Syed Rizvi
@syedrizvi2
Operations and finance executive with 20+ years leading finance, operations, and process improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a business finance and operations executive with over 20 years of experience advising and leading companies on strategy, operations, and financial management. I build strong operational foundations that align with long-term business goals and drive measurable outcomes.
As a CFO and co-founder, I established accounting procedures, managed accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and multi-state tax filings using systems including QuickBooks and Odoo. I have executed mergers and entity formations and collaborated with CPA firms to ensure federal and state compliance.
My operations leadership includes running high-revenue venues and managing large teams, overseeing AR, payables, payroll, marketing, facilities, and human resources. I have experience managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and vendor and talent relationships.
I am data-driven, proactive, and skilled in process improvement, reporting, and cost-benefit analysis. I deliver clear communication to C-suite stakeholders and focus on practical, timely execution that supports business growth and regulatory requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Financial Officer
Premium Products LLC
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Co-founded the company and established accounting and tax procedures, managed AR/AP and payroll, and coordinated multi-state sales tax filings and federal tax preparation with external CPA, producing timely financial reports for C-suite.
Chief Financial Officer
TAAT International LLC
Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Implemented accounting systems and led AR/AP, payroll, HR functions, and monthly multi-state tax filings; supported merger/sale activities and managed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Director of Operations
HB Ontario-Frankin Corporation
Apr 2004 - Jan 2020 (15 years 9 months)
Led operations for a nightclub group of ~100 staff overseeing AR, payables, payroll, marketing, facilities and HR while managing venues generating $10M annual revenue and coordinating talent bookings with major agencies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
1999 - 2003
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Northeastern Illinois University from 1999 to 2003.
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