SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVEI am an accomplished Senior Finance Executive with 20+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including six increasingly responsible positions, two instances of serving as Interim CFO, with my most recent roles as VP of Finance and Accounting and ControllerMy background includes a record of success in supporting organizational goals and corporate growth strategies by implementing strong internal controls, process innovations, and performance metrics.I am particularly strong in partnering with and advising the senior management team on financial plans that facilitate the execution of overall business strategy.Equally strong in leading the development and preparation of comprehensive financial reporting packages that enable sound decision making.For example, as VP of Finance and Accounting / Controller, I provided expert cash management for an organization with $200M in annual operating and capital expenditures, enabling timely payroll processing, payroll tax filing, and vendor payments despite organizational financial challenges.In that same role, I negotiated payment discounts on outstanding balances with two key vendors to ensure continued operations while lowering vendor payments 20%.Additionally, I provided leadership in integrating the accounting staff into a new corporate structure following a corporate acquisition within the past year.MY EXPERTISE INCLUDES:* Finance & Accounting* Financial Controls* Financial Operations Leadership* Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting * Treasury/Cash Management* Financial Statement Preparation * Corporate & Management Accounting * Year-End Close & Audit* Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting * Cost Control/Reduction * Payroll & Tax Management* Accounts Payable/Receivable * Internal Controls & Risk Management * Board & C-Suite Presentations