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Experienced VP Corporate Controller that checks every box to lead the accounting and financial reporting function at a publicly traded or aggressive PE backed companies. Big four public accounting background (ex-EY) and deep experience with private equit portfolio companies. Strong experience with accounting system automation that generates efficient work product, faster and accurate financial reporting. Deep technical accounting and GAAP reporting expertise. Ability to collaborate with operations, FP&A, investor relations/communications teams to generate insights for executive leadership teams Strong working knowledge in a broad range of operational accounting, finance, and technology concepts, practices, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a fast-paced environment. Proven track-record of building winning teams and systems.

Career Highlight 1: Taken two private equity portfolio companies public (completed two IPO Form S-1s). Experience with other exit transaction typically executed by private equity owned companies.

Career Highlight 2: Implemented new accounting policy on software capitalization and reduced over $3 million in operating expenses but successfully capitalizing R&D expenses.

Career Highlight 3: Successfully leading accounting automation projects – Automating AP invoice processing, leasing activities and financial statement generation. Automation ultimately led to faster month-end close (shortened close cycle by 8 business days) that resulted in faster decision making by executive teams.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I have a combination deep technical skills and the ability to partner with the business/operations teams to contribute to the strategic objectives of any company.

Strengths: 1) Deep technical knowledge, (2) ability to explain complex finance/accounting issues to all stakeholders, (3) a true big picture business partner, and (4) accounting system automation and process improvement.

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Traveling, reading and current affairs

Education: Master’s in Accounting, MBA

Credentials: CPA

Industry Experience: Agriculture, Automotive, Construction/Engineering, Consumer Packaged Goods, Emerging Growth Companies, Food Production, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media, Private Equity, Public Accounting, R&D, Software, Technology

Company Fit: Medium and Large

Management Experience: 18 years managing teams with an average size of 12-15

Software Experience: NetSuite, Oracle, Great Plains, HFMi, Rely, Workiva, Finquery/Leasequery

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote