Brian M. Yanni - CPA, MBA
Saint Simons Island,GA
Summary
Accomplished and trusted CFO with 40 years of extensive experience in finance and accounting, specializing in FP&A, budgeting, audit, and forecasting. Delivers a proven record of enhancing value and competitive positioning for top-tier companies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim CFO
LiveOak Fiber LLC
Brunswick, Georgia
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Architected and implemented the FP&A function to guide informed business decisions.
- Developed functional budgets aligning with strategic business objectives and performance metrics (budget vs. actual with variance analysis).
- Managed treasury functions and cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity and optimize drawdowns.
- Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and secure investor interests.
- Collaborated with teams to assess internal controls, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
SVP Federal Sales
viLogics
Naples, Florida
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Cultivated and promoted key customer relationships to drive top-line revenue.
- Educated customers on cloud data center and cyber security products and services.
- Generated new business opportunities through targeted cold calling campaigns.
- Scheduled meetings with potential customers to assess needs and requirements.
Division CFO
American Red Cross
Washington, District of Columbia
01.2010 - 12.2021
- Institutionalized budget management rigor, and resource allocation across diverse programs and services.
- Led regular audits and risk assessments to safeguard organizational assets and integrity.
- Engaged with stakeholders to communicate financial performance and strategic priorities.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes, and ensured compliance with GAAP.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring the best value for company resources.
- Assessed accounting processes and procedures; identified exceptions, and developed new policies as needed.
- Maintained business forecasts, and adjusted budgets, along with operational plans, to maximize value.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to measure performance against expectations.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals and strategies.
Senior Director Financial Platforms
Freddie Mac
McLean, Virginia
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Led the implementation and integration of financial systems across departments while coordinating upgrades and enhancements.
- Analyzed business requirements to enhance capabilities for financial reporting.
- Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration between legacy applications and new technologies.
- Developed strategies to optimize accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting processes.
- Researched best practices in financial platforms to create a roadmap for potential solutions.
Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Managed client relationships to identify needs, and deliver custom solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing strategic consulting frameworks.
- Analyzed market trends to inform clients on new business strategy developments aka opportunities.
- Managed project lifecycles from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with goals.
- Responsible for working with clients to implement process, technology, and organizational change.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to effectively define project scope and objectives.
- Coordinated multi-departmental teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Utilized advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modeling, to derive insights from benchmark data sets.
VP Outsourcing Services
PwC
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Led initiatives that improved client service delivery and engagement.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and execution.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and support new revenue streams.
- Analyzed market trends to guide strategic decision-making processes.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in significant cost savings organization-wide.
- Directed oversight of all departments to maintain seamless operations.
- Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
Finance Director & Controller of Emerging Markets
International Paper
Wayne, New Jersey
01.1988 - 12.2000
- Transformed the financial reporting landscape through changes in systems and processes, while working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Developed and implemented annual financial plans and budgets to support organizational goals.
- Established policies for accounting systems, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and risk management.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared monthly financial statements, and analyzed business trends.
- Coordinated audit activities to ensure timely and efficient completion of both U.S. GAAP and local in-country audits.
Education
MBA - Finance
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison12-1987
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Accounting
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-1980
Skills
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budget development
- Audit, compliance & risk management
- Strategic decision-making
- Relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Change management
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (license status active)
Timeline
Interim CFO
LiveOak Fiber LLC
01.2023 - 11.2023
SVP Federal Sales
viLogics
01.2021 - 12.2022
Division CFO
American Red Cross
01.2010 - 12.2021
Senior Director Financial Platforms
Freddie Mac
01.2007 - 12.2009
Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting
01.2004 - 12.2006
VP Outsourcing Services
PwC
01.2001 - 12.2003
Finance Director & Controller of Emerging Markets
International Paper
01.1988 - 12.2000
MBA - Finance
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Accounting
Seton Hall University
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