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Experienced finance leader with controllership roles in PE-backed companies. CPA with Big 4 experience across diverse industries. Delivers high-quality work, builds authentic relationships, strengthens controls, and simplifies financial storytelling. Known for continuous improvement, strong analytical skills, and operational excellence. Builds structure, elevates documentation and workflows, and develops talent through coaching and compassionate candor to drive lasting organizational growth. Seeking VP/Director-level leadership roles in accounting and finance with winning companies in the St. Louis area. Brings disciplined project and time management, advanced technical accounting knowledge, and a proactive approach to solving complex challenges. Dedicated to professional growth and empowering teams to perform at their highest potential.

Career Highlight 1: Recongnized in your Big 4 office as the go-to technical accounting guru for new pronouncements, as well as the go-to root cause analyst for client audit issues. Proven ability to shorten close cycles, collaborate cross-functionally, and achieve stronger financial results while maintaining GAAP compliance. Applies a risk-based approach and consistently reduces misstatements and control deficiencies.

Career Highlight 2: Led a 12,000-hour audit engagement as Sr. Manager, maintaining team continuity, budget, and timelines. Identifies process improvements through system implementation, automation, standardization, and advanced analytics including AI tools.

Career Highlight 3: Transforms inefficient audits into streamlined, high-quality engagements that attract top talent. Takes a hands-on approach to understand processes, improve information flow, and reduce team workload while maintaining excellence.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I lead with energy and resilience, embracing challenges while modeling excellence. I cultivate a high-performance culture built on trust, positivity, and fun—keeping teams motivated, engaged, and excited to achieve outstanding results together.

Strengths: (1) business acumen, (2) embrace change with a growth mindset (3) technical accounting knowledge and skills, (4) continuous improvement mindset, and (5) coaching and mentoring.

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Playing tennis, watching Premier League Soccer, watching NBA, backpacking/hiking, spending time with wife and baby son.

Education: BS Accounting, MBA (Acct)

Credentials: CPA

Industry Experience: Banking, Consumer Packaged Goods, Financial Services, Food Production, Healthcare, Industrials, Insurance, Life Sciences and Biotech, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Private Equity, Public Accounting, Retail, Software, Technology, Telecom, Wealth Management, Wholesale & Distribution

Company Fit: Great fit for midsize and large companies.

Management Experience: 10 years leading and developing teams of 2–10 in audit engagements, plus 2 years managing 10–20 professionals in controllership functions. Experienced in motivating teams, driving accountability, and delivering strong performance at all levels.

Software Experience: NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics, Quickbooks, Mac-Pac

Open To: Hybrid, In-office