JEANINE CARON
Summary
Strategic Vice President of Finance leading comprehensive financial operations for a multi-entity organization. Strengthens internal controls and delivers actionable financial insights that enhance profitability and operational performance. Proven track record of aligning financial strategies with organizational objectives while ensuring compliance across all divisions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Finance / HR Director
MX Petroleum Corp.
Massena, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Lead all financial operations for three divisions and two additional corporations, overseeing accounting, payroll, compliance, financial reporting, and strategic planning for a multi-entity organization.
- Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple corporate entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, P&L reports, and supporting schedules to evaluate financial performance and guide executive decision-making.
- Conducted budget vs. actual analysis and identified variances to inform ownership of strategic and operational adjustments.
- Strengthened internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance across all divisions.
- Build and maintain cash flow models to support liquidity management, operational planning, and long-term financial stability.
- Develop annual budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the fiscal year.
- Provide financial projections, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to inform strategic initiatives.
- Partner with operations, HR, and leadership to align financial insights with organizational goals and improve cross-departmental efficiency.
- Coordinate with lending institutions, auditors, and government agencies to support financial transparency and compliance.
- Managed compliance and audit processes to maintain financial integrity across divisions.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements across corporate divisions.
- Oversee payroll for 88 employees, ensuring accuracy of compensation, benefits, and tax reporting.
- Maintain audit readiness and support public-sector compliance functions.
Skills
- Financial strategy
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- P&L Management
- Cash Flow Strategy
- Consolidations
- Cost Analysis
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance metrics Operational Excellence — Internal Controls
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query)
- Systems Expertise — SAP
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Sage
- QuickBooks
Personal Information
- Title: Vice President of Finance | Multi-Entity Accounting | Strategic Financial Leadership
- Availability: Relocating to Santa Clarita, CA
Timeline
Vice President of Finance / HR Director
MX Petroleum Corp.
01.2005 - Current