Christine Roach

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Performance-driven Professional with a history of success. Establish best-in-class processes and diligent in uncovering opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and elevate productivity. Consistently successful in improving productivity, quality, efficiencies, processes and more through innovative leadership and customer commitment. Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently against tight deadlines, establish clear lines of communication and remain diplomatic in difficult situations. Key areas of expertise include:

Cross functional Leadership & Development – Internal Controls - Process Management - Budgets -Cash Flow Forecasting - Management of Financial Accounts - Transaction Analysis - Accounts Payable – Accounts Receivable - Payroll - Inventory Analyst – Asset Management – Month End Closing and Reconciliation - Financial Presentation - Financial Operating KPI’s -

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ICU Eyewear – Hollister, CA 04/2018 to Present

Global leader in reading eyewear and sunglasses

Chief Financial Officer

Direct all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting. Manage cash flow, maintaining external relationships by providing timely and accurate communication with company partners. Analyze company’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budges. Prepare and present regular status reports to CEO and Board of Directors. Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support the companies operations. Develop, maintain, and oversee all relationships with lending/financial institutions, insurance providers, and outside auditing firms. Ensure compliance with all regularity entities including all federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes.

Created a Resource Management Team comprising of key management team members within the organization with direct responsibility/contribution to cost of goods and operating expenses. The goal of this team is to engage key members with the financial results to budget and identify areas of opportunity for improvement. The team realized a direct contribution to EBITDA of $140,000 within the first 90 days and $750,000 for the fiscal year.

Lansmont Corporation – Monterey, CA 2016 to 04/2018

Leading provider of shock, vibration, field instruments and laboratory test equipment

Controller

Served as a core member of the organizations executive team, participating in strategic planning and execution of key initiatives.

Lead and develop the accounting team creating transparency into the organizations transactions, by efficiently providing accurate and timely financial information. Maintain ledger accounts, review and approve monthly close, reconcile ledgers and sub ledgers. Prepare financials, budget analysis, and management reports for review with the board of directors highlighting areas of opportunities. Provide direction and participate with plant operations regarding cost saving efficiencies, inventory control and materials management.

AGRON Bioenergy, LLC – Watsonville, CA 2014 to 2016

Top producer of clear, distilled, low emission biodiesel

Controller

Manage staff in a broad range of accounting functions; responsible for creating and monitoring all finance initiatives; develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures; prepare financial reports for all projects and regulatory bodies. Developed internal control system, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, and establish new accounting policies and procedures. Utilize financial and operational skill set to improve profits, reduce costs, and develop strategies for the company.

Manage and sell in the marketplace RINS and LCFS government credits. Direct and coordinate all industry audits, financial and environmental.

Liberty - Capitola, CA 2010 to 2014

Controller

Safeguard and reconcile assets assuring accuracy and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments. Prepare personal and business income tax returns. Audit tax returns prepared by junior tax preparer staff members. Advise clients regarding tax matters and best practices.

SUPERIOR FOODS INTERNATIONAL – Watsonville, CA 1996 to 2012

Supplier to the retail and foodservice private brand marketplace; supplier of ingredients for the food manufacturing industry.

Director of Operations (2001 to 2012)

Serve as core member of the executive team; directing all phases of inventory management, product transportation and import export compliance for 32 U.S and 13 international warehouses. Establish operating standards while ensuring full compliance with accounting policies relating to revenue recognition and cost of goods. Scope of diverse accountability includes international logistics, contract negotiations, inventory control, and freight functions. Develop $100M annual budget to guide the organization. Directly supervise a staff of 12 and the inventory control group.

Realized $250K net savings per year by garnering a certification for CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Program - Achieved a 99.8% order fulfillment rate while increasing inventory turns and reducing aged inventory by monitoring and creating a timely feedback loop regarding forecasts and variances between budget and actual - Facilitated cross-training and team building programs; instituted weekly knowledge sharing meetings across all departments - Saved $500K+ by tracking and mitigating costs outside of budget - Transitioned company into a paperless import and dispatch operation, minimizing errors and allowing increased processing without additional headcount.

Operations Manager (1996 to 2001)

Advanced to oversee plant production with full accountability for domestic freight/warehouse negotiations and inventory control. Delivered all-encompassing leadership and commitment in support of continuous improvement in quality, productivity and safety. Identified bottlenecks to attain schedule, cost and quality goals and focused on each obstacle individually.

Improved cash flow by more than 70% through strategic initiatives and effective operational policies - Negotiated contracts valued at $50M annually - Perform month end physical inventory to general ledger reconciliation - Design and implement procedures related to asset management - Assist controller with outside audit(s).

Inventory/Production Manager (1988 to 1996)

Served as Buyer, ordering inventory and bulk components to support schedules. Directed the scheduling, dispatching and tracking of goods in transit to final destination. Scheduled production runs to place the most effective commodities together. Determined stock and replenishment levels while adhering to tight budget restrictions.

EDUCATION

Executive MBA –

Santa Clara Univeristy 2023

Bachelors in Business Administration / Accounting –

International Business Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta – Graduated Top 10% of Class

Certified Project Manager

CPA Candidate

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