Transformational Finance Leader - CFO Pathway Candidate

Valerie V. Holland, MBA

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Transformational finance leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise value through innovative financial strategies, operational excellence, and digital transformation. Proven track record of elevating finance functions into strategic growth partners for Fortune 500 manufacturing, global tech, and public sector organizations. Expertise in capital allocation, risk management, and valuation growth, with demonstrated success in optimizing $18B+ global operations, leading M&A integrations, and implementing business automation that reduces costs by millions while enhancing compliance and reporting accuracy.

Trusted advisor to CFOs, boards, and investors with a unique ability to align financial performance with business objectives. Adept at building high-performing teams, developing next-generation finance leaders, and creating data-driven frameworks that deliver measurable results: 40% faster financial close cycles, 100% SOX compliance across 12 countries.

Ready to step into executive leadership as a CFO or Senior Director, bringing a powerful combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and digital innovation to drive sustainable growth and maximize enterprise value.

Core Leadership Value

Corporate Financial Strategy: Architect of high-impact capital allocation frameworks that balance growth and risk.

Digital Finance Transformation: Spearheaded AI/ML automation, reducing financial close cycles by 40% while enhancing predictive analytics.

Enterprise Risk & Governance: Built intelligent control systems that strengthened compliance without sacrificing agility.

Stakeholder Value Creation: Partnered with investors to translate financial metrics into compelling valuation narratives, supporting successful exits and funding rounds.

Professional Overview

Global Operations Finance Controls Lead RGBSI (Consulting, Troy Michigan)

Dec 2024 – Present

Transformed financial controls for $18B global supply chain operations, reducing misstatement risk by 42% and achieving 100% SOX compliance across 12 countries.

Drove AI-powered automation, eliminating 32% of manual controls (157 FTEs), accelerating close by 26%, and freeing $2.3M/year in productivity savings.

Advised CEO/CFO on $850M+ commodity strategies, protecting a $2.8B inventory portfolio from volatility.

Unlocked $37.4M in working capital via supplier term renegotiations, improving cash conversion cycle by 15.2%.

SR SOX Program Manager Q2 Software Inc, Austin, TX Dec 2023- Aug 2024(R.I.F)

Modernized SOX program, cutting audit deficiencies by 37% through risk-based optimization and automation.

Built a "best-in-class" finance team (recognized by PwC) while boosting business partner satisfaction by 28%.

Launched dynamic compliance dashboard, slashing prep time by 60% and providing real-time risk visibility to the Audit Committee.

Directed controls integration for two acquisitions, preserving $8M in synergies while ensuring full compliance.

SR ACCOUNTING MANAGER Texas Association of Counties, Austin, TX

April 2022 – December 2023

Directed $35B annual budget, implementing controls that delivered three consecutive clean audits (statewide benchmark).

Redesigned financial reporting, reducing month-end close by 42% while achieving 99.97% accuracy through automation.

Led financial modeling for $2.4B fund allocation, optimizing ROI by 32% with full Treasury compliance.

Identified $18M in savings through strategic contract reviews and expenditure optimization.

DIRECTOR, SOX COMPLIANCE THERMON INC (NYSE: THR) February 2020 – March 2022

Pioneered SOX 404 compliance, reducing material weaknesses by 75% in the first year (industry-best practices).

Orchestrated controls integration for $85M acquisition, protecting $15.2M in synergies while ensuring compliance.

Designed risk-based monitoring, achieving 92% pre-audit issue detection across all material accounts.

Founded Controls Excellence Academy, developing 28 certified professionals with 5 fast-track promotions in 18 months.

SENIOR CONSULTANT GUIDEHOUSE LLP (formally Pricewaterhouse Coopers)

January 2016 – February 2020

Led $12B financial audit readiness for USTRANSCOM, achieving 92% coverage of high-risk transactions (exceeding DoD benchmarks).

Transformed DoD financial controls, reducing audit findings by 45% across 85 processes at 12 locations.

Revolutionized training, elevating 200+ DoD personnel’s pass rates from 65% to 92%.

Pioneered vendor risk management, cutting procurement risks by 38% across $1.2B in spending.

Earlier Leadership Roles

Global Financial Audit Manager (Monsanto): Reduced financial risks by 40% across 35 locations in 12 countries.

Supply Chain Leader & Plant Controller (Monsanto): Drove 3.2% operating margin expansion on $1.8B plant budget.

Multi-Plant Controller (Owens Corning): Optimized MRO contracts, securing 12-15% cost reductions.

Additional Experience

Wayne Bixler, CPA, Tulare, CA Senior Financial Consultant

Obrist, Richmond, VA Finance Director

Owens Corning, Summit, IL Multi-Plant Controller

Owens Corning, Toledo, OH Senior Auditor

Amtrak, Washington, DC Director of Capital Budgeting

Dell Computers, Round Rock, TX Senior Financial Consultant/Finance Manager

Ford Motor Company, Chicago, IL Finance Manager/Accounting Liaison

Education & Professional Development

Master of Business Administration, Finance (Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA)

Bachelor of Science, Accounting (Fisk University, Nashville, TN)

Training

Leadership Development – Target Selection Interviewing – Six Sigma Overview

Breakthrough Thinking Leadership Team & High Performance –Certified Scrum Master –

CPA Candidate Designation (2026)

Professional Affiliations

National Black MBA Association – Women in Technology – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Toastmasters International – Financial Management Association – National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

KEY EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS

•Corporate Financial Strategy & Capital Allocation

•Digital Finance Transformation & Automation

•Enterprise Risk Management & Governance

•M&A Integration & Post-Deal Value Capture

•Global Financial Operations Leadership

•Board & Investor Relations

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