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Chief Financial Officer

BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States.

Results-oriented senior finance professional with strong management background and diverse experience in middle-market, privately held organizations. Expert strategic and financial qualifications combined with proven skills in mergers and acquisitions, acquisition integration, crisis management, financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, treasury and cash management, and internal controls. Demonstrated leadership ability in developing people, creating high-performing teams, partnering with senior management and achieving results across the organization. Energetic leader with experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, energy, energy services, real estate, building products, transportation/logistics, cable/wireless/telecom and consulting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an MBA in Finance. Select Areas of Expertise •Strategic Business Planning •Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) •Acquisition Integration •Due Diligence •Financial Planning & Analysis •Budgeting and Forecasting •Financial Modeling •Capital Planning •Private Equity •Board of Director Relations •Lender Relations •Managing/Leading Change •Sales Forecasting •Profit & Loss Management •Expense/Asset Optimization •Treasury & Capital Markets •High Yield Debt •Debt Financing and Refinancing •Working Capital and Cash Management •Inventory Management and Valuation •Multi-Unit / Multi-Location •Distribution and Logistics •Business Process Improvement •Internal Controls •Risk and Insurance •IT Strategy and Management •Project Management •Executive Communication & Collaboration •Turnaround & Restructuring •Crisis Management •Contract Negotiations •Big 4 Experience Certifications Certified Public Accountant (licensed in Texas, active) Certified in Financial Forensics Certified Turnaround Professional Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor