Chief Financial Officer

JANICE L. RAMIREZ

Atlanta, GA ***** *******@*****.*** 404-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceramirez

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Finance & Administration Executive Leadership Compliance Program Development Media & Marketing M&A

Broad experience as both a senior management team member and consultant leading finance, information technology, planning, human resources and administration in startup, turnaround, acquisition, reorganization and multi-location settings for middle-market organizations. As a strategic CFO, my career has been dedicated to helping companies build, transform and grow. Adept at building and transforming financial infrastructures, I help organizations scale, maximizing reach and impact to the constituents served.

DRIVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, MAXIMIZING IMPACT

Proven experience in financial strategy, planning and management with a track record in driving organizational growth and stability including a strong foundation in large and complex non-profits or mission-driven organizations.

Strong technical expertise in financial management systems, compliance and multisource revenue streams. Experience leading capital budgeting, asset management and facilities planning in a complex organization.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments, fostering strong relationships with program leaders, board members and other key stakeholders.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and working in partnership with operation and program leadership to align financial strategy with mission-driven priorities. Strong ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders while fostering a culture of transparency and trust.

Ability to develop and implement change management strategies that optimize financial systems and processes while respecting organizational culture.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to financial and non-financial leaders.

EXPERIENCE

Interim/Fractional Chief Financial Officer ERP and CRM Systems Consultant, Metropolitan Atlanta 2014 - Present

CFO support - Key areas include overseeing and optimizing all aspects of financial management, developing financial strategies, leading budget and forecasting efforts, maintaining investor and stakeholder relations and providing M&A support.

Systems implementation consulting - Key process, reporting and technical areas include dashboards, workflows, process improvements, database architecture, configuration, customizations and data conversions. A sample list of engagements:

Atlanta Community Food Bank ($200m revenue, 250 employees) Nonprofit Food Distribution Supply Chain

Led organization-wide budget process and audit, engaged in Board of Directors and Executive leadership team relations, ed Finance & Accounting NetSuite ERP Implementation - Discovery & Planning Phase

ClearPoint Financial Services ($27M revenue, 30+ locations) Nonprofit Housing Education Counseling

Restructured department and consolidated systems to position company for merger event

Pathways Transitions - Behavioral Health ($10M revenue, 10 locations) Healthcare

Implemented enterprise platform accounting suite and work-flow process changes increasing profit margins by 40 percent to position company for acquisition

Start-up Co-founder Co-operator Master Franchisor, JJ Metals Crazy Cuban, Metropolitan Atlanta

Consumer Retail Food & Beverage Franchise Broker Dealer 2009 - 2014

Led consumer retail start-ups from inception to exit including funding, development, operations, media & marketing and Franchisor brand development.

Expanded dealer locations to multiple sites growing revenue to $5M by second year; sold in 2013

Launched unique food franchisor concept; developed operating manuals, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and pro-forma statements

Led sales and marketing efforts including creative design, ad placements, lead generation, website development

and social media

Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Consumer Credit Counseling Services/ClearPoint Counseling (501©3), Metropolitan Atlanta Banking & Treasury Management Non-Profit Housing Education 2004 – 2009

Led all financial operations with offices across four states serving 600,000 clients nationwide. Participated as an active member of the Executive Management Team.

Responsible for all aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with shared responsibilities for the legal, compliance, business development and information technology departments

Set stage for expansion with IT automation solutions resulting in board of director recognition for leveraging technology that maintained finance & accounting staffing level during 50 percent agency growth spike

Developed activity-based budget models implementing metrics and key performance indicators reducing the annual budget process from seven to three weeks

Developed financial models, reports and analytics to support key strategic business growth initiatives and improve insight for the board and executive team

Oversaw all external audits including IRS audits, annual financial audits, 403(b) retirement plan audits and bank compliance audits of client trust funds

Ensured compliance with local, federal, and state audits meeting A-133 guidelines

Oversaw, directed and organized the work of the finance and accounting team

Supervised, developed and coached direct reports

Independent Business Consultant, RGP (division of Deloitte & Touche LLP) & referrals, Metropolitan Atlanta

Consultant for $885M+ Live Entertainment Promoter

Integration partner for $250M+ National Radio Company

Lead for accounting system integration, $13M Geo-Technical Manufacturer & Distributor

System implementations lead for $10M European Furniture Manufacturer & Distributor

Interim Controller for $35M Private Educational Institution

Interim Controller for $4M Private Educational Institution

Assistant Controller, Golder Associates, Metropolitan Atlanta Environmental Services Construction Engineering

Senior Accountant, DiversiTech Corporation, Metropolitan Atlanta HVAC Consumer Services Retail Warehouse

Auditor, Lapadula & Company CPAs, Miami, Florida Manufacturing Professional Insurance Retail

AFFILIATIONS

Georgia Society of CPAs Executive Leadership, YMCA Camp Ocoee Board of Managers, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, License 12021, Georgia Society of CPAs

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Bs), Accounting & Business Management, Barry University, Miami Florida GPA 3.4

Self-financed college tuition through full-time employment with CPA Firm

ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) - Data Processing & Analytics, ECCN (SUNY), Williamsville New York

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