Greg Sherman Email & Phone Number

Santa Ana, Orange County, Ca

Lake Forest, Ca

$190MM international fitness equipment manufacturer; Report directly to the President and provide executive leadership for finance and accounting functions including financial statements, profit flow/cash flow analysis, and credit line management. Key participant in strategic planning, including expense forecasting, tax planning, cash management/investment strategies, product development and board of director meetings. Serve as Corporate liaison with lenders, auditors (international accounting firm, IRS, Sales and Property Tax Assessors), investors, and legal counsel. Provide direction and accountability for Accounting, Planning, Treasury, Credit and Leasing, Human Resources and Information Technology. Instrumental in managing rapid growth, controlling costs and contributing to strategic and operational goals.Oversaw revenue growth from $20 million annual sales to $190+ million over a 15 year period.Provided financial and structural leadership for acquisition of two manufacturing companies enabling expanded product offering and market share capture.Ensured the successful integration (financial systems and relationships) of multiple foreign operations including Asia and Europe, tapping into a huge overseas market opportunity. Foreign operations now account for 40% of company revenue.Directed facility and warehouse consolidation that significantly reduced costs and improved inventory efficiency, saving the company $3M annually in facility costsDirected conversion of accounting and phone systems to provide needed foundation for additional company growthIntroduced cafeteria benefits plan and designed incentive bonus system for all employees

Privately held, start-up manufacturer of a breakthrough plant and nursery watering system.; Provided operational and financial leadership Provided direction for retail partnershipsManaged two nursery locations and staff of 20Responsible for relationships with banks, investors and suppliers

Supervised audit and tax teams and multiple clients in industries including:ManufacturingDistributionClosely held emerging businessesPartnerships and Foundations

Supervised audit and tax teams and multiple clients in industries including:ManufacturingDistributionClosely held emerging businessesPartnerships and Foundations