Ron Essex
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Sam Altman
Ron joined LL at a time when our FP&A team had lost a lot of talent and need to re-build. He came in with a strong understanding of the detailed reports that the senior team needed to operate the business - and how to build them. He had a large impact in a short amount of time by providing visibility to performance, cost drivers, and actionable insights on a fixed cycle. He's also a great communicator and was able to work with a wide variety of leaders in the company. He works tirelessly, takes ownership of his work, and already knows the financial model you're trying to build.
Martin D. Agard
Ron did a terrific job building an entirely new annual planning process for Lumber that drove more detailed visibility to revenue and cost drivers, while also reducing the mechanics and effort of planning.He also re-invented our reporting cycle keeping the entire senior team aligned as to performance and gap closure actions required. He is responsive and collaborative across the organization, and tirelessly meets his many commitments. It was a pleasure working with him for 3 years.
Sam Altman
Ron joined LL at a time when our FP&A team had lost a lot of talent and need to re-build. He came in with a strong understanding of the detailed reports that the senior team needed to operate the business - and how to build them. He had a large impact in a short amount of time by providing visibility to performance, cost drivers, and actionable insights on a fixed cycle. He's also a great communicator and was able to work with a wide variety of leaders in the company. He works tirelessly, takes ownership of his work, and already knows the financial model you're trying to build.
Martin D. Agard
Ron did a terrific job building an entirely new annual planning process for Lumber that drove more detailed visibility to revenue and cost drivers, while also reducing the mechanics and effort of planning.He also re-invented our reporting cycle keeping the entire senior team aligned as to performance and gap closure actions required. He is responsive and collaborative across the organization, and tirelessly meets his many commitments. It was a pleasure working with him for 3 years.
Sam Altman
Ron joined LL at a time when our FP&A team had lost a lot of talent and need to re-build. He came in with a strong understanding of the detailed reports that the senior team needed to operate the business - and how to build them. He had a large impact in a short amount of time by providing visibility to performance, cost drivers, and actionable insights on a fixed cycle. He's also a great communicator and was able to work with a wide variety of leaders in the company. He works tirelessly, takes ownership of his work, and already knows the financial model you're trying to build.
Martin D. Agard
Ron did a terrific job building an entirely new annual planning process for Lumber that drove more detailed visibility to revenue and cost drivers, while also reducing the mechanics and effort of planning.He also re-invented our reporting cycle keeping the entire senior team aligned as to performance and gap closure actions required. He is responsive and collaborative across the organization, and tirelessly meets his many commitments. It was a pleasure working with him for 3 years.
Sam Altman
Ron joined LL at a time when our FP&A team had lost a lot of talent and need to re-build. He came in with a strong understanding of the detailed reports that the senior team needed to operate the business - and how to build them. He had a large impact in a short amount of time by providing visibility to performance, cost drivers, and actionable insights on a fixed cycle. He's also a great communicator and was able to work with a wide variety of leaders in the company. He works tirelessly, takes ownership of his work, and already knows the financial model you're trying to build.
Martin D. Agard
Ron did a terrific job building an entirely new annual planning process for Lumber that drove more detailed visibility to revenue and cost drivers, while also reducing the mechanics and effort of planning.He also re-invented our reporting cycle keeping the entire senior team aligned as to performance and gap closure actions required. He is responsive and collaborative across the organization, and tirelessly meets his many commitments. It was a pleasure working with him for 3 years.
Experience
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SOAR365
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
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Sep 2021 - Present
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LLFlooring
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Toano, VA
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Director of FP&A
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2021
Established a new FP&A team in 2016 with a focus on forward-looking analysis, increased collaboration with groups across the organization, and providing insightful, relevant information. Developed a new annual planning process that has been much more efficient, timely, and less time consuming. FP&A has increased our involvement in the decision making process by improving partnerships with all the different functional groups. Developed forecasting models and tools that support strategic and capital projects, as well as BOD reporting. Improved financial reporting with consistency, accuracy, and relevancy. Show less
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nTelos Wireless
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Telecommunications
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Director of Planning and Analysis
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Jul 2000 - Jul 2016
Led annual budget and multi-year forecast processes for over 10 years. Collaborate with Sr Mgt to support strategic decisions on capital planning and M&A activity. Financial leadership to Sales & Marketing for pricing decisions and new product development. Lead role in development of financial models related to profitability and ROI analysis. Primary financial resource for sales compensation and sales distribution. Support completion of Board of Director presentations. Provide ad hoc analysis and support to all groups across the organization. Show less
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PrimeCo Personal Communications
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United States
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Wireless Services
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Regional Manager/Director of Finance
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Aug 1996 - Jul 2000
Market Finance Director 1999-2000 Managed team that performed comprehensive monthly financial reporting, complete financial analysis, and in-detail forecasting, as well as performed general accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions for the entire greater Virginia Region Key member of the Management Presentation Team that met with potential buyers to facilitate the sale of the Richmond and Hampton Roads Markets, a transaction valued in excess of $500,000,000. Developed and presented a variety of Budgets and Quarterly Operational Reviews to Senior Management. Manager/Analyst 1996-1999 Worked closely with Finance Director in the development of annual business plans, as well as performed monthly financial reporting, variance analysis and interim forecasting. Professionally responsible for the reporting and analysis processes subsequent to company’s founding. Developed pricing and profitability models for rate plans and sales distribution channels. Show less
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Financial Analysis
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1994 - 1996
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Freddie Mac
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor Loan Operations
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1987 - 1993
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Auditor
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1984 - 1986
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Education
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1993 - 1996
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business
MBA, Business -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business
BA, Business
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