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Principal
Insight Financial Group LLCPrincipal
Jan. 2025Accelerate your growth with expert CFO support—from accurate budgets to high-impact financial strategies that owners and executvies businesses. We serve as a strategic financial partner, helping companies navigate critical inflection points and build sustainable growth. My approach combines hands-on financial leadership with actionable insights that drive real business results. Core Services: Fractional CFO & Controller Support • Monthly financial statements and reporting (partnering with your accountant) • Strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting (annual, quarterly, monthly) • Monthly financial review, discussion, and analysis • Clear board reporting and investor communications Financial Planning & Analysis • Project-by-project budgeting and forecasting • Detailed cash flow projections and working capital management • Scenario testing to evaluate pricing, risk, and opportunity • Ongoing involvement in strategic business decisions, partnerships, and growth opportunities Strategic Advisory • M&A transaction support—from readiness through integration • Operational transformation and team alignment • Financial systems optimization that scales with your business • Bookkeeping solutions and reporting close acceleration for timely insights Whether you're scaling operations or navigating complex business decisions, we provide financial expertise and strategic foresight to help you achieve your goals.
Director Corporate Finance
AludiumDirector Corporate Finance
Oct. 2018 - May. 2025Alicante, Valencian Community, SpainAludium is a $500M private equity owned (Atlas Holdings) multinational company that processes and manufactures aluminum products, including coils and sheets. In my role at Aludium, I transformed thecorporate finance department, overseeing shareholder interests, people management, and culture development. I provided executive leadership across a team of 11 with 3 direct reports in the areas of corporate finance, treasury, AP and hedging. Selected Highlights Include: • Co-led PE exit (2022–2023) alongside CEO and CFO, managing financial & tax due diligence and securing 3.5X shareholder return • Navigated $45mm debt exposure during market downturn through risk mitigation strategies, culminating in a refinancing with improved terms, saving €2.5mm annually, and executed treasury initiative generating €33mm in additional liquidity • Built performance-driven, people-first culture that challenged norms while prioritizing work-life balance and career growth across international teams during periods of significant change • Drove €3.7mm in cost savings across audit, tax, legal, insurance, and T&E through continuous improvement initiatives and headcount reductions • Led 2024 legal corporate structure simplification, executing cross-border merger to eliminate all Dutch entities into single Spanish entity, saving €0.5mm annually • Integrated legacy IT accounting systems into IFS, creating reporting efficiencies • Manage liquidity forecasting and daily cash management to optimize cost of capital while maintaining adequate liquidity • Lead annual IFRS audits and preparation of statutory accounts under Spanish, Dutch, and French GAAPs • Oversee tax compliance and filings across all entities, including permanent establishments in UK, Austria, Italy, and Germany • Manage credit insurance program with zero material AR losses or write-offs over past 5 years
Director Corporate Development
Finch PaperDirector Corporate Development
Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2018Glens Falls, New York, United StatesIn my role at Finch Paper (an Atlas Holdings plaform company), I collaborated closely with the CEO and CFO to drive corporate development initiatives, including acquisitions and strategic financial planning initiatives. I played a pivotal role in the successful sale of the Saratoga County landfill and was integral to the due diligence process for a significant acquisition attempt. My responsibilities also included leading ROI analyses and preparing financial projections for stakeholders. Selected Highlights Include: • Co-led successful sale of the Saratoga County landfill to Waste Management, ending in one of Atlas Holdings most lucrative exit multiples at that time. • Led ROI analysis and supported supplier negotiations on Phase II wood-yard modernization • Supported CEO and CFO in various financial ad-hoc FP&A analysis such as revamping sales bonus program • Led preparation of annual budget, financial projections, analysis for lenders, etc. working with accounting team • Prepared quarterly BoD meeting and other shareholder communications for the private equity sponsor, Atlas Holdings
Senior manager in charge of audit services & small business valuations
Filomeno & CompanySenior manager in charge of audit services & small business valuations
Nov. 2012 - Aug. 2016West Hartford, Connecticut, United StatesIn my role at Filomeno & Company, I spearheaded audit services and small business valuations, ensuring compliance and accuracy for clients across various industries. My work supported the firm’s commitment to excellence and compliance in a dynamic market. Selected Highlights Include: • Led audit engagements for clients in manufacturing, construction, and professional services, with revenues between $20mm - $100mm. • Prepared business tax returns for LLCs and S-Corps, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. • Conducted formal business valuations for family-held businesses, primarily for gift and estate tax purposes. • In 2015, also acted as the chief compliance officer for the wealth management division focusing on bringing the firm up to date with regulations and filings *Note, Filomeno & Company was acquired by Marcum LLP in 2018, who was then acquired by CBIZ in 2024.
Senior Accountanct
HarperWhitfield P.C.Senior Accountanct
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2012

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