Leadership of all financial reporting and analysis, accounting, working capital, banking and vendor relationships. Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors. Preparation of annual budget, identification of key issues and development of strategies.• Led financial due diligence process climaxing with acquisition of Intertech Security in Dec’20• Facilitated working capital line of credit as part of acquisition with new bank• Leading integration of business units and locations and ERP systems• Implementing enhanced control-based environment and risk management approach

Leadership of all financial reporting and analysis, accounting, working capital, banking and vendor relationships. Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors. Preparation of annual budget, identification of key issues and development of strategies.• Created new banking relationships, attaining bank credit lines and PPP + SBA loans / grants • Implemented US GAAP accounting guidelines and processes, subsequently increasing EBITDA and profit before taxes• Created new intuitive financial reporting platform, providing transparency for management and key stakeholders• Transitioned to PEO resulting in employer health care savings of 20% while obtaining improved employee health care• Negotiated a 40% decrease in insurance premiums• Slashed substantial communication expenses by 35% via bidding and negotiations • Implemented new controls in business processes to ensure segregation of duties• Led digitalization of T&E, travel and accounting processes, removing manual procedures• Streamlined payroll, collection, and AP process, resulting in a significant working capital improvement

Member of Board - Israel

Overall responsibility & leadership for all financial, business development and strategic planning aspects for the Israeli affiliate, including Financial Planning and Analysis, Internal Controls, Treasury, Controlling, Budgeting, Reporting, Procurement, Taxation, Compliance and Security. Reporting to the CEO of the Israeli market and the VP Finance of the EEMA Region. Management and development of a team of 40, including CPAs, tax experts, economists, analysts, and procurement and security professionals. US GAAP & IFRS reporting. Numerous interfaces with counterparts globally. Management of $1.5B of revenue and largest cash collection process in the country, with 12,000 retail and wholesale customers, and an overheads budget of $75M.• Led 3-year strategic planning cycles in order to achieve financial, organizational and strategic objectives• Optimized working capital by $30M (down to $55M) via supply chain optimization, negotiating shorter customer credit terms by 20%, increased vendor credit terms by 50% and lowering inventory days by 55%• Formulated and implemented effective pricing strategies supporting viable short and mid-term growth• Reduced via negotiations tax exposure of $250M during tax audit on topic of international inter-company transfer pricing• Built finance organization via talent development, effective recruitment & succession planning (team of 40 professionals). Optimized HC by digitalizing processes, cancelling redundant activities and creating value adding positions.• Led financial stream of market launch of heat-not-burn, vaping and next generation tobacco products.• Led 2-year $10 million office relocation project• Created effective financial & operational reporting packages for regional and market management teams, including clear and measurable KPIs, both quantitative and qualitative• Led distribution network efficiency project, lowering costs by 30% or $5M

Led financial reporting, analysis and accuracy for the EEMA Region. Direct management of market finance teams throughout the region, including Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt and Kazakhstan. Responsible for the implementation of unitary US GAAP accounting principles, via training and internal audits. Reporting to the VP Finance of the EEMA Region.• Created regional KPI matrix to objectively evaluate market and senior regional management performance • Initiated and led accounting and financial reporting reviews for all regional markets / affiliates to ensure full implementation of corporate global accounting guidelines (US GAAP & IFRS)• Actively mentored financial professionals in Middle East and African markets, developing talent pipeline• Reviewed and advised regional markets on pricing initiatives and financial performance, resulting in achievement of annual growth objectives

Reporting to the Regional Director of Business Development, prepared on-going analysis of regional market share performance, competition’s pricing strategies, and ad-hoc reports for the Regional President. Analyzed consumer behaviors and prepared assessments and action plans for regional and market management.• Developed market entry analysis and financial models for Eastern European and African markets• Participated in M&A project, building financial and operational models, supporting the subsequent acquisition of a $5B company (in Russia).• Led competitive pricing and taxation strategies for regional markets, as the basis for short, mid and long term growth

Led monthly financial reporting process, including month-end closing and budget vs. actuals analysis. Responsible for all accounting procedures and the implementation of US, IFRS & Israeli GAAP guidelines. Reported to the market Head of Finance. Preparation & controlling of annual budget and payroll processes. Management of supply chain, cash flow and bank relationships. • Project Manager of 1 year SAP implementation project, leading international team of financial and IT professionals• Performed due diligence of $40M distributor acquisition, and subsequently led integration of all financial and supply chain processes for the acquired company.• Created internal control processes, led and implemented segregation of duties process for ERP SAP

Management and preparation of US & IFRS GAAP based consolidated financial statements. Led inventory and asset accounting streams. Management of a team of 4 accounting professionals, including CPAs and economists. Management of tax accounting and stock-based compensation plans. Reporting to the Corporate Controller.• Team member of NYSE IPO, preparing prospectus and working with external auditors and legal teams• Initiated and implemented accounting restatement of fixed assets, resulting in retained earnings increase of $100M

Auditor of information systems and business processes, preparation of risk assessments, with regard to financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley law.