GREGORY DEPARDO
Cranston,RI
Summary
Strategic finance executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, operational finance, and global consolidations within publicly traded and manufacturing organizations. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to guide strategic planning, manage complex financial operations, lead high-performing accounting teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. Expertise in SEC reporting, ERP systems, cost accounting, and financial forecasting with a strong record of driving operational transparency, financial discipline, and long-term organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
ASTRONOVA, INC.
West Warwick, Rhode Island
01.2019 - Current
- Lead global accounting operations for NASDAQ-listed manufacturer, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Direct corporate accounting staff and oversee global financial reporting and operational finance activities.
- Manage quarterly and annual financial reporting including review of Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings and MD&A preparation.
- Lead external audit process and coordinate quarterly financial reviews with independent auditors.
- Develop enterprise cash flow models, financial forecasts, and strategic financial analysis for executive leadership.
- Support corporate strategic planning initiatives and risk management analysis.
- Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes.
- Lead finance initiatives supporting global ERP implementation and financial system modernization.
Director, Corporate Accounting & Budgeting
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed global budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple international business segments.
- Managed corporate financial close and international financial consolidations.
- Produced detailed monthly financial reporting and variance analysis for executive leadership.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments.
- Managed ERP accounting configurations and financial system integration for acquisitions.
Assistant Corporate Controller
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed corporate and subsidiary general ledger operations across domestic and international entities.
- Consolidated quarterly and annual financial results supporting SEC reporting requirements.
- Prepared audit schedules and financial documentation for external audit engagements.
- Led annual budgeting processes and revenue forecasting initiatives.
- Supported Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, internal controls testing, and compliance initiatives.
- Provided financial leadership for international cloud-based ERP implementation.
Cost Accounting Manager
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Managed cost accounting operations supporting manufacturing and distribution facilities.
- Implemented enhanced supply chain and inventory reporting tools for operational management.
- Led annual physical inventory processes and financial reconciliation.
- Developed operational budgets and financial forecasts for manufacturing operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Providence College
Providence, Rhode IslandSkills
- Corporate Finance Leadership
- SEC Reporting (10-K / 10-Q)
- Global Financial Consolidations
- Strategic Planning & Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
- ERP Implementation & Financial Systems
- Audit Management & External Reporting
- Oracle EnterpriseOne ERP
- NetSuite ERP
- Unicom Finance
- Bank of America CashPro
- ReportsNow
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Monarch Reporting
- FAS Encore
EARLIER CAREER
- Cost Accounting Supervisor – Holson Albums
- Senior Financial Analyst – Burnes of Boston
- Lead Analyst, ISR & Asset Management – The Stanley Works
Timeline
Corporate Controller
ASTRONOVA, INC.
01.2019 - Current
Director, Corporate Accounting & Budgeting
01.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Corporate Controller
01.2009 - 01.2016
Cost Accounting Manager
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Providence College