Dean Efkarpidis

Finance and operational leader with expertise in driving business performance in high growth and turnaround environments. Worked in private venture-backed and public technology company settings, focusing on financial software, digital advertising and on demand notification / crisis management space. Implemented processes to measure performance and drive accountability throughout organization. Trusted advisor to the Board and CEO. Respected leader and motivator who fosters company culture, team development, and collaboration. Expertise in financial planning & analysis, corporate development, management reporting, business planning, budgeting, policy development, program/project management, expense management, process improvement, M&A due diligence, and acquisition integrations. Significant experience in implementing large scale process and technology initiatives. Solid understanding of US and International GAAP, including Software Revenue Recognition, Stock Options Accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act. CRITICAL SKILLS / Specialties Chief Financial Officer, CFO, VP Finance, Controller, Digital Media, Digital Advertising, Financial Software, Start ups, SaaS, Audit, Cash Management, Cost Reduction, EBITDA Improvement, Expense Management, General Ledger, Board of Directors, Corporate Governance, Debt Financing, Human Resource, Legal, Compliance, Payroll and Benefits, Internal Control Evaluation and Improvement, Investor Relations, International Expansion, Private Equity - Venture capital, Project Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Fundraising (Equity / Debt), KPIs & Dashboards, Price Structuring, Professional Services, Quick Books, SAP, NetSuite, Sales Force, Sales & Vendor Contract Negotiation, Software Revenue Recognition, Bank Relations, Systems Evaluation / Implementation, Leadership / Team Building, Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Integration, Budgeting, Forecasting, Capital Raise, Due Diligence, M&A, Global Expansion, Policies and Procedures.