High Pursuit of Perfection E7
In the latest episode of the “Financial Footsteps” podcast, host Chad Dean engages in a compelling conversation with finance expert Lynne Berreman. The interview provides a comprehensive overview of Lynne’s illustrious career, from her beginnings in Arizona to her current role as a financial leader. Lynne’s journey unfolds as she traces her steps from True Blue Car Wash and PC Skin, both successfully sold to major corporations, to pivotal roles in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and ultimately landing her first CFO position in a private equity-backed company. The interview delves into the intricacies of Lynne’s experiences, shedding light on the intense process of selling companies, the nuances of leadership, and her unique leadership style, characterized by leading by example, a hands-on approach, and a strong work ethic.
As the conversation progresses, Lynne imparts valuable insights into interview preparation, focusing on accomplishments and creating cutouts for effective communication. The discussion expands to key characteristics for leadership roles, the importance of asking questions during interviews, and the strategic use of personality tests in leadership teams. Lynne shares her career advice, emphasizing the pursuit of experience over titles and money, industry-agnosticism, and the value of taking risks. Traits for success, effective delegation, team motivation, and the appeal of private equity-sponsored companies are explored, highlighting Lynne’s emphasis on excellence, adaptability, and smart leadership partnerships.
This insightful episode sets the stage for further exploration of Lynne’s experiences and wisdom in subsequent segments of the podcast.
Lynne Berreman is a senior financial executive that is operationally driven with extensive experience in building or transforming both private equity as well as mature organizations focused on growth.
Her expertise is in the management of multiple business units and locations with skills encompassing the full suite of finance, accounting, and business operations.
She provides private equity investors and leadership teams with a solid and scalable financial foundation to enable profit expansion through organic and M&A growth.
She has successfully led the exit of two private equity backed businesses to strategic partners over the last several years.
Connect with Lynne on LinkedIn.
About Financial Footsteps
Financial Footsteps is dedicated to providing insider access to successful accounting and finance leaders thereby providing ideas, insights, and ‘secrets to success’ to those aspiring to be leaders themselves.
Interactive conversations with guests will reveal the genesis for a career in accounting and finance, the great (and not so great) decisions that were made along the way, and the advice that these leaders would give to their younger selves.
About Your Host
Chad Dean has been an executive recruiter since 1996. He currently is owner and CEO of a top-ranked national recruiting firm with a 33 year history servicing the Finance disciplines.
Chad Dean’s relaxed and authentic recruiting style combined with a relentless work ethic and dedication to ethical recruiting has propelled him to the highest levels of success in recruitment and career counseling. He has been sought after by CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and numerous other publications for his expertise.
Chad Dean is a proud Arizona native, married for 21 years, with two second-generation native teenage sons. He has an MBA from Arizona State University and a BS in Biology from FHSU.
About Our Sponsor
Integrated Management Resources was founded in 1990 in Tempe Arizona. Starting with clients like Goldman Sachs (first client and still a client today) and top Wall Street hedge funds, IMR built a robust recruiting process that digs out the most desirable ‘passive’ candidates from our client’s competitors.
IMR’s Phoenix Accounting and Finance practice services large and medium sized organizations for mid-senior level full-time placement and interim staffing.
