An effective, high-energy leader who has transformed finance functions from scorekeepers into visible, customer-driven business partners. Signature strength is the ability to build, develop and retain leading finance teams that can manage increasingly complex processes while generating credibility across all business units. Certified Public Accountant with an established record of strategic success in both manufacturing and distribution within diverse industries including consumer and industrial products, lifesciences and business equipment manufacturing. Areas of expertise in:Private Equity backed companies (over 20 years of experience) - two successful exitsFinancial and strategic planningMergers and AcquisitionsDebt refinancingRisk mitigation & insurance Governance and complianceCrisis management Contract negotiations Team management and development Cost reduction strategiesERP system selection and implementationFinancial system design and implementation Manufacturing and supply chain supportEquipment leasingSEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley complianceWorking capital managementProcess improvements and system enhancement
Listed skills include Forecasting, Process Improvement, Mergers And Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, and 25 others.