Wade Baze
Chief Accounting Officer (Cao) @F45 Training
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Accounting Officer (Cao) @F45 Training
Austin, TX, US
Hired to bring the company into SEC compliance, manage and oversee all accounting and tax functions and drive a multi-year strategy of finance transformation. • Restated the 2021 SEC 10K, filed the 2022 10K and 2023 10Q’s to bring the company back into SEC compliance.• Developed and executed remediation plans for material weaknesses.• Oversaw and managed multiple audits to meet both regulatory and statutory requirements.• Managed the company through the delisting of the company stock and taking the company private.• Started the process of developing strong and effective accounting policies and procedures by driving consistency and efficiency in processes.• Effectively rebuilt the accounting function by hiring 5 open positions and restructuring the organization.• Managed the company through changes in accounting for ASC 606 and implementing 842 by clearly defining requirements and effective change management to support business evolution.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT WADE BAZE
I am an astute, meticulous, and transformational leader, with 27 years of extensive experience delivering US GAAP and International accounting results, robust SOX and regulatory compliance and global shared services for a global technology organization. My expertise spans all aspects of US and International accounting activities, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, project management, risk identification and mitigation, financial strategy, business planning, due diligence, audit and accounting best practice. Leveraging a strategic mindset, innovative problem solving, data analysis, commercial acumen, and collaborative working, I resolve issues and overcome complex challenges. Harnessing training and mentoring with a commitment to creating diverse, inclusive, and positive working environments, I build high-performance, motivated teams that drive profitable organizational growth.
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