McClure CFO Consulting

Fractional CFO focused on growth-oriented businesses as a CFO and Controller, primarily in SaaS, Technology, Manufacturing, and Ecommerce.
 Provide direction and management for the company’s financial strategy and business planning
•	Create financial plans and operational metrics that support the company's plan for growth and 
        expansion.
•	Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as part of the company’s 
        Executive Management team.
•	Supporting and planning for future fundraising rounds
•	Evaluate financial performance of the organization reporting on goals, budgets, and forecasts to 
        stakeholders.
•	Prepare and present monthly financial budget reports and develop financial models as needed.
•	Provide formal leadership for the finance and accounting functions.
•	Build and lead a high-performing team and financial plan to support the overall strategic plan.

Fractional CFO

Collabra Technology

Finance and accounting executive for this SaaS/Technology company operating in the real estate marketing technology space, responsible for all finance functions in the organization. Duties focus on financial modeling, developing multi-year financial plans, cash planning, budgeting, and partnering closely with CEO on strategic business planning including M&A and fund-raising activities. Ongoing interface with other company executives to evaluate and advise on the financial impact of strategic and operational plans. Manage relationships with external accountants and auditors. Develop technical accounting policies especially around ASC 606.
•	Develop financial modeling, multi-year financial plans, cash planning, and budgeting for strategic planning and decision support, as well as BoD reporting and presentation to the Board.
•	Rebuilding the finance and accounting department and converting from cash to accrual (GAAP) basis of reporting in preparation for financial audit. Designed, developed, and deployed technical accounting policies, especially regarding ASC 606 and other SaaS relevant GAAP pronouncements.
•	ERP implementation and conversion to NetSuite. Other business software implementations and conversions.
•	M&A planning and support, as well as fund raising both equity and debt.
•	Work cross functionally with Operation, Sales, and Product to help develop and execute on strategic and tactical business objectives.

CFO/Corporate Controller

IdentityMind Global

Finance and accounting executive for this SaaS company operating in the Fintech compliance space, responsible for all finance functions in the organization, including debt and equity financing, human resources, risk management, financial reporting, and customer success. Provided critical input to the Sales, Marketing, and Network Operations teams. Positioned company for long-term sustainable growth, starting from ground zero and building it into a profitable venture. Ensured strict compliance with all regulatory and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
•	Planned and executed a wide range of finance functions, including financial modeling, developing multi-year financial plans, cash planning, budgeting, KPI dashboard reporting, and partnering closely with the CEO on all equity and debt financing rounds.
•	Designed, developed, and deployed technical accounting policies, especially regarding ASC 606 and other SaaS relevant GAAP pronouncements. Developed and managed month-end/period-end closing tasks, and FP&A schedule.
•	Spearheaded and led projects, which included the implementation of the company’s ERP system as well as managing the department's technology stack. Worked cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Legal, to implement systems company-wide.
•	Built, cultivated, and maintained relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors, tax accountants, and investment bankers for annual audits, tax preparation, and fundraising.
•	Conceptualized and developed innovative business strategies to build the company customer base from 0 to 350+
•	Represented the company's mission and values while directly interfacing with other company executives and BOD to evaluate and advise on the financial impact of strategic and operational plans.

Chief Financial Officer

Sterling International, Inc./RESCUE!® Pest Control Products

Finance and accounting leader for this mid-market CPG manufacturing company. Effectively handled all accounting, finance, and administrative functions. Streamlined department processes to meet operational and financial goals and align with expectations, brought the department up to date, and built a professional organization. Successful in directing accounting functions and supervising all accounting and administrative personnel.
•	Directed all finance and accounting functions, including financial modeling, planning and analysis, budgeting, and preparing financial statements for external/internal reporting.
•	Conceptualized, redesigned, and implemented a new ERP systems for more effective management decision support, and reliable operations and accounting information.
•	Developed a comprehensive annual budget and worked with leaders of various departments to identify fiscal needs.
•	Sourced, recruited, trained, developed, and empowered a multifaceted staff of 15 across finance, accounting, and administration functions. Motivated team to go above-and-beyond to meet and exceed expectations.
•	Triggered a $1M+ tax savings by leveraging the knowledge of tax accounting and tax rules to write off dead inventory and generate significant cost savings.

Director of Finance and Administration

Brain Research Labs/ KeyView Labs

Financial leader for this mid-market multi-channel retail organization, responsible for all accounting/finance functions. Duties primarily focus on developing the annual budget, and overall financial modeling, planning and analysis functions, as well as preparing GAAP compliant financial statements, and monthly board financial package. Daily interface with the CEO and other executives to evaluate and advise on the financial impact of strategic and operational plans. Manage relationships with external tax accountants and auditors. Perform month end/period end closing tasks. Design and maintain all accounting systems for internal and external financial reporting. Oversee and direct daily accounting functions. Brain Research Labs/KeyView Labs is a nutritional supplement company with a national B2C direct response campaign, and national retail presence. Acquired by Ballast Point Venture Capital.

Director of Finance/Controller

TriGeo Network Security

Primarily responsible for the General Ledger, Financial Statements, and Accounts Payable. Duties also included management of multiple sub-ledgers, such as Deferred Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Assets, and Accrued Liabilities.  Cash account reconciliations such as all bank accounts, short-term investment accounts, and petty cash; and additionally reconciliation of all company Amex credit card accounts. Additional duties such as month end/ period end closing, purchasing and tracking of inventory, as well as business equipment and supplies. Report to and consult with company Controller on accounting issues with regards to financial, and tax accounting areas. TriGeo was a SaaS company specializing in enterprise network security, and was acquired by Solar Winds.

Accountant

Various accounting positions

Staff Accountant in various industries including construction, manufacturing and eCommerce. Duties included daily accounting functions – AP, AR, payroll and GL; as well as month end/ period end closing tasks – journal entries, cash account/bank reconciliations, and State/local tax reporting.

US Air Force

Active Duty service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. ANG - served with the 560th Air Force Band. A total of 23 years of military service, primarily serving in the Air National Guard.

US Air Force/Washington ANG

Paul McClure has a 15-year career in finance and accounting. His experience has been focused on growth oriented businesses as CFO and Controller with positions largely in SaaS, Technology, Manufacturing, and Ecommerce.
Currently, Paul works as a fractional CFO, where he develops financial strategies, is active in fund raising and M&A, ERP system implementations, and building finance teams. Previous to that, he was the CFO of a number of VC backed SaaS and Technology companies were he built out the finance and accounting departments, aided in fund raising, and completed successful exits. 
Paul earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Eastern Washington University as well as an MBA also from EWU, and is a licensed CPA. Prior to entering the finance and accounting field he was in the US Air Force.
In his spare time Paul enjoys working on his race car, which he and his family actively race at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, as well as other top speed events in the West.

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