Jeanine Zimmerman
Upper Saddle River
Summary
Strategic executive known for financial leadership and operational oversight in multi-entity organizations. Successfully directed 19 corporate acquisitions, enhancing profitability while leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. Proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, driving informed decision-making and long-term growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Finance
The IMA Group
Tarrytown
08.2019 - Current
- Direct the financial management and operational oversight of a $165M multi-entity organization, supporting 1,000 employees and 1099 FFS across IMAs 110 locations.
- Led 19 successful corporate acquisitions and divestitures, overseeing financial due diligence, valuation modeling, contract negotiation, and post-acquisition integration.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budgeting to guide executive decision-making and long-term strategy.
- Manage treasury functions across 12 entities to ensure optimal liquidity, risk management, and capital allocation.
- Executed the preparation of audited financial statements and coordinated with external accounting firms during year-end audits to uphold accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations; manage internal controls and coordinate external audits.
- Designed and implemented cost reduction and turnaround initiatives that improved financial performance and operational efficiency across the organization.
- Negotiate and manage complex commercial real estate leases, vendor agreements, 1099 FFS contracts, and equipment financing arrangements to optimize financial outcomes.
- Lead and mentor a 35-member team across finance, accounting and billing teams ensuring accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Select and oversee relationships with external auditors and accounting firms for audits, reviews, and financial consulting.
- Identify and secure capital funding for expansion initiatives; manage banking relationships and covenant compliance.
- Advised CFO/President/CEO with financial insights that directly influenced business strategy and growth planning.
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President
Glass-form Productions, Inc.
Bronx
01.1991 - 02.2007
- Directed comprehensive financial operations, demonstrating expert knowledge in accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, while driving strategic business growth from $1.5M to $25M in revenue.
- Developed and executed comprehensive financial budgets, forecasts, and multi-period revenue projections, aligning with corporate objectives and ensuring accuracy.
- Provided advanced financial analysis and interpretation of statistical and operational data to inform executive decision-making and optimize company performance.
- Led high-stakes negotiations for property acquisitions and orchestrated bank financing, leveraging deep financial acumen to secure favorable terms and support capital investment.
- Consolidated and reviewed financial statements from multiple distribution centers, delivering accurate reports to the foreign-based President in a timely manner.
- Exercised strong leadership over all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, tax compliance, and payroll across four distribution locations.
- Oversaw inventory management and purchasing operations linked to overseas manufacturing facilities, integrating supply chain and financial controls to improve efficiency.
- Directed cross-functional teams in customer service, sales, and shipping, fostering operational excellence and aligning department goals with corporate financial strategies.
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of an ERP system tailored for manufacturing and distribution, enhancing reporting capabilities, process integration, and internal controls.
- Managed complex multi-state payroll processes and tax filings, maintaining compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Education
Accounting Degree -
Berkeley College
White Plains, NYSkills
- ERP implementation
- Accounting and financial reporting
- GAAP compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Payroll compliance
- Microsoft Dynamics SL and GP
- FRx report writer
- QuickBooks
- ADP, Paychex, and Paycom
- Technical proficiency
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Contract management
- Staff development
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Finance
The IMA Group
08.2019 - Current
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President
Glass-form Productions, Inc.
01.1991 - 02.2007
Accounting Degree -
Berkeley College