• Led financial operations for the company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.• Acted as the primary financial liaison with the acquiring company during six months of due diligence.• Collaborated with the acquiring company's finance team to facilitate integration of financial systems, processes, and controls.• Managed the preparation and presentation of financial statements, ensuring adherence to GAAP and other reporting standards.• Developed and maintained financial models to support strategic decision-making and identify areas for cost optimization and revenue growth.

Implemented controllership for new role created during transition from a second-generation family-owned contracting business to a private equity owned company. Key initiatives and responsibilities included:• Serving as the primary financial liaison with private equity sponsors and lenders during an 18-month search for a new CFO.• Managing relationships with external partners, such as auditors, bankers, and insurance brokers/underwriters Overseeing treasury management.• Integrating accounting/finance for six acquisitions in three years. • Selecting and implementing a fleet leasing partnership for a fleet of 300 vehicles.• Evaluating, selecting, and implementing ERP systems.• Leading a team of six accounting department staff during a high-growth phase (100% revenue growth over three years) with no increase in headcount.

Led audit engagements for financial institutions, small businesses, manufacturers, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations as a senior auditor. Supervised and reviewed staff work during audits and other engagements. Prepared GAAP financial statements for clients across various industries. Conducted internal audit consulting for a global manufacturer, including assessment and detailed testing of internal controls over financial reporting.

Led audit engagements for financial institutions, small businesses, manufacturers, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations as a senior auditor. Supervised and reviewed staff work during audits and other engagements. Prepared GAAP financial statements for clients across various industries. Prepared corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.

Performed general accounting duties, including commercial bank account reconciliations, recording/reconciliation of fixed assets, and preparation and posting of journal entries for month-end close to the general ledger. Also handled payroll, cost of sales, inventory, and expense allocation, as well as preparation of departmental expense statements.