CFO
City Market
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
- Oversaw the preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
- Evaluated investment opportunities diligently, contributing to informed decisions regarding potential projects and their expected returns.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
- Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
- Managed risk effectively through the establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework, safeguarding company assets against potential threats.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.