Melissa Bates
Interim CFO Controller @F. H. Cann & Associates, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Interim CFO Controller @F. H. Cann & Associates, Inc.
Exeter, NH, US
Promoted within 2 months of hire to assume all CFO-level duties.• Drive the annual budgeting process and deliver strategic financial analysis to senior leadership.• Manage external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors.• Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with organizational goals.• Develop and implement internal controls and standardized procedures to strengthen the financial framework.• Lead onboarding meetings with new clients to assess and ensure all financial reporting requirements are met.• Direct all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.• Oversee and manage the accounting department, providing leadership, mentoring, and guidance to staff.• Oversee close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
EDUCATION
Union College
BA, Economics
ABOUT MELISSA BATES
I help founder-led companies gain clarity into how their business is actually performing.Many growing businesses have accurate financials, but lack visibility into profitability across different parts of the company. I focus on improving financial structure and reporting so leaders can make clearer, more confident decisions.In my current role, I serve as a Controller with CFO-level responsibilities, leading financial operations, reporting, and strategic planning. I’ve worked across multi-entity environments and supported companies through growth, process improvement, and increased financial visibility.I’m increasingly focused on advisory work with companies that have grown quickly and need better insight into where they make money, where they don’t, and how to scale more intentionally.
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