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Developer of FDA Blood Establishments focused on Source Plasma donations. Immunotek is the largest independent operator of plasma donation centers in the United States. The plasma is used by biopharmaceutical companies to make life-saving medications.

Key member of the Executive Management team of a rapidly growing direct marketing company that markets health and weight loss products including information based products and supplements. Reporting to and partnering with CEO, while setting a strategic role in the overall management of the company's financial policy and direction. Being an active participant in, and driver of, the organization’s overall strategy allowing for its rapid growth achieving 32M in 2016. This growth earned a two time listing on the Inc 5000s list of fastest growing companies. Have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This includes direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, deal analysis, negotiations, partnership compliance and institutional financing.

Direct and manage the Accounts Payable, and Assistant Controller functions for a $130 million public company, consisting of 5 manufacturing sites and 8 retail operations. Lead, train, and manage an accounts payable team processing over $9 million in vendor payments monthly to ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX and company policies.

Coordinated Accounts Payable, Inventory, Human Resources and administrative functions for a nationwide manufacturing and service company with revenues in excess of $28 million. Lead, trained, and evaluated accounting staff of 8 associates to ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company policies/procedures. Prepared and oversaw preparation of the monthly close process, monthly financial reports and statistical data. Streamlined financial processes to ensure quality service to internal and external customers. Facilitated workflow between corporate accounting and field operations to improve productivity and efficiency.

Held full responsibility for financial accounting and reporting, implementation of administrative processes, and support of operating/production systems at branch and regional levels. Directed preparation of monthly P&L statements, general ledger, job cost journal entries, and month-end close process. Maintained financial records, reconciled branch P&L, and worked jointly with Regional Manager in creating plans for improvements. Oversaw A/P, A/R, and payroll processes. Directed branches in developing budgets, providing training and coaching to branch teams. Functioned as strategic partner with Regional Managers, providing insightful analysis on the region and related market areas to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Directed entire financial functions for four affiliated companies consisting of mid-sized, fast-growth retail, manufacturing and financing operations, supervised, lead and supported a team of 4. Managed core functions that include accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal and external financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, collections, and cash flow management. Oversaw assets and capital investments; handled payroll, benefits, and insurance.

In charge of both business development and financial disciplines in a regional C.P.A. firm, including sales forecasting, budget preparation, corporate taxation, and government audits. Consulted with small and mid-size businesses to provide expertise and support in financial and operational matters. Planned and executed multiple government and business audits concurrently.