Experience

MillPress Imports

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Responsible for leading the financial team of a $10MM importer/wholesaler of olive oils and vinegars, from initial company formation through a period of high growth and expansion into new channels. * Provide financial/accounting expertise and strategic and business development support for the management team. * Manage and supervise the daily operations of all financial and customer service functions. * Maintain general ledger account accuracy; perform month-end reconciliation and accounting close processes in QuickBooks. * Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, reviewing and highlighting key business issues and metrics. * Prepare and review the annual budget and periodic forecast updates. * Perform cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting. * Support the financial goals of the business by providing product pricing and profitability analysis as needed. * Engage with outside accountants to ensure proper financial/tax reporting. * Interface with local and international banks as needed. * Lead the Financial department through process and system changes. * Assist President in all areas of business management and reporting as needed. Show less


International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Graduate School
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2017


Dadio Insurance Agency

• Financial Manager

  • May 2006 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting systems and financial reporting for independent insurance agency. Developed and managed regional marketing and advertising campaigns. Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting systems and financial reporting for independent insurance agency. Developed and managed regional marketing and advertising campaigns.



Air Products and Chemicals

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • May 1996 - May 2006

  Served as the primary financial liaison to Marketing and Sales management for several different business units within the Chemicals Division: * Provided detailed monthly analysis of product-line profitability statements, including analysis of variance to budget and prior year. * Maintained a financial database to support product- and customer-level financial reporting. * Developed the annual operating budget for the business line, as well as quarterly updates to the budgets. * Provided financial analysis to support evaluation of business acquisitions and divestitures. * Met with Senior Management regularly to review and discuss my analyses. Show less



Schering-Plough Healthcare Products

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • May 1994 - May 1996

  Provided financial support to the marketing department for several well-known consumer healthcare brands, including Afrin Nasal Spray and Coppertone Sunscreen: * Provided detailed financial analysis of monthly sales and profitability. * Prepared the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts. * Provided analysis to support product price increases and marketing promotions. Provided financial support to the marketing department for several well-known consumer healthcare brands, including Afrin Nasal Spray and Coppertone Sunscreen: * Provided detailed financial analysis of monthly sales and profitability. * Prepared the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts. * Provided analysis to support product price increases and marketing promotions.



RJR Nabisco, Nabisco Brands, Inc.

• Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit

  • Jul 1988 - May 1994

  Upon graduation from college, I held positions of increasing responsibility, supporting mainly the cookie and cracker division. Positions included: Corporate Internal Audit, Senior Inventory Accountant, and Financial Analyst. Upon graduation from college, I held positions of increasing responsibility, supporting mainly the cookie and cracker division. Positions included: Corporate Internal Audit, Senior Inventory Accountant, and Financial Analyst.