Blue Ocean Barns
Director of Finance and Administration
Previously Controller
U.S. & Mexico finance, accounting, cash, reporting, procurement, controls, and administration.
About
More than ten years across accounting, finance leadership, operating systems, and business in the U.S. & Mexico.
My approach
Understand how the business works, then build finance around it.
My career began in accounting, but the work repeatedly moved into operations. Purchasing affects cash. Production affects inventory. Payroll affects cost and capacity. Those connections shape how I lead.
My experience spans cash planning, forecasting, reporting, accounting, procurement, inventory and costing, payroll controls, capital planning, systems, banking, and outside-advisor coordination.
I have worked in operating companies, customs brokerage, hospitality, public accounting, and CFO advisory. I also build in trade technology and own real estate.
The objective is simple: dependable information, clear ownership, and decisions made before problems become urgent.
Cross border experience
I work directly with teams, banks, accountants, attorneys, vendors, systems, and currencies on both sides of the border. My geographic focus is Arizona, Southern California, and Baja California.
Professional working proficiency across finance, operations, and leadership.
Experience
Leadership experience across operating companies and professional services.
Director of Finance and Administration
Previously Controller
U.S. & Mexico finance, accounting, cash, reporting, procurement, controls, and administration.
Financial Controller
Finance leadership in international customs brokerage and cross border operations.
Finance and accounting
Finance, controls, and operating discipline in a large service organization.
Accounting and advisory services
Client accounting, reporting, analysis, and finance systems for growing companies.
Industry experience
Built through direct employment and consulting engagements.
Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Arizona
Systems & technology
Developing trade technology expertise
Developing hands-on expertise in these environments in conjunction with U.S. Customs Broker licensing and trade technology development.
Current product work includes OpenAI API, Supabase, Next.js, Vercel, and GitHub.
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