Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Oversee accounting functions including payroll, taxes, accounts payable, fixed assets, and special projects. Analyze and improve company processes and maximize ROI, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance with local and federal regulations.

• Improve ROI by 30% by optimizing several areas of operation.
• Devise an accurate and automatic weekly reporting system for company finances.
• Direct all payroll and accounting staff in day-to-day operations, increasing efficiency and reducing the need for new hires.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Board of Directors and executives, able to justify time- and cost-saving short term expenses with compelling long-term projections.
• Manage all aspects of annual financial audit and quarterly reviews.

Steered the company’s financial planning and growth, including formulating critical financial and accounting policies. Established risk identification and mitigation frameworks and outlined strategies for cost reduction.

• Merged departmental functions and streamlined accounting system, achieving $70,000 in annual savings.
• Established an improved reporting framework that reduced the time taken to file returns from 10 to 6 days.
• Conceptualized and implemented strategic changes to the safety program, reducing worker’s compensation expenses by $10,000 annually (a 15% increase in annual savings).

Managed the company’s financial and budget planning in line with the growth objectives. Worked closely with the executive team in outlining and implementing the company’s mission. Defined key performance metrics and developed risk mitigation strategies. 

• Achieved $10 million in savings through the implementation of cost-cutting strategies. 
• Streamlined the internal audit function by implementing strategic financial analysis systems, including SAP ERP software.
• Introduced staff bonus programs, growing revenue by at least 10% annually for five consecutive years since 2013.