FREDERICK D. SPENCER

• Scaled startup operations from concept to 4,500+ retail locations, managing supply chain, IT systems, vendor negotiations, and compliance.
• Created an extensive multi-vendor sourcing network to support cost-efficient delivery of a first-to-market product line.
• Implemented NetSuite ERP for real-time financial and inventory tracking.
• Led internal audit processes and compliance systems as the brand scaled nationally.
• Oversaw end-to-end vendor contracting and operational infrastructure to support sustainable growth.
• Managed cross-functional teams across finance, supply chain, operations, and logistics.
• Secured $8MM+ in funding from both venture capital and private equity to fuel growth, while driving strategic vision

CFO Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all financial statements reporting and analysis, including monthly investor reports.
• Monthly reconciliation and annual budgeting and forecasting through NetSuite application.
• Supporting third party accounting firm through tax preparation, financial audits, and shareholder reporting.

• Led financial oversight and operational analysis for a $120M portfolio, managing forecasting, P&L, and a $25M capital improvement plan.
• Delivered $14M in cost savings through strategic review and process optimization.
• Developed KPI dashboards for executive visibility and operational alignment.
• Partnered with operations to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

• Directed $112M real estate budget; redesigned approval and capital allocation processes to improve ROI and speed to execution.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to plan and execute a 50% expansion of national retail footprint.
• Pioneered real estate approval frameworks, integrating EVA metrics to enhance project ROI.
• Instrumental in real estate strategy implementation through site selection, profit analysis, lease review, market selection which delivered $70 million revenue growth from new store performance.
• Built approval frameworks integrating ROI metrics and EVA (Economic Value Added) analysis.
• Collaborated with IT and finance to develop driver-based planning systems.

Oversaw integration of strategic real estate assets including GAAP analysis, lease management, and return analysis.

• Delivered an 11% occupancy expense reduction through data-driven real estate decisions.
• Responsible for modeling site P&Ls and profitability prospects presented to senior leadership.
• Led the holistic integration of all strategic real estate assets including company-owned and franchise assets.