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Daniel Curran

@danielcurran

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I build finance and strategy plans that drive commercial execution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead finance, strategy, and operational workstreams that turn complex commercial questions into actionable plans, particularly in growth, M&A, and business transformation environments.

At Curran Consulting, I advise hospitality and mobile finance clients on corporate strategy, M&A, financial analysis, and execution planning. I’ve developed strategy for a $200M hotel, resort, and casino and built combined P&Ls for merging companies.

Previously, I built finance, accounting, and operating processes at Handshake Partners, supporting budgeting, profitability, cash flow, contract negotiation, investment evaluation, and business development for a $3M consulting firm.

I’ve also built five-year financial models and business plans for Luminoah, helping secure $200K in seed funding, and managed tax engagements at Deloitte across hedge fund, private equity, and alternative energy clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder

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Curran Consulting LLC

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Founded and lead a corporate strategy and finance consulting practice serving hospitality and mobile finance clients, including M&A support and financial analysis for a $200M hotel/resort/casino.

Financial Modeling Market Research M&A Analysis Strategic Planning P&L management Workstream Management Investor Reporting

VP – Finance and Development

Handshake Partners LLC

Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Built and ran finance, accounting, and operating processes for a $3M consulting firm, including budgeting, cash flow management, and contract negotiation. Served as a cross-functional operator for the CEO, owning workstreams in investment evaluation, partnership structuring, and business development.

Financial Analysis Budget Management Cash Flow Management Contract Negotiation Investment Analysis Business Development Cross functional Leadership

Strategic Finance & Operations Consultant

Luminoah

May 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Built a 5-year financial model for a medical device start-up, securing $200K seed funding and supporting Series A pitch. Produced a structured business plan and cost analysis for manufacturing scenarios.

Financial Modeling Business Planning Cost Analysis Market Research Startup Finance

Tax Manager, CPA

Deloitte Tax LLC

Jul 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 5 months)

Managed client engagements for hedge fund, private equity, and alternative energy clients, advising on tax regulation and minimizing tax exposure. Reviewed private equity waterfall allocations and led intern and new hire orientation training.

Tax Compliance Customer Relationship Management Private Equity Hedge Funds Alternative Energy Training Mentorship

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Activities and societies: GMAT: 760; Sydney F. Small Memorial Fellowship Recipient

Earned an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2022, with a GMAT score of 760 and recipient of the Sydney F. Small Memorial Fellowship.

University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Economics

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Elmer Layden Award

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business in 2013, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving the Elmer Layden Award.