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Kiera Hluz

Santa Rosa

Summary

Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience as CFO at Platinum Finishing Systems Inc., driving strategic planning and financial performance. Expert in financial reporting and risk management, I foster team development and optimize processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing profitability. Proven track record in aligning financial strategies with corporate goals to achieve sustainable growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Platinum Finishing Systems Inc
Santa Rosa
05.2016 - Current
  • Directed financial strategy to align with corporate goals at Platinum Finishing Systems.
  • Managed budgeting processes to ensure resource allocation efficiency across departments.
  • Oversaw financial reporting
  • Led risk management initiatives to protect assets and minimize financial exposure.
  • Collaborated with executive team to drive strategic planning and business development efforts.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform investment decisions and optimize financial performance.
  • Supervised finance team, fostering professional development and ensuring high standards of accuracy.
  • Implemented financial systems to streamline operations and improve reporting capabilities.
  • Oversaw cash flow management activities including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration and banking functions.
  • Recruited, trained and managed staff responsible for accounting functions within the organization.
  • Conducted regular financial reviews of operations to identify areas for improvement in terms of cost savings or process improvements.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, bankers and investors to ensure compliance with all regulations.
  • Created annual budgets and monitored performance against them to ensure objectives were achieved.
  • Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
  • Analyzed operational processes and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to promote profitability and efficiency.
  • Directed the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.

Brand Manager

Anheuser-Busch
Saint Louis
02.2014 - 05.2016
  • Developed brand strategies to enhance product visibility and market presence.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch marketing campaigns effectively.
  • Coordinated product launches by overseeing promotional materials and timelines.
  • Assessed performance of current campaigns against goals set at beginning of projects; adjusted strategy if needed.
  • Created launch plans that included strategic objectives, tactics for execution, timelines for completion and budget allocation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Windsor, CA
05-2008

Some College (No Degree) -

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • Cash flow management
  • Risk management
  • Financial analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial forecasting
  • Team leadership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Market analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Process optimization
  • Staff development

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Platinum Finishing Systems Inc
05.2016 - Current

Brand Manager

Anheuser-Busch
02.2014 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Santa Rosa Junior College

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