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Fractional CFO and outsourced accounting services for CPG and startup companies.

Reporting to the CEO as the Head of Finance, I led, developed and had oversight on all finance and accounting functions.Nobell Foods is a mission driven alternative protein biotechnology/ food technology company looking change the food system by creating casein proteins from plants.

• Kiss My Keto is a food company with national and ecommerce distribution including Amazon, Walmart, KeHE, UNFI, Sprouts, Kroger, & Costco.• Leading FP&A –financial forecasting and budget, 3 statement modeling in Excel, sales bottoms up modeling; actionable insights into driving profitability and scale. • Comprehensive monthly executive reporting package and analysis including Budget vs. Actual, KPI measurement and tracking, contribution margin analysis, financial performance and commentary for leadership team.• Strategic planning and goal setting• Treasury- 13-week cash forecasting model and long-range model • Accounting- Oversight for Audits and field exams, GAAP expertise, oversight of outsourced accounting firm.• Debt financing - oversight of debt, lender relationship and compliance

High Beauty Innovative cannabis (hemp seed oil) skin care startup with multiple brands and global distribution.• Reporting the Founder and CEO, I led strategic finance & accounting for a seed stage to series A stage venture capital backed global skincare company with multiple brands in multiple distribution channels.• Fundraising - working with founder to raise capital. Bridge convertible note experience, Series A investor, Pitch decks, data room, analysis and support to founder, shareholders and potential investors.• Treasury- 13-week Cash forecasting model building and management of funds in and out. • FP&A – hands on 3-year strategic forecast model building, analysis such as margin analysis by channel, brand, sales and performance reporting• Audit– Ownership of full annual audit by CPA firm, compliance, internal controls, • Accounting- Hands on ownership of quality of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, accuracy and timeliness of the month end close• Cap table management- Carta software, fundraising scenarios and forecasting working

• Reporting to CEO- Leading the finance and accounting efforts of a majority acquisition of the brand to Private Equity firm Carlyle Group. Intrepid investment bank, deal readiness, presentations, due diligence, data room, Big 4 PWC evaluation, and support to founder.• #1 Men’s personal care product brand in the natural channel nationally distributed to most retailers such as Target, Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, CVS, Costco, Walgreens, UNFI, KeHe.• Treasury Management: 13-week cash forecast implemented and cash controls and efficiencies• Financial forecasting and created first detailed company budget by GL account (3 statement model)• Hands on Analysis- Margin by channel, customer, and product category, sales analysis, financial KPIs and implemented processes to shorten days to cash.• Lead the accounting close from 30 days to 10 days with amazing accounting team• Risk Management- assessed risks, improved internal controls, covered insurance policy gaps• A comprehensive financial assessment was completed and roadmap for improvements executed

• Reporting to CEO as Head of finance for high growth V.C. funded plant based CPG start-up of award-winning non-dairy cheese and butter with national and international distribution.• I built, developed and lead a wonderful Miyoko's finance and accounting function and team through rapid company growth and accomplishments. • Cash flow modeling and management-developed 13-week cash forecast• Annual Operating Plan/budgeting leader and financial forecast modeling with scenarios, sales forecast model, variance analysis, and reforecasting for rolling 18 month forecast.• Ownership of all accounting GAAP compliance, audits, and financial reporting and cost accounting oversight. • KPI reporting companywide on weekly and monthly basis. Weekly finance report, Monthly reporting.• ERP management and implementation, bill of materials management, expense software management implementation, EDI implementations, bill.com• Assisted founder with fundraising support during series B raises and compliance with shareholders. Maintained Cap table, stock option grants and exercises as well as scenario planning in Carta.• Raised debt and restructuring with new lender, negotiated excellent terms, refinanced equipment, credit line, term loans, equipment leases saving significant interest expense. • Corporate compliance responsibility of debt covenants, board covenants, Cap Table management, 409A, and legal and tax compliance.• Board of Director’s reporting, presentation, and communication. • Annual audit ownership- passed with no material weaknesses• Margin costing model creation and management to develop SKU rationalization, and pricing • Internal controls established: Order to Cash, procure to pay, Corporate T&E, Purchasing approvals, contract review, and CAPEX policy creation.• Purchasing forecast model development• Timely 10 day accounting close with reporting completed.• Supply chain, HR, IT oversight at points during my time there. 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant.

Global manufacturer of Colitag water test kit, elemental standards, and other testing instruments.• Led accounting operations as accounting manager/ controller to GAAP standards for a technology manufacturer of scientific instruments and laboratory materials.• NetSuite ERP implemented and led and trained company on implementation.• All accounting operations ownership, shortened close to 5 days, reporting, costing, subsidiary.

• General ledger accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis for one of the largest wineries.

Public Accounting. Tax.

Merrill Lynch Global Wealth and Investment Management