Jacob Gaudette
Iron Mountain,MI
Summary
Accomplished Finance Executive skilled at driving financial growth and maximizing profitability. Expertise in financial planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making, resulting in increased shareholder value and sustainable business development. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading high-performing teams to achieve company objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Finance
CU Prodigy, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Spear-headed company company-wide strategic initiatives, optimizing financial operations and driving a 35% revenue increase through innovative adjustments to our revenue model
- Secured $2 million in capital funding and diligently managed budgets, payroll, and accounting functions, with an overall capital invested portfolio over $6 million and assets over $8 million
- Implemented robust policies aligning with GAAP, FASB, and FAR standards and maintained stringent internal controls to safeguard financial integrity
- Through proactive analysis of operational processes, continuously enhanced profitability and efficiency, delivering insightful financial reports to the CEO and Board members monthly
- Began employment as AVP, promoted to VP 2023
Chief Financial Officer
Gogebic Range Bank
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed the finances, general ledger and budget of the bank, while working closely with the CEO to direct the overall executive strategy
- Reported to members of the board as part of the Audit/Compliance and Investment/Asset Liability Management Committees
- Responsible for the call report, as well as the following policies: Reg P., Right to Financial Privacy, ID Theft, Wire Transfer, Reg F., Employee Expense, Fixed Asset Capitalization, Remote Deposit Capture, Reg GG, Funds Availability, Audit Risk Assessment, ACH, Records Retention, Reg E
- Assisted Deposit Operations Department and tellers in the daily operations of the bank
- Handled many BSA/AML functions
- Began employment as Financial Operations Officer
- Promoted to Director of Financial Operations in 2020
- Promoted to CFO in 2021.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI01.2017
Bachelors of Science -
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI01.2014
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial Management
- Performance metrics analysis
- Financial Process Improvement
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate leadership
- Operational decision making
- Accounting principles understanding
Timeline
VP of Finance
CU Prodigy, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Gogebic Range Bank
01.2018 - 01.2022
Masters of Business Administration -
Spring Arbor University
Bachelors of Science -
Northern Michigan University
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