As a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience, both in not-for-profit and for-profit settings, I have focused my career on streamlining systems and building strong finance and operations teams. I am known for providing timely financial data for strategic business decision-making and obtaining clean audit opinions. I possess a proven track record for managing growth and for taking on new challenges. As a CFO / Director of Finance, I am passionate about building high-performing teams through setting clear expectations, mentoring and coaching. I am recognized as a dynamic leader, mentor and team-builder. I am a leader who values being seen as a person of integrity. I like being a finance person and feel that a solid finance team can make or break an organization. However, I believe that finance is the backbone – not the heart or the brain- of the organization. I am collaborative, resilient, and adaptable. Success is not just numbers and processes; you must build human relationships and understand the underlying environment in which we work. I build collaborative relationships within the organization and with outside auditors, bankers, vendors, investment advisors and partner organizations. I am mission-driven with a keen focus on non-profit organization’s dual bottom-line. I particularly enjoy translating strategy into action. I am detail-oriented without losing the big picture. Certified Public AccountantChartered Global Management AccountantSpecialties: • Strong GAAP financial reporting experience • Not-for-Profit accounting, • Educational organization management• International finance and operations• Multi-company accounting and consolidation accounting • Merger and acquisition due diligence and integration• Driving business strategies• Superior communications skills; including written, verbal and listening skills• Internal control system set-up• Management of complex grants and contracts; including federal agreements