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United States

Orlando, Fl, Us

Leading Product Development and Professional Services Organization in the Salesforce EcosystemSummary: Partnered with leadership to drive business strategy, maximize profitability, and enhance operational efficiency. Delivered actionable insights that established a foundation for sustainable growth.Key Achievements:• Enhanced Compliance and Investor Confidence: Established ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition practices that adhere to GAAP reporting standards, minimizing compliance risk and improving reporting accuracy.• Optimized Liquidity: Established credit policies and collection controls, reducing Days Sales Outstanding by 26%.• Developed Financial Structure for Recurring Revenue Shift: Partnered with senior leadership to drive a transition to recurring revenue, improving revenue predictability and supporting sustainable financial growth.

Manchester, New Hampshire, Us

Mobile Canning Industry LeaderSummary: Directed financial operations to support growth and strategic objectives, covering budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and banking compliance. Successfully led the company’s first external audit, enhancing financial credibility.Key Achievements:• Secured Capital for Growth: Secured financing to replace high-interest debt, boosting working cash flow for growth initiatives.• Developed Labor Tracking Metrics: Implemented metrics to track and reduce non-billable time and overtime costs.• Transitioned from Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to In-House Operations: Led vendor selection for employee benefits, payroll, and 401(k) services, achieving 18% annual savings.• Reduced Insurance Costs by 23%: Collaborated with fleet manager and broker to mitigate automotive risks.• Improved Invoicing Accuracy: Implemented integrations and streamlined workflows to reduce errors, contributing to a 68% revenue increase without expanding the finance team.• Strengthened Customer Loyalty: Reduced churn by 12% by implementing a Customer Rebate Program.• Contributed to Acquisition Integration: Collaborated with the leadership team on due diligence and post-sale integration, ensuring the smooth integration of multiple acquired canning companies.

Global Cloud Software CompanySummary: Directed finance, HR, and administration teams, contributing to a successful acquisition.Key Achievements:• Transitioned to SaaS Model: Developed multi-year financial plans to shift from perpetual licensing to SaaS, increasing recurring revenue to over 80%.• Consistent Clean Audits: Strengthened internal controls and managed external audits, improving compliance and credibility.• Secured Working Capital: Secured credit lines to maintain operational cash flow during transition.• Enhanced Employee Engagement: Partnered with VP of People to improve Glassdoor ratings by 40% and earned recognition as a top company for young professionals.• Expanded Globally: Collaborated with team to establish a European office, ultimately contributing 30% of total revenue.• Implemented New Financial Systems: Deployed a new ERP, subscription billing platform, and deferred revenue system to streamline reporting, enhance billing accuracy, and support revenue recognition, resulting in $100K in annual savings.

Open-Source Innovation PlatformSummary: Contributed to financial operations by implementing policies and procedures that strengthened internal controls and supported sound financial management.Key Achievements:• Improved DSO by 40% and Inventory Turnover by 20%: Refined financial processes to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource management.

Master'S Degree, Accounting

Bs, Management