Dynamic, well-rounded, results-oriented finance executive with extensive experience leading all areas of finance/accounting operations for firms across diverse industries. Successful partnering finance and operations in turning around under performing organizations into profit/market-driven business units. Strong track record managing multi-million dollar budgets and motivating staff to peak performance for improved results, process improvements and implementation of best practices. Excel at leveraging key relationships, building financial reporting tools, and implementing cost reduction programs to increase profitability. Highly effective overseeing contract negotiations and internal financial controls to mitigate risks and provide bottom-line growth.Specialties: Core Leadership Competencies/Technical Proficiencies• Financial & Accounting Operations Management• Change / Project Management Initiatives• P&L / Budget / Forecast Management• Turnarounds / M&A / Start-up Environments• Financial Controls / Audit & Risk Mitigation• Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Collaboration• Managing Key Relationships & Negotiations• Financial Planning, Reporting, & Analysis• Great Plains/Oracle/SBT Pro/Quick Books/Access, Excel, PowerPoint,Word
Listed skills include Mergers, Forecasting, Budgeting, Analysis, and 26 others.