Steven Daniel
Oakdale,MN
Summary
Results-driven CFO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President-Corporate Strategies
Quality Collision Group
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Spearheaded change management initiatives to align company culture with evolving market demands and business objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
CFO
LaMettry's Collision, Inc.
01.1987 - 10.2024
- Supported financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data for financial analysis and decision-making.
- Contributed to audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.
- Developed proficiency in accounting software to streamline financial operations and improve efficiency.
- Conducted market research to support strategic planning initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
- Participated in meetings to discuss financial performance and recommend improvements based on findings.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
- Facilitated successful mergers and acquisitions by conducting thorough due diligence analyses and providing strategic guidance throughout the process.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12-1986
Skills
- Change management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Team motivation
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Vendor negotiation
- Cash flow management
- Team leadership
- Business development
- Human resources
Timeline
Vice President-Corporate Strategies
Quality Collision Group
10.2024 - 10.2025
CFO
LaMettry's Collision, Inc.
01.1987 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire