Improver

Rich Baumert

CFO | Finance Executive

New York, New York

Accomplished finance and operations executive with over 23 years of experience building and mentoring high-performance teams focused on driving sustainable growth, improving processes & operations, creating comprehensive analyses for informed decision making, and managing risk. Successful track record driving value through global teamwork and problem solving, and encouraging talented professionals to reach maximum potential. Strong leader, skilled at guiding companies from inception to continued growth. MBA, CPA.


Specialties: Chief Financial Officer, Board Communication & Engagement, Budget Management, Cash Flow Optimization, Company Registration & Setup, Cost Reduction & Avoidance, Digital Media & Publishing, Employee Professional Development, Executive Team, Financial Planning, Forecasting & Modeling, Reporting & Performance Management, Retail & Wholesale Management, HR Compliance, Negotiations, Operations Supervision, Process and Policies Development & Implementation, Project Management, Revenue and Profit Planning, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Team Building & Leadership

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Experience:

• CFO (Nucleus Marketing Solutions)
• Planner (Ralph Lauren)
• Finance Director: Global Supply Chain (ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey))
• Finance Director: Stores (ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey))
• Vice President of Finance (The Daily Beast)
• Senior Vice President Finance (Tribune Publishing Company)
• Director of Finance (The Daily Beast)

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