Dave C.

About Dave C.

With over 20 years of experience in diverse sectors, I am a nonprofit finance executive who develops and implements data driven financial strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability. MBA degree from Michigan. Global experience in Europe, Asia, and South America. Srong skills in financial software, such as NetSuite and Salesforce. As the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Out & Equal, I lead the financial and operational functions of the global nonprofit that advocates for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. I have doubled the revenues in three years, streamlined the operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and created KPI dashboards for management and board. I am passionate about using data and technology to advance social impact and equity.

Experience

1. Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

   Out & Equal

   May 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Developed and implemented data driven financial strategies that doubled revenues in 3 years.• Streamlined operations as employees worked from home during COVID-19 pandemic by implementing modern systems for expense reporting, accounting, and bill payments.• Created KPI dashboards for management & Board that quickly & easily visualized financial performance.• Upgraded accounting software to NetSuite and implemented advanced revenue management.• Replaced inefficient spreadsheet-based systems for tracking corporate prospects with more sophisticated Salesforce solution.• Quickly gained confidence of Board and Finance Committee, many of whom are high profile executives.• Implemented new system of internal controls for the virtual workforce to minimize financial risk.• Ensured VAT/GST compliance for events in Europe, Asia, and South America.• Managed 2 audits in less than a year to bring audit cycle up to date.• Partnered with Managed IT Services company to improve security of company assets as employees worked from home during pandemic.

Education

• Michigan State University

  BA, Education

  1989 — 1993

• University of Michigan-Flint

  MBA, Business

  2002 — 2004

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• University of Michigan-Flint

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Software as a Service (Saas)
• 40 Developmental Assets
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Management
• Salesforce.com
• Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Month End Close
• Budgets
• Finance
• 409a
• Excel
• Quickbooks
• Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Teamraiser
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis
• Nonprofits
• Accounting
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Fundraising
• Business Strategy
• Raiser's Edge
• Start-Ups
• Financial Accounting
• Public Speaking
• Business Process Improvement
• Dcf Valuation
• Strategic Planning
• Business Valuation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Clean Energy Technologies
• Data Analysis
• Pivot Tables
• Due Diligence