$130,000

Controller/CFO Candidate #061725

St. Louis, MO

Accounting, Executive Search, Finance

10 years

6/17/2025


Profile

A detail-oriented and strategic finance professional with over 12 years of experience across public accounting and executive leadership as a CFO. Specializing in budgeting, FP&A, fraud prevention, driving growth and operational efficiency. He led cross-functional teams, implemented ERP systems, and managed multimillion-dollar budgets in both private and franchised companies. His leadership style blends analytical rigor with hands-on collaboration.

Career Highlight 1: Recovered over $250,000 in stolen funds through proactive fraud detection, internal audits.

Career Highlight 2: Led the implementation of a modernized inventory management system that reduced tracking costs by 20% and significantly improved inventory accuracy across multiple locations.

Career Highlight 3: Successfully negotiated vendor contracts and financing terms that reduced operating costs by 25%, enhancing cash flow and strengthening the company’s financial position during a critical growth phase.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): A company should hire him because he brings a rare combination of strategic vision, hands-on financial expertise, and proven leadership. He successfully guided companies through periods of growth, transition, and challenge. He is delivering measurable results like cost reductions, increased profitability, and tighter financial controls. He understands how to build systems, teams, and processes that scale, and is not afraid to dive into the details when needed.

Strengths: Strategic financial planning and analysisLeadership and team developmentBudgeting and cost controlFraud detection and internal controlsERP implementation and process optimizationVendor negotiations and international sourcing

Hobbies & Personal Interests: As an International Master and university chess professor, Chess is his passion. He also enjoys traveling with his family while using his multi language skills, exploring new cuisines since he likes cooking, and staying active.

Education: BS in Accounting, MBA

Credentials: Holds the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential and an International Chess Master (IM). He also has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting, and a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

Industry Experience: Construction/Engineering, Defense, Education, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Public Accounting, R&D, Wholesale & Distribution

Company Fit: Small and Medium

Management Experience: He has over 8 years of management experience, leading teams ranging from 3 to 15 people. His teams have included accountants, analysts, HR personnel, and operations staff across multiple departments and locations.

Software Experience: He has extensive experience with QuickBooks Online and Desktop, including managing multi-entity setups and custom reporting. He also worked with NetSuite, Xero, and Sage Intacct for more complex operations and integrations.

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote

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