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Dwayne Wright

@dwaynewright

Chief Financial Officer at UC Funds / AOHS, leading consolidated reporting and a 15-person finance team.

At UC Funds / AOHS, I lead consolidated monthly financial reporting across multiple business entities and oversee cash flow, working capital, and annual budgeting. I also lead and develop a team of 15 finance professionals.

At Agru America, Inc., I managed consolidated reporting across manufacturing locations and built and led a finance team of 15. I also developed cash management strategies and coordinated annual external audits.

At Deseret Management Corporation / CPB, I directed accounting and financial reporting for retail stores, warehouses, and distribution centers worldwide. I also led the implementation of financial systems for multi-entity reporting and analysis.

Earlier, as Controller at Altiris, Inc. / Symantec, I managed month- and quarter-end close processes, reducing the close timeline from weeks to days, and led implementation of a worldwide budgeting/FP&A system. My background also includes audit roles at Ernst & Young and PwC/Deloitte, and I hold an MBA and CPA, CFE, CIA, and CISA certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Financial Officer

Current

UC Funds / AOHS

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Spearheaded consolidated monthly financial reporting for multiple business entities, governed cash flow and working capital, and directed annual budget development and forecasting. Led a team of 15 finance professionals and coordinated with external auditors.

Financial Reporting Cash Management Budgeting Forecasting Capital Expenditure Analysis Fixed Asset Management Internal Controls Team Leadership External Audit Coordination Financial Analysis

Chief Financial Officer

Agru America, Inc.

Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Managed consolidated financial reporting across multiple manufacturing locations, developed cash management strategies, and led budget review processes. Built and led a finance team of 15 professionals and coordinated annual external audits.

Financial Reporting Cash Management Budgeting Variance Analysis Capital Expenditures Evaluation Fixed Asset Management Team Leadership External Audit Coordination Internal Controls Financial Analysis

International Distribution Controller / MCA

Deseret Management Corporation / CPB

Dec 2008 - Sep 2022 (13 years 9 months)

Directed accounting and financial reporting for retail stores, warehouses, and distribution centers worldwide. Administered cash management processes and developed budgets and forecasts for global operations.

International Accounting Financial Reporting Cash Management Budgeting Forecasting Capital Expenditure Tracking Fixed Asset Management Financial Systems Implementation Internal Controls Audit Coordination

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young

May 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Led audit engagements for public companies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Provided technical expertise on financial reporting requirements and internal controls.

Audit Financial Reporting Internal Controls Compliance

Controller

Altiris, Inc. / Symantec

Oct 2004 - May 2007 (2 years 7 months)

Managed month-end and quarter-end close processes, reducing the close timeline from weeks to days. Led the implementation of a worldwide budgeting/FP&A system and supervised financial reporting and reconciliation processes.

Month End Closing Month Quarter Year End Close Financial Reporting Reconciliations Budgeting FP&A Audit Coordination

Senior Auditor

PwC/Deloitte

Aug 2002 - Oct 2004 (2 years 2 months)

Performed financial audits, compliance testing, and reporting for public and private companies. Conducted reviews of internal control systems and made recommendations for improvements.

Financial Audit Compliance Testing Internal Control Review Reporting

GL Accountant

Novell, Inc.

Nov 1999 - Aug 2002 (2 years 9 months)

Managed global accounts exceeding $40M, implementing effective collection strategies. Supported financial consolidation and reporting across multiple business units.

General Ledger Accountant Collections Financial Consolidation Financial Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Utah Valley State College

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2000 - 2002

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with an emphasis in Auditing and Business Law from Utah Valley State College from 2000 to 2002.

Utah State University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

1999 - 2001

Pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Utah State University from 1999 to 2001.

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations/Marketing and Finance

1996 - 1998

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations/Marketing and Finance with a minor in Business Administration at Brigham Young University from 1996 to 1998.