RESULTS
Real Outcomes from Real Engagements
Seven case studies spanning international expansion, board governance, crisis management, operational transformation, and systems implementation. Proven results across Fortune 500 firms and emerging organizations in U.S. and European markets.
Measurable impact: $2B platform launched | $1.4M cost savings | 40% faster close cycles | Board-level oversight
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International Expansion
CASE STUDY 1: LUXEMBOURG SICAV - INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT PLATFORM
THE CHALLENGE
$60B U.S. asset manager seeking to establish European presence and access UCITS distribution channels. No existing European operations. Complex regulatory environment. Tight
12-month timeline to establish credible market presence.
MY ROLE
Managing Director, Transamerica International (Luxembourg) Expatriate assignment
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Founded a SICAV investment company high-net-worth investors as well as single- and multi-family offices; managed $2B in multi-generational assets
✓ Navigated CSSF regulatory approval process successfully
✓ Negotiated SLAs with 15+ counterparties (custodians, auditors, legal, distribution partners)
✓ Generated $8M in annual revenue within first 24 months
✓ Developed 5-year business plan supporting €50M investment parent company investment
✓ Launched on time and within budget despite regulatory complexity
IMPACT
Created sustainable European platform enabling parent company to compete in European markets and access UCITS distribution channels across 27 EU member states.
Crisis Management
CASE STUDY 2: CRISIS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONAL STABILITY
THE CHALLENGE
$1B+ revenue global technology solutions firm experiencing severe leadership instability: 2 CFOs departed, 2 Global Controllers left, excessive staff turnover. Monthly close process broken. Financial reporting unreliable. Audit at risk.
MY ROLE
Interim Financial Controller (14-month engagement)
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Stabilized monthly close process across 7 subsidiary/legacy companies
✓ Led ERP transformation (Great Plains to Dynamics 365) during crisis period
✓ Delivered comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations monthly (first time in 2+ years)
✓ Built accounting shared services team providing continuity through leadership transitions
✓ Achieved clean audit opinion despite organizational chaos and leadership turnover
✓ Provided continuity through multiple leadership transitions
IMPACT
Prevented audit failure. Restored financial reporting credibility. Enabled company to focus on business operations rather than finance dysfunction.
Operational Excellence
CASE STUDY 3: OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AT SCALE
THE CHALLENGE
$900B investment management firm needed to scale global marketing operations supporting 15,000+ pages of financial collateral updated monthly. Existing process: slow (5-day turnaround), expensive, error-prone, unable to meet demands.
MY ROLE
Director of Marketing Operations (Global), Franklin Templeton
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Reduced time-to-market from 5 days to 1 day (80% improvement) through process redesign
✓ Achieved 20% cost savings while growing team 50% to support business expansion
✓ Built global shared services model integrating operations across 7 countries spanning the globe
✓ Founded Marketing Concierge Services function providing high-touch client service
✓ Integrated Canadian operations into global model following restructure
✓ Architected metrics reporting measuring consumption by product, channel, region
IMPACT
Transformed expensive, slow operation into efficient global service delivering better results at lower cost. Low cost center of excellence model became template for other corporate functions.
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Finance Transformation
CASE STUDY 4: FINANCIAL REPORTING TRANSFORMATION
THE CHALLENGE
Rapidly growing mutual fund complex (scaling from $5B to $35B AUM) with failing financial reports: Morningstar "F" rating, manual spreadsheet processes, 50% error rate in audit review, $500K+ in inefficiency costs, compliance risk increasing with asset growth.
MY ROLE
Director of Finance, Aegon Transamerica Funds
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Redesigned entire financial reporting platform—from spreadsheet to database environment
✓ Achieved Morningstar "A" rating (from "F") in span of only one reporting cycle
✓ Improved operational efficiency 50% through automation and process redesign
✓ Improved audit accuracy 95%
✓ Saved $500K in first year alone
✓ Reduced monthly NAV errors from 12 to zero
IMPACT
Transformed reporting from liability to competitive advantage. Enabled firm to scale operations from $5B to $35B without proportional headcount increase.
Cost Optimization
CASE STUDY 5: COST OPTIMIZATION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
THE CHALLENGE
$80B ETF platform (BlackRock iShares) with rising operational costs. Annual report costs increasing. Third-party service providers underperforming on cost and quality. Pressure to reduce expenses without compromising shareholder service.
MY ROLE
Director of Finance, BlackRock
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Reduced annual report costs 30% ($400K savings) through vendor renegotiation
✓ Optimized printing/mailing achieving additional $1M annual savings
✓ Implemented performance metrics for third-party providers
✓ Led SOX 404 implementation with zero audit findings
✓ Maintained 100% on-time SEC filing record for each of 215 products
IMPACT
$1.4M+ in annual recurring savings while improving quality and compliance. Demonstrated that operational excellence and cost efficiency aren't mutually exclusive.
SOX Compliance
CASE STUDY 6: INTERNATIONAL SOX COMPLIANCE
THE CHALLENGE
Global maritime shipping company (Stolt-Nielsen) with operations across Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, and the U.S. needed SOX 404 compliance assessment. Operations spanned multiple business units (tankers, terminals, tank containers)
MY ROLE
Senior Manager / Engagement Lead
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Led assessments across 4 countries (Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, U.S.)
✓ Evaluated controls across globally integrated operations spanning multiple business units
✓ Coordinated across multiple regulatory frameworks (Dutch, Spanish, Brazilian, U.S.)
✓ Designed internal control improvements addressing identified gaps
✓ Trained local finance teams on SOX requirements and control documentation
✓ Delivered comprehensive documentation supporting clean audit opinion
IMPACT
Enabled multinational company to achieve SOX compliance despite operational complexity across jurisdictions. Model became template for subsequent international engagements.
Board Governance
CASE STUDY 7: BOARD GOVERNANCE
THE CHALLENGE
Private capital M&A advisory firm needed board-level financial oversight and governance during period of significant growth and operational build-out. Required dual expertise: operational CFO leadership + board governance responsibilities.
MY ROLE
Vice President of Finance & Chief Compliance Officer (Board Member), Crosstree Capital Partners
WHAT I DELIVERED
✓ Served dual role as CFO-level executive and board member providing governance oversight
✓ Delivered quarterly board presentations on financial performance, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations
✓ Participated in audit committee-level oversight and executive compensation discussions
✓ Built finance organization from ground up while maintaining board-level strategic perspective
✓ Provided fiduciary responsibility and governance guidance to fellow directors
IMPACT
Demonstrated ability to operate at both operational and governance levels. This experience reinforced capability to serve on boards while providing hands-on CFO leadership.