Transformational Chief Financial Officer and finance executive with 15+ years leading multifunctional teams and driving operational excellence across $70M+ budgets in domestic and international higher education markets. Expert in fiscal administration, budget management, and financial compliance with proven track record of delivering $2M+ annual cost savings through strategic ERP implementations, process optimization, and data-driven financial management. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, faculty startup packages, multiple funding sources management, and large-scale organizational change with verified ROI across multiple institutions.  Expert in strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with deep expertise in GAAP, international compliance, and enterprise financial systems.