Marilynn Freese, MBA, CPA

GLOBAL FINANCE EXECUTIVE  DRIVES FINANCIAL HEALTH & SUSTAINED PROFITABILITY   LEADERSHIP STRATEGY

Collaborative Fortune 100 and Big 4 Accounting Executive with proven success in the execution of financial strategies that bridge operational decisions and corporate goals. Applies exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to developing strategic partnerships with functional leaders, internal business partners, finance, auditors, controllers and officers. High-influencing leader who shapes culture to drive employee engagement. Strong expertise in process improvements, financial planning, operational finance acumen, modeling and alignment.

Greater Milwaukee Area

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Career Highlights

  • Audit Manager
    KPMG US
  • VP of Finance and CFO
    St. camillus
  • Finance Manager
    GE Healthcare
  • Bachelor of Science Acctg.
    University of Arizona
  • Master’s in Business Admin.
    Auburn University

Results

  • $10M
    identified Plant and Equipment audit adjustment
  • ~8%
    achieved growth rate, in spite of headwinds
  • $1M
    executed ideas to sell slow moving inventory