Software Skills
Sage Business Cloud X3
Dynamics 365
Quickbooks
Certifications
CIACertified Internal Auditor
CPACertified Public Accountant
Sector Experience
Business Services
Chemicals
Consumer Goods
Industrials
Manufacturing
Languages
English
Experience
Paul Dwyer
Management Consulting
Management Consultant
4/2021 - Present
Providing CFO services to companies to fill short term or project specific needs.
Best Chicago Meat Company
Accounting
CFO
4/2018 - 8/2020
A producer and marketer of refrigerated and frozen raw meat products. Branded and private label products sold to retail, wholesale and food service companies. Responsible for turning around a difficult situation and establishing a framework of internal controls, operational metrics and financial reporting.
Pivotal 5, LLC
Other
CFO
5/2014 - 12/2015
Distributor of hand held fitness equipment to large and small retailers, fitness facilities and directly to consumer. Responsible for managing accounting, purchasing and human resource functions. Established internal policies and procedures, financial reporting process, KPI’s and forecasting process. Managed audit and banking relationship. Supervised a staff of 6.
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TJ Harkins
Other
CFO
4/2009 - 5/2014
Processor and distributor of seeds and spices to the baking industry. Responsible for managing accounting, human resource and IT functions. Supervised a staff of 8. 401K and ESOP compliance. Provide support to operations and customer service. Annual review of liability and health insurance policies. Developed and maintained relationships with audit, banking, IT and legal service providers. Acquired by Bay State Milling Co. in Aug 2013
Frain Industries
Other
VP Finance
4/2008 - 4/2009
Wholesaler of pre-owned equipment, leasing company and job shop. Responsible for managing the accounting department. Managed audit and banking relationships. Established paperless month end close. Provided support to operations. Supervised a staff of 6.
Proficient Data
Other
CFO
4/2005 - 10/2007
Responsible for managing accounting and human resources. Managed audit and banking relationships. Provided support to operations. Supervised a staff of 6. Acquired by MetroGroup, Inc. in 2007. Managed due diligence process leading up to the sale of the company. Assisted in system integration efforts post acquisition.
Blackman Kallick
Management Consulting
Consultant / Auditor
1/1988 - 4/2005
Middle market CPA firm – clients ranging from 20 to 400 million in revenue. Valuable experience as an auditor and later as an operational consultant. Exposed to best practices in a variety of industries and 150+ clients.