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Texas, United States

Columbia, Maryland, Us

BigBear.ai is a publicly held (NYSE: BBAI) industry leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning at scale with a mission to deliver clarity for the world’s most complex decisions with over 20 years of experience. BigBear.ai operationalizes AI / ML through its robust and proven capabilities for both government and commercial customers. 2023 Revenue guidance of $155-170M CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER -- Newly formed public company in December 2021 required experienced operations and financial leadership to support turnaround and aggressive growth strategy. Responsibilities include Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Program Control and Pricing. Also provided interim leadership for G&A functions: Human Resources and IT. Key Priorities: realigning cost structure to support business priorities, funding raising to include PIPE and Registered Direct Offering Funding as well as a $500M shelf registration. operational rigor to improve communication and efficiency, driving growth strategy, and M&A diligence. BigBear.ai (BBAI) delivers AI-powered analytics and cyber engineering solutions to support mission-critical operations and decision-making in complex, real-world environments. BigBear.ai’s customers, which include the US Intelligence Community, as well as customers in manufacturing, logistics, commercial space, and other sectors, rely on BigBear.ai’s solutions to see and shape their world through reliable, predictive insights and goal-oriented advice. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai operates virtually.

Richardson, Tx, Us

As CFO of MedeAnalytics, I focused on transforming financial insights into strategic plans with a goal of strengthening the business of healthcare to improve care. Responsibilities included G&A functions including Finance, Accounting, Legal and Information Security.Since 1994, MedeAnalytics has been merging this single-minded focus with leading technologies and a multidimensional understanding of healthcare to become a leader in performance management.Today, MedeAnalytics provides enterprise-level solutions to over 1500 clients covering 60M lives in the US and UK, including hospitals, health systems, health plans, state Medicaid programs and more. With the most advanced data orchestration in healthcare, our intelligent cloud-based analytics platform combines data to deliver state-of-the-art analytics in a business context. MedeAnalytics is the leading healthcare-only analytics provider.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Publicly held (NYSE: AMZN) Fortune 5 #1 global Internet company ($281B revenue) and #2 technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.Stood up strategic Finance organization supporting all customer-facing teams and go-to-market strategies of Amazon Web Services (AWS) across 45+ countries. Led Finance for Amazon Global IT organization. Built and scaled Finance team to 130+ supporting regional partners in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific.✔ Supported 42% CAGR growth—from $12B in revenue (2016)—to $35B (2019).✔ Formulated models, review mechanism and marketing framework as foundation to critical customer and sales decision-making.✔ Served as a principal VP-level advocate/mentor across Amazon for Women in Finance (WiFi).

Irving, Texas, Us

Publicly held (NYSE: FLS) Fortune 500 world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider generating $5B revenue.Recruited as key Finance business partner to President with financial oversight for global $1.5B BU with 58 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries, staffed by ~6K. Supported all financial aspects of business and day-to-day management of Finance/Accounting staff of 200+. Implemented Shared Services in the Americas. ✔ Introduced process and forecasting that evaluated risks and opportunities and closed gaps. Spearheaded business strategy for expansion into China and India; gained approval for $50M+ capital expenditure.✔ Evaluated M&A opportunities, pursued two and executed divestiture of existing business.

Arlington, Va, Us

Division of $25B publicly held (NYSE: RTN) defense contractorRecruited as Finance Leader of largest business unit in $6B Space and Airborne Systems Segment and tasked with finance strategic planning, tactical business operations and growth initiatives. Managed cross functional finance staff of 150.✔ Strategized closing of sales gaps by business area; monitored, analyzed, and reported on risks and opportunities to ensure balanced forecast. Formulated division financial goals and objectives. ✔ Established processes to share best practices across the business to elevate team efficiency.

Rochester, Ny, Us

$11B public Fortune 200 manufacturer of specialty components for aerospace, transportation, energy, and industrial markets.Recruited to lead financial management and strategic leadership of business unit within $5B ITT Defense Segment. Advised Senior Leadership; prepared analyses on business development and acquisitions, and monitored business performance. Mentored, trained and directed Financial and Accounting team of 150+.✔ Ensured adherence to company / government policies; strengthened internal controls, business practices and financial infrastructure. Maintained efficient cost control system; oversaw monthly revenue recognition and expense accruals in accordance with GAAP.

Richardson, Tx, Us

$3B publicly-held (Fortune 600) intercontinental provider of climate control products for the HVAC industryProvided strategic financial and business leadership as trusted advisor to CEO and CFO. Advised on financial implications of business activities; provided recommendations to enhance financial performance; collaboratively developed operating policies, procedures and improvement programs and served as a key business partner and process leader for growth strategies and planning. Supported Investor Relations reporting and M&A activities. ✔ Introduced operating system and improved FP&A capability. Optimized value of analytics as foundation for key decision-making, enabling stock price to increase 50%.✔ Spearheaded enterprise-wide BI (Business Intelligence) strategic roadmap initiative to drive short and long- term planning and ensure highest quality of information for decision makers.

Providence, Ri, Us

$12B publicly-held (NYSE: TXT) Fortune 200 American industrial conglomerate.Recruited to newly-created corporate position to provide internal consulting across all nine Textron Enterprise business units including development of finance strategy and Lean maturity roadmaps. Led 1400-person global finance organization. Leveraged Six Sigma and Lean to design and deliver cost-effective processes ✔ Established Finance Executive Leadership Program with Wharton School of BusinessImproved internal customer satisfaction of Finance team 30% through FP&A processes and best practices.✔ Initiated first enterprise-wide Finance Best Practice Awards. launched and maintained Finance Best Practice website.

$4.7B subsidiary of Textron with 14,000 employeesManaged financial reporting, strategic financial planning, budgeting, KPIs and analysis for sales. Supported new product development and aircraft pricing. Drove business improvement activities; supported SAP implementation, executing payroll outsourcing initiative, and Six Sigma Strategic Projects.

San Jose, California, Us

Provide all financial support as a Business Partner to functional organizations (Sales, Consulting Services, Marketing, and Engineering Development) for financial activities of largest division ($200M in FY99) including acquisition and restructure budgeting and accounting. Development of sales, revenue, profit, capital and compensation annual plans and updates for the Division including Software Capitalization and FAS86 requirements. Coordinate the financial reporting and billing for all Services Consulting revenue as well as customer interaction related to ROI and cost/benefit analysis of long-term Services projects.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed work team responsible for all financial activities of largest and most profitable department in the Defense Group (over $490M Sales in 1996). This included both full scale Manufacturing production and Engineering development contracts ~ fixed price and cost-plus (full government reporting requirements). Managed development of sales, revenue, profit, overhead, and capital annual plans and updates for the department including all cash flow and profitability analysis including all EVMS reporting.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed all financial and compliance information for Missile Systems Division ($850M in Annual Sales & Revenue) including interfacing daily with TI VPs to generate annual sales, profit, and overhead goals.

Mba

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Finance And Management

Textron Finance Executive Leadership Program

Textron Executive Leadership Program