Paul Dumars

Paul Dumars has a diverse work experience in finance and accounting roles. Paul currently serves as the CFO/COO at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, starting in October 2021. Prior to this, they worked at BrandStar as a Controller/Finance from November 2019 to May 2021. In this role, they were responsible for financial statement preparation, cash management, payroll calculations, tax filings, budgeting, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

Before joining BrandStar, Paul worked at Penn Dutch Food Center, Inc for a significant period. Paul started as a Financial Controller in October 2005 and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in November 2014. As CFO, they oversaw the company's capital structure, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. Paul also collaborated with various stakeholders, including the CEO, general managers, and production manager, to drive financial health and efficiency.

In their early career, Paul held the position of Staff/Senior Accountant/Inventory Specialist at HCX Salons International, LLC from September 2002 to October 2005. Their responsibilities included bank reconciliation, inventory management, accounts payable, and financial statement preparation. Paul also gained experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Rexall-Sundown from April 2002 to August 2002.

Overall, Paul Dumars has demonstrated expertise in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and leading accounting teams throughout their career.

Paul Dumars completed their education in a chronological order. Paul first attended Louisiana State University from 1998 to 2001, where they obtained a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Later, from 2008 to 2010, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Leadership from Northwood University. Additionally, from 2009 to 2010, they also attended Northwood University - DeVos Graduate School, where they received an MBA with a focus on Finance and Financial Management Services.