top 5: Achiever, Competition, Adaptability, Communication, Restorative