About Us
Karl Farnsworth, MBA, CPA
President, CEO & Founder
Karl Farnsworth, President & CEO of CFO International, P.C., is a licensed CPA with Lean/Six Sigma certification, who has strong multinational CFO and operational experience in both private and public companies experiencing rapid growth. Before founding CFO International, P. C., Karl was CFO of Amedica Corporation, a company that launched its IPO in February 2014. Before that he was the SVP & Treasurer of Energy Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ES) also in Salt Lake City, where he managed the corporate risk function, M&A, and cash management in over 20 affiliated companies with their combined debt portfolio of over $1 billion.
Before relocating to Salt Lake City, Karl was CFO in Atlanta for a $0.9 billion business unit, Alcan Products Corporation of the Rio Tinto Group, during which he led a six-year period of multiple, consecutive, record-breaking profit generating years. While serving in that function, Karl also spearheaded a significant cash generation project with Rio Tinto’s $9 billion Engineered Products Group based in Paris, France, that is credited with having generated over $200 million in sustainable working capital improvements. At the same time, he led a $100 million investment project into mainland China for manufacturing and marketing infrastructure to penetrate China’s vast domestic market with high-tech electrical aluminum alloy products.
Early in his career, Karl was appointed CFO within the German publically-traded Rheinmetall Group, for its North American Machinery Division in Enfield, Connecticut, which specialized in world-class engineering and manufacturing of winders, sheeters, coaters, and folding-carton gluers in the paper, film and foil industries. During a 10-year period, Karl led the Division’s financial and strategic functions to all consecutive profitable EBITDA results, record organic growth as well as multiple acquisitions in synergistic industries. The US-based manufacturing footprint more than quadrupled, while keeping the skilled CNC labor force committed and loyal without the penetration of unions.
Karl holds an Executive MBA degree from The Ohio State University in Finance and Operations Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He has served on numerous international Boards as Director and is fluent in German. Karl has participated with Angel, V.C. and Private Equity investors for small to mid-sized businesses’ needs. He has a strong acumen in cash generation, whether through improving working capital, debt management or raising equity. His client list includes but is not limited to the following organizations: Axis Development, LLC., Pharmatech, Inc., AmeriTech College of Healthcare, AmberEnergy North America, Inc., Lighthouse Resources Inc., Amedica Corporation Inc., Culligan International, Sentinel Field Services, LLC, Schuff Steel, Mountain States Steel Company, Thermal Imaging Radar, LLC, Terahertz Device Corporation, Rodmax Oil & Gas, Inc., Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, Précis Professional Beauty, LLC, KB Lumber Company, Segment Media, LLC, Valkyrie Group, Global Stone and Tile Inc., CoCo Joy LLC, Earthspring Organics LLC, FLSmidth, Inc., Unified Benefits, ProdataKey, Wrench AI, Infinity Energy, and Sundance Strategies.
Travis Waller, MBA
Senior Consultant, CFO Services
Mr. Waller is an operationally focused CFO with a broad range of experience, particularly in the lower middle market leading finance and accounting teams through transition periods to the next level of maturity. He served as the CFO for three different private equity backed businesses, taking one through a very successful liquidity event. He also recently worked for a major international consulting firm, primarily providing M&A integration services. Other work experiences include turnaround work as an interim CEO, raising a search fund to identify and acquire a platform business, and serving as a Controller for a machine tool manufacturer in the UK. Mr. Waller holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He also speaks Korean.
EXPERIENCE
Houston, Texas, United States
KV Power, LLC – CFO (2019 – 2020)
Led the finance and accounting team of this former client, a PE-backed, $130 million electrical contractor, through a period of significant growth and change, including year-over-year revenue growth of 60%, a $5 million increase to its $30 million credit facility, and the implementation of a new ERP system. Implemented new processes and procedures for generating financial statements, 13-week cash flow forecast, and credit compliance reporting. Successfully led the Company through its first balance sheet audit.
Alvarez & Marsal – Director, CFO Services (2017 – 2019)
Provided financial and accounting consulting services to clients on behalf of this international firm renowned for its financial and operational expertise across multiple industries. Assisted future employer, KV Power, LLC, understand and remediate a 50% overstatement of inventory on its opening balance sheet, post-recapitalization by its PE partner. Led the finance and accounting work streams for a client’s $1.8 billion acquisition of a competitor in the midstream gas compression space, as well as for the merger of two PE-backed competitors in the market research and information services industry with combined revenues of $600 million.
TMW Advisors / Great Life Home Care – Founder (2015 – 2017)
Launched a part-time CFO practice targeting the lower middle market. Founded a start-up home healthcare agency to serve needs of the growing senior segment of the population.
The Signature Group – CFO (2014 – 2015)
Led the creation of financial and accounting systems/processes at this PE-backed consolidator of funeral homes and cemeteries in conjunction with its second major acquisition, which more than doubled sales and expanded the company’s footprint from one to four states. Managed the implementation of new POS software across six new locations in three states based on industry-specific GAAP and state-specific compliance standards. Managed all aspects of working capital, banking relationships, trusting of unearned cash receipts, state compliance reporting, and annual audit and tax preparation.
Tri-Star Protector Service Co. – CFO (2011 – 2014)
Led the implementation of new systems and processes during rapid growth of this PE-backed, $30 million oilfield and OCTG supplier. Collaborated with CEO, private equity owners and investment bank to market the business for a successful liquidity event, generating pre-tax IRR in excess of 135%. Oversaw diligence prep, including the successful completion of annual audits and QOE report. Installed new perpetual inventory system; re-organized storage of physical inventory, including the addition of over 60,000 square feet of storage space; and, updated cost accounting procedures and reports. Managed implementation of new CRM system for company’s service revenue stream.
EDUCATION
Harvard Business School (2004)
MBA, General Management
Brigham Young University (1996)
BS, Accounting
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HeadRoom Corp – CEO (2009 – 2011)
BackSaver Acquisition Corp – CEO (2006 – 2008)
Waller Capital Group – Managing Principal (2004 – 2006)
Winbro Group Technologies, Ltd. – Controller (2000 – 2002)
Arthur Andersen LLP – CPA, Audit Senior (1996 – 2000)
Randall A. Plant CPA, MBA CGMA
Senior Consultant - M&A, Divestitures, SEC Reporting, Public Debt Placement, Growth
Randy Plant graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with a BA degree in accounting in 1974 and received his MBA degree from Northwestern University in 1975. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1976 and received the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation in 2012.
Randy began his career with the international accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co. where he was promoted to audit senior and audit manager during his nine years there. He was responsible for the audits of major public and private companies and other entities and consulted on many of their transactions. His industry experience includes manufacturing, the service sector, benefit plans and charities.
From 1985 to 1997, Randy was the Vice President Controller for the Huntsman group of companies which during those years grew from a two location entity with about $150 million in sales to one with over 50 locations and $5 billion in sales (the largest privately held chemical company in the U.S.). This growth was achieved primarily through 15 domestic and international acquisitions. Randy was part of a team which performed due diligence, negotiated financings, and assimilated and consolidated acquired companies. He eventually directed an accounting staff of over 150 professionals worldwide which integrated management and financial reporting involving over 30 subsidiaries. He participated in a successful “road show” to place publicly held debt and is familiar with SEC reporting.
From 1997 to 2003, Randy was the CFO of Flying J Oil & Gas Inc. As the company was preparing for an initial public offering, a sale opportunity developed and Randy’s responsibilities shifted from preparing for an IPO to one of preparing for a sale, which took place in 2003. During those years, Randy coordinated the financial analysis and due diligence of acquisitions and divestitures of many properties.
From 2003 to 2011, Randy was CFO of AlphaGraphics, Inc. a worldwide franchisor of over 270 business centers. In addition to corporate CFO responsibilities including risk management, legal, distribution, and building tenant leasing, Randy advised many of the small business franchise owners with their transactions and growth strategies.
From 2011 to 2017, Randy was Finance Director at BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, where he performed most of the treasury functions for the $165 million revenue medical diagnostic equipment manufacturer. Randy was part of the team which assisted in the 2014 sale of BioFire to BioMerieux S.A. in a $450 million transaction.
Since February 2017, Randy has worked as a consultant providing CFO services to companies with a focus on those looking to a future transaction. His services include overseeing the improvement of financial controls and reporting, selecting tax, audit, payroll and credit services, negotiating financings, strategic consulting and other services typically associated with a Chief Financial Officer.
Jon Black
Senior Consultant, Business Development
Summary: Jon Black has founded, built, and successfully sold several companies. His former clients include Coca-Cola, RJR Nabisco, RCA, Novell, IXL, Banner Health, St. Jude’s, Duke University, Nu Skin Enterprises, and hundreds of other top-tier companies. Mr. Black has become a sought-after consultant and business development SME, having spoken at industry conventions both nationally and internationally, interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, quoted in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines, and featured regionally on NBC, ABC, Fox TV and nationally on CNNfn, CNN.com, MSNBC and many other media outlets.
Experience:
Chief Executive Officer, Mind and Body Naturals, Jun 2020 – Present
Lehi, Utah
Founder, Groviv, LLC, 2014 – 2017
- Developed, launched, and successfully sold this high-tech farming startup – with over 50 pending patents, to a public company at a final valuation of over $30M.
President and CEO, Terillion, Inc., 2011 – 2014
- Developed, launched, and patented an online marketing and reviews-based product line that was employed in hundreds of retail businesses nationwide. Although the technology was adopted across several industry segments, this company ultimately failed, giving Jon the greatest learning experience of his career.
President and CEO, checkMD.com, 2008 – 2011
- Developed, launched, and grew checkMD into a “Top 5” physician directory site that was featured on over 90 media outlets, then followed consumer and market trends that led to a patent-pending reviews-based product line in the healthcare industry.
President and CEO, GetProof, Inc. 2001-2008
- Bought this existing business, then executed on a business plan that tripled sales and ultimately led to the successful sale of the company to the top player in the space.
Founder and President, GetProof.com, 2000 – 2001
- Developed a patent-pending business process in the credentialing industry that led to the sale of the business and its associated IP.
Founder and President, NorthStar Direct, 1995-2000
- Founded this training and consulting company and grew it to a successful acquisition.
Director of Sales, R. I. Webber Company, 1989-1995
- Drove sales to nearly $20M annually for this small (4 FTE’s) manufacturer’s representative of commodity raw materials. Negotiated and closed contracts with corporate customers and suppliers in China, Mexico, and the United States.
Relevance: Jon Black can find, strategize, and execute to deliver unseen revenue opportunities to your company. With a successful sales, marketing and business development background, as well as several industry and market innovations, Jon sees things others miss.
Other: Bi-lingual – fluent in Spanish and English, extensive international business experience, “Enlightened 50” Nominee, American Society for Training and Development, Golden Key National Honor Society, multiple scholarships, Dean’s honor list, all league, two CIF championships, one state championship, Eagle Scout.
Garett Robertson, MBA
Senior Consultant - Global Growth Strategy, International Mergers & Acquisitions
- IE Business School – Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2016 – 2017 – Madrid, Spain
- Finalist in Bain’s case competition
- 1st place in Business Plan competition
- #8 Ranked Global MBA by Financial Times
- #4 Ranked European MBA by Financial Times
- University of Utah – BS Degree Biomedical Engineering 2000 – 2007
- Activities and Societies: while interned at the Center for Neural Interfacing received a patent for redesigning their micro-electrode insertion device. Also designed and prototyped an imaging system for a robotic phlebotomist using own developed software algorithms
- Dean’s List, Minor in Chemistry
- Emphasis in electrophysiology and numerical methods.
- University of Utah – BS Degree Economics 2000 – 2007
- Activities and Societies: Developed stochastic model using a continuous-time markov process based on the notion that the economy is a network of individuals or entities that spend money on each other’s goods or services. There is a probability or rate that each node will spend money with each other node in the system. Nodes could be individuals, businesses, governments or any other entity that trades money in the network. This could then be used to forecast the relative wealth distribution from one node to the next.
- Dean’s List
- Emphasis in econometrics, health economics and income inequality.
John Seastrand, MBA
Senior Consultant - Business Development, Commercial Real Estate & Banking
Experience
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Founder
SJO Parnters, LLC
Apr 2017 – Present Greater Salt Lake City Area
Property Acquisition, Due Diligence, Feasibility Analysis, Capital Placement, Turnarounds, Workouts, Fraud Prevention, Asset Management, Development
Vice President
Mountain States Steel
May 2016 – Sep 2017 Greater Salt Lake City Area
Mountain States Steel is a privately held company under current ownership since 1987. A regional producer of fabricated steel for commercial and industrial construction. Joined the company as Vice President working directly with the President to execute a turnaround plan. Recently exited after successfully raising over $1.6 million and re-positioning the company for a merger or acquisition.
Senior Vice President
U.S. Bank
May 2002 – Apr 2016 Greater Salt Lake City Area
Utah Market Manager for Commercial Real Estate leading a team of relationship managers and assistant relationship managers (analysts). Responsible for wholesale financial services to real estate developers and investors providing credit and treasury services. Primary focus is institutional and regional developers of multi-family, commercial office, hospitality, self-storage, industrial and shopping centers.
Education
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University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Finance, General
Dates attended or expected graduation –
Finance and Real Estate Investment
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) –
Economics Major with Minor in Math
Volunteer Experience
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Co-Chair Business Development Committee
Urban Land Institute
Apr 2013 – Present
Education
Has served on the Management Committee for the Utah District Counsel and recently assigned to Co-Chair the Business Development Committee responsible for growing sponsors and members. Also the Chairman of the Trends Conference for 2014 and 2015.
Board Member
Artspace Salt Lake City
Jun 2006 – Jun 2006
Cause: Arts and Culture
Served for ten years on the board of directors overseeing significant growth and project development. The mission of Artspace is to provide affordable housing and studio space to the arts community using various government sponsored financing including tax credits and low income loans.
Board Member
Salt Lake Legal Aid Society
Jul 2014 – Jul 2014
Cause: Social Services
Provides free legal services to families in crisis through the Salt Lake County Courts.
Jeffrey D. Canning, CPA/MBA
Senior Consultant, CFO Financial Services
FINANCE EXECUTIVE
A goal-driven and meticulous financial executive possessing the natural business acumen for financial leadership that enhances productivity and drives sustained organizational performance using performance management practices in the areas of analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial statement preparation, internal controls, operations, reporting, administration and risk management. Strong communication and organization skills to deliver management support in day-to-day activities as well as long term goals. Strong expertise in innovative problem-solving skills, solving complex situations as a team-player in a fast-paced environment. Highly proficient in technology with ability to build and maintain relationships though personable interfacing. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing industry and non-industry solutions. Analytical goal-oriented personality and strong work ethic, with innate ability to communicate financial information to others who do not have a financial background. Conversant in Mandarin Chinese.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic & Tactical Planning ● US GAAP ● Negotiations & Acquisitions
Cash Management ● Human Resources ● Tax & Regulatory Compliance ● Market Trends
Information Systems & Technology ● Outsourcing & Off-Shoring ● Corporate Controllership Organizational Roadmaps ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Cultural Sensitivity Competitive Analysis
Risk-Management ● Financial Analysis
International Financing Reporting Standards ● Foreign Currency
Professional Experience
CADENCE INNOVATIONS GROUP, INC., South Jordan, Utah
Chief Financial Office (2018 – Present)
PSD INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Lindon, UT
Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (2016-2017)
- Executive financial management for all aspects of daily accounting, budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis, taxes, cash management and human resources.
- Financial and accounting department setup and development. Beginning with software implementation, chart of accounts development, policies and procedures and employee development.
- Management of debt service, private, and lending institutions.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end and annual financial close and reporting process.
- Introduction, establish, train finance employees for new segregation of duties, related to internal controls and risk mitigation.
- Analyze finance and operational data, in comparison with forecast, budget to identify areas of improvement, concern and successes.
UNIVERSAL BUSINESS INSURANCE, INC., Salt Lake City, UT
Chief Financial Officer (2008 – 2016)
- Essential member of executive management tasked with recessionary turnaround planning and processes. Working with the CEO to develop and implement strategic plans for reestablishing profitability as well as financial and operational stability.
- Developed process for job-costing and profit-tracking by job function, department, and location, transforming loss through cost reduction of $1M+ and increasing revenue by $1M+ within 16 months for head office location.
- Created employee development and training program for organic growth and retention of talent.
- Key conversion of paper and labor-intensive processes to 50% paperless, electronic processes.
- Introduced strategic changes with increased focus and accountability at multiple locations, improving internal audit results.
- Improved cash positioning by 33% with an annual savings through negotiations with banks, note holders and equity investors.
- Critical negotiations of employee benefit coverage with reduction of annual commitments by $150K, while improving coverage.
- Identified and focused on key drivers by refining strategic planning and forecasting models, resulting in 15% improvement of cash and increasing ROI by 17%.
- Lead internal risk-management team through discovery, analysis, and implementation phases, reducing cost through developing owner transfer and continuity plan.
- Lead acquisition and negotiations that closed 4 deals in 5 years, increasing revenue by 25%.
TELEPERFORMANCE USA, INC., Salt Lake City, UT
Controller (2005 – 2007); Corporate Controller (2007 – 2008)
- Improved, simplified project and location costing and profit tracking metrics for domestic and international-based accounting and finance personnel in 6 countries.
- Working with the CEO and CFO on all mergers and acquisitions. Increased focus and accountability through negotiation, analysis, proposal, and integration planning, increasing company revenue from $250M to $750M in 24 months.
- Identified and implemented techniques that reduced closing processes and improved forecasting and budgeting models for all domestic and international locations, contributing to 15% reduction in reporting time.
- Deployed strategic reporting plans with subsidiaries, reducing overall costs by $250K annually.
- Developed renewable debit cards program for 3K+ non-direct deposit payroll employees through collaboration with banking institutions.
- Created dashboard for the CFO, and CEO for daily change in foreign currency rates, which translated into cash management decisions, generating positive returns of holding or moving cash.
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICE, Sandy, UT
Divisional Controller (2003 – 2004); Regional Controller (2004 – 2005)
- Successful implementation and result of SAS 70 Type 2 audit.
- Successful implementation of Sarbanes and Oxley requirements.
- Transformed cost center into a revenue contribution center, and launched new sites in Ghana, Mexico, and Kentucky.
- Improved contract modeling and forecasting tools to win contacts with Tyson Foods, Honeywell International, universal-NBC, Office Depot, and General Electric.
- Drove all contract and pricing negotiations by integrating foreign and domestic operational financial statements to the base US dollar statements for reporting to investors and markets.
- Reduction of Month-End, Quarter-End and Year-End reporting from 6 days to 4 days through the development of standardized reporting forms and processes.
MORRIS, DREDGE, AND COMPANY CPAs, Salt Lake City, UT
Department Manager (1997 – 2003)
- Reshaped client relations through implementing new review process of client financial statements.
- Redesigned process to reduce the time required to prepare, review, etc client financial statements through the use of staff training, strategic planning and use of technology.
- Key consultant for operational processes and profit improvements through software packages.
- Consulted with multiple clients to create strategies to improve cash flow, reduction of taxes, improve banking and finance relationships, and strength financial positions.
Education
Master of Business Administration, Financial Management, University of Utah
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Utah
Certified Public Accountant, State of Utah
Al VanLeeuwen, MAcc, CPA
Senior Consultant – Acquisitions, Divestitures, IoT, SaaS, Manufacturing Operations, Financing, Strategy
Al VanLeeuwen graduated Cum Laude with a masters degree in accountancy from Brigham Young University in 1982 and has been a CPA since 1983. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche where he worked for nine years and served clients not only as an audit assurance senior manager but also as a member of the data processing assurance team. He was responsible for the audits of major private companies in the manufacturing and financial services industries.
Al then joined Huntsman Packaging Corporation as the Vice President/Controller and in that position was the chief accounting officer. During his tenure the company made over seven acquisitions and grew sales from $0 in 1992 to over $400 million five years later when the company was sold. Al coordinated the financial reporting, cash flow, logistics and information technology needs of packaging operations in the United States, Canada, England, Germany and Australia.
Al joined Great Basin Companies in 1998 as the Chief Financial Officer. Great Basin Companies owned and operated 11 truck dealerships throughout the US and during his two years sales grew 15% per year to $370 million. He restructured the company organization in a tax free exchange. He also negotiated the debt to allow for one acquisition and implemented a multi-state tax strategy.
In 2000 Al became the Chief Financial Officer of Bear Creek Foods. Bear Creek Foods managed three companies producing branded food products being sold into national retail grocery and big box stores and into the food service industry. He refinanced all senior debt, streamlined the cash management system, made one acquisition, and sold a subsidiary at a very favorable multiple. The company was sold to a strategic investor in 2005.
Al then joined Dynamic Confections as the Chief Financial Officer in 2005. Dynamic Confections produced candy in the United States, China and Canada with sales in excess of $100 million. He assisted with the corporate restructuring and sale of two subsidiaries, the acquisition of one subsidiary, together with negotiating debt for the ongoing company. With manufacturing operations in different countries, Al formulated the transfer pricing policies needed for effective product distribution.
In 2008 Al became the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations for QSI Electronics (later Beijer Electronics USA). This entity engineered, manufactured and sold rugged HMI products around the world. He implemented SalesForce CRM together with the ERP system to increase on-time delivery above 99%. Using lean manufacturing he increased production velocity resulting in a 30% increase in sales per production employee. Al was the lead finance person in the sale of the entity to a strategic buyer which included a successful two year earn out based on improvements in sales and operations. He integrated engineering, operations and financial reporting with the new European parent.
Al became the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations for Grant Victor in 2013. Grant Victor owned three subsidiaries focused on processing and serving the ATM industry. He created the strategy to sell one IoT subsidiary (OptConnect Management). He continued with OptConnect in the same capacity. Al implemented pricing strategies allowing the sales team to penetrate six additional markets while managing the supply chain to ensure same day delivery. During the two years following the company sale the number of IoT connections doubled to over 150,000 managed lines. These connections required monthly recurring revenue to be billed to 3,000 customers.
BJ Mendenhall, CFO, CPA
Senior Consultant - M&A, Raising Capital, Systems & Procedures
Consulting Chief Financial Officer – M&A, Raising Capital, Systems & Procedures, repairing your financial reporting to become an effective tool for management and investors —- Investor Relations, SEC Reporting, Growth
BJ Mendenhall graduated from Brigham Young University’s School of Accountancy in 1983 and is a Utah Licensed Certified Public Accountant. BJ has executive experience in both public and private companies.
Chief Financial Officer of Public Companies:
Cleanroom manufacturing & construction — Daw Technologies – NASDAQ
Medical device manufacturing & development – Computer Thermalized Imaging — COIB
Rollup of carpet cleaning companies – Ventrui Technologies Inc. — OTC
Chief Financial Officer of Privately / Venture Capital owned Companies:
Broadcast industry – Bonneville Satellite / Simmons Satellite / France Telecom– $125 m
Travel corporate, leisure & incentive – Morris Murdock Travel — $120 million
Retail, Restaurant, Event, and Property management – Gardner Village $12 million
Digital Signage & internal communications – Keystone Enterprise Services $12 million
Consulting Chief Financial Officer of Privately / Venture Capital owned Companies:
Medical device – Scientia Vascular
Security technology – Prodata Key
Door to door security & solar sales – Mint
Jewelry manufacturing – Lashbrook
Manufacturing & retail outlets – IntelliBed
Video monitoring & Security – Live View Technologies
Other accounting experience:
Network Marketing — Nature Sunshine
Franchise – Magic Tan
Ted E. Lloyd, MBA
Senior Consultant - Software, Retail & Acquisitions
Experience
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Shaw Systems, Houston TX, Richmond VA 2016 – Present
Shaw Systems develops loan software for North American banks and financial institutions, providing software for seven out of the ten largest US banks. Working with the client’s top management, analyze and strategize complete replacement of current financial software including improvement of most business processes and controls to state of the art.
VICE PRESIDENT
Zions Bancorp, Salt Lake City, UT 2008 – 2016
Department Systems Manager of all troubled loans for the six banks (Amegy Bank of Texas, Vectra Bank of Colorado, National Bank of Arizona, Zions First National Bank, Nevada State Bank, California Bank and Trust) in the Bancorp.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER\PUBLISHER
Connection Publishing, Inc. (Novell Connection Magazine), Provo, UT 1992-2008
Monthly magazine targeted to computer networking professionals world-wide with over 170,000 subscribers.
- Responsible for all business aspects of the publication.
- Directed day-to-day operations including advertising force management, contract negotiations, marketing promotions, circulation management, printer contracts, web site, company computer networks and legal engagements.
- Managed all financial and accounting functions including treasury, stock issues, cash management, accounting personnel, CPA engagements, and banking relationships.
DIRECTOR\PUBLISHER
Novell, Inc., Provo UT 1992-1998; Computer networking company
Director of End-User Services; Publisher of NetWare Connection Magazine
- Directed end-user technical support programs and marketing and to IT professionals world‑wide who administered Novell networks within their companies. Traveled extensively throughout the world.
- Responsible for large technical conferences and events world-wide.
- Published monthly publication of “NetWare Connection” magazine. (See description above.)
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MiniWorld Inc., Provo, UT 1990-1992; Manufacture/retail of children’s clothing
- Direct responsibility for management of financial and information technology areas of MiniWorld, including cash management, accounting personnel, CPA engagements, contracts, and IT services.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT
Extra Space Development Inc., Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL 1985-1990
- Project management responsibility for the acquisition and development of large mini-storage facilities as well as other commercial estate developments such as hotels and breeder warehouses.
- Managed all aspects of negotiations for corporate real estate loan needs.Negotiations included over $20,000,000.00 in commercial real estate loans.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST; SYSTEMS AND DATA PROCESSING
American Express Company, N.Y.C., Salt Lake City 1981‑85
- Responsible for financial analysis and budgeting of Systems and Data Processing department which had a budget of over $25,000,000.
- Project initiation for developing performance and cost reports for all operations areas of Travelers Cheque, including the development of performance standards and unit costs of all components.
- Initiated or reviewed all projects having to do with personal computers and coordinated user‑community efforts throughout Travelers Cheque Headquarters. Projects include the computerization of the Headquarter budgeting system of over $50 million, designing and implementing a database to track the in-house and external training for over 1,500 employees.
Education
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 1981
- Member; Beta Gamma Sigma, Honorary Society of Business Management
- Dean’s List (Top 5% of Graduate School of Business).
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Brigham Young University, 1978
Major: Accounting Composite Minor: Economics and Business Management
Additional
SKI INSTRUCTOR: Sundance; Snowbird Utah.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Scholarships and Awards Faculty Committee, B.Y.U.
Aud H Milne, MBA, CPA
Senior Consultant - Tax and Financial Reporting
Aud is an experienced Certified Public Accountant who has worked in the industry since 1995. She specializes in consulting and write-up work for small- to medium-sized businesses and tax preparation services for S corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Aud earned an associate degree from Bedriftsøkonomisk Institutt or the Norwegian School of Management in 1989. She then graduated cum laude from the University of Utah in 1993. She received her MBA degree from Brigham Young University in 1995.
EXPERIENCE
CPA/ Tax Preparer, Barber Tax Service, Draper, Utah, January 2015 – present
- Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership, non-profit , and payroll tax returns
- Communicate tax savings strategies with clients
- Prepare financial statements for clients using Quickbooks and provide clients with Quickbooks assistance
- Communicate with the IRS on behalf of clients
- Write articles of incorporation to form new limited liability companies with the State and file S Corporation status election forms with the IRS
Senior Accountant, Haynie & Company, CPAS, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1995 – July 2001 and tax season 2002 and 2010
- Prepared individual, corporate, partnership and not-for-profit tax returns
- Audited clients, prepared work papers, and wrote audit reports
- Trained staff in audit field work
- Conducted payroll audits for health and welfare plans
- Prepared review and compilation reports
- Performed agreed-upon procedures and prepared reports for clients
- Provided consulting and write-up work for clients
- Communicated with the IRS on behalf of clients
- Taught in-house continuing education classes
Shipbroker’s Assistant, F.H. Lorentzen and Sons, Oslo, Norway, June 1989 – August 1990 and Summer 1991
- Compiled and wrote daily market report, conducted research on monthly average tanker charter rates, and wrote charter party contracts
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Treasurer and Board Member, International Peace Gardens Norway Section, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2011 – present
- Prepared financial statements and Form 990
- Wrote Articles of Incorporation and filed all applications with federal, state, and local authorities for income tax and sales tax exempt status
Tax Preparer, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2014 – April 2014
Cub Den Leader and Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, February 2008 – December 2019
SKILLS
Good knowledge of Lacerte Tax, Ultra Tax, and Drake Tax Software, Quickbooks, Microsoft Word and Excel
Fluent in English and Norwegian
Good knowledge of Swedish and Danish
LICENSES
Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Utah since 1996
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University – Marriott School of Management, Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) – 1995, Provo, Utah
University of Utah – David Eccles School of Business, Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) – Accounting, 3.8 GPA, Cum Laude – 1993, Salt Lake City, Utah
Yan Purba
CEO, CTO, CIO Advisor and Entrepreneur
Yan began his career in life sciences and medical device manufacturing with Edwards Lifesciences. Establishing and improving regulated systems for global design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain across 10+ countries was achieved by Yan and team within his 13 year tenure. He quickly advanced the Information Technology leadership ranks becoming a director before the age of 28 holding leadership positions in network data center infrastructure, cyber security, business intelligence, software engineering, financial, supply chain and quality systems. Yan helped launch several centers of excellence operations to produce transcatheter heart valves, critical care electronics monitoring equipment and cannulae manufacturing helping Edwards grow from $700mm to over $1.5B. Yan then continued his pursuit of “helping to save lives with technology” joining SelectHealth, a not-for-profit insurance payer within the Intermountain Healthcare system. At Intermountain Healthcare/SelectHealth Yan led the technology architecture, business analysis, quality and software engineering integrations with the Affordable Care Act healthcare.gov platform, Yan helped orchestrate payer and provider systems Agile software development lifecycle transformations enabling efficient technology development. Yan was then recruited to be the Chief Information Officer of Utah’s largest conglomerate group of companies leading technology development and cyber security risk management for an NBA sports team, 65 auto dealerships, financial and insurance companies along with 60+ other businesses within the Miller group of companies. After a short period as head of platform-as-a-service at Pluralsight, one of Utah’s unicorn status companies, Yan ventured onto the entrepreneurial world. Co-founding several small startups in the new Utah industrial hemp sector, Yan helped launch several cannabidiol health supplement brands under Healthy Hive and improved the supply chain from farming to retail including agriculture automations. Yan maintains his technology cost saving consulting and sourcing business. Yan has also helped develop a business process outsourcing (BPO) in Indonesia staff augmentation business that has created high-tech opportunities in a third world country. Currently the staff BPO and staffing business is employing 80+ technical worker team members in cad design, cgi animation, contracts processing, customer service, electrical, mechanical and software engineering practices. In less than 2 years, EternaIndonesia.com is on pace to be one of the fastest growing small businesses process outsourcing companies in the country.
Yan is currently an advisor to Infinity Energy (former CEO), a renewable energy and battery energy storage engineering procurement and construction company based in the Sacramento, California suburb of Rocklin. Yan had led the team to grow revenue over 200% since joining in 2020, initially as CTO. As the CEO Yan helped the team endure the challenging COVID-19 pandemic era of supply chain disruptions, shutdowns and unprecedented inflation. Continuing to improve not only top line revenue growth during a global pandemic but simultaneously improving bottom line efficiencies was one of Yan’s greatest business challenges and accomplishments as a leader. Leveraging his analytics and business intelligence acumen, focusing on key metrics and measuring everything helps find inefficiencies and waste, down to the hour or penny. As CEO and always having a CTO aptitude, Yan has sought to find the next generation (made in the USA) sustainable energy technology since photovoltaic solar and battery supply chain disruptions have proven to be longer term problematic. Finding the next best sustainable energy technology to help preserve the earth and meet the growing electricity needs with increases in electrification of transportation and computing technology needs is now Yan’s personal mission, vision and purpose.
Yan is currently a partner in several entities that has invested in magnetic sustainable energy technology development as well as water management technology. Several promising magnetic technology innovations are making it through the patent and commercialization efforts that Yan has been involved in. Academic and scientific validations are being led by Yan to ensure the publication and adoption of potential break-through scientific discoveries helping inventors bring the new sustainable energy technology to mass market adoption in record time. In addition, Yan has partnered up with several carbon graphene scientists and global manufacturing entities to accelerate the release and manufacturing of American made super capacitor batteries. Yan is passionate about bringing to pass an “abundance of energy” very similar to how “mobile cellular broadband internet” transformed how humans share information and modernize life. Yan is helping to realize a future where every home and business can produce more than enough electricity for their own consumption and become self reliant.
Yan is available as a consultant, advisor or virtual executive (fractional CEO, CTO, CIO).
Tony Rehmer
Senior Consultant & Advisor - Information Technology & Strategy
Tony is a highly experienced and accomplished technologist with over 40 years of success leading and managing information technology. He has a proven track record of aligning IT strategy with business goals, driving innovation and delivering results.
In his current position as SVP of Information Technology at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Tony is a member of the Senior Leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of IT. Tony is a key contributory in organizational strategy, yearly planning and regularly mentors his staff and staff outside of his departments.
Tony started in computer operations in 1982 before moving into a programmer role. After developing software for a decade, he entered the management ranks and quickly excelled. As his management skills developed, he acquired a large breadth of management, which today includes 10 departments. Tony has experience managing Cyber Security, Network Administration, Help Desk, Software Development, Data Operations, UI/UX, Salesforce, Dev/Ops, PMO and Quality Assurance.
Tony is passionate about continual improvement in organizations and using data and technology to help raise funds to saves kids’ lives. He is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
In his spare time Tony likes to play bridge, golf, swim, ski, spend time with his family and volunteer helping his church and the homeless community.
Paul C. McDonnel, MAcc, CEO, CFO, COO
Senior Consultant, C-Suite Functions
Summary
Financial and operations officer experienced in leading and motivating teams in rapidly changing public and private business environments. Developed a reputation of high performance, technical expertise, curiosity, mentorship, integrity and accuracy in financial reporting, operational analysis, guidance and sales and marketing in multiple organizations. A team player, instrumental in the successful turnaround or sale of five companies. Negotiated the acquisition, financing and integration of several competitors in various industries.
Skills and Abilities
Over the past 40 years has served in a variety of functional accounting, operating and executive roles in privately owned, private-equity owned and publicly owned companies. Participated in several acquisitions, integrations, dispositions, troubled debt restructuring, turnarounds and capital raises. Skills include:
Financial Accounting System Design and Operational Reporting
Simplifying Production and Analysis – Process, Discrete and Modular Systems
Debottlenecking and Root Cause Analysis Procedures
Designing Incentive Compensation, Gainsharing and Key Performance Indicators
Forecasting, Budgeting and Flexible Performance and Revenue Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions and Post-Transaction Integration Procedures
Evaluating and Reporting Right of Use Asset Finance and Operating Leases
Price, Volume and Absorption Variance Reporting
Preparing SEC Reports – 10K, 10Q, 8K, Proxy and Form 4
Professional & Industry Experience
Interim CFO, Treasurer and SVP of SEC reporting for Sunworks, Inc. a multi-state solar power engineering, procurement and construction company (NASDAQ: SUNW).
President and CFO for Vulcan Precision Linings an industrial services company focusing on shop and field services for rubber lining, molding and protective coating for the mining and chemical manufacturing industries.
COO for Franklin Covey Products, LLC, a multi-channel consumer products company.
CFO and Corporate Controller for Arrowhead Research Corp. (NASDAQ: ARWR), a nano-technology and drug development company, now known as Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.
CEO for Quality Imaging Products, LLC, a toner and inkjet cartridge remanufacturer for office supply and office equipment service companies.
CFO for Instashred LLC and Senior Manager-Operations for Recall Secure Destruction Services, a nationwide provider of document shredding and recycling services throughout North America.
COO and VP of Operations for Reid Plastics, Inc. an international manufacturer of blow-molded water, dairy, and industrial containers, valves and filling equipment.
CFO for Reid Plastics, Inc. an international plastic container industry consolidator that financed the acquisition of several competitors through both debt and equity.
Vice President of Finance for Trojan Enterprises a California-based commercial real estate developer for an enclosed shopping mall, hotel and industrial parks. Operations also included restaurants, retail stores, a commercial landscaping company, and property management company.
Senior Auditor in the Small Business Division of the Los Angeles office of Arthur Andersen & Co. Clients included public and private companies ranging in size from start-up to $500 million in revenue including manufacturers, printers, software developers, wholesalers, distributors and real estate developers.
Education & Certifications
Master of Arts – Management Accounting and Bachelor of Science – Accounting from Brigham Young University with a Composite Business Minor. Certified Public Accountant – California.
Community Activities
Past President & Governing Board Member, Duarte Unified School District
Past Treasurer & Coach– Glendora Youth Soccer Association
Corey Holm, MBA
Senior Consultant - Healthcare Services
Summary
Skilled healthcare finance executive with 25+ years experience in hospital and healthcare supply chain finance. My skills include: hospital financial management, healthcare supply chain, recruit and train staff, relationship building, Microsoft Office programs including Excel, financial reporting
Experience
CFO Consultant
Tradewind Financial Dec 2016 – Present
Chief Financial Officer
Parallon Salt Lake City Supply Chain Services
– (11 years 6 months)Kaysville, Utah
– Managed over $1B in annual accounts payable spend for 19 hospitals
– Consolidated accounts payable function for 19 hospitals to the Supply Chain center
– Managed supply revenue to ensure proper coding and improve revenue capture
– Analyzed annual supply expense spend of $650M and develop action plans with hospital teams to mitigate unfavorable spend variances
– Administered American Express purchasing card program
– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget and monitor budget variances monthly working with directors to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Reported monthly Key Performance Indicators and develop action plans to mitigate unfavorable variances
– Ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Key controls
Chief Financial Officer
HCA/Las Vegas Patient Account Services
– (1 year 9 months)Las Vegas, Nevada Area
– Modeled insurance payments and ensure compliance with contract terms producing an additional $3M in monthly cash inflow
– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget and monitor budget variances monthly working with Directors and managers to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Reported monthly Key Performance Indicators and develop action plans to mitigate unfavorable variances
– Ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Key controls
Controller
St. Mark’s Hospital
– (5 years 6 months)Salt Lake City, Utah
– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget working with department directors and managers
– Monitored budget variances monthly working with department directors and managers to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Recruited, hired and trained professional accounting staff
– Prepared annual Medicare cost report work papers
– Prepared annual tax work papers
– Implemented “Plus” productivity system to manage staffing
Chief Financial Officer
Valley Hospital
– (1 year 10 months)Palmer, Alaska
– Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss to present to the board of directors
– Implemented Remark budget software to create meaningful annual budgets
– Performed a comprehensive review of the charge master to ensure proper reimbursement
– Assisted in negotiation of bargaining unit contract with the union
Controller
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
– (6 years 2 months)Idaho Falls, Idaho
– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget and monitor budget variances monthly working with Directors to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Maintained fixed asset ledger and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense
– Recruited, hired and trained professional accounting staff
– Prepared annual medicare cost report work papers
– Prepared annual tax work paper set
Skills
Languages
English – Native or bilingual proficiency
Spanish – Professional working proficiency
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA, International Finance
Utah State University
Bachelor’s degree, Accounting
Ricks College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Employer advisory board member
Davis Applied Technology College
– Present (11 years 7 months)
Review curriculum for business courses and make suggestions on ways to improve so that students are better prepared for the work force.
Merit badge counselor
Boy Scouts of America
– Present (13 years 4 months)
I am a counselor for the Personal Management and Personal Fitness merit badges. These merit badges teach boy scouts about handling money and keeping their bodies healthy.
Dean J. Lore, MBA
Senior Consultant - Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis, M&A and Deal Modeling
Dean Lore is a highly analytical and creative senior executive with 20+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting leadership experience directing critical financial and operational initiatives and providing consultation to executive management. As a strategic thinker and resourceful problem solver, he possesses an innate ability to format data insights conveying a story that appeals to all audience types bringing consensus, vision, and data-driven analysis to current and future business needs.
In 2018, Mr. Lore was named Sr. Vice President of Finance for the Global Center for Investment Fund Studies developing FP&A & Strategy for the research based advisory firm focused on Private Equity, Venture Capital & Hedge fund analysis, advising government & private entities.
Previously, Mr. Lore served as VP Finance & Analytics for Academy Mortgage directing Data and Financial Analysts managing business intelligence and financial planning and analysis. He developed and established their Financial Planning and Analysis program and contributed to improving regional profitability 12% year-over-year despite costly acquisitions, rate growth, and challenging market inventory.
Mr. Lore directed the Finance operations for the $750M Western division of BMC Stock Holdings. He managed acquisitions, business case development, and strategic planning. Mr. Lore also supported the facilitation of a $3B merger between BMC and Stock increasing profitability 15% year-over-year from 2013 to 2017.
From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Lore served as Director of Finance within Microsoft’s Rotation Program managing 40 Analysts and 15 Interns facilitating all job rotations and job placements. He successfully restructured the Rotation program with rigorous training curriculum increasing Analyst performance ramping up new roles at Microsoft and advancing careers 3x faster than peers. Mr. Lore also planned, conducted, and facilitated their leadership development training to build a bench of future leaders from a pool of outstanding students from top business programs.
Mr. Lore started his career at Microsoft as Online Services Acquisitions Finance Manager executing M&A and deal modeling encompassing Colloquis, GTECKO, ScreenTonic, AdECN, aQuantive, and Massive. He progressed to Senior Finance Manager of Online Services Finance and Strategy championing financial strategy review, planning, and targeting. Prior to his role as Director of Finance, Mr. Lore served as Group Finance Manager designing, developing, and implementing financial models and reporting for Microsoft enterprise products and services.
While launching his career, Mr. Lore served as Field Marketing Consultant for Hewlett-Packard, Senior Financial Analyst for Intel, and International Business Analysis Manager for Ancestry.com. He was educated at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and holds a Master of International Management and Master of Business Administration from Weber State University in addition to a Bachelor of Art in International Business from Brigham Young University. He serves as a Board Member and Volunteer for Kipper Foundation and Board Member and Co-founder of Stowaway Global.
Fred Woolf, MBA
Senior Consultant - Derivatives, Risk & Compliance
Salt Lake City Metro Area
Experience
August 2016 – Present (7 months) Provo, Utah
All aspects of Derivatives Operations including negotiating ISDA Masters.
MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
May 2013 – August 2016 (3 years 4 months)Atlanta, Georgia and Provo, Utah
Derivatives Operations – Negotiated ISDA Master Agreements and MSFTAs at MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Uploaded ISDA Master Agreement terms into document management system. Contributed to Dodd Frank implementations, controls, and procedures.
Director, Derivative Operations
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.
June 1996 – April 2013 (16 years 11 months)Atlanta, Georgia
Manager of Derivatives Operations including Interest Rate, Equity, Currency, Credit and Commodity Derivatives. Director and subject matter expert for Trade Capture and Support, Confirmations, Master Agreements, Collateral, P/L and MTM Reporting/Statements, Settlements, Futures, Tax and Regulatory/Dodd Frank Reporting including Reporting, Clearing, Documentation and Reconciliations, Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk and SOX Controls. Key contributor for straight processing special projects and Derivatives system conversions.
Vice President, Derivative Operations
June 1993 – June 1996 (3 years 1 month)Los Angeles, California
Manager of Derivatives Operations.
Vice President, Derivative Operations
June 1986 – June 1993 (7 years 1 month)Los Angeles, California
Manager of Derivatives Operations and trade support analyst.
Managment experience in Derivative Operations. Formerly licensed with Series 3, 7, and 63.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-woolf-52898b4
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
Ben Coppin
Consultant - Accounting, Bookkeeping, Administration
Mr. Coppin, Co-Founder and CEO of Alta Bookkeeping, has experience working with start-ups with an emphasis on Accounting/Bookkeeping. He has worked with over 10 companies since graduating from the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University with a B.A. in Accounting in early 2020. He also speaks Spanish.
EXPERIENCE
ALTA BOOKEEPING: (2021-Present)
Partnered with a Venture Capital fund to provide monthly financial and accounting services for their portfolio companies. Created custom dashboards to highlight budgets, performance, and other key metrics. Led multi-year cleanup projects, created accounting processes for companies, and supervised employees to ensure timely/accurate reporting.
Wasatch Property Management: (2017-2021)
Managed General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, Month End processes and other accounting roles for over 1800 apartment units throughout Washington, California, and Arizona. Provided monthly variance analysis findings to management and worked alongside property managers day to day and ensured timely and accurate reporting every month.
In his free time he enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, cheering on Real Salt Lake, and smoking ribs on his Traeger.
Lantz C. Allen, MBA
Senior Consultant - Energy, SaaS, technology, manufacturing, and service sector corporations
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
A dynamic executive with over 25 years of experience in operations, finance, supply chain, banking relationships, strategic planning, sales/marketing and human capital development in a wide variety of industries. Collaboration on company policy development, internal controls, and treasury management. In-depth oversight and management of P&L in start-up, growth and mature organizations. Track record of establishing a solid, working relationships and a financial link with development, engineering, sales, marketing operations departments driving improvements in growth revenues, cost containment, market share, and operational efficiencies resulting in enhanced returns on invested capital.
eFilecabinet, Inc. Lehi, Utah 1/18 – PRESENT
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Management of daily order processing and financial operational team in high paced environment of SaaS.
- Development of financial model and reporting package for stakeholders and internal management of business.
- Led preparation of data packages for investors resulting in $13.0MM in Series C funding.
- Worked directly with local and regional financial institutions on SBA PPP loan application securing $680K in funds.
- Managed insurance, tax preparation, retirement plan, external audit and benefit management relationships.
- Worked closely with Executive Team and individual departments to get organization to a cashflow positive position.
- Partnered in strategies around customer acquisition costs, new account growth, retention and churn rates.
Bart’s Electric Inc. Kansas City, Missouri 11/09 – 01/18
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF UTAH OPERATIONS
- Negotiated with banking relationship new operating line of credit of $4.5MM and an additional capital acquisition line.
- Led initiative to secure additional revolving $3MM credit facility to support focused growth in government contracting.
- Developed and implemented spending and cost control measures netting first year savings of over $1.0MM
- Management of insurance, surety, tax, 401k plan and external audit relationships and engagements.
- Direct responsibility of corporate aircraft operations including flight reporting requirement for IRS book and tax calculations.
- Financial management of multiple other business ventures in farming, real estate, development and retail operations.
Dresser, Inc. – Pressure Regulation Group Salt Lake City, Utah 3/04 – 11/09
GENERAL MANAGER (PREVIOUSLY DIVISION CONTROLLER)
- Formulated human capital plan in conjunction with growth initiatives for global expansion and product line diversification.
- Implemented modernization of ERP business system and developed procedural guidelines for increased data integrity and solid financial reporting.
- Designed weekly and monthly pulse dashboard reports and streamlined month end close process improving business visibility and reducing close cycle time.
- Developed and executed five-year strategic plan driving a sales CAGR of 12%
- Oversight of export compliance and ITAR controlled product-reporting programs for products sold into the international aerospace and maritime industries.
cache business services West Jordan, Utah 5/03 – 3/04
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
- Conducted market research and analysis surrounding client new product development and voice of customer activities.
- Reviewed company organization and developed recommendations to improve operational activities and reduce tax exposure.
- Authored business plan for client company; financial modeling, scenario analysis, market surveys, and SWOT analysis.
- Interfaced with governmental agencies in settling claims against client companies with reduced financial obligations.
Gary Price Studios, Inc. Springville, Utah 12/00 – 5/03
GENERAL MANAGER (PREVIOUSLY CONTROLLER)
- Developed in conjunction with tax and legal counsel, a restructure of company organization providing tax advantages and protecting intellectual properties of the organization.
- Implemented production-tracking system improving on-time delivery by 20% reducing working capital investment by 36%.
- Expanded market penetration through aggressive business development activities focusing on galleries in strategic locations and an organized advertising campaign resulting in an 18.3% growth in sales over two years.
- Negotiated new credit instrument with bank to allow for implementation of strategic marketing and operations plan.
EDUCATION
University of Utah – David Eccles School of Business Salt Lake City, Utah
Master of Business Administration Degree
Brigham Young University – Marriott School of Management Provo, Utah
Bachelor of Science Degree – Finance
Jake Lewis, MBA
Senior Consultant - Finance, Financial Modeling & Reporting, Systems Implementations
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Intelligent, inquisitive, deliberate and hardworking finance professional. Takes initiative and personal ownership to meet critical timelines and to produce deliverables with exceptional quality. Listens to others and believes that everyone deserves respect. Emphasizes identifying the real issue and then collaborating on a process-driven resolution.Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial efficiency, financial modeling, POC and unit rate projects, manufacturing accounting, restructuring, working capital analysis, and systems implementations.
EXPERIENCE
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Sr. Manager, FP&A – Global Repairs
Collins Aerospace May 2022 – Present
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FLSmidth, Financial Controller – Contract · Nov 2020 – Apr 2022
SNC-LAVALIN, INC., 2013-present Houston, TX
SNC-Lavalin is a C$10B, publicly-traded, global Engineering & Construction company with 50,000+ employees across the globe with a focus on infrastructure, oil & gas, nuclear and other industries. Employment initially began with Valerus, a midstream equipment provider that was acquired by SNC-Lavalin in 2014.
Finance Director, Americas FP&A and Midstream, 2018-present
- Led reviews of Americas monthly financials, project cost forecasts and revenue recognition (~$1B annual)
- Created management reports for utilization, sales prospects and SG&A spend that greatly improved forecasting
- Completed both overseas and online leadership training series
- Led recruiting efforts for newly-established, global O&G Finance Leadership Development Program
FP&A Manager, Americas Oil & Gas, 2017-2018
- Empowered new management regarding Americas business units and projects (~$1B annual revenue)
- Reduced annual overhead by $2M+ by identifying duplication between local spend and corporate allocations
- Supervised recast and mapping of financials due to business regionalization and Hyperion implementation
- Coordinated project financing proposals with various financial institutions resulting in $40M loan execution
Finance Supervisor, USA Oil & Gas, 2015-2017
- 2015 Top Performer Award for modeling work on $36M strategic inventory investment and overall performance
- Led modeling for consolidation of Fabrication sites (executed), brought on counsel for $7M in tax incentives
- Supervised monthly EBIT and cash flow forecasting and annual budgeting for all U.S. Oil & Gas businesses
- Led cash flow and financing modeling on over a dozen long-term contract project bids
Sr. Financial Analyst, USA Oil & Gas, 2013-2015
- Performed strategic cost/benefit analysis, at direction of CFO, on $80M equipment purchase on Aramco project
- Identified and confirmed $70M in global cost synergies as part of SNC-Lavalin’s acquisition of Kentz/Valerus
2010-2012 ULTRADENT PRODUCTS, INC.
Controller (Portuguese speaking), 2011-2012 São Paulo, Brazil
Expatriate for global leader in dental products opening a new manufacturing plant. Oversaw all local financials.
- Established inventory overhead allocation on a per-unit basis, resulting in 30% increase in product cost accuracy
- Led implementation and interfacing of Oracle financial modules and 2 other local systems
Staff Accountant (ULTRADENT), 2010 South Jordan, UT
2009 Auditor, Self-Employed – Performed external audits in the legal, software, and publishing industries
2007-2008 VC Analyst, HS Capital – Evaluated investments in the oil & gas, commercial real estate, and construction markets
EDUCATION
2012-2014 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY – MARRIOTT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Provo, UT
MBA, Finance
- 1st place in two M&A competitions / T.A. for Financial Modeling class
2000-2006 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY – HUNTSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Logan, UT
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting with honors; Honors thesis on Lean Accounting
- Finance internship with Texas Instruments, Inc. in Dallas, TX; July-December 2005
OTHER
- Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America, 2015-2017 and 2019
- Volunteer representative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Brazil Brasilia Mission, 2001-2003
- Enjoy ice hockey, reading, and snowboarding
In Memoriam - Kirsten Farnsworth, MM, MBA
Honorary Advisory Board Member - Healthcare, Mergers & Acquisitions
Kirsten was a key part of the Early Technologies Strategy & Portfolio team as Principal, Strategic Marketing of Medtronic. Concurrently, she was an integral Advisory Board Member of CFO International for strategic M&A transactions until her death on May 30th, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.
Kirsten Farnsworth (1986-2018) was a talented pianist as well as a business development analyst and strategy principal in medical technology. Talent and hard work won her concerto competitions as a child and later would qualify her to earn masters degrees in both music performance and business.
A cancer diagnosis at the age of 26 changed her life. The six years she spent with the disease brought her suffering that she turned to strength and wisdom. She focused on bonding closely with loved ones, work, travel, and finally on writing about her experiences in her book, Incurable, available on Amazon.com. She poured her heart and soul into this last work until her last week in hospice. The first printed copy arrived in her hands two hours before she passed. Kirsten left an indelible impression on all who knew and loved her. She is and will always be sorely missed. Her bio is placed here in memory of her wonderful legacy.
Experience
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Medtronic, Boulder, Colorado
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Principal, Strategic Marketing (Strategy & Portfolio Management) Nov 2016 – May 2018
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Senior Analyst, Business Development & Licensing (Mergers & Acquisitions) Jun 2015 – Nov 2016
Business development (M&A, equity investments, distribution, licensing, divestitures) in Medtronic’s Early Technologies BU. Focus on disruptive technologies within Interventional Oncology, Radiology, Pulmonology, and GI Endoscopy that improve outcomes through precise diagnosis and minimally invasive, targeted treatments.
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Marketing Specialist – Market Development, Surgical Innovations May 2014 – Jun 2015
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Board President, Sphere Ensemble Mar 2014 – Jul 2016
Donor and sponsorship development
Nonprofit strategy & branding
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Data Consultant, Sequel Venture Partners Nov 2013 – Dec 2013
Diligence on med device start-up that landed corporate sponsorship. Total raise of $6M.
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Sole Owner & Piano Instructor, Kirsten Farnsworth’s Music Studio, Jan 2004 – Aug 2013
Created and managed a full piano studio.
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Piano Instructor, Parlando School for the Arts, Jan 2010 – Aug 2012
Managed a piano studio and prepped students for competitions, recitals, and college entrance auditions.
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Fundraising
First Descents
January 2014 – March 2014 (3 months) Health Fundraising for First Descents, a nonprofit that provides adventure trips to young adults impacted by cancer.
Pianist
Boulder Symphony Orchestra
2013 Arts and Culture
Causes Kirsten cared about, include Arts and Culture, Education, and Health
Education:
University of Colorado at Boulder – Leeds School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Marketing
2013 – 2015
Activities and Societies: Board Fellows Program Director, Leadership Award
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Music, Piano Performance
2008 – 2010
Activities and Societies: Ekstrand Competition Finalist, Teaching Assistant, Staff Accompanist
Additional Info
Interests:
Trail Running, Road Biking, Playing Piano, Snowboarding, Cooking, Yoga, Spending time with friends and family.
Personal Details
Marital Status Married
Organizations
Additional Organizations:
Board Fellows Program Director, Net Impact – Sustainability Showcase Director
Honors & Awards
Additional Honors & Awards:
Leadership Award to attend Leeds School of Business, 2012
Teaching Assistantship to attend the University of Colorado, 2008
MTNA Student Recognition Award, 2010
Ekstrand Competition Finalist, 2009
Dan Kuester, Ph.D.
Advisory Board Member - Engineering, Spectrum Sharing & Wireless Coexistence
Summary
I work in theoretical and system design problems for electromagnetic signaling.
Experience
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NIST, Research Staff , Boulder, Colorado 2015 – Present
Working to build robust measurements to assess of wireless spectrum sharing. This includes designing testbeds built with heterogeneous electromagnetic environments, RF test instruments, networking infrastructure, and consumer electronics. I work closely with small teams of federal employees, postdoctoral researchers, students, and external collaborators. We share results publicly with industry, government, and other users through in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and NIST technical notes.
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FIRST RF Corporation, RF Engineer 2013 – 2015
Designed antenna elements and beamforming networks for shaped-beam antennas ground antennas. Integrated and tested active electronically-scanned antenna (AESA) transmit and receive arrays.
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Phase IV Engineering, RF and Analog Engineer 2012 – 2013
Designed, integrated, and tested RFID-enabled passive wireless sensors for trains, bearings, household appliances, family planning, satellite launch vehicles, and the international space station.
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NIST, PREP Graduate Student 2007 – 2012
Performed measurement science research for the electromagnetic properties of reflection communication used in “passive” battery-free radio tags.
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University of Colorado – CoSGC, CIPS, then CIRES, Undergraduate research, engineering, and technical support 2001 – 2007
Ground station implementation and spaceborne automation of a satellite communication system; IT for plasma physics; stringing up antennas for wind-profiling radars with burs in my socks.
Skills
- RF
- Antennas
- Sensors
- Electrical Engineering
- Microwave
- Simulations
- Analog
- Testing
- Wireless
- PCB Design
- Signal Processing
- Electromagnetics
Education
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD, Electrical Engineering, –
Worked in wireless energy harvesting, backscatter communication, active MMIC design. Advised by Zoya Popović.
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University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science – BS, Electrical Engineering, –
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Music Performance – BM, Music Performance, –
Daniel Crosby, Ph.D.
Advisory Board Member - Strategy, Market Trends & Investments
Summary
Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby recently co-authored a New York Times Best-Selling book titled, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management.
He also constructed the “Irrationality Index,” a sentiment measure that gauges greed and fear in the marketplace from month to month. His ideas have appeared in the Huffington Post and Risk Management Magazine, as well as his monthly columns for WealthManagement.com and Investment News. Daniel was named one of the “12 Thinkers to Watch” by Monster.com and a “Financial Blogger You Should Be Reading” by AARP. When he is not consulting around market psychology, Daniel enjoys independent films, fanatically following St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Specialties: behavioral finance, behavioural finance, behavioral economics, behavioural economics, market psychology, investor psychology, psychology of decision making, consumer psychology, stock market psychology, irrationality
TEDxHuntsville – Daniel Crosby – You’re Not That Great: A Motivational Speech
TEDxHuntsville – Daniel Crosby – Behavioral Finance and Love?
Experience
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Chief Behavioral OfficerOrion Advisor Solutions Dec 2020 – Present
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Chief Behavioral OfficerBrinker CapitalBrinker Capital Nov 2018 – Dec 2020
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PresidentIncBlot Behavioral FinanceInc Jan 2010 – Nov 2018Greater Atlanta Area
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ConsultantSperduto and Associates Jul 2008 – Dec 2009Greater Atlanta Area
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Pre-Doctoral InternEmory University 22-daniel-crosby-ph-d-linkedindaniel-photoJul 2007 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo.
Education
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Brigham Young UniversityBrigham Young University
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Proficient in writing, reading and speaking Tagalog (Filipino).Proficient in writing, reading and speaking Tagalog (Filipino).
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Publications
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency -
Tagalog
Full professional proficiency
Education
Brigham Young University
B.S., Ph.D., Psychology
Proficient in writing, reading and speaking Tagalog (Filipino).
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Interests
- St. Louis Cardinals baseball,
- reading,
- independent movies and music
Honors & Awards
- Gold Medal – Investing & Personal Finance
Feb 2017 Axiom Business Book Awards
“The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success” was chosen as the winner of the gold medal in the investing personal finance category. The Axiom Business Book Awards exist to recognize excellence in business writing.
- IMCA Applied Behavioral Finance Certificate
- May 2016 IMCA
- IMCA’s online Applied Behavioral Finance Certificate Program is designed to help advisors address common financial decisions that trip up investors. Featuring notable experts from leading business schools, the program presents in-depth, thoughtful, and interesting research from the field today.
Douglas Metcalf, MBA
Senior Consultant - Family Offices, Asset Management
Experienced CFO
- CFO SRS Family Office Partners LLC
- Prepare Income Statement and Balance Sheet for families that we advise
- Monitor and report Investment Performance on all direct Start-up/Private Equity and Real Estate Investments
- Work with outside CPA firm on taxation for families
- CFO Seagate Global Advisors LLC
- Prepare Investor Performance reports
- Co-ordinate relationship with Prime Broker
- Work with outside CPA on taxation
- CFO First Interstate Bank of Arizona
- Head of Bank Funding, Portfolio and Investment Department
- Head of Accounting and Controller Departments
- Head of Asset/Liability Committee and Financial Planning
- Became top performing among Peer Group from next-to-last place
Team Builder
- Founder and Managing Director of Multi-Billion Dollar Global Fixed Income Mutual Funds
- Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management
- Trust Company of the West
- Managing Director of First Interstate Bank Limited Global Currency and Interest Rate Swap Group
- $30 billion notional portfolio generated over $100 million total net income
- Teams in Los Angeles, New York, London and Tokyo
Certifications and Education
- Chartered Financial Analyst
- High Honors Graduate– Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking – Thesis on “Creating an Asset/Liability Committee” was selected for Library
- Faculty Associate – Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking – Asset/Liability Management
- Master Business Administration – Finance – Brigham Young University
- BA International Relations – University of Utah (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa)
- Instructor of Finance and Accounting – Arizona State University and Foothill CC
Erik Farnsworth, MBA, CPA
Advisory Board Member - Strategy & Financial Services
Experience
- Samsung – GSG (Global Strategy Group)
- Global Strategist April 2021 Seoul, South Korea
- INSEAD
- MBA Graduate August 2020 Paris Area, Fontainebleau, France
- Point72
- Associate, Dec 2018 – Aug 2019 Greater New York City Area
- Deloitte
- Manager, Dec 2017 – Dec 2018 London, United Kingdom
- Senior Associate, Sep 2013 – Nov 2017 New York City, New York
- Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation
- Summer Analyst, May 2012 – Aug 2012 Jersey City, New Jersey
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Hilling Servicesenter Shell - Associate, – Innhavet, Norway
Education
- INSEAD
- Master of Business Administration – MBA, July 2020
- #1 Ranked European MBA program for fifth consecutive year in December 2019 by Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings for European Business Schools, which combines the results published by the Financial Times, BusinessWeek, The Economist and Forbes
- #3 Ranked Worldwide MBA by Financial Times
- Master of Business Administration – MBA, July 2020
- Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business
- Bachelor’s degree: Accounting- 2013
- #2 Ranked Accounting program by U.S. News in 2019
- Bachelor’s degree: Accounting- 2013
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) New York State Education Department – License 120296
Languages
- English (native), German (fluent), French (basic), Norwegian (basic), Korean (beginning)
Kristin Swearingen-Keller, MAcc
Senior Consultant - Tax, Treasury, Forensic Accounting, Cash Management & Systems
EDUCATION:
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, Utah
Degree: Master of Professional Accounting, May 2003
Concentration: Cost Accounting and Information Systems
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, Utah
Degree: Bachelor of Science, May 2001
Major: Accounting
Major: Information Systems & Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
May 1993 to Present SWEARINGEN & SWEARINGEN, CPA’s, Eden, Utah
Partner/Tax Accountant: Prepare Tax Returns, Prepare information for Tax Returns, Prepare Tax Returns for assembly, assemble Tax Returns, Sale Tax Returns, Data entry in TaxWorks, Preparing financial statements, and Designing worksheets.
January 2012 to April 2012 ALLOY, SILVERSTEIN, SHAPIRO, ADAMS, MULFORD, CICALESE, WILSON & CO., Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Senior Tax Accountant: Prepare Tax Returns, Prepare information for Tax Returns, Preparing financial statements, and Designing worksheets.
October 2010 to April 2012 KANCHER LAW FIRM, Haddonfield, New Jersey
Forensic Accounting Consultant: Interpreting the legal and financial documents and evidence regarding clients and providing information to support the evidence and provide conclusions.
February 2006 to December 2006 ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
Consultant for Transportation Alliance Bank to assist them with the ATM Department until they could find a replacement for my position.
June 2004 to December 2005 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah
ATM Manager: Bank Reconciliations, ATM Reconciliations, Cash Management, Preparation of Department Financials, Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Departmental Budgeting, Order ATMs, work with third party companies to have ATMs installed at Truck Stop locations, Train all Accounting personnel at Truck Stop locations to load ATM and fix minor issues with ATMs, Setup and Maintain contracts with Third party vendors that include armored cars, ATM maintenance and banks.
January 2004 to June 2004 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah
Staff Accountant: Reconciliation of daily cash, Bank Reconciliations, ATM Reconciliations, Cash Management, Preparation of Department Financials, Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Departmental Budgeting.
November 2002 to January 2004 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah
Cash Management Operations Co-Manager/Technical Support: Supervision of ten employees. Design and implementation of inclearing check processing system. Preparation of analysis statements. Preparation of monthly financial statements.
January 2002 to January 2004 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah
Project Administrator/Technical Support: Design and implementation of Transport/Proof Machine. Project Administrator for check imaging system. Planning, design and implementation of corporate Lockbox payments. Programming various upload projects for use with current and outside systems. Assist in preparation of department financial statements. Liaison between the operations department and the MIS department.
June 2001 to January 2002 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah
Debit Card/Credit Card Technical Support: Aid in the design and future implementation of credit card system, Project Administrator for check imaging system.
May 1999 to June 2001 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah
ATM Manager: Bank Reconciliations, ATM Reconciliations, Cash Management, Preparation of Department Financials, Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Departmental Budgeting, and Opening bank accounts as necessary across the country. Redesign of the previous system to make the department run more efficient and cost effective.
Sept 1997 to May 1999 WOOD, RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Ogden, Utah
Accounting Para-Professional: Bank Reconciliations, Proof of Cash Statements, Preparation of Quarterly Payroll Taxes, Spreadsheets, Data Entry, New Business forms preparation and processing. Redesigned partners’ billing form for better chargeable time.
Sept 1997 to May 1997 RICHARDS & RICHARDS, L.L.P., Ogden, Utah
Legal Secretary: Estate Plans, Wills and Trusts, Articles of Organization, and Articles of Incorporation. Designed format for the Estate Plans. Designed client data tracking sheets.
Jan 1997 to Sept 1997 SCHMITT, GRIFFITHS, SMITH & CO., CPAs, Ogden, Utah
Tax Department Assistant: Prepare Tax Returns for assembly, Distribution of tasks for tax returns, Data entry in Mas90, Daily deposits, Receptionist, Typing financial statements, and Designing worksheets. Redesign the format of Tax Return assembly.
Jonathan Farnsworth
Consultant & Advisory Board Member - Technology
Experience
Lucid
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- Account Executive May 2019 – Present Salt Lake City Area
- Team Lead Feb 2019 – Apr 2019
- Sales Development Representative Oct 2018 – Apr 2019
Lucid is the parent company of two cloud-based visual productivity solutions: Lucidchart, a diagramming application, and Lucidpress, a design solution. Together, they are utilized in over 180 countries by more than 15 million users, including Amazon, Delta, Visa, Toyota, Uber, and 96 percent of the Fortune 500. Lucid’s partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Since its founding in 2010, Lucid Software has grown in revenue by nearly 100 percent each year and has received numerous awards for its business and workplace culture.
Ernst & Young
Associate Auditor, September 2016 – Present – San Jose, California
Assurance Intern, – – San Jose, California
Sales Representative
Direct Satellite Communications LLC
– – North Dakota, Nebraska, USA
Languages
English & Spanish
Education
Jacob Farnsworth
Associate Consultant - Analyst
Education
- GPA 3.73 / 4.00
- Niles M. and Lavonne K. Wing, Academic Scholarship
- Member of Accounting Society, Beta Alpha Psi
Experience
Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. Accounting Revenue Intern Jun – Sept 2023
- Reviewed sales contracts and demonstrated precision while managing relevant data for proper revenue recognition reporting purposes
- Gained familiarity and proficiency in management software programs including:
- Salesforce – a cloud based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform
- Laserfiche – the leading SaaS provider of enterprise content management and business process automation
CFO International, P.C., Draper, Utah Associate Consultant March 2022 – Present
- Provide monthly accounting journal entries and financial forecasting for various clients
- Traveled to Vietnam with client’s CFO to assist in negotiating improved terms and conditions with multiple suppliers
- Gained proficiency in both Excel and QuickBooks
- Researched for a Doctoral scholar analyzing Christianity in India
- Transcribed and analyzed interview recordings to identify key themes and trends
- Contributed to collaboration efforts to produce academic reports based in research findings
Leadership & Volunteer Service
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Representative Norway Aug 2019 – Sep 2021
- Managed 60+ volunteers by booking international travel, directing, and strategic planning
- Organized teaching workshops and training material
- Magnified positions of leadership including serving as the Assistant to the President
Awards, Skills & Interests
- Fluent in Norwegian
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Jazz pianist for BYU’s Jazz Ensemble
- Founder and keyboardist for local Battle of the Bands winner, Just Khakis, performing at weddings and events for hire in addition to composing and releasing original music available on all platforms
- 2nd Place, National Freshwood Woodworking competition 2021 for designing and building a contemporary table
- 1st Place, Talent in Wood, Utah Woodworking competition 2019
- 1st Place, MTNA Piano Gold Medal 2019
- Varsity football and tennis athlete at Corner Canyon High School with Scholar Athlete Designation
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
- Member of the National Honor Society and National Science Honor Society
- Experienced rock climber and skier