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Chicago, Il, Us

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Lead Finance operations for one of Illinois’ largest park districts. Oversee financial planning & reporting, cash & investment management, budgeting, risk management, general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax, and the annual audit.

Houston, Tx, Us

Managed financial operations for private-equity owned company with multinational operations, overseeing financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, operational analysis, capital planning, treasury, risk management, and providing financial support to operational and functional leaders. Responsible for Executive-level reporting, insight, and recommendations. Head of Lender and Rating Agency relations. Key Finance Leader helping execute successful sale of company.

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Leveraged previous FP&A experience to provide finance leadership in the creation of a new $1 billion business segment, a company-wide strategic initiative. Key initiatives completed include creating business segment P&L, helping define go-to-market strategy, implementing planning/reporting changes, and managing system enhancements to align with new reporting structure. Ensured executive alignment through management of biweekly Executive Steering Committee and Finance Leadership Team meetings.

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Led Sales Finance for business segments with $11 billion in annual revenue, supporting two Executive Committee members and 11 Sales Leadership Team members. Delivered actionable insights on budget/forecast variances. Partnered with HR to provide monthly presentations to Executive Committee on drivers of sales payroll variances, resulting in continuous compensation adjustments, aligning expenses with corporate initiatives. Reengineered annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes. Member of Gross Profit and Sales Compensation Steering Committees.

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Led Financial Planning & Analysis team supporting corporate consolidation and back office functions. Managed consolidated budget and quarterly forecasts, developed and maintained long-term forecast model used to forecast P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and EPS, co-developed and co-led new capital expenditure committee, and co-led M&A support. Managed upgrade to financial planning system. Co-created and co-managed Finance Development Program focused on training/mentoring the next generation of Finance leaders.

Chicago, Il, Us

Offered strategic counsel to public and private enterprises on mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, and equity offerings, encompassing cross-border transactions, to drive impactful decision-making and business success. Directed internal teams through all phases of transactions, serving as the key client liaison. Led end-to-end deal management, from initial pitch to deal negotiation, encompassing due diligence, prospectus and memorandum preparation, meetings with potential buyers and investors, financial modeling, and valuation analyses for impactful and successful outcomes.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Led and directed an internal team of analysts, orchestrating comprehensive financial analyses to evaluate valuation, investor returns, capitalization, and cash flows across a spectrum of M&A, debt, and equity transactions, contributing to informed decision-making and securing successful transaction results.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Cultivated and managed over 35 large corporate banking relationships, generating over $17 million in annual revenue. Successful track record of fee generation resulting in 20% growth in last year through proactive identification and coordination of cross-selling opportunities. Recipient of Chairman's Quality Medallion Award for outstanding work in managing corporate credit risk and profitability.

Led and executed comprehensive financial solutions, specializing in client relationship management, risk assessment, and strategic lending initiatives. Delivered tailored financial advice to diverse clients, driving revenue growth and fostering lasting partnerships.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, Management & Strategy, And Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Finance And Economics