Provide strategic financial insights to private equity sponsor and investment bank, facilitating informed decision-making Implemented internal controls for inventory and purchasing, ensuring compliance with US GAAP Relaunched e-commerce platform, driving sales growth and improved customer satisfaction Executed working capital optimization strategies, including a sale-leaseback transaction, accelerated receivables collection, and optimized inventory management

Planned and led quarterly Board of Directors meetings, enhancing transparency and governance Negotiated credit agreements and amendments to support working capital needs and expansion initiatives Led financial due diligence for acquisition target Streamlined financial operations through ERP implementation, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency Established international financial operations and implemented currency hedging strategies to mitigate risk Led Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts post-acquisition, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards

Managed accounting for $750 million segment, implementing projects for global finance standardization Restructured accounts payable function, doubling efficiency and improving key metrics Remediated internal control weaknesses, improving control environment and reducing compliance costs Led monthly close process improvements, achieving a 100% compliance rate and enhanced communication

Discovered and recaptured $38 million of excess payroll taxes payments Led projects for the spinoff of oilfield services companies from Chesapeake Energy resulting in significant cost reductions Successfully led controls integration workstream of SAP implementation Established internal audit department and redesigned internal controls framework, reducing compliance costs and enhancing controls awareness throughout the organization

Provided strong leadership during a period of revenue growth from $1 to $3 billion Coordinated interactions with buy-side due diligence teams, facilitating strategic decision-making Standardized financial processes and procedures, resulting in improved metrics and automation Improved communication and coordination among departments, fostering operational efficiency Strengthened controls over all financial processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability

Integrated accounting processes and systems of acquired subsidiary Led expansion of oilfield services accounting group Developed processes and controls in preparation for initial public offering

Managed worldwide teams on audits of large multinational companies, including long-term assignment in The Netherlands Reduced costs and improved performance by integrating international shared services teams Conducted complex technical accounting research Mentored and trained staff throughout U.S. and Canada

Completed leadership training course at the Center for Professional Education

• Improved efficiency by designing and implementing internal control systems• Managed payroll and other human resources functions• Supervised two accounting assistants

• Developed business plan and client proposals• Created websites and produced financial reports

• Trained professionals on Microsoft Office applications• Developed custom software and databases

• Served over 60 clients and oversaw 20 part-time employees• Developed payroll and billing software