Jerry Scherer

Greater Chicago Area United States

Risk Modeling | Analytics | Finance | Develop Profit Measurements

Accounting / Auditing

There is an adage in management which says that "you can't control it, unless you measure it or model it." That is my credo and how I can help a company. I focused on measuring profit contribution in my analysis of every major sales order while carrying out my responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer of a mid sized tool and die company. To facilitate this company's expansion and growth plans, I was instrumental in securing $500,000 in new financing. Later, when this company was sold, I was one of four people asked to join the acquiring company. My analytic skills were honed all throughout my career in successive positions as Director of Corporate Accounting, Manager of Treasury Opera...