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Brookfield, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

CFO for Wild Impact Marketing. Wild Impact is an innovative firm providing marketing program support with products and web-based solutions to an impressive mix of clients across a variety of industries.Financial planning and reporting with cash flow management, system and process flows, IT and HR management respsonsibilities.

Providing privately-held, small and mid-sized companies with a hands-on senior financial executive, CFO / Controller as a flexible, part-time or project-based contracted service.A flexible CFO / Controller is a cost-efficient service to supplement existing internal accounting staff by adding strategic depth and experience at a fraction of the cost of a permanent full-time hire. A flexible CFO / Controller delivers senior-level experience in corporate accounting, financial analysis, information systems administration, human resources administration and general business consulting using a variety of engagement models.As a flexible CFO / Controller, I report to the CEO, COO or other senior leadership as directed, work hands-on with the internal accounting staff and serve as a liaison to the company’s bankers, attorneys or other outside advisers.Long-term flexible monthly engagements have included the following services:• Month-end closings• Preparation and/or review of monthly financial statements and management reports• Strategic analysis of current and/or future business plans and models• Develop/update operating expense budgets• Develop/update revenue forecasts• Develop/update cash flow projectionsProject engagements:• Special-use financial statements and reports (government contracts)• Business plan financial models (growth models, business expansion and divestiture)• Profitability analysis by operating units, product lines and clients• Cost saving initiatives• Cash flow improvement initiatives• Banking and credit facilities• Accounting system software conversion• Corporate insurance contract review and recommendations• Technology infrastructure review, recommendations and procurement• Benefit plan review and recommendations• Office lease negotiationsShort-term engagements include any and all of the above services and can be used to provide a transitional “bridge” between two full-time hires.

Milwaukee

Business Controller for Duncan's service business units (Citation Management and Law Enforcement Systems) with annual revenues of $38 million.Financial planning and reporting, budget modeling, cash flow management. System and process flows.Duncan Solutions is a leader in on-street parking solutions through a vertically integrated group of business units that offer end-to-end products (equipment and technology) and services (debt collection of delinquent parking and toll violation citations).

Economics Wisconsin (Wisconsin Council on Economic Education, Inc.) is a non-profit organization founded in 1963 and is affiliated with the National Council on Economic Education.web site: www.economicswisconsin.orgThe mission of Economics Wisconsin is to promote a better understanding of the principles and operation of the American economy through programs that grow and facilitate the financial literacy of young adults.Board Member since 2002.Secretary Treasurer since 2004Committee Chair - Legal, Accounting and Investments Committee since 2009

A privately-held, multi-office marketing communications & branding firm.web site: www.versantsolutions.comCFO and shareholder. A direct report to the company’s CEO with a leadership role to the company’s executive committee, Advisory Board, bankers, attorneys and other outside advisers. A high performer in financial reporting, strategic analysis, revenue forecasts, operating budgets, profitability analysis, cost saving initiatives, cash flow projections, credit administration, cash management and bank credit facilities. I am very organized and able to focus, prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines while working independently or as part of a team.As CFO, I regularly communicated complex financial information in a manner appropriate for a diverse mix of internal and external audiences and demonstrated good judgment, discretion, confidentiality and tact in handling issues of a confidential or sensitive nature.Expertise:Strategic Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Management, Cost Controls, Multi-office & Multi-state Operations, Accounting System Conversions, Network Servers and Workstations, Enterprise Software Apps, Technology Sourcing, Benefit Plans, Corporate Insurance and Contracts & Agreements• Developed financial models for strategic and operational business planning• Created reporting systems that provided timely financial analysis of clients and business product lines• Improved and strengthened the company’s banking relationships• Successfully managed cash flows to maintain the company’s loan covenant compliance• Achieved recurring annual technology cost savings on hardware, software and support services• Developed innovative benefit plan and technology solutions• Managed the company’s group insurance plans and developed strategies that held cost increases to less than 7% while retaining or improving plan benefits during each of the last for four years

A privately-held manufacturer of high fashion designer children’s clothing.web site: www.florenceeiseman.comVP Finance. A direct report to the company’s President with a leadership role to the company’s venture capital partners, bankers, financial factors and attorneys. A high performer in financial reporting, strategic analysis, revenue forecasts, operating budgets, cash management, cost savings, vendor relationships and information system administration. I am very organized and able to focus, prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines while working independently or as part of a team. Communicated financial information in a manner appropriate for a diverse mix of audiences.Expertise:Strategic Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Management, Cost Controls, Multi-office & Multi-state Operations, Business Expansion & Divestiture, Enterprise Software Apps, Technology Sourcing, Benefit Plans and Corporate Insurance.• Developed the company’s first monthly financial reporting system and detail budget model.• Introduced financial controls and improved the company’s credit function.• Improved cash flow through a more efficient use of the company’s line of credit.• Improved credit terms with the company’s vendors.• Developed financial reporting system and procedures for the company’s expansion into retail outlet stores.• Managed the company’s group health insurance program.• Developed financial analysis to support additional infusions of venture capital and then later, the sale of the company.• Coordinated the move and relocation of the company’s corporate headquarters.• Managed the company’s semi-annual factory sale.• Supervised an accounting and administrative staff of three associates.

A privately-held, multi-office regional advertising agency.web site: www.hoffmanyork.com• Successful crisis management of a predecessor’s failed accounting software conversion prevented the loss of valuable company information. • Designed and implemented the company’s accounting and job costing systems. • Assisted company in securing a new credit facility. • Developed analysis to support the sale of a sister company at a substantial profit to the company’s shareholders.• Reported to the VP of Finance.• Supervised an accounting staff of four associates

A global public accounting and management consulting firm. Worked out of the firm’s Milwaukee office.

Ms Accounting, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi (Founding member - UWM Chapter) Graduate Teaching Assistant - Introductory and Managerial.

Bs, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: InterVarsity FellowshipHonors graduate Spanish Minor Internship - Bilingual Teacher in Aurora Illinois (1978)

Diploma, College Preparatory

Activities and Societies: Cross Country & Track

High School, Study Abroad