James L. Sloan

About James L. Sloan

Financial Expert ~ Strategic Leader ~ Process Transformation AgentDynamic results-oriented Senior Finance Executive with proven success driving the growth and success of complex global organizations. Strategic leader identifying value-added opportunities and spearheading positive change initiatives while mitigating business and financial risks. Lead-by-example management style with a commitment to ensuring the professional development of team members in a positive company culture. Seamlessly transitioned from Auditor, Assistant Controller, Network Operations Director, and Corporate Controller roles to Chief Financial Officer.Specialties: • Big 4 Audit & Consulting Expertise• Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning• Forensic Accounting & Compliance Investigations• Process Improvement / Design / Implementation• SEC Reporting & Corporate Compliance• Network Security & Systems Implementation• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance• Staff Development & Training

Experience

1. CFO Executive Partner, CFO Practice

   Gartner

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Provide strategic advice, guidance and mentorship support to CFOs and other senior executives in large organizations across multiple industries. Equip business leaders with Gartner tools, services and research to facilitate the development and execution of key finance strategies and initiatives.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Management Certificate: A Survey of MBA Topics, Business Administration and Management, General

  1999 — 1999

• The Ohio State University

  Business Classes, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2007

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Accounting

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Executive Program, CFO Accelerating Leadership

  2019 — 2019

Skills

• Business Process
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Financial Analysis
• Information Technology
• Business Analysis
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Cgma
• Executive Management
• Restructuring
• Strategy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cfos
• Strategic Leadership
• Cost Accounting
• Information Security Management
• Project Management
• Management
• Big 4
• Driving Operational Excellence
• Auditing
• Working Capital Management
• Cpa
• Budgets
• Finance
• Acquisition Integration
• Risk Management
• Leadership
• Sec Filings
• Sox 404
• Internal Audit
• International
• Corporate Finance
• Vice Presidents
• Capital Budgeting
• Analysis
• Budget
• Financial Audits
• Due Diligence