David Schlothauer

• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes closing month in three days with reporting completed.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term financial objectives for organization.
• Partnered closely with other departments to drive initiatives aimed at achieving overall organizational success from financial standpoint.
• Trained and mentored eight finance team members, fostering culture of continuous improvement and professional development within department.
• Reduced operational costs through effective budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Supported mergers and acquisitions activities by providing accurate valuations of target companies and overseeing due diligence processes.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to keep costs under control.

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 month to summarize financial health and business performance.

• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
• Spearheaded implementation of new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
• Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
• Oversaw preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
• Mentored finance team members, fostering culture of professional growth and skill development within department.
• Drove revenue growth by developing pricing strategies that maximized both sales volume and profitability.
• Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
• Facilitated successful mergers and acquisitions by conducting thorough due diligence analyses and providing strategic guidance throughout process.
• Refined internal control procedures, strengthening overall integrity of financial data captured within system.
• Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
• Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
• Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.

Preformed temporary CFO services for clients.

• Developed comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals, driving revenue growth and cost reduction initiatives.
• Facilitated smooth transitions during periods of organizational change by providing effective leadership over finance-related matters.
• Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers through diligent research and communication skills that positively impacted the company''s expenses.
• Identified potential areas of cost savings through comprehensive variance analysis reports, contributing to improved bottom-line results.
• Implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets, minimizing instances of fraud or mismanagement.
• Reviewed monthly journal entries and reconciliations to find and resolve variances.
• Prepared accurate and timely financial statements compliant with GAAP standards, presenting concise information to stakeholders.