Strategic finance and operations executive

ABOUT BETH

Beth McClain
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe, Professional Tennis Player
I have enjoyed many years working at large to medium size global companies in various industries including high tech, manufacturing and construction. At these companies I have held a number of finance and operations positions of increasing scope and responsibility. Some of my areas of focus have included:

Project Management
  • Led 3 global cash management system implementations on time and on budget
  • Led a travel and entertainment card program implementation in   two countries for over two thousand card holders

Capital Raising
  • Raised $500M of unsecured credit in a distressed banking                 environment during the financial crisis 

Stock Administration
  • Implemented a restricted stock equity compensation program and     a restricted employee stock purchase plan saving $500K per qtr.

In each of my roles I have exceled at implementing best practices resulting in process improvement, increased efficiency and cost savings. I am capable of developing and guiding teams and serving as a valued contributor in any capacity related to financial operations, project and operations management, risk management & insurance, treasury, benefits administration, compliance and audit. 

I am looking to expand my professional network and would welcome an opportunity to connect.
With warm regards,
Beth 

Beth McClain
beth@bethmcclain.com
www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethannmcclain

Timeline

  1. Member at Large|Board of Directors, Ibis Reproductive Health

    Research in reproductive health.

  2. -
    Associate Treasurer , Tufts University
  3. -
    Treasury Consultant, GCP Applied Technologies

    Foreign Exchange Risk Management

  4. -
    Finance Director | Treasurer |Board of Directors, Children Across America

    Working with local communities to ensure that children in low-income families are receiving preventive medical care and gaining the literacy and leadership skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

     

  5. -
    Board Member|Finance Committee|Treasurer, HealthQuarters Inc.

    Community Healthcare

  6. -
    Assistant Treasurer| FP&A Manager, Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
  7. -
    Senior Manager, Treasury Services, Cognex Corporation
  8. -
    Director, Treasury Operations, Sonus Networks, Inc.
  9. -
    Vice President, Treasurer, North America, LafargeHolcim

    Treasury and Risk Management

Proudest Accomplishment

13 year sponsor with Children International-lifting children out of poverty through education

EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • IMD- International Institute for Management Development
    senior management program
  • Boston College
    bs, business administration
  • The University of Texas at Austin
    mba, finance

certifications and associations

  • The Boston Club
    women executives and professional leaders
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
    the world's largest anti-fraud organization
  • Association of Financial Professionals
    professional society representing finance executives globally
  • Certificate in Foreign Language Study-Spanish
    the college of san mateo
  • Certified Treasury Professional
    ctp designation

Causes

  • Health Quarters, Inc.
    nonprofit community healthcare                 FINANCE COMMITTEE | BOARD MEMBER
  • Children Across America
    empowering children through education         finANCE DIRECTOR | BOARD MEMBER
  • Children International
    humanitarian organization supporting childreN

Interests

  • financial planning and investing
    retirement planning | options trading
  • romance languages
    ESPECIALLY SPANISH
  • outdoor activities
    hiking | biking | running | snowshoeing

Skills

  • FOREIGN EXCHANGE
  • mergers & acquisitions
  • FINANCIAL REPORTING
  • TRADE FINANCE
  • INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
  • EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMEMT
  • AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
  • FORECASTING & BUDGETING
  • FINANCIAL PLANNING & aNALYSIS
  • RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • CASH & LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT

Ask Beth

What do you do with your spare time?
As a fitness instructor for over 20 years, I enjoy exercising everyday. I also like to attend sporting events- especially college basketball, and I'm a soccer mom.
What are you working on right now?
I am currently using my financial and operations expertise in the education sector.
Why did you choose your profession?
I like to use numbers and financial concepts to analyze, explain and solve business problems.

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Location

Greater Boston Area