Joe Frehe Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

New York, New York, US

New York, NY, US

Financial reporting, process improvements and controls, cash flow forecasting, general finance responsibilities.

New York, NY, US

• Managed Finance & Strategic functions. Managed a staff of 6.
• Member of the North American Retail ecommerce executive management team, providing financial expertise on sales and financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. Presentation of financial information to senior.
• Key team member that redeveloped and automated the daily sales reports, including partnering with business leaders and technical resources. Identified new key performance metrics to be incorporated into the reports.
• Key team member that evaluated shipping sales and expense in order to move to a “free shipping” policy. Analyzed order data, identified potential order thresholds for our full price and factory business, and partnered.
• Key team member that implemented marketing programs with 3rd parties including contract execution, sales forecasts, inventory procurement, scheduling, and performance measurement.
• Developed a process and prepared a consolidated global web ecommerce report that allowed a consolidated view of the ecommerce business for senior executives.

US

• Managed Corporate Finance & Strategic functions for $200 million publicly traded company. Managed a staff of 20.
• Key member of M&A team providing due diligence, go/no go decisions, and integration on 20 merchandise and media acquisitions. Integration included review of GAAP accounting and documentation required for public company.
• Prepared and presented financial results at Audit Committee and Board meetings, including quarterly information, financial press releases, forecasts/budgets, and KPIs.
• Negotiated key contracts related to audit and tax fees, health care and 401k plans. Audit fees were reduced by 20% in 2008.
• Key member of “go private” transaction including due diligence and SEC approval process that spanned an 18 month period.
• Prepared investor relation’s decks and presented at conferences and road shows with CEO.Senior Vice President | Vice President (2002 to 2006)Managed financial planning and analysis and centralized AR and AP.