Mark Zimmerman

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About Mark Zimmerman

I am an accomplished, motivated, respected, results-driven finance executive with more than 20 years of strategic experience. Through interpretation of data, I provide insight to executive leaders and peers. I am seeking a business unit CFO, project consulting, Director of Finance or Controller role. During my career, I have excelled at growing top-line revenue and finding creative ways to eliminate unnecessary costs. I work collaboratively to solve problems and find innovative solutions. When it was decided to exit a foreign market, I coordinated the financial transfer and sale of assets to a third party. Leadership value - The key to my leadership success is in developing relationships built on trust. I am able to analyze complex issues and by taking a practical approach to solving issues, I understand what is needed to deliver on projects from concept through full implementation. I maintain a calm and optimistic demeanor and enjoy coaching and developing staff to focus on those tasks that will best support the needs of the organization. Business Experience - My expertise includes utilizing financial and production systems along with data and key performance metrics to improve profitability. I have experience in manufacturing, financial services. healthcare, retail and non-profit. I can be reached at mzimmerman22880@gmail.com and 612-916-0327 Expertise - General accounting | P&L management | Budgeting and forecasting | Revenue recognition | Pricing & profitabililty analysis | Credit & Risk Mgmt | Financial Reporting | Project Mgmt | Contract review | Financial/production systems development & integration | Financial modeling | Scorecard reporting | Strategic planning | International operations | foreign currency | Balance Sheet management | Cash flow analysis | Capital budgets | Variance analysis | Month end close | Internal controls | Journal Entries & reconciliations.