I’m looking to lead FP&A and corporate controllership—driving audit-ready SOX/GAAP compliance. I also have a strong focus in operational development and implementation of advanced finance analytics tools and business intelligence platforms.
Open to opportunities
Eddie Varnado
@evarnado
Finance executive with 15+ years leading FP&A, controllership, and strategic financial planning.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven finance executive with 15+ years leading FP&A, controlling, and strategic finance across R&D, manufacturing, and global operations. I’m known for turning complex financial data into executive-ready insight and for building high-performing, geographically diverse teams.
In corporate roles, I led budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization to improve margin performance—delivering 5% reduced annual manufacturing expense while protecting critical operations. I also implemented consistent month-end close discipline (including a 4-day close) and strengthened financial controls for audit readiness and SOX compliance.
I focus on scalable, auditable finance systems. I’ve driven ERP migration planning, implemented reporting and compliance dashboards aligned with leadership, and supported validation by KPMG—so finance teams can integrate reporting into future quarters with confidence.
As a leader across global clinical and manufacturing organizations, I standardized accounting and capital controls to cut month-end close time by 100%, improved forecasting accuracy from ±10% to ±2%, and secured measurable savings through vendor contract negotiations and better inventory management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CH
Finance and Accounting Consultant
Care Hawaii
Jan 2025 - Feb 2026 (1 year 1 month)
Provided contract finance consulting to standardize finance operations and support billing and sales revenue strategy. Led billing and revenue strategy, ERP migration planning, and an audit/compliance dashboard validated for integration into future reporting.
LI
Vice President of Finance
Lumos Pharma Inc.
Apr 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Led corporate FP&A, reporting, and financial strategy across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial functions, including monthly close and audit activities. Drove budgeting/forecasting and cost optimization, improving annual manufacturing expense by 5% while enhancing audit readiness and SOX compliance.
WI
Director of Finance
Wuxi Clinical Development Inc.
May 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Directed finance for a global clinical organization, managing long-range personnel planning, FP&A reporting, and audit compliance. Standardized accounting and capital controls to shorten month-end close and built scalable financial processes with real-time expense tracking and executive dashboards.
Managed multi-country finance teams for merger integration and restructuring and directed R&D budget planning and financial reporting. Improved forecasting accuracy, implemented cost planning and efficiency initiatives, and reduced costs through vendor contract negotiations and inventory management process improvements.
Managed long-range fab facilities budget and forecasting models. Reduced the bi-annual planning cycle time by 75% through process re-engineering.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cornell University.
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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Skills
FP&ABudgeting & ForecastingCost ControlStrategic PlanningFinancial ModelingCompliance (FASB GAAPCapital PlanningERP ImplementationProcess OptimizationCross functional Leadershipteam developmentData VisualizationPower BITableauSAPNetSuiteDataverseSOX ComplianceLong Range Financial PlanningCost AnalysisAccountingGmailJanNovelPhase
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