Experience

Front Range Biosciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 2020 - May 2021

  Boulder, Colorado, United States



US Silica Inc

• Regional Controller

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  West, Texas, United States



Professional Tribe Inc.

• Group CFO

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  Monterey CA MPH has three operating companies that operate broadly in the agriculture sector consisting of growing seedlings for transplanting in the field, fresh cut herb sector and potted floral and herbs grown in Greenhouses. Additionally, 15 Real Estate LLC’s that interact with this group, total operating Revenue is $200M. Recruited by the CEO to form a Shared Services Business Unit across the four operating companies in the group. Carried out a complete review of ERP systems, Policies and Procedures… Show more MPH has three operating companies that operate broadly in the agriculture sector consisting of growing seedlings for transplanting in the field, fresh cut herb sector and potted floral and herbs grown in Greenhouses. Additionally, 15 Real Estate LLC’s that interact with this group, total operating Revenue is $200M. Recruited by the CEO to form a Shared Services Business Unit across the four operating companies in the group. Carried out a complete review of ERP systems, Policies and Procedures to ensure effective operations. Created stable work environment within the Accounting Team to execute the Shared Service plan. ◾Oversight of all operational activities including regulatory requirements, transaction processing, management tools, business plans, detailed analysis, logistics, production planning, supplier selection, purchasing and scheduling ◾Staff evaluation Culture and Team Building; Negotiate Companywide Benefits Plans Analyse strategic business opportunities; Implement Reporting timeline and procedures; Change management ◾Evaluate Shared Service Model draw plans and commence implementation; Prepare and Present Board Presentations ◾Manage legal litigation including Workers Compensation actions including evaluation of the need to investigate and record claims ◾Strategic alignment of customers and product line with the big picture in mind; Manage and negotiate Commercial Leases with Cannabis Companies Show less



Griffin Produce Company Inc

• Group CFO/COO

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2017

  Gonzales CA Manufacturer of value-added lettuce packs for the FMCG market; operating revenue of US$100M. Accountable for utilizing Standard Operating Procedures and delegating ownership of operating budgets, resulting in reduced costs and increased Net Income by 12.5%. Enabled the business to open operations in Canada and subsequently merge with a sales and Marketing Company. Created a work environment that resulted in staff turnover of only 5%, with 300+ employees. ◾Business development and strategic… Show more Manufacturer of value-added lettuce packs for the FMCG market; operating revenue of US$100M. Accountable for utilizing Standard Operating Procedures and delegating ownership of operating budgets, resulting in reduced costs and increased Net Income by 12.5%. Enabled the business to open operations in Canada and subsequently merge with a sales and Marketing Company. Created a work environment that resulted in staff turnover of only 5%, with 300+ employees. ◾Business development and strategic planning, Merger and Acquisition analysis ◾Operational management, including oversight of internal and external service levels and accountable for financial management, financial data analysis & financial results ◾Conduct deal analysis and negotiate B2B Customer & Vendor Supply agreements and agreements with other third parties ◾Strategically align with Customers to bring new Products to market ◾Identify strategic new customers ◾Weekly Management meetings; Financial Performance, Key Performance Indicators, Issues, Opportunities, Improvements ◾Financial reporting, including consolidated, segment and division reporting ◾Operations included Trucking Entity, and Commercial Real Estate Entities ◾Board Presentations; presenting to, and in collaboration with, the executive team and discus growth initiatives ◾Implement key performance indicators & performance metrics to measure company performance and achieve targets ◾Ensure compliance with FDA food safety regulations in both the USA and Canada ◾Plant Operational oversight including Transportation for Efficiencies & Automation Show less



Imagination Games Pty

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

  Los Angeles CA, Adeliade Australia Imagination Entertainment is an Australian registered company with revenues of US48M, and they produce DVD and board games for family entertainment. Successfully implemented Shared Services Model with all back office based in the USA, resulting in reduced service duplication and saving around 18% in costs. ◾Executive member of Board of Directors, ensure legal compliance with Australian company laws ◾Managed IT and HR functions, including corrective actions and corrective action… Show more Imagination Entertainment is an Australian registered company with revenues of US48M, and they produce DVD and board games for family entertainment. Successfully implemented Shared Services Model with all back office based in the USA, resulting in reduced service duplication and saving around 18% in costs. ◾Executive member of Board of Directors, ensure legal compliance with Australian company laws ◾Managed IT and HR functions, including corrective actions and corrective action plans ◾Ensured compliance with Australian IFRS & AASB, and US GAAP ◾Established shared service model, ensuring customer service standards are in line with company guidelines – established a management base for SOX compliance ◾Managed key business relationships with external Tax Accountants and Auditors, outsourced when needed ◾Strategic planning, monitoring and business development, including mergers and acquisitions ◾Prepared and presented monthly financial reports for the Board ◾Conducted financing negotiations, ensured compliance with lending covenants ◾Evaluated and implemented new accounting software ◾Negotiate Licensing Agreements with sponsors ◾Manage Financial Relationship with Chain Stores (Macy’s, Walmart) ◾Responsibility for E Commerce stratification Show less



Blavod Extreme Spirits Plc

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

  Nashville TN Blavod produce wine and spirits for the FMCG consumer market, with operating revenue of US$30M. Successfully set up monthly Board reporting, identified unprofitable SKUs and facilitated the implementation of sales program that supported the Distributor Network and drove market share profitability. ◾Executive member of the Board of Directors – managed compliance with UK IFRS & US GAAP, developed KPI metrics to ensure organisational goals were achieved ◾Ensured all procedures were completed… Show more Blavod produce wine and spirits for the FMCG consumer market, with operating revenue of US$30M. Successfully set up monthly Board reporting, identified unprofitable SKUs and facilitated the implementation of sales program that supported the Distributor Network and drove market share profitability. ◾Executive member of the Board of Directors – managed compliance with UK IFRS & US GAAP, developed KPI metrics to ensure organisational goals were achieved ◾Ensured all procedures were completed in compliance with London Stock Exchange Rules ◾Managed Investor Relations and external relationships with Tax Accountants and Auditors ◾Strategic planning, business development opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions ◾Prepared monthly Financial Reports and presented at Board level – annual and half-year financial reporting, including regulatory filings – managed Financing/Treasury, and back office staff functions ensuring operational optimization ◾IFRS conversion for Financial Reporting, and acted as interim Sales VP directing Sales personnel ◾Multiple locations USA and UK; remote locations Show less



Diageo

• United Kingdom
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director FP & A

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2006

  Napa California Diageo Chateau Wine & Estates has revenue of US$400M and produces wine and branded labels for the FMCG market – they are a division of Diageo NA, a beverage alcohol global manufacturing leader with US$7B revenue. ◾Management of Finance Department, implemented and managed Sarbanes Oxley ◾Financial reporting to parent company, and managed financial reporting ◾Fiscal budget reporting & budget process, developed internal reporting, ensured commercial viability of product lines



Constellation Brands Inc

• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Oct 2001 - Oct 2005

  Monterey California Pacific Wine Partners produce branded label wines for the FMCG market, have division revenue over US$230M and are a division of Constellation Brands Inc, which has US$5.2B in revenue. ◾Provided sales and marketing support in product, SKU and customer profitability analysis ◾Prepared and presented monthly financial reports, outlining business performance against plan and advising which drivers affected business results ◾Communicated financial results to budget with Management team… Show more Pacific Wine Partners produce branded label wines for the FMCG market, have division revenue over US$230M and are a division of Constellation Brands Inc, which has US$5.2B in revenue. ◾Provided sales and marketing support in product, SKU and customer profitability analysis ◾Prepared and presented monthly financial reports, outlining business performance against plan and advising which drivers affected business results ◾Communicated financial results to budget with Management team, including reviewing variances ◾Strategic planning for 3 & 5 years, gaining larger market share through facilitating organic growth ◾Evaluated IRR and NPV product development, targeting pricing ◾Facilitated the transition to a Shared Service Model for support functions ◾Established and reviewed plant overhead allocations, ensuring compliance with GAAP ◾Directed building reports in COGNOS for sales, marketing and operation P&L statements with due diligence ◾OpEx review of Expenditure to Plan, ensured all CapEx properly approved and accounted for Managerial accounting for bulk wine purchases and costing procedure, along with bulk wine costing ◾Built standard cost reports for F/G – Sarbanes Oxley review and compliance, SOX 404 audit and documentation – foreign exchange transactions in USD, AUD, EUR, GBP and NZD ◾Managed year end audit with external Audit firm, controlled and audited inter-company accounts between the USA, Australia, New Zealand and France Show less



Big Band Networks

• United States
• Software Development

• Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2000 - Sep 2001

  Fremont California Big Band was a multinational corporation, providing services in information technology, cable and satellite media and interactive entertainment media. ◾Established Accounting Department policies & procedures, and planned recruitment requirements ◾Cost modelling for building routers, negotiated supply contracts and established letters of credit ◾State sales tax registration and returns, and Federal tax filing ◾Managed employee T&E reimbursement, administered payroll for local and UK… Show more Big Band was a multinational corporation, providing services in information technology, cable and satellite media and interactive entertainment media. ◾Established Accounting Department policies & procedures, and planned recruitment requirements ◾Cost modelling for building routers, negotiated supply contracts and established letters of credit ◾State sales tax registration and returns, and Federal tax filing ◾Managed employee T&E reimbursement, administered payroll for local and UK employees ◾Established credit application procedure to assess customer credit risk ◾Implemented a fixed asset control & tracking procedure, monitored foreign exchange transactions Show less