C. David Douglas

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About C. David Douglas

Excellent accounting, compliance, and financial reporting practices lie at the heart of every thriving business. I’m an impact-driven financial executive with a Big Four (KPMG) background and a history of value creation. Over the course of my career, I’ve showcased my talent for finding practical solutions to difficult business problems and my dexterity in recognizing opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. I take pride in being a strategic thought partner to the C-Suite and excel at sharing critical finance insight during high-level discussions. My career features 10 years with global business cloud software leader, Infor. I was known as a top performer, and my tenure was characterized by frequent promotions and multiple awards. In my final role, I operated functionally as ‘Global Controller’ with oversight of an internationally dispersed team. Most recently, I was CAO & Corporate Controller at Catalis, a provider of SaaS software and integrated payment solutions where I delivered on current and emerging strategic priorities, notably authoring our revenue recognition policy and building out the Tax function and bringing associated services in-house. SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Decreased monthly close timeline for global accounting organization by 40% while also improving accuracy. Transformed finance & accounting functions at multiple organizations; drove successful system implementations and created high-performing teams. Integrated 15 acquisitions totaling $1.3B+ into Infor's business and financials. Led purchase accounting for significant transactions. With a blend of advanced technical accounting know-how and commercial acumen, I pragmatically apply financial standards and policies so that business plans can flourish. My expertise includes the implementation of GAAP in revenue recognition, acquisitions, and divestitures, as well as financial reporting for both SEC filers and private companies. What energizes me is the collective sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that comes about when tackling big projects. As a leader, I champion the professional development of my team, and I enjoy nothing more than mentoring others and seeing them grow. CORE SKILLS: Financial Controllership Strategic Planning Finance & Accounting Tax & Treasury M&A Due Diligence Audit Operational Efficiencies daviddouglas71[at]gmail[dot]com