Rusty Allen
Director – CFO Advisory
CohnReznick Advisory LLC
As a member of CohnReznick's CFO Advisory practice, Rusty Allen is a senior-level finance, accounting, and operations professional with more than 30 years of experience serving businesses in many different industries. His international and domestic advisory experience includes helping diverse, highly accountable teams continuously improve financial systems and processes based on well-established goals and priorities.
Experience and credentials
Vast experience in process improvement initiatives ensuring financial savings and reduced processing times. Skills include preparing clients for sales readiness, company start-ups and turnarounds, and implementing best practice solutions including ERP implementations and conversions
Deep knowledge of operation functions within organizations including logistics/warehouse management, ecommerce, customer success, purchasing, information technology, and product development
Familiar with business and financial assessments, strategic and business plan development, and 3-to-5-year plan development including budgeting and forecasting
Hands on experience in financial reporting and analysis, accounting operations and close cycle, internal and external audit functions, international accounting and reporting, SOX 404 compliance
Knowledgeable in acquisition and integration of businesses and LOBS, due diligence on sales and purchases
Industry experience including hospitality, telecommunications, real estate, construction, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, ecommerce, professional services, retail/wholesale, and celebrity/family office
Previously acted in the capacity of Controller, CFO and COO for various companies
Education
M.B.A. – Loyola University
B.S., Finance and Logistics – University of Maryland
Professional affiliations
Licensed CPA, State of Maryland
Board Member - Various Not-for-Profits
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