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  • $150 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (30 jobs)
    With over 25-years of accounting experience, I can help you manage your finances in a way that provides you with the information you need, when you need it, to get the best possible outcome. I have owned, and sold, my own company so I know the pressures and demands you are under and can help you to focus on growing your business instead of worrying about the numbers. I specialize in cleaning up problems and messes and can successfully take these types of distractions off your desk. I can help you with everything accounting and finance related: whether it's sorting out that box of accounting records that need to be organized and recorded or creating a financial projection for your next bank loan. I can help with M&A whether it's getting your company ready for sale/investment or helping to evaluate, purchase, and integrate an acquisition. My goal is to provide the RIGHT information at the RIGHT time. I believe that the lifeblood of any company is cash. I specialize in cash management and forecasting and can work with you to find ways to free up cash so that you know what you can spend. I believe that cash is the life blood of a company and can fix many issues. Your job is to grow your company my job is to help you realize its full value.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Financial Modeling
    Financial Planning
    Financial Analysis
    Xero
    Budget Management
    Microsoft Excel
    Accounting
    Financial Projection
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $300 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    Financial Business Consultant with a proven track record developing, analyzing, and enhancing business and investment operations. Expertise derived from a career straddling private equity and derivative trading. Outstanding data analytics and financial modeling skills combined with extensive risk return modeling across a variety of asset classes. Eight years of buy-side Private Equity experience from researcher to Managing Director. Twenty years of trading experience from floor trader to Founder of Proprietary Trading Firm. CTA Founder, FINRA registered. My entire career has been on the buyside of Alternative Asset investing. I have reviewed thousands of offering documents across a wide swath of industries and strategies. My forte is conveying complex business models in clear and readily understood analytics. MBA, University of Chicago. Adjunct Professor, NEIU School of Business and Management, Managerial Accounting. Educator, Business Innovation & Growth Center (Business Incubator); Business Plan Development and Creation. Expertise: • M&A Investments, Due diligence, and Analysis. • Business Plan Development and Capital Raise. • Risk Management Analytics. • Business Valuation. • Strategic Analysis, Financial Planning, and Cost Analysis. • EB5 capital rise and financial modeling. • Fund Performance & Attribution. • Investment Analysis and Modeling. Recent consultative projects include business plan development, pitch deck creation, capital raises, risk mitigation, investment modeling and fund attribution.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Business Plan
    Business Valuation
    Business Consulting
    Stock Option Agreement
    Venture Capital Consulting
    Investment Research
    Business Analysis
    Investment Strategy
    Strategic Plan
  • $200 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Extensive experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations in industry, consulting and private equity with a proven ability to identify, prioritize, and successfully implement operations transformation and profitability improvement initiatives. Knowledge base includes manufacturing operations, capital project management, strategic sourcing & procurement, supply chain network optimization, sales & operations planning, inventory optimization, P&L management, organizational restructuring, acquisition due diligence, acquisition integration and key customer account management. Experience in a broad range of industries including HVAC equipment manufacturing, filtration, consumer products, healthcare equipment, polymers manufacturing and several other industrial product categories.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Supply Chain Management
    Process Improvement
    Inventory Management
    Management Consulting
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    With over 13 years of experience in Private Equity and Investment Banking leading M&A deals, I bring deep expertise in due diligence and execution. My financial modeling and valuation skills provide data-driven insights to inform high-stakes investment decisions. M&A / Private Equity / Investment Banking Skills - I have a track record of executing at every stage of the M&A lifecycle, including: * Sourcing * Executive Summaries * Investor Presentations * Financial Modeling * Scenario Analysis * Valuation * Deal Structuring * Due Diligence * LOI / M&A Negotiation * Documentation * Employment Agreements * Incentive Plans CFO Skills - Additionally, I have provided CFO services for numerous portfolio companies and small businesses: * Financial Budgets * Financial Analysis * Accounting and Reporting * Board Presentations * Cost Savings Analysis * Cash Flow Management * Client / Product Profitability Analysis * Go-To-Market Strategy * Fundraising Support * Refinancing * Covenant Analysis * Lender Reporting I am eager to begin building a strong reputation on this platform by consistently delivering results and I look forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss working together in the future.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Financial Reporting
    Corporate Strategy
    Forecasting
    Microsoft Excel
    Due Diligence
    Corporate Finance
    Finance & Accounting
    Investment Banking
    Financial Analysis
    Valuation
    Private Equity
    Financial Modeling
  • $175 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (77 jobs)
    I am a business attorney with 11 years' experience working in-house for private organizations. Most recently, I was senior corporate counsel for a private equity firm and industrial holding company with lines of business in commercial vehicle manufacturing and sales, engineering services, technology solutions and software development. I supported our investment group's legal needs and transactional matters, e.g., side letters, private placement memorandums, due diligence, etc. I negotiated commercial deals with key suppliers and customers and managed a growing intellectual property portfolio. The team I was part of oversaw legal strategy, compliance and regulatory affairs, and managed outside counsel and other resources. Before that, I was corporate counsel for a global manufacturer and distributor of products where I managed the legal and compliance department.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Trademark Search
    Real Estate Law
    Copyright
    Legal Writing
    Trademark Consulting
    Intellectual Property Law
    Tax Law
    Startup Consulting
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Corporate Law
    Contract Law
    Contract Negotiation
    Legal
    Contract Drafting
  • $60 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    M&A Advisor | Strategic Deal-Making | Due Diligence | Value Creation As a seasoned M&A Advisor, I bring a wealth of experience in facilitating successful mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. With a proven track record of managing complex transactions, my expertise spans the entire M&A lifecycle—from initial valuation and due diligence to negotiations and post-deal integration. I pride myself on my ability to identify and unlock hidden value in businesses, ensuring both parties achieve their strategic objectives. Key Strengths & Skills: + M&A Strategy & Advisory: Expertise in advising clients on the optimal structure, timing, and approach to M&A transactions. + Financial Modeling & Valuation: Skilled in building robust financial models to assess business value, forecast synergies, and guide investment decisions. + Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation: Proven ability to conduct thorough due diligence, identify potential risks, and ensure compliance throughout the deal process. + Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Strong negotiation skills, focusing on creating win-win solutions while maintaining alignment with client goals. + Post-Merger Integration: Experience in helping businesses navigate integration challenges and realize synergies post-transaction. Recent Projects & Accomplishments: Mid-Size Acquisition: Led the successful acquisition of a middle market manufacturer, focusing on operational integration and financial synergies. Cross-Border Acquisition: Advised a Fortune 500 Industrial firm on the cross-border acquisition for a European based industrial business, managing the cultural, legal, and financial complexities. Divestiture Strategy: Assisted a large multinational in divesting a non-core business unit, resulting in a increase in overall profitability. With a keen analytical mind, a strategic approach to deal-making, and a strong commitment to delivering measurable results, I can help you navigate the complexities of M&A transactions and achieve your business goals. Let’s connect to discuss how I can assist in your next deal!
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Valuation
    Due Diligence
    Price & Quote Negotiation
  • $43 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I have over 8 years of Human Resources and Administrative experience. I have participated and managed strategic planning, succession planning, legal compliance, implementation and administration of employment policies and procedures, full cycle recruitment, tech recruiting, performance management, training and development, employee relations, on boarding and off boarding, compensation and benefits, service contracts, workers compensation, human resources information systems, and general administration. The growing diversity of the workforce has enabled me to supervise employees with various cultural backgrounds, levels of education and experience.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Customer Feedback Documentation
    Strategy
    Business Management
    Market Research Interview
    Business
    Resource Allocation
    Sourcing
    Microsoft Office
    Acquisitions
    Management Skills
    Customer Satisfaction
    Recruiting
    Candidate Interviewing
    Candidate Sourcing
  • $300 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    My career has spanned Wall Street, running a corporate Venture Capital fund for a publicly traded company, and most recently serving as CFO at a blockchain startup valued at $68M. I've raised money from sovereign wealth funds, reviewed hundreds of pitch decks as a venture capitalist, and have valued businesses of all shapes and sizes. For my investment fund clients, I offer institutional grade support on your deals. I will help you value your business, put together investor facing deliverables, make introductions to other investors, and more. I can also help with diligence, increase your deal flow via my network, and write investment memos. For my startup and small business clients, I can help you scale. I offer plug and play operational support freeing up time for you to focus on what you do best. If you need to talk to investors, you need to talk to me first. I have created pitch decks and presented to investment funds ranging from $10M - $10B. I'll get your deliverables looking awesome, and can also get your financial models ready for investors. As a client, you can expect around the clock support from me. I respect my clients time, and pride myself on producing quality, efficient, work within a quick turnaround time. Let's work together and take your business to the next level!
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Asset Management
    Microsoft Excel
    Investment Research
    Forecasting
    Strategy
    Corporate Finance
    Management Accounting
    Acquisitions
    Business Development
    Fundraising
    Finance
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I'm a recent MBA graduate from Yale School of Management with experience in strategy and management consulting.
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Data Cleaning
    Data Management
    Innovation Strategy
    Growth Strategy
    Corporate Strategy
    Business Strategy
    Statistics
    Stata
    Project Management
  • $100 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a former investment banker with extensive experience in the full sell-side M&A process, business growth strategy, financial modeling and analytics. I've worked with a variety of consumer businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to large public companies. - Developing robust, operating financial models - Analyze / identify compelling company-specific positioning themes, growth prospects and macro trends relative to addressable market and competitive landscape - Transaction database development, management and analysis - M&A preparation and guidance, including due diligence and financial preparation - Ad-hoc modeling, data quantification and organization exercises, including customer cohort and marketing analysis (customer retention, repeat purchase, lifetime value, acquisition cost, among other metrics) and store unit analysis - Comprehensive business marketing materials and presentation preparation (e.g., sell-side confidential information presentation, management presentations, board presentations, etc.) - Valuation analyses including Discounted Cash Flow and Leveraged Buyout models in addition to comparable company and precedent transaction analysis - Strong background in accounting; CPA (inactive)
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Finance & Accounting
    Financial Analysis & Valuation
    Accounting Basics
    Business Consulting
    Business Presentation
    Due Diligence
    Financial Projection
    Data Analysis
    Investment Banking
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Excel
    Financial Modeling
    Analytical Presentation
  • $110 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR WITH FINANCIAL REPORTING, ACCOUNTING & M&A EXPERTISE Results-driven Director of Technical Accounting with a proven track record of analyzing accounting and disclosure guidance to support business development and to maintain compliance with regulations. Experienced in executing and supporting financial reporting processes, cross-functional collaboration, drafting and reviewing technical accounting memos and policies, and acquisitions and divestitures from due diligence through integration and separation. Significant background in auditing, consulting, and internal controls allows for complete consideration of financial reporting risks and results. Committed to developing and maintaining partnerships with a cross-functional group of stakeholders, including operational accounting, sales, finance, and tax teams. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Financial Reporting | US GAAP | Technical Accounting | SEC Reporting | Accounting Policies | Acquisitions | Divestitures | Revenue Recognition | Team Leadership | Process Improvement | Internal Controls | SOX | Audit
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Accounting Advisory
    Financial Analysis
    Internal Control
    Financial Audit
    SEC Reporting
    Financial Reporting
    Financial Accounting
    Technical Accounting
    Accounting
  • $80 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Finance executive, with more than 17 years of career focused on generating value by efficiently leading the financial and administrative procedures in major multinational companies, based on strong competences and skills include: * Extensive expertise in managing financial and strategic processes, including US GAAP, IFRS, startups, M&A, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, tax, compliance, ESG, risk management, audit, IT, investment evaluation, CAPEX, treasury, and new business development. Proven ability to present financial results to Boards of Directors and C-suite executives. * Spearheaded liquidity and profitability optimization through advanced treasury management strategies, ensuring financial stability and growth in multi-sector organizations. * Focused on business performance by integrating financial intelligence, data-driven insights
    Featured Skill Mergers & Acquisitions
    Cash Flow Analysis
    Cost Variance Analysis
    Forecasting
    Budget
    Strategic Plan
    Accounting Principles & Practices
    Project Finance
    Analytics Dashboard
    Corporate Finance
    Budgeting & Forecasting Software
    Financial Planning
    Management Consulting
    Analytical Presentation
    Business Coaching
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