David J. Smith

David J. Smith, M.B.A. has a diverse work experience in finance and management. David J. has served as the Global Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Pangea Made, where they led the financial planning, reporting, and analysis functions for an international automotive leather producer. In this role, they were responsible for monthly reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and presenting sales forecasts to the board of directors.

Prior to this, they worked as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) at Advanced Vehicle Assemblies (AVA, LLC), overseeing monthly reporting, closing activities at manufacturing plants, and weekly flash reporting. David J. also served as a Finance Manager at Livingston Logistics International, where they led cross-functional teams in developing quote packages and conducted profitability analysis.

David's experience also includes serving as a Corporate Controller at VU Manufacturing, where they managed financial activities for multiple manufacturing sites and legal entities. David J. implemented internal GAAP reporting disciplines and successfully addressed a potential cash shortfall.

Earlier in their career, David worked at Faurecia in various roles such as Senior Program Controller and Purchasing & Sales Controller. In these positions, they managed financial operations for multiple programs, controlled P&L, collaborated with purchasing and sales teams, and negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost savings.

Overall, David J. Smith, M.B.A. brings a wealth of experience in financial planning, analysis, and management to any organization they are a part of.

David J. Smith, M.B.A. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from Western Michigan University. David J. also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Calvin University. In addition to their formal education, David has a certification in Developing Your Emotional Intelligence from LinkedIn, which they obtained in 2020.