Tom Berry

Experience

1. Vice President of Finance

   Apex Leadership Co

   Jan 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Financial Reporting & Controls- Lead timely and accurate monthly financial closes, P&L preparation, and investor reporting- Develop and deliver high-quality board presentations, investor updates, and executive financial materials Treasury & Cash Management- Oversee full-cycle cash operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and daily liquidity management- Build and maintain a robust 13-week rolling cash forecast to support strategic decision-making- Optimize liquidity positioning while strengthening key banking relationships and proactively mitigating financial risks FP & A & Strategic Finance- Direct comprehensive budgeting, multi-scenario forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes- Provide actionable strategic insights through sophisticated modeling and variance analysis to support executive leadership Supply Chain Finance & Vendor Negotiation- Drive supply chain finance initiatives, including cost optimization, vendor performance analysis, and strategic negotiations to enhance margins and terms Credit Card Processor & Partner Disbursements Management- Manage and optimize high-volume payment flows exceeding $100M annually through credit card processing systems- Ensure precise, timely disbursements to franchisees and partner accounts while maintaining strict compliance and operational efficiency

Education

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  MBA, Finance

• University of Chicago

  BA, Economics

Skills

• Human Capital
• Trading
• Foreign Exchange
• Fx Spot
• International Economics
• Principles of Economics
• Stock Trading
• Chart Analysis
• Project Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Equities
• Leadership
• Finance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Management
• Portfolio Management
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Management