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Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, US

• Hold executive-level finance responsibility for this innovative Seattle-based clean energy technology firm
• Manage a 21-member global team responsible for all accounting, treasury, FP&A, and tax reporting needs
• Advise the CEO on strategic business matters/risks—in addition to presenting to the Board of Directors
• Support the design, licensing, manufacturing, and development of clean energy technologies/solutions
• Manage relationships with major banks, as well as global suppliers and auditors
• Develop and implement new operating, accounting, and supply chain policies globally

Ottawa, Ontario, CA

• Hired to develop the finance function for this fast-growing Canadian energy firm in the nuclear space
• Recruited a staff of 5 to provide needed accounting/support to the enterprise
• Developed sound operating policies to ensure compliance and help guide the firm’s growth/scaling
• Worked closely with the Board of Directors on strategic planning, reporting, and goal-setting activities
• Managed relations with the company’s external auditor, as well as key banking and treasury relationships
• Led discussions with Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund resulting in a grant/loan term sheet

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

• Recruited to this IT, Managed services and Energy Consultancy firm to oversee Finance/IT operations and hold board member roles for two group companies
• Promoted to full oversight of the company, leading all ongoing strategy, planning, and execution efforts
• Held full responsibility for financial control of the business, including treasury and cash flow
• Partnered with fellow executive team members on ongoing strategic planning, vision, and goal-setting
• Balanced financial resources against numerous evolving, competing demands within the organization
• Monitored current/potential business risks (financial, operational, strategic) and mitigation strategies

Woking, Surrey, GB

• Held multi-state financial oversight for 7 breweries, as well as hops farms and manufacturing entities
• Performed complex FP&A functions and business calculations to support strategic/investment decisions
• Drove implementation of IT automation and reporting initiatives to enhance manufacturing operations
• Served as financial SME and managed relationships with key manufacturing division stakeholders
• Led the annual budget planning and preparation process for the business, in addition to KPI reporting
• Key member of a global team selected to improve variable cost management on a company-wide basis

Sandton, Gauteng, ZA

• Approved all capital expenditures and handled all PTP governance and corporate governance functions
• Established links to analyze CapEx improvements on machinery to bottom-line operating performance
• Built, mentored, and managed a 6 member financial team located in one of their largest breweries
• Shifted the company from use of an Excel-based costing model to a far more robust SAP-based solution
• Rolled out a new product costing stabilization program to over 7 manufacturing units
• Structured and negotiated local contracts that resulted in $1M in annual savings for the operation

Woking, Surrey, GB

• Oversaw all CapEx budgeting, financial accounting, management accounting, and payroll functions
• Developed working capital policies/processes and directed all corporate procurement needs
• Ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations and other US/global regulatory requirements
• Prepared budgets and quarterly forecasts, in addition to reviewing general ledger account reconciliations
• Worked with cross-functional stakeholders across the business to ensure effective financial governance

Woking, Surrey, GB

• Joined the financial/accounting ranks of this UK-based multinational beer company with dual listings on LSE and JSE
• Managed budgeting, variance analysis, and weekly/monthly KPI reporting for the second largest brewery
• Prepared monthly reconciliations and monitored service line agreements for between departments

• Led auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls for this JSE-listed Glass and Aluminum Manufacturer
• Prepared/delivered board reports, in addition to generating KPI roles to analyze corporate performance
• Performed due diligence audits, special investigations, forensic audit work, and tax return preparation

GB

• Gained deep early-career foundation of accounting skills working for this “Big 4” public accountancy
• Served as auditor in charge of various audit projects for both private businesses and the public sector
• Prepared tax returns and responded to tax queries from the government’s Revenue Services agency

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting And Business/Management

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom) Honours, Accounting And Finance