Aaron Ruff

Experience

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  Eaton Corporation

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2015

  Managed daily activities while performing internal audits to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, and procedures for all assigned audit engagements Engagement leader for both financial and operational process audits managing the planning, fieldwork, and report out of the audit engagements, and articulating the results to the various business units Financial Analyst (Electrical Sector), Reynosa, Mexico 2010 – 2011 Division Planning Analyst (Electrical Sector), Milwaukee, WI 2009 – 2010 Cost Accountant (Industrial Sector), Kings Mountain, NC 2008 – 2009

  • Audit Supervisor

    Mar 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Senior Auditor

    Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

    Jun 2008 - May 2011
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  RealTruck

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2023

  Member of management team and strategic partner to senior leadership with oversight of all operations and corporate functions including treasury, playing a central role in delivery of financial performance and key performance metrics. Led the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of the entire organization’s financial reporting and analysis of operational results, both internally and externally (board of directors, private equity sponsors, and lenders). Coordinated the administration of the long-range plan, annual operating budget, and periodic forecasts for entire organization. Show less

  • Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

    Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

    Oct 2018 - May 2021

  • Group Controller

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Controller

    Sept 2015 - Mar 2017
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  Tappan Hill Ventures

  Jan 2022 - now

  Investor / Valuation Board Member

  Provide strategy and consulting to support investment due diligence / understanding of valuations.Tappan Hill Ventures will invest where software, ubiquitous network connectivity, and the proliferation of computing devices has and will continue to disrupt and revolutionize all industry sectors.

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  Ascential Technologies

  Feb 2023 - now

  Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

  A key member of the global leadership team, leading the team responsible for budgeting and forecasting, direct the long-range strategic planning process, and supervise financial reporting and analysis for monthly operating reviews, both internally and externally to the PE ownership group. Oversee all global financial systems, including our Financial Consolidation System (Oracle), Business Intelligence Platform (PowerBI), and other shared service programs, ensuring seamless integration of multiple data sources to enhance data analytics, decision-making, and financial agility. Manage all aspects of the quarterly credit agreement, including detailed analysis of Adj. EBITDA and Pro Forma savings adjustments. Led investor relations including creation and presenting of lender presentations. Active participation in Board of Directors meetings involves providing comprehensive financial details and insights. Show less