Richard Ballard

About Richard Ballard

Growth minded financial executive utilizing both organic and acquisition strategies. Driven leader with operational proficiency and a desire to exceed the fiscal goals of an organization. Demonstrated strong acumen in EBITDA management, operational engagement, cost containment, technology utilization, financial system integration and staff development while maintaining stewardship and integrity. Leadership experience with large, mid-size and start-up organizations and varied capital structures. Advanced technical and internal control skills with the ability to implement processes and metrics while operating within challenging business cycles including revenue growth, contraction and acquisition. Strategy Leadership Operational and Pricing Strategy Financial Planning and Forecasting Private Equity Management Business and System Integrations Mergers and Acquisitions Internal Controls Development/Management Process Improvement

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Five Star Energy Services, Llc

   Jan 2025 — Present · Waukesha, WI, US

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  BBA, Accounting

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Process Improvement
• Data Integration
• Financial Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Treasury Management
• Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Revenue Recognition
• Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Accounts Payable
• Excel
• Variance Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Accounting
• Management
• Leadership
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls