Joe Song

About Joe Song

I’m a strategic finance and operations leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across management consulting, private equity, and industry. My background includes building FP & A functions, leading operational turnarounds, and delivering cost optimization and performance improvement for multi-billion-dollar organizations.What sets me apart is my ability to bridge finance and operations. I combine deep financial expertise with hands-on operational leadership to create scalable processes, improve margins, and unlock enterprise value. I’ve partnered with boards, investors, and executive teams to deliver measurable results in complex, high-pressure environments.I thrive in ambiguity, lead with clarity, and build strong relationships that drive collaboration and results. Whether it’s designing integrated financial models, restructuring processes for efficiency, or leading cross-functional teams through transformation, I focus on creating impact that lasts.I’m passionate about opportunities where I can help organizations achieve transformational growth—whether as a CFO, COO, or senior executive driving strategy and execution.

Experience

1. Associate Director

   Riveron

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Spearheaded strategic planning and business transformation initiatives for industrial clients ranging from $300M to $1B in revenue, partnering directly with executive leadership and boards.• Designed and implemented integrated 3-statement financial models and 13-week cash flow forecasts, enabling a $500M manufacturer to secure favorable financing and improve liquidity management.• Established FP & A functions and performance management frameworks for $300M+ organizations, driving data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.• Delivered scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for a $1B food producer, supporting long-term growth strategies and risk mitigation.• Led cross-functional teams to execute restructuring, cost optimization, and process improvement projects, resulting in measurable EBITDA gains and enhanced stakeholder alignment.• Advised C-suite and private equity sponsors on M&A integration, value creation, and strategic initiatives, consistently exceeding client expectations.

Education

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016

• Yonsei University

  Graduate of Korean Language Institute and International Exchange Student, Korean History, Society, Business Culture, and Language,

  2005

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  B.S. in Bus. Administration, Finance w/ International Business Collateral

  2007

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Korean
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Hyperion
• Forecasting
• Six Sigma
• Business Planning
• Management
• Sap
• Process Improvement
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Essbase
• Business Development
• Corporate Finance
• English
• Business Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Aluminum Recycling
• Strategy
• Raw Material Costs