Ralph Pressley

About Ralph Pressley

Ralph is a seasoned financial executive with a broad and deep background in accounting, finance, and business operations across a wide range of industries. His expertise spans both strategic leadership and hands-on management, with a strong track record of driving financial performance in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Ralph has led all major financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, financial planning and analysis (FP & A), and investor relations.He is highly experienced in managing multi-site, multi-state operations, overseeing transitions, turnarounds, growth initiatives, and M&A activities. From deal origination and negotiations to debt and equity sourcing, integration, and value creation, Ralph has consistently delivered results. He also has a unique ability to identify and capitalize on trends in large data sets, providing actionable insights to drive business success.Ralph’s diverse industry experience includes leadership roles in commercial construction, fintech, retail (QSR and PCR-convenience stores), manufacturing, service industries (MEP), multifamily real estate, and mining, with a focus on organizations with revenues exceeding $500 million.Ralph is a Certified Management Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Carolina University and has pursued MBA coursework at the University of North Carolina Asheville, Missouri State University, and Western Michigan University.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   CPPI

   Aug 2020 — Present · Gainesville, FL, US

   Charles Perry Partners, Inc.(CPPI) is a professional general contracting, design-build, and construction management firm with Florida offices in Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Tampa; and an office in Savannah, Georgia. Since 1968, the firm has established a tradition of excellence by providing an impressive array of services for public and private sector clients, including healthcare, educational, commercial, government, and institutional clients. CPPI’s services range from project planning, budget estimating, cost management, project scheduling and construction. The firm is a leader in sustainability, and is dedicated to the communities in which they serve. For more information on Charles Perry Partners, Inc, please visit or call 800-591-CPPI.

Education

• Western Carolina University

  BSBA, Business Administration, concentration Accounting

• University of North Carolina Asheville

  MBA - Level Studies, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Skills

• Budget Process
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Managerial Finance
• Management
• Team Building
• Accounting
• New Business Development
• Due Diligence
• Microsoft Excel
• Debt Sourcing
• Personnel Management
• Corporate Finance
• Investments
• Cash Management
• Leadership
• Crisis Management
• Real Estate
• Asset Management
• Health Insurance
• Project Management
• Accounts Payable
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital
• Equity Sourcing
• P&L Responsibility and Improvement
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Real Estate Development
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Accounting
• Joint Ventures
• Private Equity
• Banking
• Cost Accounting
• Business Acquisition
• Multi-Site/State Operations
• Retail