Former Start-up (still somewhat active) CFO - CMA, Certified Management Accountant, BA Accounting, MBA Finance and MBA in Financial Planning. Usually sought out by Founders with need for accounting and finance early advice and business options. Enjoy operations/operational focus. BA in Accounting; MBA in Finance; MBA in Financial Planning; Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.); local Chapter of Institute of Management Accountants - Director of CMA program; 14 years experience starting with large, established companies with defined procedures. 21 years with start-ups. Enjoy start-up mode, chaos and freer decision-making ability.I've managed accounting for over 21 years with start-ups, usually as CFO, but also HR, IT, Facilities, Legal, Customer Service, Ops, Service and any other required functions for start-up environments. Charged with finding manufacturing space for company that decided to be its own second source of products after vendor had issues with building to schedule by Board of Directors and CEO. We found one that had just been signed off under contract, but landlord required to expend significant amount of money for modifications to convert to chip manufacturing; which myself and our realtors convinced ours was a much better deal.I have been involved with several mergers and acquisitions, two IPO's and one follow on offering; two NASDAQ delisting hearings and other NASDAQ actions for meeting capital requirements; multiple private placements with both existing and new/existing investors; sales and purchases of intellectual property, including $8 million sale of patents for ICD wire placement in venous system of heart; sale of domestic distribution rights to St. Jude Medical for $2 million equity investment.