Strengthen financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function for multiple entities and channels. Create forward looking targets for managers as well as variance and ratio analysis in the drive for improved profitability. Advise owners in matters of strategic planning to grow the company by increasing acreage under management, adding equipment to expand product line manufacturing and also development of partnerships for new product offerings. Perform ad hoc analysis as needed to analyze multiple perspectives for decision making. Catalyst for change in accounting, HR and IT functions. Improvements include implementing Paychex and Paycom HRIS platforms. Starting in early 2022, began overseeing digital marketing related to the ecommerce store. Managed multiple agencies and an internal team to optimize ROI, frequency and spend for profitable growth. This includes email, paid advertising, SEO and CRO.

Frog Hollow Farm is a successful, family owned organic orchard in Brentwood, CA which enjoys a fabulous reputation around the Bay Area and beyond for the quality of their stone fruits, pastries and conserves. My responsibilities there include many traditional accounting tasks (month end close, sales and cash reporting, financial statement preparation) as well as taking on special projects such as the improvement of inventory costing and labor allocation. Over time I have become more involved in strategic planning and development as we have doubled the acreage under management. This has been a telecommuting position for me since February 2010.

Perform Controller/CFO level advisory work on a limited part time basis for companies which includes the following: strategic planning and analysis, institute financial review metrics, establishment of budget and measurement to actual performance, advisory work to manage through periods of tight cash flow. Successful experience in turnaround situations. I especially enjoy helping owners identify and operate the levers that control their business in order to drive profit.

Niman Ranch markets beef, pork and lamb raised in a network of over 600 farms across the US according to a strict protocol which requires all-natural, humanely raised and sustainable production methods. I work in the accounting department and a summary of my responsibilities is as follows:Manage month end inventory reconciliations for 20+ warehouse locations across the country. Implemented inventory accuracy monitoring, which allowed us to identify and eliminate weakness in our systems and processes. Prepare and enter journal entries after reconciling all production transactions for the month. This involves detailed knowledge of the intricate cost accounting processes and is the final step before creating the monthly financial statements. Facilitate closing of invoicing each week and prepare weekly sales and margin reports for senior management.Various special projects of an analytical nature are performed as they arise.