CFO, Vice President Financial Officer
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San Diego, California ***** 813-***-****, *********@*******.***
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
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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