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Brad Forseth - MBA

Prior Lake,MN

Summary

Led the corporate accounting function in all aspects of reporting and consolidation of a publicly and Private Equity based company. Ensured GAAP and SOX requirements while overseeing the development and adherence to company-wide accounting policies and procedures. Led and managed quarterly and annual external audits as well as all external reporting requirements. Reviewed and presented overall company results and variance analysis to CFO and CEO. Led the corporate annual planning process, as well as providing guidance and planning assumptions to all business units to ensure consistency. Worked with senior management to develop and provide planning targets to business units.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Business Analyst

C. H. Robinson (contract)
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed accountability dashboards with supporting performance metrics
  • Constructed cost models to support dynamic pricing across all product categories
  • Developed tools tailored to control and add predictability to various volatile expense items
  • Working with Senior Management to stand-up new FP&A departments and methodoligy

Controller

Intricon Corporation (contract)
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Directed the month-end close process including general ledger, AP and AR, treasury, financial reporting, and cost accounting
  • Interface with external auditors for the interim and annual audit and 401k audit
  • Perform M&A activities on the buyer side including investment analysis and reporting
  • Ensured GAAP compliance, managed technical accounting research and implementation
  • Directed the annual cost-roll
  • Managed daily cash forecasts and related banking relationships
  • Spearheaded M&A analysis, enhancing investment strategies & supporting strategic growth initiatives


Sr. Director of Corporate Accounting (Interim)

Prime Therapeutics
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for aspects of accounting operations including general ledger, monthly close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, rebate and claims accounting, internal controls, external and internal audit support
  • Worked cross-functionally to ensure that new developments withing Prime Therapeutics are supported from a GAAP and reporting standpoint
  • Directed and personally developed accounting policy/accounting position white papers and worked with external auditors to ensure proper accounting treatment
  • Lead a team of professionals Accounting Operations and Reporting ensuring deadlines are met and successful outcomes are achieved
  • Provided experienced financial insights to my directed reports and Senior Management.

Director of Finance

Taylor Corporation
2020 - 2022
  • Director of Finance for a $150 million dollar division that specializes in business-to-business custom printing solutions
  • Directed all aspects of accounting and financial analysis and cost accounting related to this division
  • Trusted advisor and member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Known for business transformation strategies, profitable revenue expansion through new product development, new market expansion and gross margin improvement
  • Data-driven critical thinker collaborating across functions to solve complex problems and improve processes.

Controller

Jostens, Inc.
2010 - 2020
  • Contributed as a vital financial partner and member of the Scholastic Business Unit with over $400M in annual sales
  • Directed all aspects of the P&L and created strategic plans to grow sales and improve profitability
  • Developed and managed financial models and metrics to ensure progress against targets
  • Directed all aspects of manufacturing accounting across five locations
  • Managed 10 direct employees including two Assistant Controllers and the Finance Director of Manufacturing
  • Ensured GAAP and SOX requirements while overseeing the development and adherence to company-wide accounting policies and procedures
  • Led and managed quarterly and annual external audits as well as all external reporting requirements
  • Led the corporate annual planning process, as well as providing guidance and planning assumptions to all business units to ensure consistency.

Senior Director of Finance

Jostens, Inc.
1999 - 2010
  • .Led the corporate accounting function in all aspects of reporting and consolidation of a publicly and Private Equity based company.
  • Ensured GAAP and SOX requirements while overseeing the development and adherence to company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
  • Led and managed quarterly and annual external audits as well as all external reporting requirements.
  • Reviewed and presented overall company results and variance analysis to CFO and CEO.
  • Led the corporate annual planning process, as well as providing guidance and planning assumptions to all business units to ensure consistency.
  • Worked with senior management to develop and provide planning targets to business units.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

St. Cloud State University

Master of Business Administration - MBA Emphasis in Finance

University of St. Thomas

Skills

  • Internal and external reporting
  • Financial General ledger accounting
  • Cost reduction / process improvement initiatives
  • Cost accounting
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Financial statement analysis
  • SAP and Oracle
  • Excel
  • BPC

Timeline

Financial Business Analyst

C. H. Robinson (contract)
01.2024 - Current

Controller

Intricon Corporation (contract)
05.2023 - 01.2024

Sr. Director of Corporate Accounting (Interim)

Prime Therapeutics
05.2022 - 04.2023

Director of Finance

Taylor Corporation
2020 - 2022

Controller

Jostens, Inc.
2010 - 2020

Senior Director of Finance

Jostens, Inc.
1999 - 2010

Bachelor of Science - Finance

St. Cloud State University

Master of Business Administration - MBA Emphasis in Finance

University of St. Thomas

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