An accountant with personality. A leader that takes control of the entire financial, HR, and operational aspects of the business; researches and develops strategic plans and forecast modeling that deliver results; partners with CEO and business unit managers to drive sales and manage risks; technically proficient contract negotiator; mentors and challenges the finance team so they have direction, drive, and purpose.• Financial modeling, forecasting, planning, and analysis• Merger, acquisition, integration, efficient and tax effective business restructuring• System analysis, selection, implementation, and enhancement• Project management, delivery, and special project/investigation (including fraud)• Change management and best practice implementation (BlackLine)• Excellent communication, leadership, and management abilities• ERP Systems (Oracle PeopleSoft, Microsoft Great Plains, Micropay)• Reduces operational costs and minimizes taxes, improves distribution and project delivery, and negotiates better trade terms to improve gross margins (inventory / cashflow / debtor management). A true thinker with high energy and leadership qualities, with proven ability to identify business opportunities quickly.
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DirectorGovernance AdvisorySydney, Nsw, Au -
Principal - Acting As Interim Cfo, Finance Mgr, Or Problem SolverCapstone Advisory Proprietary Limited & Whole Of Life Finances (Wolf) Pty Ltd Jul 2020 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia* Austral Gold Limited (ASX: ADG)* Aumake Limited (ASX: AUK)* Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine - appointed as a non-executive director* EZZ Life Science Holdings Limited (ASX: EZZ)Previously also engaged to assist:* Australian Institute of Higher Education* Administrative Appeals Tribunal* Australian Energy Market Commission* AF Legal Group Ltd (ASX: AFL)* Palsonic* SciDev Limited (ASX: SDV)* Freedom Insurance Group Limited (ASX: FIG)* Sydney University Sports & Fitness* Carevision Group* Netpay* AirService Group
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Head Of Cfo SolutionsNexia Australia Mar 2016 - Jun 2020Sydney, AustraliaTony is a seasoned CFO, Company Secretary, and General Manager that has established CFO Solutions practice (ie. virtual CFO, outsourced CFO, CFOaaS, part-time CFO, on-call problem solver) for Nexia.His wealth of experience draws on a solid industry background with over 20 years in CFO roles as well as both national and international chartered experience in audit, business reorganisation and consultancy, superannuation and life insurance, investment and operations.Tony’s work with two of Sydney’s leading universities over a number of years enables him a rare insight into the higher education sector and the unique culture and framework of universities. Combined with a natural ability for building relationships, it’s also allowed him to build and maintain solid connections with a wide range of universities. On the client side, hands-on experience in executive roles within the fast-paced start-up environment, ensures Tony has an innate understanding of the skills and expertise required to effectively set-up and grow innovative businesses.Tony attributes his success to a solutions-oriented value-add approach and his upfront, personal style. Very much a listener and able to think outside the square with alternative options, his clients receive individually-tailored strategies and service – all of which is driven by his firm belief that the hard truth is the best truth and ultimately the key to success. -
Acting It Finance Manager (Consultant)Macquarie University Aug 2015 - Mar 2018Sydney, Australia -
Cfo, Company Secretary, General ManagerThoughtweb Group Mar 2014 - May 2015Sydney Area, AustraliaInitially engaged as CFO, then took over the Company Secretarial role, capital raise, negotiations with investors and clients and was appointed General Manager.
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Associate Director, Finance ProjectsUniversity Of Sydney Sep 2011 - Mar 2014Australia's oldest University with revenue in excess of $1.5 billion and over 6,000 staff. Involved in implementing best practice systems across the University. -
Chief Financial OfficerElectroboard Group Jul 2003 - Aug 2011Australia’s largest national audio visual and installation company.
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Chief Financial Controller And Company SecretaryAurema Group Jun 2000 - May 2003Private equity funded global leader of dynamic system resource management technology.
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Internal Audit Manager - ContractorEnergy Australia Oct 1999 - May 2000Australia's largest energy utility and services Corporation.
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Financial Controller - ContractorBmc Software 1999 - 2000 -
Manager, Investment Services And Management AccountingTower Life Australia Limited May 1995 - Sep 1998 -
Chartered AccountantBdo Australia Jan 1989 - Apr 1995Travelled interstate and international performing audits, management consultancy, and credit risk investigations. -
Chartered AccountantDeloitte 1986 - 1988
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Tony Guarna attended Securities Institute Of Australia, Institute Of Chartered Accountants, Unsw, St Patrick's College, Strathfield, Marist Brothers Kogarah.
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