Jim Baca

Jim Baca has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Jim recently joined Madhappy as the Chief Financial Officer in August 2022. Prior to that, they served as the CFO at Roland Corporation US from August 2017 to June 2022. In this role, they oversaw financial operations and managed distribution for over 2500 products under renowned brands like Roland, Boss, and V Moda. Their key responsibilities included working with major retailers such as Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Amazon, and Costco.

Before joining Roland Corporation US, Jim worked as the CFO at Global Law Group from January 2014 to August 2017. This law practice and investment holdings firm had offices in Pasadena, California, as well as Shanghai and Beijing, China. Jim was responsible for all accounting and financial reporting for the firm and its related entities.

Earlier in their career, Jim worked as the CFO at JR286, Inc. from January 2003 to May 2013. This owner-operated consumer products company specialized in offering accessories under exclusive license agreements with top brands like Nike, Under Armour, and Speedo. Their role involved overseeing the design, development, production, sales, and distribution of accessory products to retailers and wholesale distributors worldwide.

Jim's extensive career also includes a role as an Experienced Manager at Arthur Andersen LLP from January 1988 to January 1997. In this position, they were a member of the firm's Enterprise Group and provided services to privately held owner-operated companies. Jim led audit, tax, accounting, mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and advisory services across various industries such as wholesale distribution, manufacturing, retail, software, marketing, real estate, and banking.

Overall, Jim Baca's work experience showcases their expertise in financial management, distribution, and operations across different industries.

From 1984 to 1988, Jim Baca attended the University of Notre Dame, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. Jim focused their studies on accounting and finance during their time at the university.