Kent Laber

About Kent Laber

Results-oriented senior finance and operations executive with strong management background and diverse experience in middle-market, privately held organizations. Demonstrated leadership ability in developing people, creating high-performing teams, partnering with senior management and achieving results across the organization. Energetic leader with experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, retail, energy, energy/industrial services, real estate, building products, transportation and logistics, and consulting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an MBA in Finance & Multinational Management.Select Areas of Expertise:Executive Communication & Collaboration | Investor Relations | Bank/Lender Relations | Treasury & Capital Markets | Debt Financing and Refinancing | Strategic Planning | Mergers & Acquisitions | Acquisition Integration | Financial Planning & Analysis | Budgeting and Forecasting | Capital Planning | Profit & Loss Management | Expense/Asset Optimization | Working Capital and Cash Management | Inventory Optimization | Business Process Improvement | Internal Controls | Risk, Insurance and Benefits | IT Strategy and Management | System Implementation | Leading Change | Turnaround and Restructuring | Crisis Management | Private Equity | Big 4 | Consulting and Professional ServicesCertifications:• Certified Public Accountant (licensed in Texas, active)• Certified in Financial Forensics• Certified Turnaround Professional

Experience

1. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

   ARTERIORS Home

   Jul 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Arteriors is a global resource within the design industry for premium lighting, furniture, wall decor and accessories.

Education

• University of Notre Dame

  BBA

  1985 — 1989

• The Wharton School

  MBA

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Valuation
• Cpa
• Litigation Consulting
• Litigation Support
• Financial Analysis
• Divestitures
• Auditing
• Financial Modeling
• Structured Finance
• Turn Around Management
• Capital
• Leveraged Finance
• Mergers
• Bankruptcy
• Corporate Finance
• Alternative Investments
• Private Equity
• Forensic Accounting
• M&a Experience
• Ipo
• Middle Market
• Finance
• Venture Capital
• Restructuring
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Governance
• Buyouts
• Due Diligence
• Liquidation
• Acquisition Integration
• Capital Markets
• Debt Restructuring
• Corporate Development
• Business Valuation
• Business Planning
• Investment Banking
• Financial Structuring
• Lbo
• Strategy
• Private Placements