Diane Edwards
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Viral Parekh
I had the distinct pleasure of working as part of Diane’s team for ~2.5 years at Coca-Cola Refreshments as Finance Manager supporting our National Retail West sales team. As the group’s Finance Director, Diane had commercial finance and FP&A oversight over 5 key Large Store customers equating to approximately $2B in annual revenue. On a consistent basis, Diane proved to be a wealth of knowledge as well as a skilled leader. In any interaction with her, it was clear that she possessed a clear grasp of complex accounting concepts. That knowledge coupled with her strategic financial mindset made her a truly unique finance leader. Her dynamic personality and relationship skills were also consistently evident – if she did not know the answer to a question, she knew the exact resource to tap or person in our vast organization to reach out to. As a leader, Diane always proved to know what she needed to do to push the team forward. She was a master at flexing between letting us know how we needed to
Doug McAlister
Diane is a highly competent and professional Finance Manager who also has excellent people and customer skills. She looks for new and better ways to achieve not only financial objectives, but business goals. She positions finance propositions in a way that encourages business growth for both her organization and it's customers. She is a great team player and collegue.
Viral Parekh
I had the distinct pleasure of working as part of Diane’s team for ~2.5 years at Coca-Cola Refreshments as Finance Manager supporting our National Retail West sales team. As the group’s Finance Director, Diane had commercial finance and FP&A oversight over 5 key Large Store customers equating to approximately $2B in annual revenue. On a consistent basis, Diane proved to be a wealth of knowledge as well as a skilled leader. In any interaction with her, it was clear that she possessed a clear grasp of complex accounting concepts. That knowledge coupled with her strategic financial mindset made her a truly unique finance leader. Her dynamic personality and relationship skills were also consistently evident – if she did not know the answer to a question, she knew the exact resource to tap or person in our vast organization to reach out to. As a leader, Diane always proved to know what she needed to do to push the team forward. She was a master at flexing between letting us know how we needed to
Doug McAlister
Diane is a highly competent and professional Finance Manager who also has excellent people and customer skills. She looks for new and better ways to achieve not only financial objectives, but business goals. She positions finance propositions in a way that encourages business growth for both her organization and it's customers. She is a great team player and collegue.
Viral Parekh
I had the distinct pleasure of working as part of Diane’s team for ~2.5 years at Coca-Cola Refreshments as Finance Manager supporting our National Retail West sales team. As the group’s Finance Director, Diane had commercial finance and FP&A oversight over 5 key Large Store customers equating to approximately $2B in annual revenue. On a consistent basis, Diane proved to be a wealth of knowledge as well as a skilled leader. In any interaction with her, it was clear that she possessed a clear grasp of complex accounting concepts. That knowledge coupled with her strategic financial mindset made her a truly unique finance leader. Her dynamic personality and relationship skills were also consistently evident – if she did not know the answer to a question, she knew the exact resource to tap or person in our vast organization to reach out to. As a leader, Diane always proved to know what she needed to do to push the team forward. She was a master at flexing between letting us know how we needed to
Doug McAlister
Diane is a highly competent and professional Finance Manager who also has excellent people and customer skills. She looks for new and better ways to achieve not only financial objectives, but business goals. She positions finance propositions in a way that encourages business growth for both her organization and it's customers. She is a great team player and collegue.
Viral Parekh
I had the distinct pleasure of working as part of Diane’s team for ~2.5 years at Coca-Cola Refreshments as Finance Manager supporting our National Retail West sales team. As the group’s Finance Director, Diane had commercial finance and FP&A oversight over 5 key Large Store customers equating to approximately $2B in annual revenue. On a consistent basis, Diane proved to be a wealth of knowledge as well as a skilled leader. In any interaction with her, it was clear that she possessed a clear grasp of complex accounting concepts. That knowledge coupled with her strategic financial mindset made her a truly unique finance leader. Her dynamic personality and relationship skills were also consistently evident – if she did not know the answer to a question, she knew the exact resource to tap or person in our vast organization to reach out to. As a leader, Diane always proved to know what she needed to do to push the team forward. She was a master at flexing between letting us know how we needed to
Doug McAlister
Diane is a highly competent and professional Finance Manager who also has excellent people and customer skills. She looks for new and better ways to achieve not only financial objectives, but business goals. She positions finance propositions in a way that encourages business growth for both her organization and it's customers. She is a great team player and collegue.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
NASBAJan, 1994- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Roper Pump Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Nov 2019 - Present
After 6 years as Vice President, Finance, promoted into President's role to oversee all facets of the business and spearhead strategy formulation and execution. Direct three Vice Presidents over Finance, HR, IT, Sales & Marketing, Operations and Engineering who manage teams of up to 150 employees at up to three facilities. Cultivate and maintain relationships with channel partners, OEMs and end-users.
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Vice President, Finance & Strategic Sourcing
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2019
Recruited as Chief Financial Officer for Company. Reported directly to the President, with responsibility for Finance and IT. Subsequently assumed additional responsibility for Strategic Sourcing. Managed the Controller, Director of IT and Director of Strategic Sourcing with a total team of 13.
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Annie's Inc.
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Finance and Accounting
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Recruited to direct Corporate Accounting, External Reporting & Compliance, Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax, and Cost Accounting. Led 20+ finance associates with direct reports including Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Reporting and Director of FP&A. Oversaw all financial activities, including compliance with GAAP, external audit activities, led Disclosure Committee, development of Annual Plan and monthly forecasts, M&A activities, Tax, SOX compliance and 10K/Qs development. Show less
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The Coca-Cola Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Director, Finance - National Retail Sales, West
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Nov 2010 - Mar 2013
Following the acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises, promoted to design and implement new financial routines and chart of authority for 65-person sales organization. Directed seven financial managers and forecasting analysts. Overall financial authority for $2B business with top National Retail Customers in the Western U.S., including Safeway, Costco, HEB, Smart & Final, Stater Bros and BJs.
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Retail Sales Finance Manager
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Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
Led financial planning and consolidation of revenue, capital, operating expenses, marketing and direct investment spend for the $4.5B Retail Sales Organization as well as all compliance and SEC reporting activities.
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Commercial Finance Manager - Madrid, Spain (3 Month Assignment)
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Apr 2008 - Jul 2008
Selected for this three-month assignment concurrent with the Retail Sales Finance Manager role.
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Held numerous other financial positions of increasing responsibility (1999-2007)
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May 1999 - Nov 2007
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Van Bloem Gardens Inc
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United States
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Farming
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Corporate Controller
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Oct 1997 - May 1999
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Rollins, Inc.
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United States
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Consumer Services
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700 & Above Employee
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General Accounting Manager
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Jul 1996 - Oct 1997
•Responsible for preparation, distribution, and analysis of Orkin division monthly financial statements and reporting results to senior management. •Responsible for day-to-day supervision of five professional and clerical employees performing general accounting functions. •Responsible for preparation, distribution, and analysis of Orkin division monthly financial statements and reporting results to senior management. •Responsible for day-to-day supervision of five professional and clerical employees performing general accounting functions.
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KPMG US
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervising Senior Auditor
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Dec 1995 - Jul 1996
Senior auditor specializing in Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution clients Senior auditor specializing in Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution clients
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Assurance Associate
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Oct 1993 - Dec 1995
Staff auditor specializing in public utilities and manufacturing clients Staff auditor specializing in public utilities and manufacturing clients
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Education
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University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
BBA, Accounting
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