John Wazowicz

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About John Wazowicz

Please visit my Web Site for additional information: Proven and dedicated business leader with extensive, progressive experience in senior corporate finance roles and partnering as a trusted advisor with corporate ownership, boards of directors, private equity sponsors and executive management teams. Organizations include private and public companies in a variety of industries and stages of corporate maturity. Skilled at identifying and driving priorities, working effectively with all levels within the organization and external parties such as legal counsel, banking relationships and auditors, cross-functional leadership, team development and adapting to culture in rapidly changing environments. John also maintains relevant professional certifications including CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Internal Auditor. Areas of expertise include project planning and management, and hands-on workstream execution, of activities related to: IPO readiness planning and SEC registration process; ongoing periodic SEC reporting and compliance; internal control risk assessment, design, implementation and evaluation consistent with SOX/ICFR; design, implementation and formal documentation of technical GAAP accounting positions, policies and procedures; financial analysis, forecasting, planning and budgeting; operational metrics; due diligence activities; ERP evaluation, design and implementation support; investor, management and board of director presentations; internal and external financial reporting and audit support; management reporting and KPIs; executive leadership, project management, team development and training; multi-location management; managing relationships with banks, vendors, corporate insurance brokers, consultants and other professional service providers; driving continuous improvement in business process, controls and profitability; and related Finance and Accounting activities.