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Consulting services are performed by Rick Rinaldo, a finance professional with a wide range of financial experience at both the management and executive level.  Rick has more than sixteen years of experience and past roles that  include chief financial officer, VP of finance, VP of strategic planning and controller. 

Rick has in-depth experience in financial planning, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, accounting, treasury, cash management, internal controls, financial auditing and risk management.  Additionally, he has an exceptional understanding of business profitability, financial systems, cash flow, and a proven track record of strong leadership and negotiating skills.

Highlights of Past Accomplishments:

Operations

bulletMore than 10 years of senior management/executive level experience. 
bulletMore than 16 years of managing professional finance and accounting professionals in small and large companies. 
bulletSuccessfully managed other operational areas including IT, human resources, purchasing, warehousing and distribution logistics.

M&A, Venture Capital, Bank Financing

bulletKey participant in the sale of a public company that resulted in a valuation in excess of $1 billion.
bulletLed the due diligence process for the successful public auction of a $100 million retailer.
bulletParticipated in an S-1 filing, several mortgage backed securitizations placements and numerous private equity placements.
bulletConducted due diligence on numerous acquisition targets for both public and private companies.
bulletSecured bank and lease financing for more than ten transactions ranging in size from $500,000 up to $50 million.

Restructuring and Turnaround

bulletLead the successful turn-around of a promotional merchandise company that was turning large losses.
bulletPlayed the lead financial role for 3 Chapter 11 bankruptcies including court reporting, DIP financing and getting a reorganization plan approved.
bulletInterim CFO for purchasing the assets of a company out of bankruptcy and converting it to an operating entity.

Financial System Selection and Implementation

bulletLed the process of selecting a financial system for a $400M retailer.
bulletLed the process of selecting a budgeting and forecasting tool for more than 5 companies.
bulletImplemented numerous financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems.
bulletKey participant in selecting a CRM system.
 
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