ABNER

VEGA

San Diego, California ***** 813-***-****, adtfvt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance & Operations Executive Seasoned, goal-focused professional with demonstrated record of providing trusted, strategic leadership and oversight as a financial business partner. In-depth experience across finance, treasury, and operations for diverse corporations that include global institutions and start-up companies. Proven knowledge and history driving efficiency, optimizing processes, and enhancing organizational capabilities to ensure growth and realize potential. Strong leader with success building, directing, and motivating teams while leveraging interpersonal communication skills, influencing executive-level decision makers, and streamlining procedures and workflow to improve efficiency.

SKILLS

Financial Modeling

IBM Congos TMI

Sage Intacct

Hyperion

Prophet reporting software

MS Office

Google

EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Finance

Get The Referral San Diego, California

January 2021 - Current

Led the series A funding of $3M for the startup company as a consultant and then hired after final funding

Created financial reporting and rolling forecast

Manage the transition of the accounting process from a third party to in house

Created a KPI Dashboard to help grow the company by 2x

Implemented Chargebee – subscription management software

Vice President of Finance

Feathr Inc Gainesville, Florida

January 2018 - January 2021

Take ownership of financial processes, direct all corporate finance activities, and ensure efficiency through the introduction of strategies and methods designed to streamline processes and enhance workflow

Developed and executed accounting practices and processes for the start-up company

Create and utilize forecasting models and bottoms-up budget method to increase growth and profitability

Championed the transition of corporate accounts to a new bank, resulting in a saving of fees and operating costs

Configured and executed Sage Intacct to improve financial processes

Spearheading efforts to secure Series B funding as the company achieves measured milestones.

Chief Financial Officer

Polymer Logistics, Inc, North Tampa, Florida

January 2017 - January 2018

Planned, implemented and managed operations, providing leadership and guidance for company finances, contracts and IT during a corporate relocation

Successfully led and the corporate move from California to Florida within three months, implementing plans for staffing and equipment relocation

Identified multiple KPIs, designing reporting and developing analyses of key business drivers to propose recommendations for improving the business

Vetted and selected potential benefits and 401k packages.

Carribiean Chief Financial Officer

Warren, Sonepar Unit Caguas, Puerto Rico

January 2013 - January 2017

Drove corporate planning for Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and IT, overseeing offshore locations in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Panama, and US locations in Miami, Florida, for an electrical distributor

Performed financial analyses to identify and manage risk, implement safeguards, and allocate resources

Conducted an extensive analysis of business and financial practices to develop a three-year strategy for driving growth, resulting in a 20% reduction of working capital within one year and the generation of $1.6Million in new cash flow opportunities

Completed due diligence for a $70Million acquisition in Bogota, Columbia

Vice President of Finance

Captial Lighting, Supply - Sonepar Unit Upper Marlboro, MD

January 2009 - January 2013

Created financial models and analyzed financial trends to make recommendations for executive decision-making

Managed financial and IT teams, coordinating efforts to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations and aligning daily activities with business objectives.

Spearheaded the acquisition of a $150Million competitor, completing all due diligence, negotiations, and contacts within six months

Reviewed multiple options for a budgeting and forecasting tool, selecting the best configuration for the company and enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and productivity of all departments.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Inactive …continued…

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Director of Finance (2007-2009) – Tyco Valves and Controls (Pentair)

Sales Group Controller for Midwest and Gulf Coast (2003 – 2006) – Tyco Valves and Controls

Assistant Controller (2000 – 2003) – Sunsource

Financial Manager (1999 – 2000) - Sunsource

CERTIFICATIONS

Cost Analysis and Reduction Strategic Planning and Implementation Six Sigma Greenbelt Financial Operations Management Profit and Revenue Optimization Financial Models and Valuation Analysis Policy and Workflow Improvements

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish.

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