$170,000

Director of Finance Candidate #092624

St. Louis, MO

Finance

16 years

9/26/2024


Profile

I am a strategic finance leader with over 15 years of experience across corporate and business units in CPG, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, managing financials for both public and private companies with revenues ranging from $25M to $4B. I have a proven track record of driving profitability and growth through data-driven decision-making, financial planning, and operational excellence. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, aligning executive leadership on forecasts and budgets, and optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact. My global experience, paired with my ability to secure funding and manage large-scale financial operations, positions me as a dynamic leader in fast-paced environments.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): “I bring a unique combination of strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational expertise that drives top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. I have consistently demonstrated success in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, securing funding, optimizing cash flow, and executing strategic financial initiatives that lead to sustainable growth. My leadership style is collaborative and results-oriented, making me an ideal fit for serious growth-oriented companies.”

Strengths: (1) Strategic Financial Planning, (2) Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership & Collaboration, and (4) Cash & Resource Management.

Career Highlight 1: As VP of Finance and acting CFO, I led a team across HR, accounting, and operations, driving 50%+ YoY revenue growth and 24% net income improvement. I optimized planning and spending ensuring success through data-driven insights and finance partnership.

Career Highlight 2: Securing $2M in Funding and $800K in Credits: I secured over $2M in funding and reconciled previous payables, recovering credits exceeding $800K, which significantly strengthened the company’s financial position.

Career Highlight 3: Maximizing Gross Profit Growth: I partnered with sales and operations to exceed revenue and margin goals through targeted pricing strategies, achieving a 15% YoY gross profit increase.

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Spending time with his wife and 4 year old son and his activities. Anything Soccer related from watching to playing, ice skating, and spending time outdoors.

Education: MBA

Industry Experience: Consumer Packaged Goods, Food Production, Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution

Company Fit: Versatile – has excelled in startups and large companies.

Management Experience: Over a decade of experience managing small finance teams.

Systems Experience: Oracle NetSuite, Quickbooks, Microstrategy, Tableau

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote

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