Versatile finance, accounting, management, business operations, and administration professional with a track record of driving efficient, profitable operations. Experience with complex transactions including IPOs, private equity placements, debt restructurings, acquisitions, and growth initiatives. High energy, hands-on leader with top communication and coaching ability that inspires team productivity and development. Proven ability to tackle challenges head-on with a strong entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovative spirit. AREAS OF EXPERTISESTRATEGIC DIRECTION & PLANNINGKey advisor and leader through major change initiatives, executing pivots in strategy, business model, and company restructuring. History includes directing turnarounds, flipping negative profit positions into positive, profitable situations. Identify and drive key business metrics.FINANCIAL GUIDANCERaised capital to fund growth during a period of decreased venture funding within the technology sector. Supported launch of IPO for consumer products company and executed due diligence to complete a tech company acquisition. Secured banking and leasing relationships to facilitate operations.ACCOUNTINGTop to bottom mastery of financial and operational reporting, regulatory compliance/filings, budgeting, statutory filing requirements, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), credit, fixed assets, information technology, cost accounting, payroll, general ledger (GL), and contract management.TEAM DEVELOPMENT & HRDemonstrated success building teams from the ground up and motivating employees to achieve aggressive targets. Establish solid, efficient processes to save time and ensure accuracy.PROCESS IMPROVEMENTChampioned continuous improvement initiatives and led cross-functional teams to reduce costs, boost margins, and streamline operations.