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CPA and current CFO with 20+ years of progressive finance leadership spanning Big 4 audit, internal audit, controllership, and VP of Finance roles at private equity-owned and publicly traded manufacturers ranging from $100M to $1B in revenue. Proven track record in M&A (10+ deals, including leading a $1.3B company sale), turnarounds, working capital improvement, and building centralized, high-performing finance teams. Hands-on, strategic leader who partners cross-functionally with operations, sales, and boards to drive EBITDA growth, cash flow, and long-term value creation.

Career Highlight 1: M&A: Led the $1.3B sale of a publicly traded metal coating manufacturer, including building the 5-year strategic plan, developing the equity story and management presentations, managing due diligence, and leading post-close integration. Also played a key role in the valuation, diligence, and integration of two plant acquisitions that each achieved a 1-year payback. Involved in 10+ deals over career.

Career Highlight 2: Turnaround: Delivered $5.8M in annual value for a distressed medical device manufacturer by reducing workforce 20% and discretionary spend 9%, closing 6 facilities, renegotiating 50+ vendor contracts, and cutting SKUs 40%. Also improved working capital 35% (65 days), cut month-end close in half (4 days to 2), and improved margin 1.5 points ($1.1M).

Career Highlight 3: Profitability & Growth: Drove a customer P&L and scorecard system that added $2M+ to the bottom line annually through targeted pricing, terms, and operating performance, while helping grow revenue 62% ($400M to $650M) in 4 years. Centralized a regional finance organization (hired 15 professionals) saving $300K annually, and negotiated $24M in annual utility contracts saving $800K over 3 years.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I’m a hands-on finance executive who delivers measurable results. I’ve led a $1.3B company sale, executed a turnaround worth $5.8M annually, improved working capital 35%, and added millions to the bottom line through pricing and operational gains. I build high-performing teams, centralize and scale finance functions, and partner closely with operations, sales, and boards to turn data into decisions. With Big 4 roots and a CPA, I pair strong controls with a growth-oriented mindset.

Strengths: (1) M&A and value creation, (2) turnarounds, cost reduction, and working capital/cash flow improvement, (3) building and scaling high-performing finance teams

Education: Master’s in Accountancy

Credentials: CPA (Active, Missouri)

Industry Experience: Construction/Engineering, Healthcare, Industrials, Manufacturing, Private Equity, Public Accounting

Company Fit: Medium, Large

Management Experience: 13+ years of management experience; currently leads finance as CFO and previously led a global finance team of 38 with 8 direct reports.

Software Experience: Oracle ERP (led implementation)

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote