Functional Experience
All Finance, Accounting & Administration Functions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Planning & Execution
Board Presentations
Bank Relations
Due Diligence
Turnarounds
Treasury
Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgeting
Pre & Post Acquisition Support
International Expansion
Corporate & Board Governance
Operations
Forecasting
Investor Relations
Cash Management
Process Improvements
Example Industries
Consumer Products
Software
Technology
Distribution
E-Learning
Consulting
Gary Rolfes
PARTNER
Background
Gary is an accomplished and results driven executive with over 35 years experience. He has significant experience as CFO of companies ranging in size from $50MM - $500MM and also as Executive Officer & Corporate Controller of a $5 Billion public company.
Gary’s experience spans private and public companies across diverse industries including consumer products, software, technology, distribution and e-learning corporations. He is a resourceful leader that has been a catalyst for diving strong financial and operational performance for early stage, middle market and Fortune 500 companies. He has been instrumental in leading high-level initiatives involving major acquisitions, strategic planning, margin improvement and international expansion. Additionally, Gary is experienced in leading major restructuring initiatives that resulted in efficiencies, reduction in overall cost structures and improved profitability.
As a CSuite Partner Gary provides leadership and assists clients significantly improve operations, enhance value and sustain consistent profitable growth.
Relevant Experience
Partner, CSuite Financial Partners
CFO Consulting & Founder, Crosspoint Advisors Inc.
Chief Financial Officer, Munchkin Inc.
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, LRN Corp.
Chief Operating Officer & Board Director, Intelligent Energy Holdings
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Candle Corporation
Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller, Mattel Inc.
Senior Vice President, Business Planning, Mattel Inc.
Division CFO, Mattel Inc.
Board Positions:
Chair of Audit Committee, PTI Corp.
Advisory Board Member, Candle Corporation
Board Member, Intelligent Energy Holdings
Board Member, Graziadio Business School, Pepperdine University
Independent Financial Advisor, ICANN Board Audit Committee
Education, Licenses & Certifications
MBA – Pepperdine University
BBA, Accounting – Loyola University
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, AM&AA
Certified Board Director – UCLA
Board Leadership Fellow – National Association of Corporate Directors