Brandon Pope

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ABOUT BRANDON POPE

M&A’s Forecasting Regulatory C••••••••@gmail.comAs a highly strategic Finance Executive, I partner with the senior leadership team to formulate and implement business strategies, financial controls, and processes that gain efficiencies and significantly improve operating results. A trusted advisor, I uncover key talent and build high performing teams drive business performance and organizations to new levels of success. Adept at developing high-value business modeling and forecasting in rapid growth public and private organizations.Sample accomplishments:→ Strategy and Financial Modeling: Developed and executed tax and lease vs. purchase strategies that saved the organization millions of dollars.→ IPOs, Mergers and Acquisitions: Managed the IPO process, raising $115M and worked closely with internal and external legal counsel as well as multiple financing institutions.→ Regulatory Compliance: Converted private company accounting department to a fully functional SEC compliant accounting team. Led complex accreditation process in a highly regulated industry.→ Negotiation: Saved millions by negotiating multiple complex lease agreements.→ Process Improvement: Implemented document imaging system and reduced costs by 15%. Improved cash flow by 10%. Reduced payroll staff by 25%; reduced accounting staff by 10% and financial reporting team by 30% through improved processes.→ Attention to Quality and Detail: Successfully delivered over five years without audit adjustments.Strengths that Deliver Tangible Business OutcomesStrategic Planning — Financial Modeling and Forecasting — Global Financial Reporting — Asset Management — Treasury — Purchasing — IPOs, Due Diligence and M&A — Corporate Tax — SOX Compliance — Cross-Functional Collaboration