Experience

ORG Chem Group, LLC

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 1999 - Present

  Evansville, Indiana Area At ORG Chem Group, I’m responsible for the operational leadership of a cross-functional team spanning financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, employee benefits, human resources, IT, business insurance, and cash management for a multi-entity business. I partner with the executive leadership team and private equity group to determine the organization’s financial growth strategy while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and community… Show more At ORG Chem Group, I’m responsible for the operational leadership of a cross-functional team spanning financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, employee benefits, human resources, IT, business insurance, and cash management for a multi-entity business. I partner with the executive leadership team and private equity group to determine the organization’s financial growth strategy while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and community members. • Enhanced customers’ visibility of product costs, building consumer buy-in and long-term trust • Improved the financial reporting timeframe, enabling financial information to be more readily available • Directed budget management, forecasting, invoicing, financial audits, and banking relationships • Established efficient communication pathways to provide insight into evolving business trends • Guided compensation, payroll, operations, and benefits conversations • Integrated document management and AP automation into internal systems for key stakeholders • Streamlined reporting and audit processes, reducing reporting time from a 10-day to 7-day close • Led a major cost reduction initiative that saved the organization $800K+ • Evaluated business activities for R&E tax credit eligibility, resulting in $750K+ in total tax credits Show less



Central Beverage Co., Inc.

• Vice President & Controller

  • Sep 1991 - Oct 1999

  Evansville, Indiana Area Serving as the VP and Controller, I guided the financial strategy for a wholesale distribution company with 450+ accounts and $10M in annual sales. Responsible for supporting key functional areas, I managed financial accounting, inventory control, purchasing, human resources, and labor relations. I also led financial planning and policies, cash management, purchasing management, financial reporting, and relationship management for the organization.



Geo. S. Olive & Co.

• Staff Accountant

  • Jun 1990 - Aug 1991

  Evansville, Indiana Area Early in my career, I acted as the Staff Accountant at Geo. S. Olive & Co., which became the regional accounting firm BKD, that recently merged to become Forvis. I participated in audits for various businesses, spanning manufacturers, financial institutions, and retailers, and I was also responsible for preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.