Constance Sellman
Honeoye Falls
Summary
Senior finance executive with a proven track record in managing financial operations, P&L oversight, and compliance. Expertise in strengthening financial controls and driving profitability through strategic forecasting and operational reporting. Recognized for hands-on leadership and a commitment to process improvement, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to enhance operational excellence in customer-centric environments. Demonstrated ability to lead system implementations and build high-performing finance teams that deliver measurable results.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO
Calvary Robotics and Companies
Webster, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Directed monthly profit and loss reporting, cash flow forecasting, and operational financial analysis supporting executive decision-making.
- Developed and interpreted financial and KPI reporting to evaluate operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Oversee financial system improvements and reporting enhancements to strengthen operational visibility and compliance effectiveness.
- Partner closely with operations, project management, engineering, and executive leadership to improve financial execution, resource planning, and manufacturing performance.
- Develop forecasting models and KPI reporting tools supporting operational decision-making and executive visibility into project profitability and capacity utilization.
- Strengthen financial controls, audit readiness, address audit findings as needed.
- Revitalize finance operations through organizational restructuring, talent development, and implementation of formal budgeting and capital management processes.
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational and reporting challenges.
- Improved working capital management and cash forecasting while supporting lender compliance and operational stability.
- Directed financial leadership through ownership transition and post-acquisition integration activities while maintaining operational continuity and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with external advisors, auditors, lenders, and legal counsel during due diligence and integration processes.
- PE backed manufacturer of custom automation solutions, 300 employees globally.
CFO (North America)
Unither Pharmaceuticals
Rochester, NY
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Directed financial reporting and operational analysis supporting executive management and multi-site operational leadership.
- Led compliance, audit response, and corrective action initiatives to strengthen financial governance and reporting accuracy.
- Delivered sustained growth achieving 6% revenue CAGR and 90% EBITDA CAGR through operational discipline, pricing strategy, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
- Improved Return on Sales from 2% to 21%, positioning the business as a top-performing operation within the global organization.
- Completed regulatory reporting and responded to compliance inquiries.
- Supported operational leadership in fast-paced customer-facing environments.
- Directed forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting processes supporting executive leadership and operational management.
- Managed capital investment initiatives exceeding $100M, working closely with State and Local government representatives.
- Strengthened treasury and working capital performance through enhanced AR/AP management, liquidity forecasting, and operational cash flow improvements.
- Led annual budgeting and long-range planning processes aligned with operational growth strategies and investment objectives.
- Directed preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and managed all audit response activities, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
- Built and developed a high-performing finance organization focused on accountability, operational partnership, and continuous improvement.
- Partnered with manufacturing leadership to identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements enhancing profitability and productivity.
- Oversaw ERP optimization and process automation initiatives improving reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and system utilization.
- Supported due diligence, integration, and investor reporting requirements during ownership transition and LBO activity.
- Pharmaceutical Contract Developer and Manufacturer, 2,500 employees globally
VP, Finance (North America)
Rotork Inc.
Rochester, NY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed finance operations across North America for a global industrial manufacturing organization operating within a matrixed multinational structure.
- Led financial planning, forecasting, internal controls, treasury, payroll, and operational finance support across multiple manufacturing and service locations.
- Ensured adherence to corporate financial policies and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Partnered with operations leadership to improve forecast accuracy, operational reporting, cost visibility, and financial performance.
- Directed integration activities across multiple acquired and divested operations, including ERP migrations and process standardization initiatives.
- Established scalable financial processes and governance frameworks supporting operational consistency and compliance across decentralized business units.
- Strengthened internal controls and reporting reliability while improving operational efficiency through shared services transformation initiatives.
- Built and mentored geographically dispersed finance teams supporting operational execution and business growth objectives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning, restructuring initiatives, and operational transformation activities.
- Global industrial flow control manufacturer | 3,700 employees globally
Director, Finance Transformation
Conduent Corporation
Florham Park, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led financial planning and analysis to optimize budget allocation and resource management.
- Developed and implemented strategic financial models for forecasting and risk assessment.
- Led finance transformation initiatives supporting a $6.5B global enterprise.
- Directed PMO activities for a $40M transformation program focused on productivity, profitability, and process improvement.
- Evaluated operational systems and implemented business intelligence tools enhancing reporting and decision-making capabilities.
- Developed operational reporting processes improving financial visibility and accountability.
Various Positions
Xerox Corporation
Rochester, NY
1992 - 2016
- Director of Risk Analytics
- Director of Finance / Controller
- Senior Manager, Strategy
- FP&A Manager
- Supply Chain Finance Leadership
- FP&A
Education
Executive Development - Contemporary Strategic Analysis
University of Rochester
Rochester, NYMaster of Business Administration - Finance & Accounting
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYBachelor of Science - Business
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYSkills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- P&L & Cash Flow Management
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Financial Controls & Compliance
- Audit Management
- Operational Finance
- KPI & Performance Reporting
- ERP & Systems Implementation
- Process Improvement
- Treasury & Working Capital Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Development
Certification
- Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt
- Certification, Xerox Selling Skills
Timeline
CFO
Calvary Robotics and Companies
01.2024 - Current
CFO (North America)
Unither Pharmaceuticals
01.2019 - 01.2024
VP, Finance (North America)
Rotork Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Director, Finance Transformation
Conduent Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2017
Various Positions
Xerox Corporation
1992 - 2016
Executive Development - Contemporary Strategic Analysis
University of Rochester
Master of Business Administration - Finance & Accounting
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business
Rochester Institute of Technology