As a senior finance professional who specializes in building effective, appropriately sized finance groups for growing life science startups, I have deep experience in guiding private companies from initial funding through IPO completion. I’m known for immediately jumping into a new assignment, swiftly assessing operations, and identifying hiring, system, process, and control needs. Companies lean on me to provide appropriate financial solutions for their operational state. Concurrently, I’m assessing future needs and implementing enhancements so companies can smoothly transition as they grow.I partner with senior management to understand companies’ strategic direction, and from there, I build out a right-sized financial framework. To do that, I review and enhance the budgeting and cash flow planning functions, develop effective internal controls, and revamp operational processes to ensure strong governance, compliance, and financial integrity.**HIGHLIGHTS**➺ Guided three biotech companies through multimillion-dollar IPOs. Coordinated all required financial activities with executive management, attorneys, auditors, and bankers. Oversaw audits for S-1 filing, prepared financial statements and disclosures, and performed stock split calculations. Managed transfer agent and online broker post-IPO to enable a seamless transition. ➺ Consistently streamlined and optimized processes, improved financial transparency, and expedited internal reporting for growing startups. Managed 3rd-party vendors (audit, tax, valuation specialists, insurance brokers, technical accountants, transfer agent, etc.) to ensure adherence to deliverables. Rolled out information systems and software services (enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial planning, treasury, equity administration, payroll, travel/expense tracking, and contract management). Led four equity administration system implementations.➺ Developed equity expertise by managing stock administration functions for several companies. Served as primary contact for all operational, compliance, financial, and accounting matters related to equity. Partnered with Legal and HR to provide equity oversight. **EXPERTISE**Financial Strategy, Accounting & Finance Operations, IPO Preparation & Execution, Budgeting & Cash Flow Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Needs Assessment, Process Improvement, Project Management, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, SEC Compliance, Internal Controls Development & Implementation, Equity & Cap Table Management, Valuation & Transaction Support