Director, Manager, Controller, CFO

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Rebecca Geshelin, CMA, CPA

Rockville, MD *********@*****.*** 301-***-****

Financial Executive

Proven success leading large financial projects to a healthy bottom line. Tangible record of reducing costs, maximizing cash flow, and refining finance procedures. Steadfast leader of teams and projects with a strong history of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Strong HR/Payroll and IT experience and oversight, including cybersecurity analysis and program development. Core Competencies.

Financial Modeling GAAP Closing and Reporting Strategic Planning

Business Development Performance Management Corporate Governance

Process Improvement/BPM Cash Flow Management Risk Mitigation

Project Management

Staff mentoring and

development

Budgeting and Forecasting

IT department management

including cybersecurity

Business Operations

Leveraged Reporting

Tax Strategy Planning

Professional Experience

1Source Consulting (IT Services Government Contractor) Interim Chief Financial Officer, 2019

Managed rapid change within a highly dynamic environment.

Analyzed current GAAP lifecycle to bring accounting reporting current, including FAR 31 analysis and ASC 606 evaluation and implementation. Facilitated GSA IT Schedule 70 listing.

Refined financial analyses from the General Ledger, including collaborating to improve financial planning, budgeting and forecasting models.

Preparation for potential future tripling of Federal Government contracts revenue base. Managed and reorganized accounting department staff, processes and personnel, directed tax return preparation and filings.

Charles Products (Custom Consumer Goods Design, Manufacture & Wholesale) Chief Financial Officer, 2014-2018

Directed all financial aspects of the organization; defined and executed enterprise-level business intelligence and technology enhancements.

Led initiatives to successfully optimize organization profitability, including pricing negotiations and governance of global compliance directives. Managed outside MSP IT relationship and served as onsite CTO, as well as directly supervised HR, Payroll and Warehouse operations.

Managed domestic and offshore supply chain operational structure and financial reporting for multiple manufacturing centers, warehousing locations, and logistics management. Identified and developed enhancements for sales, logistics, and purchasing cycle improvement. Selected Contributions:

Executed due diligence compliance in preparation for shareholder equity exit.

Developed business and technical architecture strategies to capture business KPIs.

Mapped tactical and strategic enterprise goals to metrics around key business drivers, provided ongoing governance.

Served as Lead Quality Administrator for corporate documentation and ISO 9001:2015 standards. G. Street Remnant Shop, Ltd. (Consumer Goods Retail) Chief Financial Officer, 2003-2014

Responsible for the company’s accounting, finance, tax, treasury and compliance/risk management functions. Oversaw entire fiscal organization, including accounting and purchasing staff. Implemented cost accounting models to support multiple departments.

Cultivated and leveraged relationships with suppliers and vendors to restructure debt portfolios. Analyzed and quantified risk management for maximum cash flow. Selected Contributions:

Preparation and review of financial statements, including budgeting, consolidated reporting and leveraged cash flow analyses.

Oversaw outside tax preparation, risk management, HR and regulatory compliance functions.

Directed business unit consolidation and restructuring to deliver positive ROI.

Negotiated CRE site selection and leases for some of the largest square-footage retail spaces in the United States, in the consumer hobby market.

AVF Consulting (IT Services)

Senior Project Manager, 2000-2003

Led Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation projects for mid-size companies, concentrated in the wholesale, distribution, and consumer retail sectors.

Performed software needs analyses, technical sales support, and wrote customized functional software code and advanced reports. Trained end users in software functionality and intermediate report writing.

Managed workflow and schedules; harnessed team strengths to maximize efforts and deliver on-time and within budget.

Selected Contributions:

Drove all deployments serving supply-chain industry clients to meet or exceed critical SLAs.

Appointed Senior Lead for custom software development, training, and support team initiatives. Additional Professional Experience includes Senior Project Manager, with Bing & Associates, Corporate Controller, with Jacobs Golf Group, LTD, and Senior Forensic Consultant, with Peterson & Co. Education and Certifications

GIAC Advisory Board, Member

Certified Management Accountant

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Lead Auditor, ISO 9001:2015

Certified in: Quality Management Systems (QM), Management Systems Auditing (AU), and Leading Management Systems Audit Teams (TL)

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Accounting

Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ

B.A., History, minor in Economics

The Colorado College – Colorado Springs, CO

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