Chief Financial Officer

• Nov 2020 - Present

CFO/VP of Finance

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

Director of Finance

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

Harper International Corporation (www.harperintl.com) is a recognized leader in engineering, design and manufacturing of innovative thermal processing systems for the production of advanced materials.Currently lead the corporate accounting, finance and IT function. Member of the senior management team comprised of the CEO and heads of HR, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.

Corporate Controller

• 2014 - Sep 2017

Harper International Corporation (www.harperintl.com) is a recognized leader in engineering, design and manufacturing of innovative thermal processing systems for the production of advanced materials.Returned to Harper International to lead the corporate accounting and IT function. Interface regularly with and advise the senior management team comprised of the CEO and heads of HR, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.

Business Unit Controller - Imerys Fused Minerals Niagara Falls Inc.

• 2013 - 2014

Imerys (www.imerys.com) is the world leader in mineral based specialty products with annual revenue of $6.5B+ and 16,000+ employees worldwide. Imerys Fused Minerals Niagara Falls, Inc. (www.imerysfusedminerals.com) produces brown fused aluminum oxide, with annual revenue of $50M+ and 31 employees. Direct the accounting, A/P, A/R, and payroll staff, reporting to the Business Unit CEO. Review and aid in the preparation of month end financial statements and supporting schedules. Perform all monthly and quarterly business unit consolidation and reporting duties to corporate headquarters in Paris, France. Monitor and analyze production, inventory, and gross margins on a monthly basis. Worked closely with CEO in n the annual budgeting process. Show less

Senior Accountant

• 2011 - 2013

Acted in the capacity of the Controller, directly reporting to the CFO. Managed staff engaged in accounting, A/R, A/P, and payroll. Reviewed and prepared month end financial statements, and supporting schedules. Drafted year-end financial statements for external auditors. Monitored and analyzed standard costs on a monthly basis. Assisted CFO with preparation and completion of year end audits. Worked with CFO in the annual budgeting process. Acted in the capacity of the Controller, directly reporting to the CFO. Managed staff engaged in accounting, A/R, A/P, and payroll. Reviewed and prepared month end financial statements, and supporting schedules. Drafted year-end financial statements for external auditors. Monitored and analyzed standard costs on a monthly basis. Assisted CFO with preparation and completion of year end audits. Worked with CFO in the annual budgeting process.

Audit Senior / Certified Public Accountant

• 2006 - 2011

Directed the successful completion of audit engagements as a key client liaison, ensuring that delivery was consistent with partner/manager and client expectations. Audit engagements included commercial (construction and automotive dealerships), non-profit, government, and pensions/401(k) plans. Oversaw and participated in audit planning, fieldwork, and audit reporting; prepared financial statements, and communicated findings and recommendations to manager/partner. Directed the successful completion of audit engagements as a key client liaison, ensuring that delivery was consistent with partner/manager and client expectations. Audit engagements included commercial (construction and automotive dealerships), non-profit, government, and pensions/401(k) plans. Oversaw and participated in audit planning, fieldwork, and audit reporting; prepared financial statements, and communicated findings and recommendations to manager/partner.