David Eckhardt

Financial Controller at Akesis Health (formerly The Axios Foundation)

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

About

Skilled professional in the development and management of complex accounting, budgeting and reporting functions. Financial strategist that successfully links with business operations to improve organizational effectiveness through cost control, margin improvement, accelerated performance and operational efficiency. Excellent relationship management with extensive experience in financial and corporate leadership. A builder of high performance teams and a natural leader, mentor and motivator who thrives in environments requiring both a big picture view and detail analysis. Specialties: Cash Flow Modeling Process Enhancement Profitability Improvement Financial Planning & Analysis Policies, Controls & Procedures Key Indicator / Performance Metrics Bank Relations, Borrowing Negotiations System Conversions & Implementations Timely and Accurate Financial Reporting Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning Product & Job Costing / Manufacturing Overhead Rates Superior Customer Service, Support & Satisfaction Manufacturing, Service & Retail Industries Domestic & International Operations Staff Recruiting & Development Insurance / Risk Management Board Level Presentations Legal & Tax Compliance Executive Management Employee Benefits Strategic Planning

Experience

  • Financial Controller at Akesis (Formerly the Axios Foundation)
    2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

    Provide financial, tax and business services to a non-profit organization that designs and implements modern health programs and access to medicines, diagnostics and healthcare services in developing countries.

  • Contractor / Consultant / Advisor at EB Fitness
    2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs

    Provide various financial, tax and business services to an upscale health and fitness club.

  • Chief Financial Officer at Great Lakes Integrated
    2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

    Great Lakes Integrated provides multi-channel solutions to customer’s marketing needs through printed graphic communications, digital technology and fulfillment / distribution. Oversight of all financial management, human resources and risk management for a company with 4 divisions and 2 locations. Link with business operations to improve organizational effectiveness through cost control, margin improvement, accelerated performance and operational efficiency.

  • CFO / Controller at Advanced Polymer Coatings Inc.
    2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

    Advanced Polymer Coatings is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing polymer resins and forging them into corrosion control solutions. Managed cash, fiscal reporting and accounting for this manufacturing company operating in four countries with five business units.

  • Chief Financial Officer at Area Wide Protective (AWP)
    2008 - 2009 · 1 yr

    Area Wide Protective is America's largest provider of traffic control operations and saftey services. Direction of all functions in finance, payroll and billing operations for a private equity backed service company with 2 divisions in multiple states. Preparation of adjustable scenario forecasting and fiscal analysis to support expansion into new markets and product lines. Participation in due diligence for acquisition of a new division.