CFO for a regional design-build construction company serving the Mid-Atlantic market area.Senior finance professional with 25+ years of experience in operational and corporate finance and accounting positions. Very "hands on" problem solver with a broad set of finance, accounting, mergers & acquisition, treasury and risk management skills and tireless energy. Total dedication to the company and driving for superior results. Big 8 public accounting experience responsible for audit and tax engagements. Achieved successive advancement from local area controller to North American wide head of finance for a large, international building materials supplier. Experienced with public and international reporting, business valuations, financial due diligence on acquisition and divestment candidates, restructuring / cost reduction / profit improvement plans, financial systems conversion and integration, shared service centers, able to effectively collaborate cross-functionally with IT, HR, Strategy, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing, and Operations. Very strong communicator at all levels of an organization -from hourly employees to "C" positions.Launched successful consulting business serving the building materials industrySpecialties: Controllership - financial reporting and analysis, monthly closing, internal and external audit relationship, business valuation, capital investment analysis, financial due diligence, negotiating contracts and leases, mergers and acquisitions, financial systems implementations, corporate income tax, insurance plan cost management, HR and incentive compensation plans, IT prioritization, Business Development, Strategy, CPA