• Drive the quarterly forecast and annual budget processes for the US & Canada business units, covering the full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, partnering with key stakeholders across the organization, to include alignment with Executive team members and Group FP&A for comprehensive financial planning.• Support medium to long-term business planning in line with company strategy, including financial modeling and presentation development for executives and the board of directors.• Conduct monthly KPI, spend, and commercial performance variance analysis, including the presentation of financial dashboards and bridge reports to leadership.• Review company overhead costs and identify risks and opportunities to meet business objectives.• Act as a finance business partner with key leaders, enhancing financial acumen and accountability across Commercial and Operations teams.• Lead business case development, investment evaluation, and integration for M&A activities, ensuring alignment with company ROI objectives for capital and operating expenditures.

• Acted as the Finance Business Partner to the Global Operations leadership team, providing financial support and analysis for 8 manufacturing sites worldwide and key operational organizations.• Led global capital processes, including the development of the annual capital plan, investment strategy prioritization, and ROI justification for major projects to the Board and Executive suite.• Oversaw global alignment and analysis of monthly operational costs, financial forecasting, planning, strategic initiatives, sourcing strategies, and cost improvements.• Prepared and delivered high-impact presentations to the C-suite on financial results and special projects.• Supervised finance personnel dedicated to business partnerships with the technical and transformation offices.

• Oversaw a $360M credit portfolio and $200M in accounts receivable, managing 180+ distributors and retailers across the Central & Western U.S. & Canada, while maintaining a DSO of 30-40 days and past dues less than 1% of sales.• Conducted daily customer management, annual financial reviews, site visits, and negotiated interest credit agreements.• Maintained national retailer relationships with Walmart, Discount Tire, Pep Boys and Canadian Tire, ensuring credit risk management.• Evaluated potential customers using financial analysis, securitization, and credit underwriting.• Collaborated with customer service, pricing, and sales & marketing teams to balance customer relationships and risk management.• Automated reports and processes to streamline month-end tasks for management.• Upheld internal controls and coordinated with Business Process Management for SOX compliance and process improvements.

• Collaborated with the controller to execute monthly cost forecasting and analyze month-end financial results, managing a budget of $13M.• Led month-end close activities including journal entries, SOX controls, reconciliations, SAP closing procedures, and generating monthly reports for department managers.• Spearheaded annual budget preparation (~$150M), developed cost templates, identified potential cost savings, and presented findings to senior management.• Managed plant fixed assets, ensuring timely capitalization, capital spend appropriations, budget tracking, annual equipment cycle counts, and asset disposal.• Directed and organized year-end physical inventory of approximately $50M across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.• Executed a Green Belt Six Sigma project, achieving over $800,000 in material savings for the plant.

• Led and collaborated on audits focusing on purchasing, vendor management, and pricing strategies.• Engaged with senior management to resolve operational issues and enhance business efficiencies.• Developed Sarbanes-Oxley 404 documentation and strengthened internal control frameworks.• Supported external auditors with detailed substantive testing during year-end audits.

• Led client management department supervising 9 direct reports and managing relationships with over 100 clients across 30 states.• Coordinated proposals & sales meetings with potential clients.• Enhanced interdepartmental communication with operations, compliance & human resources for higher efficiency.• Managed budgeting of internal and external collections.

• External Auditor/CPA managing assurance services for major public and private clients: JPMorgan Chase, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Hertz Global Holdings, Mettler-Toledo.• Led and coached audit teams on multiple engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables.• Collaborated with senior client personnel to address financial challenges and enhance operational efficiencies during quarterly reviews and year-end audit tasks.• Conducted comprehensive Sarbanes Oxley 404 documentation and internal control assessments.• Chaired Columbus Great Place to Work Committee, inspiring a team of twelve to enhance PwC's workplace culture.• Supported recruitment through on-campus interviews and evaluations of potential hires.• Engaged in community service initiatives, contributing to esteemed organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio, Junior Achievement, Bowl for Kids Sake, CASA and St. Vincent's Adopt a Family Program.

• Conducted sales calls to local businesses to promote ticket sales, group specials, and promotional events at the stadium, including advertising opportunities.• Trained and supervised over 60 game day employees in their roles, including cashiers, cooks, ushers, and various other stadium staff.• Established pricing for concession items to optimize profitability.• Managed inventory and ordered all concessions and supplies for home games.

• Worked under both Coach Jim O'Brien and Coach Thad Matta.• Organized and coordinated practices, meetings, road trips, and other events.• Assisted with practice drills, video preparation, and other various tasks.