Carlos Smith

Mr. Smith has more than 30 years of experience in a wide range of Accounting and Finance leadership positions. In this role, he is responsible for oversight of all internal and external financial reporting, compliance, financial planning, financial controls, capital structure, accounting, audit, financial services, tax, and treasury.

Prior to joining Paragon Mr. Smith served as the Chief Financial Officer for DAWSON operating companies. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing financial activities, controllership, audit, tax, and treasury.

Prior to joining DAWSON in 2019, Mr. Smith served as Chief Financial Officer for Israeli Aerospace Industries North America Aerospace (Stark) Division with responsibility for overseeing financial activities and operations, procurement, contracts, pricing, audit, financial services, tax, and treasury.

Prior to joining IAI North America Aerospace (Stark) Division in 2017, Smith served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Leonardo DRS Airborne & Intelligence Systems Division with responsibility for all aspects of the finance function including four manufacturing sites.

Prior to joining Leonardo DRS Airborne & Intelligence Systems Division in 2013, Mr. Smith served as Director of Finance/Controller for L-3 Technologies Vertex Aerospace Division responsible for Finance and Accounting.

Prior to joining L-3 Technologies Vertex Aerospace Division in 2000, Mr. Smith served as Accountant/Financial Analyst for Mortgage Services responsible for preparing all financial analysis, and closing entries for three responsibility centers.

Mr. Smith also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 14 years. Mr. Smith earned an Executive MBA from New York Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the Jackson State University.