Doug Ryan

About Doug Ryan

Strategic and financial leader drives the success of growth-oriented businesses which require data-driven decision making, creative problem-solving, strong communication and presentation skills, risk identification and mitigation, and a deep knowledge of business processes, systems, procedures and internal controls. Led expansion and stabilization of several organizations undergoing significant growth or change as an integral part of several senior management teams; performed numerous business process reviews, design and redevelopments; and worked or consulted in diverse corporate and international environments, including both public and private companies.Proven successful track record of making outsized contributions to corporate success and profitability. Key accomplishments include:• Developed metrics and sales targets to drive $200 million (300+%) growth in backlog;• Negotiated favorable payment and commercial terms with suppliers;• Saved over in SG & A through upgraded vendor relationships;• Developed and implemented KPIs and management reporting packages;• Raised over $300 million in multiple debt and equity transactions;• Performed due diligence, financial analysis and financial modeling for M&A targets;• Successfully led field automation software and ERP implementations;• Prepared shelf registration, performed SEC financial reporting, managed significant change in accounting principle, produced annual report for NYSE-listed company; and• Recruited, interviewed, hired, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff.

Experience

1. Owner

   5thgencfo

   Nov 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   5thGenCFO renovates businesses. 5thGenCFO works with business owners, private equity firms, family offices, and CFOs to solve the issues facing middle market businesses and portfolio companies. We help owners and CFOs perform at their best through discrete, transformative projects and creative deal structures, diligence and readiness. If your company is seeking investment, needs debt funding, or was recently acquired, we can help you differentiate your business from the competition, improve your company’s financial performance and help you make better, data-driven decisions. 5thGenCFO will transform your monthly data into a reliable, compelling financial package for you, your investors, lenders and other stakeholders. Additionally, 5thGenCFO will coordinate your financing, acquisition or divestiture process as you seek additional growth capital, bolt-on acquisitions or an exit from your business.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BBA, Accounting

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Business Development
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Internal Controls
• Negotiation
• Cash Management
• Executive Management
• Program Management
• Business Planning
• Accounting
• Due Diligence
• Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Leadership
• Valuation
• Cpa
• Energy
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Management
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Business Process
• Strategy
• Us Gaap
• Financial Accounting
• Management Consulting
• Business Valuation
• Erp
• Corporate Finance
• Auditing
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Gaap
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Investor Relations
• Entrepreneurship
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Corporate Communications
• Venture Capital
• Variance Analysis