Andy Claude

Background

About Andy Claude

Passionate and innovative (former Big 4) finance executive with over 20 years of broad experience in biotech, medical device, manufacturing, construction, service, and consumer industries at fast-paced, high-tech organizations ranging from private startups to publicly traded Fortune 500 global leaders• High achiever in managing all aspects of forecasting, deal analysis, due diligence, financial reporting, analytical review, SEC filings, month-end close, consolidations, SOX compliance, corporate governance, and human resources• Motivated self-starter who exceeds goals through strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and attention to detail• Organized and flexible team player with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently and accurately under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadlines• Seasoned collaborator with international experience gained from extensive business travel throughout North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific regionSpecialties:* CPA * SEC Reporting * IPO / S-1 * Financial Reporting * GAAP * IFRS * SOX * COSO * NetSuite * SAP * QAD * MS Dynamics * Great Plains * Equity Edge * Corporate Governance / Compliance * Revenue Recognition * Stock Compensation * Income Taxes * Process Improvement * Contract Review * Budgeting / Forecasting * Training & Development * Investor Relations * Consolidations * Change Management * Sales/Use Tax * Financing * Cost Accounting * Restructuring * Due Diligence / M&A * Cost Analysis * ERP Implementation