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CPA, post-acquisition project management, M&A, IPO readiness, financial modeling, cash flow optimizationCFO & Controller, Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Renewable EnergyInterim VP of Accounting - Public biotechnology- SOX remediation of material weaknesses: IT and business controls - Review SEC filings - Provide parental leave coverage Interim VP of Finance - Private renewable energy company- Reorganized accounting department to provide enhanced coverage without adding personnel- Reduced days to close financials by partnering with operations - Developed a collegial environment for billing and collections to interact with operations which resulted in timely and efficient billings, reduced accounts receivable days outstanding, and bad debt allowance Business Process Specialist - Public manufacturer - Remediated material weakness - Partnered with Internal audit to test IT and business controls - Finance lead on team assigned to implement upgrade to manufacturing and back-office systemsInterim Controller – PE backed financial transactions company- Assisted in transition of senior finance leadership- Developed accounting processes and procedures- Coordinated remote audit - Improved finance IT systems workflowInterim Controller – Dallas subsidiaries of a Silicon Valley pre-public company- Guided post-acquisition transition of accounting leadership- Developed finance operations procedures- Performed extensive research and reconciliation of subsidiary financials to parent company ledger - Coordinated multiple subsidiaries first full scope audit

Interim Controller: mid-size manufacturer $400 million revenue- Reduced financial close process by 5 business days.- Reassigned duties to enable manufacturing plant accounting team to focus on production costing and product margins.- Enhanced review of variance analysis of actual to forecast. - Established cash flow and cash monitoring procedures.- Hired a temporary staff to focus on collecting past due accounts receivable, affording permanent staff to focus on developing processes to keep accounts current.- Discovered and corrected revenue recognition issues.- Realigned accounting department duties for process improvement and control effectiveness.- Transferred accounting duties from operations to finance for efficiency in work flow processes.- Enhanced bank covenant generation and monitoring procedures.- Initiated cross training and back filling staff positions.- Established communication and coordination between finance and IT, sales & marketing, and operations.- Developed full trial balance review and GAAP roll forwards.- Mentored staff and provided guidance for future growth of individuals and department.

Multiple Assignments:Division Sale – Interim CFO: produced carve-out financials for sale of business unit. Managed potential buyers’ due diligence. Listened and provided voice of calm to employees throughout stressful sale process.Restatement of 10K’s and Q’s – Interim CFO: produced amended financials and SEC filings to correct improper revenue recognition practices. Established, trained, and mentored staff on proper procedures and internal controls.

Interim CFO/Controller Provide senior financial leadership on a short or long term basis for clients in times of transition. Repeated success optimizing profits and cash flows, developing processes and procedures, enhancing controls, developing relationships and understanding between operations, finance and information technology. Comfortable and effective in fast-paced situations. Mergers and Acquisitions Due diligence – Assist clients on financial evaluation of acquisitions and carve-outs: discovery and modeling of financial and non-financial data, forecast profitability and 13-weeks’ cash flow, interact with client and target company management on development and execution of due diligence checklist. Integration – Assist clients with post- acquisition operations and financial issues. Prepare the opening financial balances with supporting detail of the acquired/merged entity, working capital adjustments and purchase price allocations. Act as the client’s representative with third party valuation firms.Restructuring and Turnarounds Workouts – Assist clients on evaluating the viability of their business. Provide financial modeling expertise including: integrated financial statements, cash flow, valuation, and covenant compliance. Work with clients to develop a true financial picture of their organizations to inform their strategic decisions. TechnologyFacilitate collaboration between IT and Finance to provide management of the data needed to make business decisions. Advanced Excel Pivot skills with a working knowledge of SAS, SQL, business intelligence systems and dashboard tools.Financial Planning and AnalysisPrepare user-friendly cash flow and profitability analyses optimizing the interaction of full financials and related KPI’s. Accounting Operations“Hands-on” duties – Account reconciliations, financial statement and footnote preparation, staff training, desktop procedures documentation.

- Outsource provider of e-commerce, call center and distribution fulfillment services - Catalog clients included: Sears Tool & Health, Sears Wishbook and Toys "R" Us - Successful IPO responsible for all SEC & GAAP compliance, filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q - Assisted in development and maintenance of web based commerce software

- Subsidiary of The Marmon Group - Broker/Distributor of food, beverage and consumer goods to military worldwide - Clients included General Electric, Dannon, Land O Lakes, Dr. Pepper, Lysol and Sara Lee - Managed accounting, information systems and customer service departments - Initiated activity-based cost management system - Mergers and acquisitions