Tom Forde

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About Tom Forde

Business Summary- Key Partner w/multiple CEOs/Owners/Presidents - Public, private and high-growth equity companies - Strong emphasis on Business Analytics - BI, Excel, SQL for tidy Data Architecture - Business Metrics & Budget/Forecast Strategy - Simplify complex Financial data for others - People development, motivation & teamwork - Constantly striving to improve and be challenged I love what I do! Broad industry knowledge- Healthcare | ABA | Mental Health | BioTech | CleanTech | Computer Tech | Merchandising | Footwear | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Reverse Supply Chain Strong on systems- BI “DOMO” [Major DOMO]- Excel Jedi | SQL | Magic ETL | API Connection - Vast Complex Financial Modeling - Unearth Metrics to accelerate Growth & EBITDA - ERP all major cloud based ERP systems Mergers & Acquisitions (over a dozen)- Pre & Post (PMI) Post Merger Integrations - Maximizing Valuation on PE Multiple Sales - Cost reduction on ‘synergies’ - Purchase Accounting Budget/Forecasting Precision- Extremely Detailed Organic Growth Planning - Acquisitive layering of mid-year ProForma results - Extensive understanding of Labor Costs, GM%- Detailed OPEX management, Function Areas - Market/Vertical GM% Analysis- Unbundle complete “mix” components - Differential performance across units - Executive Strategy Budgetary implements- Achievable Budget | Stretch | Re-forecast Flexible/Complex Bonus designs to grow & motivate Audit & Financial Reporting- Big 4 - Extensive work on Client side with all 4 - Early career development by Big 4 CFO (7yrs)- Monthly “Audit Ready” Work-papers - 5 Day Business Close - Daily Balancing of difficult accounts - Keeping analysis’ detailed, yet simple to understand, always ensure audits go smooth and within budget - Detailed Monthly Executive Reporting Package - Moving Forecast (Daily Focus) to ensure Annual/Quarterly/Monthly Budgets are achieved Cash Acceleration- Advanced Cash Forecasting to hit targets - Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) optimization - Flatten DSO by addressing upstream issues - Aging Data organized, focus Teams on collecting - Customer Partnering, overcome “slow pay” tactic - Team incentives to chase Cash People Development- Countless mentoring of focused and conciseness young people. helping them understand how to be effective and contribute - Cost containment through a mix of automation, entry level eager labor and motivation thru quickly recognizing contributions, fostering growth