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David A. Dressler

Fort Collins

Summary

Financial leader with extensive expertise in accounting and financial management. Demonstrated success in enhancing profitability through improved financial reporting processes and strategic planning. Proven ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement effective internal controls, resulting in reduced discrepancies and increased efficiency. Skilled in leading finance teams and developing strategies that drive organizational growth and compliance with regulations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Exterior Solutions Plus
Arvada
03.2025 - Current
  • Established and enforced internal controls to protect company assets.
  • Streamlined financial processes to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Trained staff on accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Analyzed cash flow trends to support strategic decision-making initiatives.
  • Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
  • Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.

Chief Financial Officer

Method Flow Products, LLC
Evans
01.2022 - 11.2025
  • Oversaw daily financial operations to ensure workflow efficiency and support business growth.
    Synthesized financial data and analysis to facilitate strategic decision-making for owners.
    Consolidated financial information for banks and financing partners, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
    Enabled informed business decisions through comprehensive financial data analysis.
  • Executed due diligence process and orchestrated company sale

Key Accomplishments:

  • Enhanced financial performance while managing $30M+ in revenue and partnering with top oil companies.
  • Optimized cash flow through reduction of Accounts Payable from 115 days past due to 40-45 days, contributing to greater cash availability.
  • Spearheaded successful sale of company by owners by executing inclusive due diligence alongside venture capital firm.
  • Accelerated processing time for total AP from 120+ days to 45 days, while increasing overall cash flow

Controller

B&W Glass, Inc.
Cheyenne
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Directed daily company functions while conducting comprehensive due diligence for optimal sale outcomes.
    Strengthened relationships with banks and financing partners to synchronize all financial data.
    Initiated strategies that enabled owners to achieve lucrative business transactions.
    Optimized financial information management through effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Executed strategies for managing and optimizing $20M+ in annual revenue, driving consistent financial growth and operational efficiency.
  • Refined operational processes and elevated efficiency and preparedness during essential Due Diligence phase, driving company sale.

Chief Financial Officer

Kuck Mechanical Contractors, LLC
Loveland
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Consolidated and analyzed financial data for Construction, Manufacturing, and Service departments and two affiliates.
    Developed user-friendly pricing template and trained personnel in Service and Fabrication departments for accurate job pricing.
    Synchronized financial information for banks and financing partners to ensure seamless coordination.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Realized $16M+ in revenue via efficient oversight of major general contractor clients and sub-contractor vendors.
  • Facilitated timely payment of funds through management of Lien Release Waivers for general contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Orchestrated enhancement of cash flow, facilitating resting of Line of Credit and optimizing Cash on Hand
  • Managed WIP for more than 75 major construction projects per year, working in partnership with project managers.

Controller

Justice Trucking, Inc.
LaSalle
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed receivables, payroll, and monthly financial statement preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
    Organized financial strategy development to align objectives with company goals, driving sustainable growth.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Oversaw $5M+ in revenue growth and supervised two direct reports, while cultivating strategic partnerships with major oil company clients.
  • Rebuilt vendor confidence by reducing payables from 60+ days to 30 days while enhancing overall financial reliability.
  • Strengthened cash flow and removed invoice factoring by taking initiative to implement comprehensive internal controls and skillfully supervising invoicing and receivables.

CFO/Operations Manager

Niagara Neighborhood Management
Indianapolis
01.2002 - 05.2017
  • Ensured precise monthly financial statements and budgets by overseeing all receivables and disbursements.
    Secured cost-effective financing solutions through strong relationships with banks, developers, and builders.
    Effectively managed cash flow while negotiating beneficial financing terms.
  • Directed disbursements to sustain budget precision and reinforce financial integrity.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Facilitated more than 25% business growth by strategically directing $15M budget and leading team of 7 direct reports, while successfully serving customer base of 5.5K.
  • Streamlined effective communication and governance by acting as primary liaison to boards of directors and homeowners in various communities.
  • Achieved notable cost savings for communities by skillfully negotiating contracts with vendors and obtaining competitive bids for key projects.
  • Elevated productivity via meticulous planning and deployment of efficient processes and innovative technology, facilitating reduction of required staff from nine to three.

Education

Certified Change Management Practitioner -

Prosci Certification
Fort Collins, CO
11-2024

Masters of Business Administration - Business Management

Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY
05-1997

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
08-1988

Skills

  • Strategic financial management
  • Certified Change Management Practitioner
  • Coordinating initiatives
  • Multi-departmental teamwork
  • Effective communication
  • Process optimization
  • Customer success management
  • Financial resource management
  • Financial analysis
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Cash flow optimization
  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • US GAAP proficiency
  • Project management
  • Expenditure review
  • General ledger accounting
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Audit management
  • Audit preparation
  • Working capital management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Variance resolution
  • Month-end closing
  • Capital budgeting
  • Finance
  • Corporate strategic planning
  • Management accounting
  • Budget preparation
  • Payroll processing
  • Procedure development
  • Purchase tracking
  • Accounting management
  • GAAP compliance
  • Financial planning
  • Revenue generation
  • Financial document review
  • Balance sheet management
  • Expense control
  • Financial strategy management
  • Office workflow improvements
  • Internal controls
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Staff management
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Policy planning
  • General ledger management
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Budget strategy
  • Internal control management
  • Executive leadership advisement
  • Negotiation
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Accounts payable management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Budget administration
  • Financial statement review
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Payment disbursement
  • Corporate finance
  • Internal controls development
  • Financial controls implementation

Accomplishments

  • Revitalized financial operations at Pro-Guard Products by decreasing accounts receivable and accounts payable timelines, achieving under 45 days for both, and restoring vendor confidence.
  • Resolved overdue payroll and vendor reimbursement issues, reinstated crucial supply chain partnerships and ensured sustained operational readiness for future growth by initiating strategic financial reforms at BaseNet Computer Solutions.
  • Led seamless transition of Piezo Tech, Inc.'s accounting department from legacy software to Made2Manage system within eight weeks, while attaining substantial cost savings by eliminating the need for external consulting fees.
  • Established substantial cash reserves and optimized operational budgets across multiple neighborhoods, while ensuring cost-efficiency and community satisfaction without increasing fees.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness by streamlining $15M budget management across 5.5K homeowners, while implementing standardized processes for 45 accounts, and consolidating diverse accounts into unified chart of accounts.
  • Organized $5M roofing repair project post-hailstorm, while collaborating seamlessly with insurance adjusters and contractors, leading to achieving under-budget delivery with zero neighborhood out-of-pocket costs.

Additional Experience

  • Controller, Project Manager & Accounting Consultant, RHI Management Resources, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
  • Revenue Agent, Internal Revenue Service, Buffalo, NY
  • Satellite Operations Specialist, E-4, Honorable Discharge, U.S. Air Force, Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, FL

Timeline

Controller

Exterior Solutions Plus
03.2025 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

Method Flow Products, LLC
01.2022 - 11.2025

Controller

B&W Glass, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022

Chief Financial Officer

Kuck Mechanical Contractors, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021

Controller

Justice Trucking, Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2020

CFO/Operations Manager

Niagara Neighborhood Management
01.2002 - 05.2017

Certified Change Management Practitioner -

Prosci Certification

Masters of Business Administration - Business Management

Niagara University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rollins College