Jordan Lorah
Lewes,DE
Summary
High-impact Finance Professional with 15+ years of experience navigating the intersection of complex accounting and strategic business operations. Expert at transforming raw financial data into clear, executive-ready insights that drive multi-million dollar decisions. Proven track record in managing global integrations, leading high-performing teams, and optimizing G&A/headcount efficiency. A 'details-first' analyst who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant
Authentic Brands Group (ABG)
10.2024 - Current
- Data Integration Strategy: Spearheading the end-to-end financial data integration of Boardriders into ABG systems, ensuring 100% reporting continuity and accuracy.
- Executive Advisory: Partner with the SVP and VP of AR to create cash automation rules in NetSuite, synthesize collections data and negotiate high-stakes payment terms, directly improving cash flow performance.
- Operational Analysis: Conduct deep-dive G&A analysis and GL reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities during a major 2026 ERP implementation.
Interim Accounting Manager & Senior Financial Analyst
Boardriders (Formerly Quiksilver)
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Leadership & Oversight: Directed a team of 5 (Senior and Staff Accountants), streamlining the month-end close process and approving 100+ reconciliations across 5 global entities.
- Variance Synthesis: Delivered Trial Balance (TB) flux analysis and detailed variance insights directly to regional and global CFOs to guide fiscal strategy.
- Sole Financial Stewardship: Served as the dedicated finance lead for the Roxy brand, owning all forecasting, budget tracking, and ad-hoc financial decision support.
- Executive Partnership: Led weekly strategic syncs with the Roxy Head of Marketing, Head of Sales, and Head of Product to align expense strategies with commercial goals and product launches.
- Insight Generation: Translated complex brand data into actionable reporting for brand leads.
Project Manager – Global Special Projects
Boardriders (DC Shoes)
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Revenue Scaling: Managed the financial lifecycle of global licensing partnerships, contributing to a revenue increase from $4M to $35M in just 4 years.
- Profitability Modeling: Analyzed product margins and SKU efficiency across all categories, providing upper management with data-backed 'sell-in' and 'sell-through' strategies.
- Supply Chain Finance: Optimized global fulfillment by monitoring deliveries and logistics costs, ensuring financial plans stayed aligned with physical inventory movement.
Product & Sourcing Manager
Boardriders (DC Shoes)
05.2011 - 05.2019
- Margin Optimization: Secured margin efficiency by performing rigorous cost-benefit analyses and pivoting sourcing strategies to reduce production and transit expenses.
Senior General Ledger Accountant
Boardriders (DC Shoes)
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Global Consolidations: Handled quarterly global consolidations and prepared month-end entries for six main entities, ensuring SOX-level compliance and reporting accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of San Diego
Skills
- Systems & ERP: Advanced proficiency in SAP, NetSuite, Acumatica, BPC, BI, PLM, and Salesforce
- Data Mastery: Expert-level Excel (Financial Modeling, Macros, Pivot Tables), PowerPoint (Executive Presentations), and Word
- Core Competencies: Variance Analysis, G&A/Headcount Planning, Executive Decision Support, Project Management, and Cross-Functional Leadership
- Account reconciliation
- Budgeting and planning
- Business operations analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Expense reduction
Timeline
Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant
Authentic Brands Group (ABG)
10.2024 - Current
Interim Accounting Manager & Senior Financial Analyst
Boardriders (Formerly Quiksilver)
11.2022 - 07.2024
Project Manager – Global Special Projects
Boardriders (DC Shoes)
05.2019 - 11.2022
Product & Sourcing Manager
Boardriders (DC Shoes)
05.2011 - 05.2019
Senior General Ledger Accountant
Boardriders (DC Shoes)
10.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of San Diego