Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
I am a masters degreed Finance, Accounting and FP&A leader with 10 years of experience supporting the C-suite to make informed operational decisions based on standardized and improved financial planning and analysis.
Oversaw strategic advisory and planning, business development, finance and accounting, project development and management as part of an executive leadership development program LeaderCoreTM sponsored by the University with a special project transforming National Fuel’s financial operation. Was selected for the practicum focused on financial modeling of cost drivers to develop more transparent, accurate, and effective budgets.
Supported the CFO in FP&A, corporate strategy, business development, and enterprise effectiveness. Led team in modeling, recommendations development, and executed sponsorship of the plans resulting in an improved enterprise value. Delivered recommendations to executive management.
Head of International Topline FP&A driving operational and financial improvements during a high-growth period with bonding capacity growing from $9MM to $35MM. Led consolidation, analysis, and operating mechanisms for staff of 15+. Coordinated and managed 1- and 3-year planning cycles. Created the team, processes, and strategic approach from the ground up in an ambiguous working environment. Managed the bookkeeping generating P/Ls, balance statements, and accounts receivables. Reconciling statements with the banks. Processing Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P). Developed automations to manage monthly reporting, month-end closing, and financial statements.