Brad Simonson

Chief Financial Officer at Jaeckle Distributors

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the wholesale industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Cash Flow, Analytical Skills, Management, and Financial Accounting. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer at Jaeckle Distributors
    May 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 2 mos

    Plan, direct and oversee activities of managers within the Accounting and Credit Departments to implement departmental and company objectives. This includes a continual review and evaluation of information flows and transaction processes, as well identification and implementation of process improvements and cost saving strategies. The role includes the development and maintenance of appropriate control/process standards, accounting principles, and reporting practices. Accumulation, reporting, and analysis of timely, consistent, accurate financial information for the company and management in accordance with required polices, practices and principles. General ledger accounting functions, including reconciliation and review of balance sheet accounts, and preparation/review of key reserve accounts and related analyses. Understanding of accounting standards and GAAP to ensure appropriate application to processes and procedures performed within the department, and provide recommendations and report significant/relevant accounting impact/issues to senior management. Heavily involved in managing the relationship between the company and appropriate financial institutions.

  • Treasury Manager Americas at Kerry Ingredients
    Aug 2008 - May 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

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  • Plant Controller / Commodity Hedging at McCain Foods
    Jun 1997 - Aug 2008 · 11 yrs 3 mos