I am a finance and accounting executive with extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, treasury management, technical accounting, financial reporting and risk management. My deep knowledge in these areas was garnered as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer and as CFO of a publicly traded company and through 20 years of increasing responsibilities in public accounting, ultimately as an Audit Partner in a Big Four public accounting firm. I've led successful engagements with private equity backed companies, as well as publicly traded companies in a number of industries. Areas of expertise and key contributions: Financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, treasury management, financial planning and analysis / budgeting, Accounting / U.S. GAAP, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial reporting / SEC filings and risk management. • Recognized as a trusted partner to executive management and a valued management resource to the board of directors. Able to advise on strategic direction, while maintaining control over daily functions and attention to detail. • Problem solver; proactive involvement to drive issues to resolution. Able to lead team / company through challenging situations, such as financial and organizational restructurings.• Highly analytical in evaluating operating results and strategic and financial alternatives.• Engaged, hands-on leader focused on adding value to the organization by leveraging over 25 years of experience developing and guiding highly effective teams to meet goals and objectives.• Extremely dedicated professional who is adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances in dynamic environments.• Effective communicator, with clear and concise messaging, who builds collaborative relationships within the organization and externally.