Mishael McNamee

About Mishael McNamee

I am a strategic finance leader with 10+ years of experience driving operational and financial performance across manufacturing, aerospace, and complex, multi-entity environments. I specialize in partnering with executive leadership and operations teams to translate financial data into actionable insights that improve profitability, optimize cost structures, and support long-term growth.Throughout my career, I have led core finance functions while also serving as a key business partner on strategic initiatives, including financial modeling, KPI development, process transformation, and system implementations. I bring a track record of strengthening financial visibility, accelerating reporting cycles, and building scalable processes that align finance with broader business objectives.My experience spans audit readiness, GAAP compliance, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on driving accountability and performance across organizations. I am known for delivering clear, executive-level insights, managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments, and influencing decision-making at the senior leadership level.I am passionate about building high-performing finance organizations that go beyond reporting to actively shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and create measurable business impact.

Experience

1. Controller

   Hanwha Aerospace USA

   Sep 2023 — Present · Cheshire, CT, US

   Tasked with leading all financial operations for a $150M+ aerospace manufacturing division supporting OEM and defense contracts. Manage internal controls, cost accounting, and strategic financial planning- Serve as a strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, delivering actionable insights on cost performance, labor efficiency, and manufacturing variances to drive margin improvement- Lead development and tracking of key operational KPIs, including inventory turns, production efficiency, and cost absorption, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization- Build and maintain advanced financial models supporting strategic initiatives such as make vs. buy decisions, pricing strategies, and capacity optimization- Drive inventory optimization efforts through analysis of excess and obsolete inventory, improving working capital efficiency and forecast accuracy- Develop executive-level dashboards and presentations for senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear business insights and recommendations- Identify financial risks and operational inefficiencies, implementing process improvements that strengthen internal controls and enhance reporting accuracy- Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to align financial objectives with operational execution- Support external audits and collaborate with tax advisors and auditors to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements- Lead ERP-driven process enhancements (Infor Syteline), improving reporting capabilities and financial visibility across the business.

Education

• University of Hartford

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, Insurance, & Accounting

  2016 — 2018

• Manchester Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting and Business/Management

  2013 — 2016

• University of Hartford

  Master of Science - MS, Accounting and Taxation

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Word