An innovative leader with a record of designing and implementing financial strategies that exceed corporate goals and objectives for privately held and publicly owned companies. Building on solid foundation received at a Big Five accounting firm, developed specific strengths including: crafting financial strategies to support growth and expansion; motivating and inspiring teams to adapt to change and deliver top performance, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. High Impact Results- Led first in US Dental industry Sales Team Compensation Plan Design & Implantation to drive Growth - Developed P&L by Key Customer Segments and integrated into the Annual and LRP planning process - Established best in class finance processes, enabling Executive Team to maximize profitability.- Partnered with VP Sales to grow business at an annual 10% CAGR and increase market share by 25%- Drove investment analysis on several projects enabling company to achieve record gross profit margins. - Led finance team through SAP S4 HANA ERP system implementation- Negotiated increased credit limit, enabling continued rapid growth. - Partnered with CFO to craft Strategic Planning Process & Financial Model from ground up. - Developed processes to integrate company’s first international acquisition.- Built out FP&A finance function for several companies. - Positioned company for growth, obtaining new investors / lenders and leading to a successful public offering. - Drove profitability at sales, plant and regional levels with highly visible, strategic growth project. Core Competencies • Scenario Planning • Financial Planning & Advisory • Business Partnerships• Capital Growth Investment • Acquisitions & Divestitures • Sales Compensation Plan Design • Business Performance Management • Efficiency through Technology & Standardization • Developing & Motivating High Performing Teams • Gross Margin Improvement • Growth and Innovation • Developing Business Solutions • Risk Management Development • ERP Implementation