Dave Ristow, CPA, CGMA's Linkedin Analytics

OFFERING GLOBAL EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP IN GROWTH STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND TURNAROUNDS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with BIG 4 EXPERIENCE ~ VETERAN OF THE US MARINE CORPS FOCUS: Ventured Capital Backed, Software, SaaS, Professional Services, MedTech & Light Manufacturing *Visionary Executive Leader adept at providing astute financial guidance to CEOs in complex, global settings to position companies for improved financial performance, operational efficiency and expanded market opportunities. *Transformational leadership impact with an exceptional track record of success building and evolving finance organizations for dynamic companies with top- and bottom-line challenges. *International business experience, including M&A activity with companies listed on the London and Oslo Stock Exchanges. *Blend of technical and operations management expertise to raise capital, improve business models, develop and retain business, build and nurture high-level customer and corporate relationships, boost margins and improve profitability. *Entrepreneurial background, a superior strategist and tactician with both big-picture perspective and detail orientation. Effective, confident and accountable in leadership and Board of Director roles. *A trusted and credible ‘face of finance’. Consensus and team builder, wholly focused on achieving a successful balance between the needs of the customer and goals of the organization. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Strategic Planning & Scenario Analysis | Organizational & Cost Restructuring | International Business Mergers & Acquisitions | Financial Planning & Analysis | P&L Optimization | Capital Raising | Joint Ventures & Alliances Partner, Vendor, Investor & Employee Relations | Financial Process Design & Re-engineering | Corporate Governance