Experience

"I and love and you" pet

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Finance

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Tailored Pet Nutrition

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & CFO

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

  Tailored Pet Nutrition was founded by a group of pet nutrition experts and pet parents who spent decades (centuries, in dog years) studying pet health and nutrition. Together, they set out to solve a problem: Every dog has their own unique wellness needs, but with so many overwhelming options in the pet food aisle all claiming to do different things for dogs, it was difficult for consumers to find the best option for their unique dog. Enter Tailored — a company that crafts health-first… Show more Tailored Pet Nutrition was founded by a group of pet nutrition experts and pet parents who spent decades (centuries, in dog years) studying pet health and nutrition. Together, they set out to solve a problem: Every dog has their own unique wellness needs, but with so many overwhelming options in the pet food aisle all claiming to do different things for dogs, it was difficult for consumers to find the best option for their unique dog. Enter Tailored — a company that crafts health-first, personalized recipes, delivers quickly to the consumer’s door, and does it all at a fair price. - Lead finance & accounting function for DTC pet food company start-up - Work with private equity partner to secure business funding - Develop & modify both short & long-term business projections - Prepare & present monthly reporting package to management team & Board of Directors - Lead HR function & assist with the organizational build out as the company gains scale Show less Tailored Pet Nutrition was founded by a group of pet nutrition experts and pet parents who spent decades (centuries, in dog years) studying pet health and nutrition. Together, they set out to solve a problem: Every dog has their own unique wellness needs, but with so many overwhelming options in the pet food aisle all claiming to do different things for dogs, it was difficult for consumers to find the best option for their unique dog. Enter Tailored — a company that crafts health-first… Show more Tailored Pet Nutrition was founded by a group of pet nutrition experts and pet parents who spent decades (centuries, in dog years) studying pet health and nutrition. Together, they set out to solve a problem: Every dog has their own unique wellness needs, but with so many overwhelming options in the pet food aisle all claiming to do different things for dogs, it was difficult for consumers to find the best option for their unique dog. Enter Tailored — a company that crafts health-first, personalized recipes, delivers quickly to the consumer’s door, and does it all at a fair price. - Lead finance & accounting function for DTC pet food company start-up - Work with private equity partner to secure business funding - Develop & modify both short & long-term business projections - Prepare & present monthly reporting package to management team & Board of Directors - Lead HR function & assist with the organizational build out as the company gains scale Show less



Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, a division of the J.M. Smucker Company

• Sewickley, Pa

• VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  Lead the commercial & supply chain finance teams, working with key cross-functional business partners to help develop strategies to deliver on top & bottom line growth objectives. Evaluate pricing & promotional opportunities, analyze business trends, & drive cost-savings initiatives to help achieve financial forecasts. Lead the commercial & supply chain finance teams, working with key cross-functional business partners to help develop strategies to deliver on top & bottom line growth objectives. Evaluate pricing & promotional opportunities, analyze business trends, & drive cost-savings initiatives to help achieve financial forecasts.



Ainsworth Pet Nutrition

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Commercial Finance

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2017



Kraft Heinz

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Finance Director, North American Foodservice

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2015

  Lead the Finance team for our $1.7B North American Foodservice business, developing forecasts, providing insights, analyzing trends, & developing pricing recommendations. Key member of Foodservice management team, helping to influence and drive key strategic decisions for the FS organization.

• Finance Director, North American Supply Chain

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Support over $3B in Supply Chain spend across Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics. Partner closely with the supply chain leadership team to develop and deliver against productivity targets. Work directly with the Chief Supply Chain Officer to identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain footprint.

• Finance Director, US Consumer Products

  • Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

  Led all aspects of the forecasting process for our $2.5B US Consumer Products business. Identified risks to delivering the target and developed contingency plans to mitigate those risks. Worked closely with the Heinz North American President, CFO and the USCP CMO to help develop the strategy for the business.



H.J. Heinz

• Associate Finance Director, Foodservice

  • Oct 2007 - Feb 2010

  Led all aspects of the forecasting process for our $1.5B Foodservice business. Partnered with the Sales and Marketing team to help develop the strategic initiatives to drive the business. Identified risks to delivering the target and developed contingency plans to mitigate those risks. Helped develop business case for plant closures and divestitures.

• Finance Manager, WHQ Business Planning

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2007

  Supported the overall consolidation of operating business unit financial statements for the HJ Heinz Company. Prepared and analyzed key business trends and metrics to identify risks and opportunities for management.



McNeil Consumer Healthcare

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager

  • 2000 - 2006

  Various roles including Operations Finance Sr. Analyst responsible for the capital forecast and special projects, Financial Accounting Manager responsible for the financial statement forecasting and reporting for the company, and Marketing Finance Manager supporting the $1B Tylenol Franchise. Various roles including Operations Finance Sr. Analyst responsible for the capital forecast and special projects, Financial Accounting Manager responsible for the financial statement forecasting and reporting for the company, and Marketing Finance Manager supporting the $1B Tylenol Franchise.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • 1995 - 1999

  Led audit engagements for both public & private clients, primarily in the retail and manufacturing industries Led audit engagements for both public & private clients, primarily in the retail and manufacturing industries