Blake Ruddle, MSA, CPA

Strategically minded and value driven financial professional with broad exposure to numerous industries and best practices. Experienced working in closely held and private equity funded operations.Specialties: Strategic Planning, Financial and Accounting Management, Banking Relations, M&A/Due Diligence, Import/Export, Distribution and Manufacturing, Operational Planning and Implementation, Highly Leveraged/Asset Based Lending Relations,Turnarounds, HR, Cash Management, Forecasting and Budgeting.Experienced in providing financial leadership role in pre and post-acquisition environmentsSuccessful record of building finance department infrastructure including systems, processes, controls, roles and responsibilitiesCreating and producing weekly/monthly/annual management reporting and board packagesAbility to compile and analyze business metrics and creation of daily and weekly flash reportingExperienced in directing and overseeing the Company’s finance and accounting function including accounting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, legal/regulatory compliance, risk management and tax.Experienced managing the annual independent financial statement audit/review process as well as tax compliance process