Sagar K.

About Sagar K.

Results-driven senior finance executive with over 15 years of experience leading financial strategy, operations, and business transformation across manufacturing and project finance environments. Known for translating complex financial challenges into clear, actionable strategies that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Adept at building strong relationships with boards, lenders, and cross-functional leadership teams to align financial performance with long-term business objectives.Throughout my career, I have delivered measurable impact across every dimension of corporate finance — from designing financial forecasting models and spearheading ERP implementations to securing credit facilities and negotiating state and local tax incentives. I bring deep expertise in P&L management, structured finance, debt funding, standard costing, treasury operations, and CAPEX evaluation, with a consistent track record of improving profitability and driving cost efficiencies. My experience spans financial controllership, strategic business planning, acquisition due diligence, and project finance, giving me a uniquely broad perspective on how finance can serve as a true engine of business value.Beyond the numbers, I am passionate about building high-performing finance teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. I have navigated complex stakeholder environments — including UAW labor negotiations, board-level presentations, lender covenant management, and crisis leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic — demonstrating the adaptability and composure that define effective senior leadership. Whether stepping in during a critical leadership gap or spearheading a company\'s expansion into new industries, I bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to every challenge.

Experience

1. Regional Senior Manager - Finance (Projects)

   AESC US

   Mar 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Played an integral role in supporting structured finance and debt funding arrangements for a dynamic organization, working at the intersection of project finance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Developed and maintained sophisticated financial models that underpinned funding strategies and ensured the bankability of key contracts, providing lenders and stakeholders with the financial confidence needed to move critical projects forward.Led comprehensive due diligence processes, rigorously evaluating financial, contractual, and operational factors to validate project viability and support successful debt financing outcomes. Ensured all financial structures met the stringent requirements of lenders and financial institutions, contributing directly to the successful closure of funding arrangements.Took ownership of ongoing covenant monitoring, proactively tracking compliance obligations to safeguard the organization\'s financial standing and lender relationships. Additionally, managed a broad portfolio of global insurance coverages, mitigating financial and operational risk exposure across projects and ensuring alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Vikas Junior College

  High School

  2001 — 2003

• MNR Public School

  HighSchool

  1999 — 2001

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  CPA, Public Accounting

  2022

• St. Aloysius Anglo Indian High School

  High School

  1990 — 1998

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, CA

  2003 — 2008

• Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

  CPA (USA), Public Accounting

• The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

  CMA, Cost Accounting

• Andhra University

  Bachelor's, Business/Commerce, General