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Kenneth Reynolds

Kenneth Reynolds

Montclair,NJ

Summary

CFO, COO, CBO, Executive Management, Strategic thinker, P&L Ownership, Business development, building relationships, superior client services, Accounting, Financial reporting and forecasting, Business Planning, Project Management, Auditing, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Integration, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Team Building, Treasury. Internal Controls, Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneur skills , Executive & Business Coach, Risk Management, International Experience, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving,

A strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and C-suite with more than 25 years of experience, responsible for financial operations and strategy throughout the US and Europe.

Extensive background leading capital market strategies, self-funding, M&A, created a best in classes international reporting systems, multi-million-dollar budgets and corporate scalability and full-cycle business models development. Adept in aligning people and culture with business goals and objectives as well as meeting the needs and aspirations of a diverse global workforce.

Overview

25
25

+ Years of professional experience

Work History

Group Chief Financial Officer

CIT
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
  • Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
  • Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors.
  • Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.
  • Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
  • Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
  • Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
  • Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value.
  • Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
  • Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
  • Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes.
  • Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
  • Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
  • Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
  • Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
  • Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.

Chief Business Officer

Ingauagement LlC
06.2019 - Current
  • Created several Brands from scratch including all aspects of startup phase (Legal, Financial structure, Initial raise, marketing,,sales, supply chan and all o[erational aspects including sourcing)
  • Balanced business needs and customer needs to optimize profits and customer satisfaction.
  • Adjusted company plan based on customer satisfaction surveys and sales reports to achieve stronger market position.
  • Investigated customer feedback on measures and developed programs to boost market saturation based on results.
  • Collaborated with senior management to improve overall customer experience and increase profitability.
  • Acquired, analyzed and made decisions based on in-depth knowledge of Beverage and education market to rapidly achieve sales growth.
  • Synthesized company and competitor performance data to discover untapped markets for mutilpel products in Finance and education and Beverage brands,.
  • Created long-term plan and budget of $over 1million to maximize ROI and continuously improve business development.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
  • Researched, proposed, and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Designed and executed successful sales and marketing procedures using innovative strategies around AI and core competency approach
  • Created long-term plan and budget of $250,000 to 500,000,000 to maximize ROI and continuously improve business development.

Business Consultant

Self Employed Services
01.2010 - Current
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
  • Performed as consultant for startup business in areas of marketing, logistics, and training to various behavioral healthcare service professionals.
  • Led restructuring of organization internal processes, resulting in improved performance.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Negotiated and resolved disputes between stakeholders finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders for growth opportunities and successful partnerships.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Designed and implemented risk management system to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Skills

  • Reporting expertise
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational decision making
  • Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Business planning
  • Executive team leadership
  • Human capital management
  • Organizational development
  • Operations management
  • Cost reductions
  • Corporate governance
  • Partnership development
  • Customer acquisition
  • International business

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