Dan Edwards
Head of Finance and Controller @NTT Global Networks
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Finance and Controller @NTT Global Networks
US
Senior finance leader for a global telecoms and managed services company with subsidiaries in the US, India, and the Philippines — reporting directly to the CEO- Reduced G&A expenses by 10% through targeted cost initiatives and operational efficiency programs, directly improving operating income- Led ERP modernization across SAP and Oracle platforms, materially improving data reliability, reporting accuracy, and decision-making speed- Deployed AI-powered analytics on financial data to improve analysis and expand team capacity- Drove full financial reporting cycles — monthly, quarterly, and annual — with a focus on actionable board-level insight- Owned all audit, compliance, and internal control functions across domestic and international entities.
EDUCATION
Colorado State University
BSBA, Business Administration and Management, Accounting
Columbia Business School
Executive Certificate, Chief Executive Officer Program
Regis University
Master of Science Accounting - MSA, Accounting and Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT DAN EDWARDS
I\'m a finance executive with 18+ years of experience building the financial infrastructure and leadership teams that let companies operate with clarity and grow with confidence.Most of my career has been spent at NTT Global Networks and its predecessor Virtela Technologies — leading financial operations across the US, India, and the Philippines, partnering directly with the CEO and board, and transforming how complex data gets turned into decisions. Highlights include a 10% reduction in G&A expenses and $2.5M+ in bottom-line impact through revenue and cost assurance programs.Today I work as a Fractional CFO at Valent Advisors, bringing that same enterprise-level rigor to growth-stage companies and leadership teams navigating transformation, complexity, or rapid scale — without the overhead of a full-time hire.My work sits at the intersection of financial strategy and operational execution: ERP modernization (SAP, Oracle), IFRS/GAAP compliance, board-level reporting, enterprise budgeting, and increasingly, AI-powered analytics applied to real financial problems.I\'ve recently Columbia University\'s Executive Education CEO Program — a deliberate step to broaden my lens from finance leadership into enterprise strategy, organizational design, and long-term value creation.Open to connecting with CFOs, founders, and executives navigating growth, transformation, or operational complexity. If that\'s you — let\'s talk.
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