Collaborative and impactful Finance Team Leader with over 25 years of experience directing Accounting Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Administration. Implements solid financial infrastructure to enable scalable growth for dynamic companies and organizations.Proven track record of executing complex process improvements, systems implementations and upgrades, and planning initiatives to establish and enhance financial metrics, policies, processes, and compliance frameworks. Demonstrated success in leading Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence to facilitate acquisitions while executing efficient integrations to build scalable post-acquisition organizations.Hands-on Captain of Finance navigating teams through the rough waters of acquisitions, reorganizations, and transitions. Based in Cleveland, Ohio; open to remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities.Key Accomplishments:★ Completed convertible debt financing and bank debt restructuring for Complion’s financial sustainability during COVID-19. ★ Directed financial due diligence and sell-side transaction support for Axio Research, facilitating a successful acquisition by Cytel in June 2019. ★ Directed financial due diligence for bridge financing and the acquisitions of India operations of a US public company and Poland operations of an Ireland public company for GoAhead Software, with the two acquisitions and expansion contributing to 300% YoY growth and eventual acquisition by Oracle in October 2011.★ Directed post-acquisition finance integration activities for GoAhead Software, which included, in partnership with Sales and Legal leadership, consolidating five legacy product lines into one comprehensive offering. ★ Implemented processes and directed financial due diligence activities to secure $11.5M in Series B venture capital equity and associated debt financing for SinglePoint.