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Phoenix, Az, Us

Gilbert, Arizona, Us

• Led organizational turnaround, resetting culture, structure, and business practices, aligning with new strategic goals and improving profit margins through automation and quality initiatives.• Built and led high-performing finance team, reengineered manufacturing processes for immediate cost reductions, and collaborated cross-functionally to promote sustainability, positioning Footprint as a leader in eco-friendly solutions and aligning financial strategy with the mission to eliminate single-use plastics.• Developed strategic financial plans that drove sustained revenue growth and significantly increased EBITDA, leading to a reduction of $50M in SG&A expenses.• Created FP&A structure to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, implementing a KPI tracking system for real time performance insights.• Served as a financial advisor to CEO, CFO, and executive team, as well as presented financial performance and strategies to the board and investors, enhancing trust and transparency while securing favorable financing and minimizing borrowing costs.• Managed vendor relationships and all activities across the US, Mexico, EU, and Amsterdam, with a direct oversight of 300 employees at HQ and 3,000 worldwide. I streamlined budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting through the establishment of a robust Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) structure. In addition, I introduced a KPI tracking system, providing real-time insights into operational performance.

Peoria, Arizona, Us

• Established and implemented long-term financial strategies, managing a $300M budget to support 2,000 trucks and 1,500 drivers, ensuring sustainable growth and enhancing cost controls through a bottoms-up budgeting process.• Created in-depth 3-year financial model to guide strategic decisions and attract external investment, providing a solid financial roadmap and conducting detailed financial analyses to identify trends and mitigate risks.• Oversaw 300+ contracts with U.S. Postal Service spanning 14 states, securing 95% of annual sales, ensuring 100% compliance, and driving profitability.• Built trusted relationships with investors and lenders, securing financing for growth initiatives and supporting strategic goals through effective financial planning and analysis.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

• Oversaw accounting, finance, accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, treasury, cash application, payroll, HR, internal control, compliance, legal, forecasting, and planning & analysis for a startup specializing in high-quality THC concentrates.• Implemented and maintained robust internal controls and compliance procedures, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and safeguarding the company's financial integrity.• Collaborated with departments and stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational needs, effectively managing cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury functions to ensure optimal liquidity.

• Led financial and operational functions, managing a $25M budget, P&L for 11 stores, and a team of 17 direct and 100 indirect reports, ensuring compliance, tax reporting, accounting, finance, legal, payroll, and resource management.• Achieved $100K in annual cost savings by outsourcing payroll, scheduling, onboarding, and tax reporting to a third-party provider.• Oversaw rapid expansion within the startup, opening 5 new stores within 6 months, increasing total from 6 to 11, and generating additional $500K in incremental sales in the first year.• Enhanced operational efficiency by reducing headcount from 8 to 4 while maintaining productivity and service levels, and by transitioning all stores to a unified operating platform and traceability system.• Implemented Headset.io for inventory management and introduced POSaBIT for cryptocurrency transactions.

• Drove company growth from $500K in sales in 2010 to $10M in 2016, expanding BlackRapid's presence to 50 countries and establishing it as a global leader in the camera accessory market.• Managed $7-8M budget and P&L responsibilities, overseeing daily operations including accounting, finance, planning, analysis, legal, treasury, and resource management, and acting as CEO when necessary.• Negotiated contract sales agreements with major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and HHGregg, contributing to BlackRapid's recognition as Inc 500 Exporter of the Year and 1 of 100 fastest-growing businesses in the Puget Sound for 2 consecutive years.• Implemented NetSuite ERP, replacing QuickBooks to enhance operational efficiency and scalability, and secured an $800K working capital line of credit with Wells Fargo to ensure financial flexibility for growth initiatives.• Introduced 401(k) and profit-sharing in collaboration with John Hancock, improving benefits/retention and financial wellness.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Directed financial management for world's #1 software company, overseeing a $300M budget, and partnering with business leaders to evaluate investment opportunities for market share growth, earning "Gold Star Award" for strategy review and budgetary process improvement.• Developed key business cost control metrics, including P&L statements, controllable cost statements, and scorecards, embedding business intelligence and providing actionable recommendations that drove policy change and improved bottom-line performance.• Negotiated engineering support for Windows Mobile OS on OEM handsets, tracked revenue by handset/geography/quantity, and designed Tier II business model with manufacturers, ensuring accurate financial transactions and compliance with GAAP and SOX.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

I led the North America finance team, managing $100 million in inventory and an $80 million operating budget. I played a pivotal role in driving business goals, ensuring operational metrics were met and maintaining IFRS and SOX Section 404 compliance.My role focused on partnering with business leaders to ensure company affiliates were supported cost effectively and efficiently. As Business Unit Controller, I streamlined the SAP workflow for repair part operations to improve inventory valuation, and also implemented a Global Transfer Pricing process.

Bonn, De

As an integral part of the financial services team, I managed over $30 million in capital and a $100 million operating budget, while negotiating agreements with fleet service providers, financing institutions, and telecommunications service providers. I managed stock option and executive benefit plans, ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Furthermore, I performed annual FAS123 valuations and executed quarterly and annual EPS calculations. Notable accomplishments include:• Reengineered the vehicle acquisition process, resulting in savings of more than $1.3 million in capital expenditures. • Reduced fleet fuel costs by over 10% in through consolidation and discount programs. • Negotiated a significant acquisition purchase agreement with Sprint Nextel Corporation, leading to the sale of FCC frequency licenses and generating more than $10 million in additional revenue.

Us

As a key finance team member, I specialized in cost reduction strategies and the development of best practices to support the business's growth. I successfully designed and implemented processes for quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, client/product profitability reporting, channel sales analysis, pricing strategies, and ad hoc business case analysis, while streamlining complex billing procedures.

Reading, Pennsylvania, Us

I delivered operational support and financial solutions for five independent businesses—providing decision support on operational results, quality performance measures, and human resources for each business unit, ultimately increasing business operating profitability by over 50%.

Reading, Pennsylvania, Us

Reading, Pa, Us

Bachelor'S Degree B.S, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science In Accountancy, Engineering