Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound CEO and leadership

Results-driven, innovative, and resourceful financial leader who works well under pressure in challenging, relationship oriented assignments. Special expertise and interest in entrepreneurial environments undergoing rapid change. Takes a consultative approach to problem solving and is results focused. Proven ability to lead organizational transition and change within complex environments. Delivers superior results in both team leadership roles and independent models.Key Skills:• Financial Management• Strategic Leadership• Board Reporting and Finance Committee Leadership• Plan Execution• M&A due dilligence, implementation and corporate integration • System Conversions• Staff Development• Value Positioning • Team Builder• Analysis• Entrepreneurial• COSO Internal Controls• Lifetime Learner• Takes Ownership of WorkCareer Accomplishments:• Strengthened relationships with departments outside Finance and Accounting.• Provided leadership at CEO and CFO levels during turbulent times of change.• Supported the successful sale and acquisition of two different privately held companies.• Assisted in raising capital through three IPOs and one bond issuance.• Gained broad management perspective via progressive responsibility in multiple industries.• Installed three accounting packages and developed metric driven dashboards guiding profitability control.Goal:Be a key contributor on the Executive Management Team to guide and direct the growth of a company using my financial, accounting and staff development strengths.Specialties: CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, Controller, Accounting Manager, VP Finance, Vice President Finance, VP Accounting, Vice President Accounting, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, President, Interim CEO, Interim President, Interim CFO, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, Project Tracking, Financial Analysis, Staff Development, Systems Conversions, Merger and Acquisitions, Consultative Approach