I am a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with broad experience across various sectors, including public accounting, private & public companies, as well as my own entrepreneurial venture. I am currently providing CFO consulting services to a variety of businesses.Pragmatic, level-headed, analytical, adaptable, loyal, collaborative, and curious—these words encapsulate my professional persona. However, adaptability is the quality that truly sets me apart. I enjoy working with people and numbers, brainstorming, and collaborating towards common goals.I thrive in learning new things and willingly embrace unfamiliar situations. Like many, I have been learning all I can about generative AI, to better position myself for the future impacts it will drive, both in finance and accounting as well as the world at large. At Avery Dennison, I pioneered the internal investor relations role, demonstrating its immense value to both individuals and the company. Moreover, despite lacking experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, I successfully created, opened, and managed my own wine bar business for over four years.I excel at solving leadership gaps. I possess the ability to identify areas where teams struggle, and am experienced in suggesting changes to help drive improvements. This could involve implementing new systems, optimizing cash flow management, or assessing and refining talent within an organization. I operate with a team-first mentality and a relentless focus on delivering results. Consistency, transparency, hard work, and a touch of fun define my work philosophy, allowing me to achieve balanced success, and I strive to inspire others to do the same. I never give up on something I believe in, maintaining a positive attitude even in challenging circumstances. By leading by example, I motivate those around me to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. Growing up, I witnessed my parents' and grandmother’s examples of hard work. This led me to believe I could be successful in business and highlighted the immense potential women possess in the business world.This quote by Peter Drucker is one of my favorites:"Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right things."✉ mckitt23@gmail.com ☎ (310) 562-2799Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | Budgeting & Forecasting | Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Cash Management | Financial Modeling | Accounting | Contract Management | Leadership | ERP Implementations | Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) | Vendor Management | Big 5 Public Accounting | Netsuite | CPG | Series A