Rick Smith
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Anu Hariharan
RIck Smith is a finance leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and financial expertise to partner with business leaders. He is a great mentor and a wonderful person to work with. I consider it a privilege to have worked with him at Resource
Rachel Bertrand
Rick has a wonderful can do attitude and is not afraid to stand up for what is right rather than just what is popular. Knowing that "he had my back" made it easy to work to exceed his expectations.
Anu Hariharan
RIck Smith is a finance leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and financial expertise to partner with business leaders. He is a great mentor and a wonderful person to work with. I consider it a privilege to have worked with him at Resource
Rachel Bertrand
Rick has a wonderful can do attitude and is not afraid to stand up for what is right rather than just what is popular. Knowing that "he had my back" made it easy to work to exceed his expectations.
Anu Hariharan
RIck Smith is a finance leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and financial expertise to partner with business leaders. He is a great mentor and a wonderful person to work with. I consider it a privilege to have worked with him at Resource
Rachel Bertrand
Rick has a wonderful can do attitude and is not afraid to stand up for what is right rather than just what is popular. Knowing that "he had my back" made it easy to work to exceed his expectations.
Anu Hariharan
RIck Smith is a finance leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and financial expertise to partner with business leaders. He is a great mentor and a wonderful person to work with. I consider it a privilege to have worked with him at Resource
Rachel Bertrand
Rick has a wonderful can do attitude and is not afraid to stand up for what is right rather than just what is popular. Knowing that "he had my back" made it easy to work to exceed his expectations.
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Bonfire Advisory
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Dec 2022 - Present
Bonfire Advisory provides CFO services to venture and growth stage companies that have complex financial and operational needs but can't afford a full-time, experienced CFO. Services include: • Day-to-day accounting oversight • Financial reporting, analysis, and systems • Buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions • Capital raises, both for equity and debt • International expansion • HR, payroll, and benefits oversight • Facilities / lease negotiations Bonfire Advisory provides CFO services to venture and growth stage companies that have complex financial and operational needs but can't afford a full-time, experienced CFO. Services include: • Day-to-day accounting oversight • Financial reporting, analysis, and systems • Buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions • Capital raises, both for equity and debt • International expansion • HR, payroll, and benefits oversight • Facilities / lease negotiations
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Parchment Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Chief Financial Officer
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
Parchment is the dominant SAAS software platform that facilitates the transfer of digital credentials, notably transcripts and graduation verifications, between K-12 and Higher Ed institutions, plus Parchment is a leading provider of print and electronic diplomas. Parchment has the leading market share in 6 international markets. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Supported a 50% increase in revenues through organic growth and M&A, including substantial growth in Gross… Show more Parchment is the dominant SAAS software platform that facilitates the transfer of digital credentials, notably transcripts and graduation verifications, between K-12 and Higher Ed institutions, plus Parchment is a leading provider of print and electronic diplomas. Parchment has the leading market share in 6 international markets. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Supported a 50% increase in revenues through organic growth and M&A, including substantial growth in Gross Margin % and EBITDA %. • Closed on 3 acquisitions in 18 months. Show less Parchment is the dominant SAAS software platform that facilitates the transfer of digital credentials, notably transcripts and graduation verifications, between K-12 and Higher Ed institutions, plus Parchment is a leading provider of print and electronic diplomas. Parchment has the leading market share in 6 international markets. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Supported a 50% increase in revenues through organic growth and M&A, including substantial growth in Gross… Show more Parchment is the dominant SAAS software platform that facilitates the transfer of digital credentials, notably transcripts and graduation verifications, between K-12 and Higher Ed institutions, plus Parchment is a leading provider of print and electronic diplomas. Parchment has the leading market share in 6 international markets. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Supported a 50% increase in revenues through organic growth and M&A, including substantial growth in Gross Margin % and EBITDA %. • Closed on 3 acquisitions in 18 months. Show less
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Solera Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
Solera: • Is a venture-stage technology and payment innovation company that matches individuals to a curated network of community and digital health providers, with providers being paid through medical claims submitted by Solera on their behalf for achieving clinical outcomes. • Solera's platform provides access to solutions covering a wide range of chronic and lifestyle health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, tobacco cessation, stress and sleep… Show more Solera: • Is a venture-stage technology and payment innovation company that matches individuals to a curated network of community and digital health providers, with providers being paid through medical claims submitted by Solera on their behalf for achieving clinical outcomes. • Solera's platform provides access to solutions covering a wide range of chronic and lifestyle health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, tobacco cessation, stress and sleep quality. • Is backed by several premier private equity firms, including Sandbox Industries, Adams Street, SJF, and the venture arms of several Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Closed on approx. $50M in equity and $5M in debt across various investment rounds. • Steered the company through various accounting and systems projects, culminating in the successful, on-time completion of the company's first audit (which was handled by a Big 4 firm). • Drove efforts for the company to narrow its focus, both in terms of business lines and customers, to improve profitability. Show less Solera: • Is a venture-stage technology and payment innovation company that matches individuals to a curated network of community and digital health providers, with providers being paid through medical claims submitted by Solera on their behalf for achieving clinical outcomes. • Solera's platform provides access to solutions covering a wide range of chronic and lifestyle health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, tobacco cessation, stress and sleep… Show more Solera: • Is a venture-stage technology and payment innovation company that matches individuals to a curated network of community and digital health providers, with providers being paid through medical claims submitted by Solera on their behalf for achieving clinical outcomes. • Solera's platform provides access to solutions covering a wide range of chronic and lifestyle health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, tobacco cessation, stress and sleep quality. • Is backed by several premier private equity firms, including Sandbox Industries, Adams Street, SJF, and the venture arms of several Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Closed on approx. $50M in equity and $5M in debt across various investment rounds. • Steered the company through various accounting and systems projects, culminating in the successful, on-time completion of the company's first audit (which was handled by a Big 4 firm). • Drove efforts for the company to narrow its focus, both in terms of business lines and customers, to improve profitability. Show less
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EXOS
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Lebanon
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Holding Companies
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
With 3,700 employees operating in over a dozen countries with 200+ clients at 500+ locations, EXOS spans a variety of healthcare services as the global industry leader in improving integrated human performance. EXOS: • Provides physical training, nutrition counseling, and physical rehabilitation for professional and amateur athletes and elite military. • Manages corporate & community fitness centers and develops fitness-related technologies for many of the world’s leading… Show more With 3,700 employees operating in over a dozen countries with 200+ clients at 500+ locations, EXOS spans a variety of healthcare services as the global industry leader in improving integrated human performance. EXOS: • Provides physical training, nutrition counseling, and physical rehabilitation for professional and amateur athletes and elite military. • Manages corporate & community fitness centers and develops fitness-related technologies for many of the world’s leading companies. • Operates consumer-facing physical therapy practices throughout the U.S. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Responsible for all accounting, financial planning/analysis, insurance, and banking. 4 direct reports and 20+ total reports. • Oversaw growth of EXOS from $50M in revenues and break-even EBITDA in ’14 to $185M in revenues and solid profitability in ’18. • Led relationships with private equity backers and lenders. • Played a key role in the acquisition of MediFit, a manager of corporate & community fitness centers, doubling the size of the total company. • Played a key role in the acquisition of D1 Sports Medicine, a national physical therapy chain. • Assisted in the sale of the company in 2018 to two private equity groups. Show less With 3,700 employees operating in over a dozen countries with 200+ clients at 500+ locations, EXOS spans a variety of healthcare services as the global industry leader in improving integrated human performance. EXOS: • Provides physical training, nutrition counseling, and physical rehabilitation for professional and amateur athletes and elite military. • Manages corporate & community fitness centers and develops fitness-related technologies for many of the world’s leading… Show more With 3,700 employees operating in over a dozen countries with 200+ clients at 500+ locations, EXOS spans a variety of healthcare services as the global industry leader in improving integrated human performance. EXOS: • Provides physical training, nutrition counseling, and physical rehabilitation for professional and amateur athletes and elite military. • Manages corporate & community fitness centers and develops fitness-related technologies for many of the world’s leading companies. • Operates consumer-facing physical therapy practices throughout the U.S. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: • Responsible for all accounting, financial planning/analysis, insurance, and banking. 4 direct reports and 20+ total reports. • Oversaw growth of EXOS from $50M in revenues and break-even EBITDA in ’14 to $185M in revenues and solid profitability in ’18. • Led relationships with private equity backers and lenders. • Played a key role in the acquisition of MediFit, a manager of corporate & community fitness centers, doubling the size of the total company. • Played a key role in the acquisition of D1 Sports Medicine, a national physical therapy chain. • Assisted in the sale of the company in 2018 to two private equity groups. Show less
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Resource
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United Kingdom
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Market Research
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Chief Financial Officer
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
• With 400+ employees across multiple offices, Resource was the largest independent digital advertising agency in the U.S. (Resource was acquired by IBM in 2016 and is now part of IBM iX). • Responsible for all accounting, financial planning/analysis, technology infrastructure, and facilities, plus oversaw project management, research, and analytics on an interim basis. Three direct reports & 30+ total reports. • Played a pivotal role in the sale of a minority stake in the business to… Show more • With 400+ employees across multiple offices, Resource was the largest independent digital advertising agency in the U.S. (Resource was acquired by IBM in 2016 and is now part of IBM iX). • Responsible for all accounting, financial planning/analysis, technology infrastructure, and facilities, plus oversaw project management, research, and analytics on an interim basis. Three direct reports & 30+ total reports. • Played a pivotal role in the sale of a minority stake in the business to a private equity firm. • Led relationships with our investment bankers, private equity partner, and commercial banks. • Drove the identification and vetting process of potential acquisitions. Acquired Ammirati, a NYC-based creative agency, in 2014. • Drove the implementation of a new ERP system. • Secured new facilities locations in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus (headquarters). Show less • With 400+ employees across multiple offices, Resource was the largest independent digital advertising agency in the U.S. (Resource was acquired by IBM in 2016 and is now part of IBM iX). • Responsible for all accounting, financial planning/analysis, technology infrastructure, and facilities, plus oversaw project management, research, and analytics on an interim basis. Three direct reports & 30+ total reports. • Played a pivotal role in the sale of a minority stake in the business to… Show more • With 400+ employees across multiple offices, Resource was the largest independent digital advertising agency in the U.S. (Resource was acquired by IBM in 2016 and is now part of IBM iX). • Responsible for all accounting, financial planning/analysis, technology infrastructure, and facilities, plus oversaw project management, research, and analytics on an interim basis. Three direct reports & 30+ total reports. • Played a pivotal role in the sale of a minority stake in the business to a private equity firm. • Led relationships with our investment bankers, private equity partner, and commercial banks. • Drove the identification and vetting process of potential acquisitions. Acquired Ammirati, a NYC-based creative agency, in 2014. • Drove the implementation of a new ERP system. • Secured new facilities locations in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus (headquarters). Show less
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inVentiv Health Communications
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jan 2008 - Feb 2011
• inVentiv Communications (now part of Syneos Health) is a holding company that owns advertising, marketing, and public relations agencies focused on the pharmaceutical and medical device spaces. • Responsible for accounting, financial management, reporting, analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and operational procedures of all business units worldwide. • Played a significant role in helping the company grow from 4 business units, $50M in revenues, and 300 employees, to 20 business… Show more • inVentiv Communications (now part of Syneos Health) is a holding company that owns advertising, marketing, and public relations agencies focused on the pharmaceutical and medical device spaces. • Responsible for accounting, financial management, reporting, analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and operational procedures of all business units worldwide. • Played a significant role in helping the company grow from 4 business units, $50M in revenues, and 300 employees, to 20 business units, $300M in revenues, and 1,600 employees. • Helped the overall business achieve above industry average operating margins. • Helped either start or acquire and integrate entities in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, France, and Italy. • Assisted with the sale of the company in 2005 to inVentiv Health, a public company, and in 2010 to Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private equity firm. • Oversaw a staff of 35.
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SVP / Controller
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Nov 2000 - Jan 2008
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L Brands
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Controller (Structure Division)
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1999 - 2000
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Manager of Financial Analysis & Reporting
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1999 - 1999
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Senior Financial Analyst
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1997 - 1999
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CSC Index
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Information Technology & Services
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Senior Consultant, Consultant
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1995 - 1997
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Education
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The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
MBA -
University of Arizona
BS Business Administration