25 years of finance and accounting experience with extensive exposure in managing financial systems, reporting, compliance and controls across multiple industries. Strong management skills to develop and mentor high performing teams that deliver results through strong people management techniques. Proven leadership and organizational abilities coupled with sound financial principles. Ability to provide effective direction and decision making at both strategic and tactical levels. Excellent business acumen to understand business needs/needs and recommend innovative solutions as well as drive process improvements through implementation of best practices, standards and procedures across all disciplines of finance & accounting functions