We are passionate about helping our clients accelerate their achievement of transformational goals by delivering services with impact and value. Specifically, we provide M&A advisory services as well as services that optimize the office of the CFO. Our M&A services span the deal lifecycle, specializing in merger and acquisition integration management and due diligence. Our CFO services range from interim CFO, technical accounting, close optimization, reporting / dashboarding, working capital management, ERP implementations, as well as vendor and cost management. I partner with clients to develop and implement innovative and practical solutions and strategies to help them address their most complex and transformative issues and initiatives. The diversity of experience I have gleaned from 20+ years, spanning over 13 with two Big 4 firms, over 6 years with a global defense services contractor business as well as experience in a Technology Start-up allows me to bring unique perspectives and timely solutions to my clients.

Responsible for financial close as well as lender, sponsor and Board-level reporting. Contributed to the integration of back office systems and processes for significant acquisition by the company. Also recorded opening balance sheet and supported external audit.

Intellectually curious, intentionally progressive senior finance and assurance leader with ability to flex to the needs of the Business and Finance teams for this globally diverse business. Broad experience in finance, consulting and assurance enabled successful and high performance delivery in multiple roles, including:VP Controller: Responsible for leading the finance function of a $350M+ portfolio of Programs within the Company's Aviation segment. Areas of focus included financial planning and analysis and overseeing the month-end and quarter-end financial close processes for assigned programs as well as supporting Segment bid and proposal efforts (review of pricing), financial analysis, strategic analysis, forecasting (revenue / EBITDA), operational plan development and other duties including Joint Ventures and M&A activities.VP Finance: Responsible for leading a back-office corporate team of up to 80 professionals supporting Program billing, cash application, Estimate At Completion (EAC) review and approval and cash/invoice forecasting.VP Internal Audit: Responsible for providing the Senior Leadership Team and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with assurance regarding the effectiveness of the company’s risk management, governance and system of internal controls. In each role, contributed to operational efficiency and effectiveness through improved process rigor, staff development and strong leadership. Strong project management, effective communication and influence, unwavering commitment, breadth of experience and ability to develop effective working relationships across the business are key skills and attributes that have enabled success in these roles.

Director in PwC's Assurance practice, with a focus on helping clients with Governance, Risk Management and Financial Process improvement. Assisted clients with governance assessments as well as establishment of better practices policies, procedures, controls and financial process transformation, including IPO readiness.

Director in KPMG's Advisory Services Practice, assisting clients on a variety of governance, risk management and finance transformation projects. Provided business consulting services pertaining to financial process stabilization, automation and optimization as well as ERP system integration, project management and Internal Audit Services (co-sourcing, outsourcing, risk assessment, ERM, etc.). As a leader in Risk Advisory, I partnered with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions to mitigate risk and create sustaining value for both the firm and its clients.

Supporting JD Edwards ERP (primarily end-user support and accounting support).