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Innovative Accounting & Finance executive with a proven track record of driving financial performance, optimizing processes, and leading high-impact initiatives across diverse industries. Skilled at bridging financial strategy with operational execution, leveraging business intelligence, and implementing scalable systems to enable sustainable growth and profitability. Adept at managing complex structures, including M&A, international consolidations, and shared services, while maintaining strong focus on compliance, governance, and risk management. A collaborative, hands-on leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, known for developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Career Highlight 1: Integrated and accounted for 34 practice acquisitions, resulting in incremental revenue growth of $181M (+232%) and EBITDA growth of $29M (+137%).

Career Highlight 2: Implemented new and leveraged existing technology to allow the organization to automate and scale: (1) Automated the AP dept., (2) Converted 14 QB databases to NetSuite, improving accuracy, completeness and timeliness of FS deliverables, (3) Implemented a data warehouse to run Power BI & facilitate FP&A/data driven decisions, (4) implemented new streamlined payroll system, (5) implemented credit card & expense reporting system, and (6) Integrated bank platform to ERP for daily recons.

Career Highlight 3: Revamped the Revenue Recognition approach (ASC606) to be more accurate, substantiated and timely. Shrunk the month end close cycle by 5 days to allow for more financial review before reporting.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I bring the rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution. I’ve repeatedly built and professionalized Finance functions—whether by implementing scalable systems, driving channel-level profitability reporting, or automating manual processes— so the business can make faster, more confident decision. I focus on creating measurable impact within months, not years, by aligning Finance with the company’s growth objectives and ensuring the team is positioned to deliver lasting value.

Strengths: (1) work ethic, (2) broad and deep experience w/proven track record, (3) leadership, (4) scrappy, hands-on, roll up sleeves mentality, (5) process driven (6) cross-functional collaboration (7) strong people leader focused on development and bench strength

Hobbies & Personal Interests: I’m a quietly competitive person who loves playing just about any sport—and I’ll admit, I don’t like to lose. I really enjoy watching my three kids compete in their sports as well—it’s become one of my favorite pastimes. Our family also loves to travel

Education: BA in Accounting, Truman State

Credentials: CPA – passed first sitting.

Industry Experience: Healthcare, Industrials, Manufacturing, Private Equity, Public Accounting, Wholesale & Distribution

Company Fit: I’ve worked for large publicly traded companies to small closely held organizations to private equity backed companies. I’m comfortable in any size organization.

Management Experience: I have 30 years of total experience. I have 24 years of management experience. I currently have a span of control of 16 people.

Software Experience: I implemented NetSuite. I am very familiar with MS Business Central (Dynamics). I’m also familiar with Oracle. QuickBooks.

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote