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Chris Franz – Finance Executive | Financial Strategist | Operational Excellence Leader Chris Franz is a dynamic Financial Officer with a proven record of driving financial growth​,​ operational efficiency​,​ and strategic transformations in diverse industries. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling businesses​,​ optimizing financial performance​,​ and aligning cross-functional teams toward shared objectives. Chris's career spans Fortune 500 corporations​,​ private equity-backed ventures​,​ and high-growth entrepreneurial firms. Most recently​,​ as CFO of Bardi​,​ a leading HVAC​,​ Plumbing​,​ and Electrical services company​,​ he spearheaded a 20% CAGR​,​ achieving nearly $30M in revenue and setting the stage for rapid scalability. He developed innovative financial models​,​ implemented a custom budget process​,​ and enhanced treasury visibility through advanced cash flow forecasting techniques. Previously​,​ at Rubicon Protection​,​ Chris designed and implemented cost-effective operational frameworks that drove profitability. At SandboxVR​,​ he led the global expansion of immersive entertainment locations​,​ balancing aggressive growth initiatives with fiscal discipline. Earlier​,​ at Cypress Semiconductor and Juniper Networks​,​ he managed budgets exceeding $200M and led strategic initiatives generating over $300M in incremental revenue. Chris is recognized for his ability to transform financial data into actionable insights​,​ lead high-performing teams​,​ and navigate the complexities of both domestic and international markets. He excels in strategic planning​,​ M&A​,​ capital structuring​,​ and leveraging financial technologies to drive efficiency. Key Achievements: • Managed $5.8M in cash reserves​,​ optimizing liquidity and achieving an 18% ROI. • Reduced the financial closing process from 12 days to 4 days​,​ improving accuracy and decision-making. • Built AR and AP dashboard processes​,​ streamlining weekly reviews and reducing collections to under $100K. • Transitioned organizations from QuickBooks to advanced ERP systems​,​ enhancing scalability and reporting precision. Industry Expertise: Home Services​/​Construction​,​ SaaS​/​Technology​,​ Consumer Electronics​,​ Consumer Products​,​ Semiconductor Manufacturing​,​ and Private Equity-backed growth companies. Geographic Location and Availability: Based in Arizona​,​ open to remote​,​ hybrid​,​ and travel-intensive roles. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfranz70/ Chris is passionate about leveraging his financial acumen and leadership to help organizations unlock their full growth potential while maintaining operational excellence.