James F. O'Rourke Cpa, Cgma (Jim)

Jim F. O'Rourke, CPA, CGMA has a diverse range of work experience spanning several industries and roles. James (Jim) F. has held executive positions such as Group Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer at GreatStar Tools USA, Chief Financial Officer at Prime-Line Products, and Chief Financial Officer at Arrow Fastener. Jim has also worked as an Interim Controller and Consultant at The College of New Rochelle, where they successfully led the Finance team in recreating financials and implementing accounting policies. Additionally, they served as an Interim CFO and Consultant at GEMS Education - Americas, leading the financial operations and achieving growth for the NA business. Jim has also been the CFO of Embassy English at Study Group, where they merged finance organizations and created effective teams. Before that, they were the Director of Finance at Sabert Corporation, overseeing financial and treasury operations. Jim also gained experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where they held various positions including Director of Marketing and Product Management and Director of Finance. Prior to that, they worked at Unilever Bestfoods in roles such as Supply Management & Reporting Finance Director and Strategic Sourcing Finance Director. Jim's work history demonstrates a strong background in financial leadership, strategic planning, and operational management.

James (Jim) F. O'Rourke, CPA, CGMA pursued their education at Bergen Catholic High School from 1977 to 1981. After completing high school, they went on to attend Manhattan College from 1981 to 1985. At Manhattan College, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & Accounting.

In addition to their formal education, Jim O'Rourke has obtained two professional certifications. James (Jim) F. is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), although the institution where they obtained this certification is unspecified. James (Jim) F. is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), which was obtained through the AICPA. The specific months and years for obtaining these certifications are not provided.