PowerStop
Ivan Ouzounov, CMA has a diverse work experience in finance and planning roles. Ivan is currently working as the VP Financial Planning and Analysis at Power Stop LLC since May 2022. Before that, from 2018 to 2022, they served as the Director of Finance & Financial Planning and Analysis at Encore Event Technologies US.
In 2017, Ivan worked at Nimlok Chicago as the President & CFO, where they provided regular updates and reporting to the Chairman and equity partners to achieve company goals. Ivan also led financial reporting and analysis, annual budgeting, and sales and marketing reporting.
Prior to that, from 2005 to 2017, Ivan held various positions at PSAV, including Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis and Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis & Accounts Receivable. In these roles, they recommended and implemented a new cloud-based planning and budgeting platform, designed and implemented a cash-flow forecast process, and provided financial insights to the Executive team.
Earlier in their career, Ivan worked as a Financial Analyst at Quebecor World Inc, where they constructed financial models and coordinated financial reporting. Ivan also served as an Audit Analyst at MCI, where they conducted financial audits and prepared cost optimization analysis.
Overall, Ivan Ouzounov has demonstrated strong financial planning and analysis skills across various industries and has contributed to the success of the organizations they have worked for.
Ivan Ouzounov, CMA, has a diverse and comprehensive education history. Ivan obtained their Bachelor's degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University, where they studied from 1995 to 1999. Ivan furthered their education by earning an MBA in Management and Finance from the same university, attending from 2003 to 2005. Ivan then pursued professional certification as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Certified Management Accountants, which they successfully achieved in August 2011.
Continuing their commitment to professional development, Ivan completed executive education in Mergers and Acquisitions at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2016. Additionally, they acquired several additional certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. These certifications include the IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate, obtained from the IMA | Institute of Management Accountants in January 2021. In August 2020, Ivan completed a course titled "Developing Executive Presence" from LinkedIn. Ivan also holds the certification of Certified Anaplaner from Anaplan, which they obtained in March 2017.
It is important to note that Ivan's CMA designation is listed separately in their education history and additional certifications.