CFO/Controller/Financial Services/Mergers and Acquisition Consulting for the Northwest Business Group

ClearRock Sustainable Energy (Clear Rock) is as an independent renewable energy development company. ClearRocks' primary mission is economic development and job creation for people living on Reservations throughout North America, by building and operating Utility-Scale Renewable Power Generation Facilities on Native Lands, and selling the electricity produced to customers across the electricity grid throughout North America.Clear Rock will develop, finance, build, own and manage Utility-Scale (solar and wind) Renewable Power Generation Facilities, in conjunction with federally recognized Native Tribe Joint Development Partners throughout North America.

Financial Consultant assisting CEO and CFO with Accounting, Tax, Financing, Tax and Legal Matters. I operated as the US representative for the Organica Water entity located in the US.My role was remote but I worked with the Board, Management Team, Accounting and Legal in areas needed. The Administrative functions for Organica Water are located in Budapest, Hungary. The CEO is in India and the CFO in Munich Germany.

Nordex USA is a subsidiary of a $3B German multi-national company, that manufactures, installs and services wind turbines.Maintained financial and accounting responsibilities for a full spectrum of disciplines encompassing cost accounting, management controlling, domestic and global tax, treasury, and annual audit oversight for the $400M+ wind energy company. Also responsible for IT, HR and Risk Management.Financial Acumen: Consistently demonstrated expertise in all aspects of financial accounting, management controlling (forecast and budget planning, management reporting, long term business plans) and treasury (payments, fx transactions, liquidity planning).Acknowledged as the Financial Officer who architected the company’s initial financial infrastructure after being hired by the company during its start-up phase. Exemplified strong communication skills by elucidating monthly results, forecasts, and budgets to both domestic and global executive leadership.Business Development:Contributed to significantly increased revenue ($0 to $400M+ over a 5 year period) by performing comprehensive research on accounting, tax, and local regulations for operations in the US, and global expansion opportunities in North, South and Central America ( Uruguay, Honduras, and Chile). Acquired financing to facilitate the construction of a $40M manufacturing facility located in Arkansas. Consistently demonstrated business acumen; reduced operating costs by $5M+ by streamlining U.S operations.Leadership: Exhibited leadership expertise by directing a cohesive team comprised of 11 professionals and managedi the preparation and audit of the annual IFRS group reporting package. Recruited and hired personnel, developed internal processes and accounting policies, initiated internal controls, and implemented SAP to successfully elevate the company. Provided oversight for cross-functional processes, including: information technology, human resources, payroll, and risk management.

Zenergy International Inc. was a start-up alternative energy company that specialized in biodiesel, ethanol, and wind energy.Oversaw all financial aspects for the start-up alternative energy company, including its entire accounting function. Demonstrated analytical expertise by evaluating projections for potential projects and architecting financial models for the assessments of potential projects, markets, and suppliers. Successfully secured capital from investment bankers, financial institutions, and private investors.

INEOS is a $65B multi-national manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals.Directed a team of professionals in charge of various functions (finance, treasury, insurance, tax, and pensions) for two separate companies with revenues of $1B+. Functioned as the financial lead on multiple key US acquisitions, including an enterprise with revenues of $450M+ and a raw material supplier with revenues of $250M.Consistently ensured that both companies surpassed their Cash Flow and EBITDA Targets over a 5-year period and reduced fixed cost spending by $450K+ through integrating the companies’ financial functions.Generated significant savings for the companies, including developing a strategic plan to reduce fixed costs by $2M and negotiating the settlement of a $2M legal claim to realize subsequent savings of $1.2M. Successfully initiated an optimized cash management system which simplified existing daily processes.