Cheryl Hughes
Chief Financial Officer at Blackrock Logistics, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Blackrock Logistics, Inc.
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Sep 2018 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
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Corporate Controller
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2018
San Francisco Bay Area
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TEC West, Inc.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2017 - Present
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Deploy HR
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2017 - Present
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2018
San Francisco Bay Area Recruited to assist with growth and prepare company for sale; responsible for preparation, due diligence, company transition and close down. Collaborated with CEO and Board of Directors to turnaround Andronico’s Community Markets from negative to positive growth within just six months. Negotiated vendor terms to improve cash flow; introduced perpetual inventory system to streamline inventory management processes; implemented “just-in-time” ordering to reduce shrink & excess… Show more Recruited to assist with growth and prepare company for sale; responsible for preparation, due diligence, company transition and close down. Collaborated with CEO and Board of Directors to turnaround Andronico’s Community Markets from negative to positive growth within just six months. Negotiated vendor terms to improve cash flow; introduced perpetual inventory system to streamline inventory management processes; implemented “just-in-time” ordering to reduce shrink & excess production; and established market analysis processes to assist procurement team select higher-profit product mix. Show less
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Chemoil Corporation
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Controller - Americas
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Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
San Francisco Bay Area Highest ranking US Finance Executive reporting directly to global CFO responsible for Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Finance and Financial reporting for US and South American entities with over $5 Billion in annual revenue. Oversaw accounting, tax, inventory, and financial reporting for 16 terminals and 12 ports across the US and Panama. Oversaw financial strategy for two joint ventures with fuel distribution business partners, ensuring optimal ROI. Collaborated with internal tax… Show more Highest ranking US Finance Executive reporting directly to global CFO responsible for Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Finance and Financial reporting for US and South American entities with over $5 Billion in annual revenue. Oversaw accounting, tax, inventory, and financial reporting for 16 terminals and 12 ports across the US and Panama. Oversaw financial strategy for two joint ventures with fuel distribution business partners, ensuring optimal ROI. Collaborated with internal tax team and outside consultants to establish global tax strategy, ensuring adherence to multi-continent compliance and legal standards, and generating $60 million in tax benefits. Led seamless integration of San Francisco accounting & finance team into Glencore Oil division. Show less
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Chief Financial Officer
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
Pleasanton, CA Responsible for Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Real Estate, Risk Management and Compliance for Convenience Store chain with over $1.5 Billion in annual revenue. Recruited to develop systems and improve processes for sustainable future financial growth. Worked with CEO to define multi-department strategic direction, improve processes, and control expenditure. Identified areas of opportunity for each department through cash flow and financial statement analysis; developed and… Show more Responsible for Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Real Estate, Risk Management and Compliance for Convenience Store chain with over $1.5 Billion in annual revenue. Recruited to develop systems and improve processes for sustainable future financial growth. Worked with CEO to define multi-department strategic direction, improve processes, and control expenditure. Identified areas of opportunity for each department through cash flow and financial statement analysis; developed and prepared first Annual Budget in company history. Show less
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Circle K Stores, Inc.
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United States
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Retail Groceries
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Director, U.S. Finance
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
Tempe, Arizona Responsible for Accounting, Finance, FP&A, M&A, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management and Compliance at two shared service units in Columbus, Indiana and Tempe, Arizona for 8 U.S. Divisions with over $12 Billion in annual revenue. Managed accounting, tax, finance, treasury, risk management, compliance, workers’ compensation, and fixed asset functions for eight US divisions with combined annual revenue of $12 billion. Led nine direct reports with oversight for more than 200 indirect reports… Show more Responsible for Accounting, Finance, FP&A, M&A, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management and Compliance at two shared service units in Columbus, Indiana and Tempe, Arizona for 8 U.S. Divisions with over $12 Billion in annual revenue. Managed accounting, tax, finance, treasury, risk management, compliance, workers’ compensation, and fixed asset functions for eight US divisions with combined annual revenue of $12 billion. Led nine direct reports with oversight for more than 200 indirect reports across two locations, holding responsibility for $10 million G&A budget. Oversaw conversion team responsible for merging financial systems from four, to one company-wide system. Integral member of acquisition team responsible for $450 million acquisition of 350 locations from ExxonMobil; completed due diligence and acquisition model for purchase of $30 million fuel terminal. Ensured premium service and pricing through strategic contract negotiations with major banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies. Integrated new G&A budget; reported directly to executive team on fiscal performance, variances, and forecast.
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Accounting Director
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Dec 2003 - Jan 2011
Tempe, Arizona Responsible for financial reporting, sales, excise & income taxes, risk management, and General Counsel advisory for six US business units with combined annual revenue of +$8 billion. Recovered $1 million in overpaid taxes through detailed tax audit of Reverse Sales / Use; implemented internal controls and processes to tighten future tax reporting procedures. Reduced banking costs by 15% and improved customer service for Store Managers through identification and cultivation of new… Show more Responsible for financial reporting, sales, excise & income taxes, risk management, and General Counsel advisory for six US business units with combined annual revenue of +$8 billion. Recovered $1 million in overpaid taxes through detailed tax audit of Reverse Sales / Use; implemented internal controls and processes to tighten future tax reporting procedures. Reduced banking costs by 15% and improved customer service for Store Managers through identification and cultivation of new banking relationship. Full budget responsibility, consistently controlling expenses to remain under budget across each financial year.
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Various positions
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May 1997 - Dec 2003
Tempe, Arizona Positions include: Director of Finance - Marketing Department, Financial Reporting Manager - Refining, Operations Analyst, and Accounting Manager
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Streich Lang
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United States
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Accounting Manager
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Oct 1987 - May 1997
Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Education
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Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business
BS, Accounting