Karlan Y.

Experience

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  FLO Growth Partners

  Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing | Distribution | Government Contracting

  Oct 2025 - Present

  FLO Growth Partners is an innovative consultancy that supports business growth through strategic collaboration, operational efficiency, and data-driven market analysis.

  • Provided executive vision and strategy.
  • Managed P&L to align financial performance with growth objectives.
  • Drove business growth initiatives across manufacturing, distribution, and government contracting.
  • Mitigated financial and operational risk through controls and scenario planning.
  • Performed financial and operational analysis to inform strategic decisions.
  • Fostered value-focused collaboration with stakeholders and partners.

• KEY Insights LLC

  Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing | Distribution | Service | Retail | Construction

  Jul 2025 - Present

  • Strategy improvement | Identify and correct Value leaks | P&L Management | Manage business growth | Mitigate risk | Financial and operational analysis
  • I help organizations translate strategy into financial clarity for executive teams and boards.
  • Deliver Chief Financial Officer guidance to portfolio companies in different stages of the value creation cycle.
  • Reported to Owners/CEOs and led Accounting, IT, Operations, and Quality teams of 5 direct reports and 3 indirect reports across 3 locations.
  • Improved monthly cash flow $75,000 and increased liquidity by $150,000.
  • Reduced operating expenses by $250,000 through analysis and process improvements.
  • Prioritized capital project economic evaluations resulting in ROI of 25%.
  • Established cash forecasting processes that improved cash availability by $150,000.
  • Analyzed product profitability and improved margins 20%.
  • Reduced write-offs $100,000.

• KEY Insights LLC

  Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing | Distribution | Service | Industrial | Retail

  Jan 2022 - Present

  • Strategy improvement | Identify and correct Value leaks | P&L Management | Manage business growth | Mitigate risk | Financial and operational analysis
  • I help organizations translate strategy into financial clarity for executive teams and boards.
  • Provide financial leadership and operational insights to portfolio companies in different stages of the value creation cycle.
  • Drive business growth, mitigate risk, and create value by being a key business partner to the CEO. Translate strategy into financial clarity.
  • Improved monthly cash flow $75,000. Reduced operating expenses by $250,000 through operational analysis and process improvements.
  • Provided financial analysis and economic evaluations for projects to prioritize and monitor cash flow.
  • Established accurate cash flow reports and processes.
  • Analyzed product profitability and improved margins 20%. Improved production efficiency by developing improved production scheduling process and controlling production costs.
  • Implemented inventory management improvements to improve efficiency. Reduced inventory write-offs by $100,000.

• McBee Companies

  Chief Financial Officer | Retail | Hospitality | Distribution | Manufacturing | Construction

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2025

  • $50 million group of multi-location, privately held entities across retail, service, distribution, manufacturing, property management, and agriculture.
  • Provided financial leadership for companies growing at 20%. Improved reporting processes, internal controls, and enhanced IT systems.
  • Reported to Owner/CEO and led Accounting, HR, and IT teams of 5 direct reports and 3 indirect reports across 5 locations. Integrated $5M acquisition.
  • Drove $1.5 million operating profit improvement through financial analysis and direct engagement with business unit leaders in a complex, multi-entity environment.
  • Saved $750,000 across operating and financial areas through process analysis and corrective action.
  • Led sales analysis and profitability reviews by operating locations saving $140,000.
  • Improved cash flow $500,000 and working capital 25%; reduced financial close cycle by 60% through finance process redesign and systems improvement.
  • Created KPI reporting, profitability analytics, and operational dashboards supporting executive decision-making. Integrated $10M acquisition valuation.
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  Crown CFO, LLC

  Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing | Distribution | Service | Industrial | Insurance

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Strategy improvement | P&L Management | Manage business growth | Mitigate risk | Financial and operational analysis
  • Fractional CFO practice serving manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service companies from $20M to $60M in revenue.
  • Delivered Chief Financial Officer leadership to multiple companies in growth and turnaround stages. Reported to company CEOs and with indirect oversight of 5 Accounting and 3 Operations personnel.
  • Led ERP enhancement and development.
  • Improved monthly cash flow $50,000. Reduced operating expenses $1,200,000 through operational analysis and process improvements.
  • Developed capital equity-debt optimization and developed investor materials for $5M financing process. Provided supporting financial analysis and economic evaluations.
  • Increased product margins by 35% through product profitability analysis and pricing guidance. Analyzed company operations to improve profit margin and EBITDA by over $650,000.
  • Implemented inventory management improvements. Reduced write-offs $250,000.

• Ceva Animal Health

  Chief Financial Officer | Animal Health | Pharmaceutical | Manufacturing | Distribution

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  • $300 million manufacturing, distribution, CPG animal health pharmaceutical subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar French company.
  • Provided financial leadership for high growth company. Implemented cross-functional process improvements for timeliness and accuracy. Reported to U. S. CEO with indirect reporting to French parent CFO.
  • Oversaw Finance, IT, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, and Purchasing — 10 direct reports, 30 indirect across 6 locations. Integrated acquisition of $10M.
  • Partnered with U.S. CEO to shape business strategy, lead financial planning, and provide insight on strategic initiatives. Revenue growth of 30% and market share increase of 20%.
  • Led commercial performance analysis across product lines and customer segments, identifying revenue and margin enhancement opportunities. Margin improved by 20%.
  • Established Data Analytics department of three people to support forecasting and decision making. Improved channel mix and customer segment sales $2 million through analytics-driven decisions.
  • Reduced customer costs by $1.7 million through rebate, pricing, and sales-return analysis.
  • Improved cash flow $750,000 and working capital 20% through targeted operational analysis and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain.
  • Directed S&OP processes, providing financial inputs to production planning and demand forecasting. Forecast accuracy improved 30%.
  • Led procurement, inventory management, and contract manufacturer coordination for multi-site production and distribution. Reduced inventory $1M and manufacturing costs $2.5M.
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  CEVA SANTE ANIMALE

  Chief Financial Officer | Animal Health | Pharmaceutical | Manufacturing | Distribution

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2022

  • $300 million manufacturing and distribution animal health pharmaceutical subsidiary of multi-billion dollar international French company.
  • Provided P&L management and financial leadership for company growing 30%. Implement cross-functional process improvements for timeliness and accuracy.
  • Strategic and operational accountability for Finance, IT, Data Analytics, and Purchasing. Lead strategic planning, forecasting, and risk management activities. Guided analysis and KPI monitoring.
  • Analyzed customer activity to save $1,700,000 for free goods, rebates, and sales returns.
  • Worked closely with Supply Chain department, internal production, and contract manufacturers for proper inventory management, costing, and product forecasting for timely distribution of products to customers.
  • Directed monitoring process by Finance and Supply Chain for customer sales and inventory replenishment.
  • Conducted monthly business review with analysis. Improved cash flow $750,000 and working capital 20%.
  • Provided analytics and pricing guidance for Sales and Marketing to reduce write-offs and increase sales.
  • Conducted data analytics to assess business performance against financial objectives and recommended improvements. Improved strategic product sales by $2 million.
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  Allied National, Inc.

  Chief Financial Officer | Insurance | Service | Healthcare

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  • $120 million privately held healthcare service company.
  • Responsible for financial oversight, analysis, and guidance for a high growth company. Reported to President; led 2 Accounting direct reports and 3 indirect reports.
  • Analyzed transaction activity and reserve accounts to improve cash flow $500,000.
  • Created new operating processes and improved controls, saving over $350,000 annually.
  • Improved Finance IT processes to reduce financial close cycle and financial statement turnaround time from 20 days to 7 days.
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  Central Fiber

  Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing | Distribution

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  • $20 million PE-owned, multi-location manufacturing and distribution company.
  • Reported to President and PE firm; led 2 Accounting direct reports and 2 indirect reports. Developed dashboards, forecasts, and analyses to support planning and PE reporting requirements.
  • Analyzed product pricing to improve margins 15%.
  • Reduced costs $100,000 and implemented improved controls and financial processes.

• United Rotary Brush

  Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing | Distribution | International

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  • $35 million PE-owned, multi-location international manufacturing and distribution company.
  • Provided strategic guidance and developed cash flow forecasts. Reported to President. Oversaw 2 Accounting, 1 HR, and 1 IT direct reports and 5 indirect reports across 3 locations. Integrated $5M acquisition.
  • Increased profit by 30% through development of distribution and service strategy across U.S. and Canadian operations.
  • Saved $800,000 by analyzing product line costs and inventory turnover. Developed KPI performance metrics for PE reporting.
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  Broderson Manufacturing Corp.

  Chief Financial Officer | Industrial | Manufacturing | Distribution

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Broderson is a long-standing manufacturer of carry-deck and rough-terrain cranes, serving plant, facility and project site requirements across many industries.

  • Oversaw finance for a $70M closely-held, family-owned multi-location industrial manufacturing and distribution company.
  • Managed multi-site budgeting, cash flow, and working capital to support production and distribution.
  • Implemented cost controls and margin-improvement initiatives across operations.
  • Led financial reporting, compliance, and capital expenditure planning for manufacturing assets.
  • Coordinated with sales, operations, and dealers to align financial strategy with market demand.

• Martec USA, LLC

  Chief Financial Officer | Pharmaceutical | Manufacturing | Distribution

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Martec USA, LLC is a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution subsidiary of a large international German company.

  • Managed finance for a $20M pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution unit.
  • Directed budgeting, forecasting, and cash management for plant operations.
  • Ensured regulatory and corporate compliance across financial processes.
  • Supported integration and reporting alignment with the multinational parent company.
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  Bimeda, Inc.

  Chief Financial Officer | Animal Health | Pharmaceutical | Manufacturing | Distribution

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Founded in Ireland in 1960, Bimeda is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal care products, with manufacturing and commercial operations worldwide.

  • Directed financial operations for a $45M multi-location manufacturing and distribution business within an international pharmaceutical company.
  • Managed P&L, forecasting, and capital planning across multiple facilities and regions.
  • Oversaw regulatory financial reporting and compliance for pharmaceutical operations.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

• Aquila

  Director of Financial Planning and Analysis | Energy | Services | FP&A

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Aquila is an energy services division operating within a large Fortune 100 organization.

  • Led FP&A for a $2B energy division of a $40B Fortune 100 company.
  • Developed annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and divisional KPI reporting.
  • Conducted variance analysis and scenario modeling to inform senior leadership decisions.
  • Partnered with operations to optimize capital allocation and reduce cost structure.

• Chief Financial Officer / Director of Financial Planning and Analysis / Finance Director

  ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  Jul 1982 - Jul 1998

  • Big 4 public accounting firm Deloitte.
  • Chief Financial Officer of companies with revenues of $40 million - $300 million+.
  • FP&A experience supporting a $2 billion public company.
  • M&A transactions ranging from $5 million to $250 million in enterprise value.
  • Multi-location operations across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service industries.
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  Deloitte

  Auditor

  Jan 1981 - Dec 1982

  Deloitte firms worldwide provide audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related professional services.

  • Performed audit and assurance engagements across diverse clients, including financial statement audits.
  • Conducted internal control testing and SOX compliance procedures.
  • Prepared audit workpapers and communicated findings to senior engagement teams.
  • Assisted in risk assessments and delivered recommendations to improve financial processes.