Mark Gregory Email & Phone Number

Accounting and finance professional with progressive experience within the retail, franchisee and real estate development industries. Proven record in developing business processes, information systems and personnel oversight of functional areas including treasury, payroll, A/P, G/L, and inventory control. Value added leader with high degree of integrity, effectiveness and business acumen.Specialties: Acquisition/ merger due diligenceBudgeting, forecasting and financial modelingCash flow improvementSystem implementation, conversion and developmentCost reductionInternal/external reporting and operational analysisProject managementInternal control and asset managementProcess improvement design and developmentAudit and corporate tax filing reviewEstate planning

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  Chief Financial Officer

  Carisch Inc.

  Jan 1991 - Present - Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

  Elevated to the apex position, a standout choice among a pool of accomplished professionals. Orchestrated the meticulous development of Carisch Inc.’s annual strategic blueprint in collaboration with the esteemed executive council, comprising the CEO, COO, and CFO’s strategic financial acumen. Following Board approval, seamlessly executed the multifaceted strategic plan, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and surpassing performance benchmarks. Served as astute overseer in an intricate analysis of all acquisitions, applying a discerning lens to evaluate potential ventures. Leveraged financial expertise to assess risks, opportunities, and synergies, playing a pivotal role in the company’s growth trajectory.Scope: $ 89M Revenue Growth In 30 Years | 5 Direct Reports | Work Automation Cost Savings $250K/Year  SPEARHEADED ACQUISITIONS, securing $200 million in financing from banks, insurance companies, and securitized lenders with nuanced negotiation finesse.  CREATED CASH FLOW FORECASTS for the upcoming fiscal year. Achieved actual cash flow projections with 1-2 % accuracy.  PIONEERED INNOVATIVE LABOR SCHEDULING and food cost analysis software, catapulting our stores to the Arby's system's zenith of profitability.  OVERHAULED OFFICE AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS with automation for peak efficiency, streamlining operations with a discerning touch. Ran lean accounting and IT departments with fewer employees than similar-sized fast-food franchises.

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  University Of St. Thomas

  Accounting