VP Controller/Finance Candidate #01272025
St. Louis, MO
Accounting, Finance
18 years
1/27/2025
Profile
Big four public accounting background (ex-EY)
Deep experience with private equity portfolio companies
Solid M&A and operational accounting experience
Strong experience with accounting system automation that generates efficient work product, faster and accurate financial reporting
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 build
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: Deep technical knowledgeAbility to explain complex finance/accounting issues to non-accountants, executives and the boardI can understand the business picture and be a true business partner, not just a financial gatekeeperAccounting system automatio
Career Highlight 1: 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.
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: 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.
Hobbies & Personal Interests: Traveling, reading and current affairs
Credentials: CPA, MBA
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
Systems Experience: NetSuiteOracleGreat PlainsHFMiRelyWorkivaFinquery/Leasequery
Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote
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