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Accomplished financial professional with the ability to bridge the gap between operations and accounting resulting in improved financial reporting and increased profits. Proven background in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions, streamlining processes, and identifying key performance metrics. Established reputation for bringing credibility to organizations; developing strong external relationships; and mentoring and developing staff, both clerical and professional. - Implemented budgeting and forecasting systems in several organizations including working with department managers to identify budget drivers and understand basic accounting. Identified key operating metrics for monitoring interim results, created dashboards.- Established processes and controls at several entities experiencing hyper-growth from $5-200 million and operating in highly dynamic environments. Successfully integrated new business acquisitions.- Strong systems experience.. Well versed in all Microsoft products and experienced with a wide variety of accounting packages including Quickbooks, Timberline and Great Plaines.- Experienced with broad range of industries including several different accounting and costing models. Researched and implemented the proper accounting principles to address specifics of each industry.• Business Plan Development• Dynamic Budgeting and Forecasting Models• Building Effective Organizations• System Design/Process Improvement• Identification and Tracking of Key Operating Metrics• Mergers & Acquisitions (analysis, due diligence, and integration)• Hyper-growth, turnaround and restructuring• Multi-state and International Operations• CPA / Big 4 Experience 4 yrs

Listed skills include Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Mergers And Acquisitions, Business Planning, and 21 others.

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  Valparaiso University

  Accounting