Taylor Dwyer

About Taylor Dwyer

I am a Finance and Operations leader focused on scaling businesses profitably and building durable enterprise value.My experience spans private equity-backed, founder-led, and small to mid-sized companies. I have led finance organizations at scale, partnered closely with operating leaders, and played a central role in setting direction through growth, disruption, and critical inflection points. I bring clear priorities, sound judgment, and practical systems that support consistent, high-quality execution.I apply AI where it creates real leverage in day-to-day execution. This includes streamlining workflows, improving reporting and decision support, and enabling sales and operating teams to move faster with better information. The result is stronger visibility, faster execution, and operating scale that supports long-term performance.Ultimately, I deliver the financial clarity and operational backbone that allow CEOs to lead with confidence and companies to scale without friction.Specialties : Finance & Operations Leadership | Growth Strategy & Enterprise Value Creation | AI Adoption & Business Enablement | Strategic Planning & Capital Allocation | Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Modeling | Cash Flow & Working Capital Management | Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)| Business Intelligence, Analytics & Decision Support | Mergers & Acquisitions | Investment Analysis & Financial Modeling | Treasury, Banking & Debt Management | Executive & Board Reporting | Operational Scale & Process Improvement | Financial Accounting, Compliance & Audit Oversight | Risk Management & Internal Controls

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Toysmith

   Jul 2022 — Present · Pacific, WA, US

   MandateIntegrated leadership of Finance and Operations to drive EBITDA growth and build a durable, scalable foundation for a market-leading consumer products company.Financial Strategy and Growth PartnershipSet financial direction and capital priorities to support profitable growth and long-term value creation. Partner with the CEO and commercial leadership to translate strategy into margin expansion, disciplined investment, and sustained EBITDA performance.Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Lead the China regional office, factory partnerships, and international logistics. Align global production and freight with U.S. demand forecasts to control cost, protect margins, and manage working capital.U.S. Distribution and LogisticsLead the distribution center and domestic logistics to deliver consistent, high-performing customer service. Improve warehouse speed, OTIF performance, and cost-to-serve to support sales execution.Practical AI and SystemsModernize core systems, including NetSuite, and embed AI to provide real-time financial and operational visibility. Enable faster decisions, stronger sales support, and a lean, responsive operating model.

Education

• Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)

  Financial Modeling & Valuation

• ACCA

  Bachelor's degree, Finance and Accounting

• ACCA

  Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Financial Management
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Business Strategy
• Business Planning
• Managerial Finance
• Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Internal Controls
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Mergers
• Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Auditing
• Management
• Budgets
• Accounting
• Change Management
• Financial Reporting
• Contract Negotiation
• Financial Accounting
• Risk Management
• Sap
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Start-Ups
• Erp
• Business Process
• Executive Management
• Program Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cash Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Ifrs
• Project Management
• Us Gaap