Stephen Greene
Trinity,NC
Summary
Accomplished Chief Financial Officer with a proven track record adept in strategic planning and quantitative analysis. Spearheaded financial strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Skilled in ERP systems and effective communication. Adept at driving financial growth through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fiscal health and organizational success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Hutchens Rentz Eden
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw all financial and information technology areas of $350MM petroleum company.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, regulatory compliance and internal policies.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance relative to bank covenants.
- Oversaw budgets, accounts payable and receivable including billing.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
Chief Financial Officer
CCNC Operations, LLC Dba Braxton Culler
09.1996 - 12.2023
- Oversee key areas of $25MM manufacturer including financial, information technology, human resources, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
- Direct budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems.
- Prepare accurate financial statements monthly, quarterly and annually.
- Create, plan and implement policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize returns.
- Analyze operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
- Conduct detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Analyze operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Provide financial expertise to operations, sales and marketing.
- Manage and led team of 2 departmental managers.
- Devise successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outside technicians and contractors to secure products and services.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
Assistant Corporate Controller
Berkline
05.1990 - 09.1996
- Managed daily financial functions of $250MM manufacturer including cost and general accounting.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate budgets and forecast to senior management.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports.
- Directed cost accounting department to evaluate plant operations actual expense to standard product cost.
- Prepared Canadian subsidiary financial results and consolidation with parent (Berkline).
Sr. General Accountant
TPI Corporation
12.1987 - 05.1996
- Collected and arranged financial information for $50MM manufacturer and entered details into financial management system.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting W/Minor Computer Science
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VA1986
Skills
- Quantitative Analysis
- Operational Management
- Effective Communicator
- Trends Monitoring and Forecasting
- Industry Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Leadership
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- System Installation Management
- Annual Planning
- Budgetary Controls
- ERP Systems
- Hardware and Software Monitoring
- System Implementation
- Technology Integration
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Hutchens Rentz Eden
12.2023 - 01.2025
Chief Financial Officer
CCNC Operations, LLC Dba Braxton Culler
09.1996 - 12.2023
Assistant Corporate Controller
Berkline
05.1990 - 09.1996
Sr. General Accountant
TPI Corporation
12.1987 - 05.1996
MBA - Business Administration
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting W/Minor Computer Science
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
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