E. Bernard Goodrich II

E. Bernard Goodrich II has extensive experience in finance, operations, and consulting. E. Bernard is currently the Vice President of Finance at BERA, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to this, they founded and operated Goodrich Consulting Group, LLC and Nemri Properties, LLC in 2020 and 2018 respectively.

E. Bernard also holds experience as the Senior Director of FP&A at SamCart from March 2022 to November 2022. During this role, they drove process improvements and efficiencies, ensured accurate and timely reporting of performance metrics, and led expense management, reporting, and budget reconciliations.

As the VP of Finance and Operations at Myxx Inc. from November 2020 to March 2022, they provided executive oversight regarding financial management, legal, and human resources. E. Bernard redesigned financial planning, revenue recognition, and cash flow policies, and implemented an 18-month rolling forecast tool for advanced analytics and resource management.

Before that, they served as the Director of Finance & Decision Sciences at TransLoc. In this role, they directed a team of finance and data analysts, co-designed multi-year plans, restructured SaaS pricing, and led data validation for the development of impact analysis tools in response to COVID-19. E. Bernard also held the position of Finance Manager at TransLoc, where they managed FP&A activities, identified reporting gaps, and developed models for scenario analysis.

Earlier in their career, Goodrich served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Fayetteville State University and as a Portfolio Finance Lead at MetLife. E. Bernard also co-founded Requitek, Inc., where they served as the CFO and played a key role in the establishment and strategic growth of a privately-owned technology start-up. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Pentair, where they assisted the Director of Finance with financial planning, analysis, and reporting duties.

In summary, E. Bernard Goodrich II's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, operations, and consulting, with a focus on driving process improvements, strategic decision making, and financial management.

E. Bernard Goodrich II obtained their Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, majoring in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. This academic achievement lasted from 2005 to 2008.

Afterwards, E. Bernard Goodrich II pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NC State Poole College of Management, specializing in Financial Management and Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization. This educational journey spanned from 2010 to 2013.

Furthermore, E. Bernard Goodrich II obtained a certification as a Real Estate Broker from the NC Real Estate Commission in March 2023.