Kevin Gacek
SVP Finance, CFO at Follett School Solutions
- Role
- SVP Finance, CFO at Follett Software
- Location
- Elmhurst, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Gacek
Finance Executive with significant experience in leading corporate growth, achieving financial objectives, and providing strategic direction. MBA, CPA and Big 4 public accounting background. Unique experience in leading finance function of market-leading SaaS software company. Able to balance the varied demands of private equity investors, board of directors, executive management, operations, customers, auditors, financial lenders and stockholders. Selected areas of managerial strength include: Financial Planning and Analysis: Experienced in the development of financial plans and the necessary contingencies required to achieve financial objectives. Proven in providing accurate ROI analysis and institutionalizing measures to drive profitability across an organization.General Accounting: Successful experience in managing staffs engaged in Payroll, Accounts Payables/Receivables, Fixed Assets, Purchasing, Inventory, Revenue and Cash. Sound knowledge of US GAAP, including software revenue recognition.Organizational Performance: Accomplished designing, developing and leading diverse organizations. Recognized for enhancing performance through team building, the establishment of best practices, and creating an environment of accountability. Recognized as being a strong business partner with all functional areas.Other: Successful history of negotiating large customer, third party and bank agreements. Acknowledged for DCF analysis, and successfully integrating strategic acquisitions. Sound knowledge of K-12 SaaS software industry. Proven overseas controllership experience. Successful in driving results in a fast-paced, leveraged environment.
Experience
SVP Finance, CFO
Apr 2011 — Present · McHenry, IL, US
Responsible for all day-to-day financial activities of Follett School Solutions, a market leader in K12 software and content solutions.
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA
1998 — 2001
The University of Kansas
B.S., Accounting
1983 — 1987
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