Chief Financial Officer
Resume:
ANDY ZEWERI
Chief Financial Officer
703-***-**** *******@*******.***
EXPERIENCE
Chief Financial Officer
Grow West LLC
Directed the complete financial transformation of a rapidly scaling business in the consumer product and agriculture sector Reengineered accounting workflows and internal controls to enhance reporting accuracy, ensure audit readiness, and support rapid growth Led the selection and implementation of a next-generation ERP system, improving integration across finance, production, inventory, and sales Restructured the annual budget to align with profitability goals, capital allocation priorities, and strategic growth targets Partnered with operations to revamp production planning, which improved throughput and reduced costs across supply chain functions Collaborated with marketing to refine pricing strategies and optimize advertising ROI, driving measurable gains in brand reach and revenue Executed market expansion plans that diversified product offerings, penetrated new geographic markets, and increased market share Orchestrated company-wide automation initiatives, integrating financial and operational data streams for real-time decision-making Achieved a 60% YoY revenue increase while maintaining disciplined financial controls and healthy gross margins
Vice President of Finance
Technical and Project Engineering (TAPE)
10/2021 - 05/2023
Oversaw full financial lifecycle management for a mid-sized government contractor with multiple federal and defense clients Managed daily operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, billing, general ledger, tax reporting, and month-end closings Directed the successful migration from Deltek GCS to Costpoint 8.0, improving project-based accounting, timekeeping, and reporting capabilities
Designed a strategic wrap rate and pricing framework that enhanced the competitiveness of proposals while safeguarding margins Collaborated with contracts and BD teams to support pricing strategy, indirect rate structuring, and cost narratives for federal proposals Led quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI development to support C-suite strategic planning
Prepared Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), maintained DCAA- compliance accounting practices, and oversaw audit readiness Built executive dashboards to provide real-time financial insights to senior leadership, enabling proactive financial management Coordinated external audits and liaised with tax advisors to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of annual tax filings and financial statements
Mentored and led a cross-functional finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across departments SUMMARY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER STRATEGIC
FINANCE & ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION
Visionary, strategic and results-driven CFO with
20+ years of progressive leadership experience in
financial strategy steering financial operations,
optimizing enterprise value, operational
transformation and building fiscal compliance
discipline across government contracting,
technology, and high-growth-stage organizations.
Recognized for driving enterprise value,
streamlining financial systems, and supporting
strategic expansion through rigorous fiscal
discipline. Performance optimization, and
regulatory integrity. Expertise spans full financial lifecycle management, ERP overhaul and
transformations, contract compliance (DCAA, FAR,
FFARS), audit readiness and oversight (SOX, ISO,
DCMA), and driving profitability through
operational efficiency, data-driven strategy, and
market expansion. Trusted advisor to executive
teams, boards and shareholders, with deep
command of cost accounting, contract
management and compliance framework.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Significant Revenue Growth
Achieved 60% year-on-year revenue
growth, maintaining healthy gross margins
and disciplined controls.
Successful ERP Implementation
Implemented new ERP system, enhancing
finance integration and increasing
efficiency by 30%.
Financial Transformation Leader
Directed financial transformation,
enhancing reporting accuracy by 40% and
audit readiness.
Market Expansion Success
Led market expansion, resulting in a 25%
increase in geographic reach and market
share.
CERTIFICATION
Certified public accountant (cpa) - pending
Dcaa compliance training
Iso 9001
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EXPERIENCE
Chief Financial Officer
Mindseeker Inc
02/2018 - 10/2021
Partnered with the CEO to define and execute financial strategies supporting growth in professional services, government contracting, and healthcare IT sectors
Directed all aspects of corporate finance including FP&A, treasury, tax, compliance, investor relations, and enterprise risk management Built a scalable financial infrastructure to support the firm's expansion into new geographies and market verticals
Managed federal, state, and international tax strategy, compliance, and filing, optimizing tax positions and reducing audit exposure Oversaw the preparation of GAAP-compliant financials, including quarterly board reports and year-end audited statements Supported M&A readiness and due diligence for strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities
Negotiated vendor and subcontractor agreements, ensuring favorable payment terms and risk mitigation
Developed integrated financial models for capital planning, hiring roadmaps, and long-term business forecasting
Provided leadership across finance, HR, contracts, and administration, aligning resources with business priorities
Controller
Intelligent Decisions
11/2004 - 01/2018
Managed corporate accounting for a $500M IT services firm with global federal contracts and three domestic subsidiaries
Directed the preparation of monthly financial statements, annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans Implemented robust cost accounting systems to support CPFF, T&M, and firm-fixed-price contracts, ensuring accurate cost allocation and revenue recognition
Successfully led the DCAA accounting system certification process and ongoing compliance monitoring
Played a key role in preparing and submitting Incurred Cost Submissions
(ICS), ensuring strict adherence to FAR and DFARS requirements Designed and rolled out a company-wide Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to improve contract performance tracking and program management
Managed internal and external audits, including DCAA, DCMA, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), with consistent positive outcomes Built and led a 15-member finance team, including GL, billing, payroll, and program finance personnel
Partnered with business development and pricing teams to support bid strategy and proposal development
Accounting Manager
Caci
11/2001 - 11/2004
Financial Accountant
Ztango.com
02/1998 - 08/2001
Senior Accountant III
MCI Corporation
10/1996 - 01/1998
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
SKILLS
ERP GAAP General Ledger
ISO 9001 Standards SOX
Variance Analysis Payroll
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Strayer University
01/1990 - 01/1994 Arlington, VA
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems Strayer University
1990 - 1994 Arlington, VA
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