David Eckhardt

About David Eckhardt

Skilled professional in the development and management of complex accounting, budgeting and reporting functions. Financial strategist that successfully links with business operations to improve organizational effectiveness through cost control, margin improvement, accelerated performance and operational efficiency. Excellent relationship management with extensive experience in financial and corporate leadership. A builder of high performance teams and a natural leader, mentor and motivator who thrives in environments requiring both a big picture view and detail analysis.Specialties: Cash Flow Modeling Process Enhancement Profitability Improvement Financial Planning & Analysis Policies, Controls & Procedures Key Indicator / Performance Metrics Bank Relations, Borrowing Negotiations System Conversions & Implementations Timely and Accurate Financial Reporting Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning Product & Job Costing / Manufacturing Overhead Rates Superior Customer Service, Support & Satisfaction Manufacturing, Service & Retail Industries Domestic & International Operations Staff Recruiting & Development Insurance / Risk Management Board Level Presentations Legal & Tax Compliance Executive Management Employee Benefits Strategic Planning

Experience

1. Financial Controller

   Akesis Health Nigeria

   Jan 2015 — Present

   Provide financial, tax and business services to a non-profit organization that designs and implements modern health programs and access to medicines, diagnostics and healthcare services in developing countries.

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Bachelors, Business Administration / Accounting

  1982 — 1987

Skills

• Cash Flow
• Crm
• Financial Statements
• Procedure Development
• Covenant Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Best Practices
• Accounts Payable
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Cpa
• Variance Analysis
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Cash Management
• Key Performance Indicators
• Payroll
• Controller
• Financial Forecasting
• Debt Management
• Consolidation
• Banking Relationships
• Capital Budgeting
• Pricing Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Mas 90
• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Chief Financial Officer
• Negotiation
• International Operations
• Customer Service
• Budgets
• Team Leadership
• Accounting