Bernie Czerwinski
Proven Business Leader Across Multiple Industries
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Rifle Paper Co.
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bernie Czerwinski
Financial and operational executive with over 25 years of experience driving growth, profitability, and operational discipline across high-growth consumer brands. As CFO of Rifle Paper Co, I lead financial strategy, planning, and execution for a globally recognized lifestyle brand known for its artistry and innovation.My background spans revenue, finance, operations, and supply chain leadership roles at companies ranging from PE-backed startups to large global enterprises. I’ve helped build scalable infrastructures, navigate acquisitions and integrations, manage global sourcing, and improve working capital and margin performance—all while partnering cross-functionally to align financial rigor with brand vision.I’m passionate about helping creative, product-driven companies scale sustainably. I believe in the value of clear, actionable data and the importance of finance as a strategic partner to the business.
Experience
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Sep 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Rifle Paper Co. is a growing lifestyle brand that creates moments of beauty in the real world through thoughtfully designed products. Global presence across licensed and wholesale partnerships and DTC. I offer leadership in scaling consumer brands with a strong focus on operational efficiency, sustainable growth, and strategic planning. With a deep appreciation for creativity and commerce, I help bridge the gap between inspired design and disciplined execution.At Rifle Paper Co, I lead all financial and operational functions, driving forecasting, budgeting, capital strategy, supply chain, wholesale sales, and cross-functional alignment to support both omnichannel business. I work closely with executive leadership to ensure data-driven decisions that support our brand’s long-term vision while optimizing near-term performance.
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy and Economics
1995 — 1998
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Investments
- Auditing
- Business Strategy
- Due Diligence
- Executive Management
- Leadership
- Portfolio Management
- Venture Capital
- Marketing
- Management
- Equities
- Corporate Finance
- Strategy
- Private Equity
- Financial Analysis
- Sales
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Finance
- Financial Modeling
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