Darren Fleishman, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Darren Fleishman is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership, financial management, and organizational transformation. As the Chief Financial Officer of Payliance, he oversees the company's financial operations, drives growth initiatives, and provides strategic counsel to the executive team.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer of Payliance, a leading payment processing and financial technology firm, Darren is responsible for managing the company's financial strategy, planning, and reporting. He has played a pivotal role in streamlining financial processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the organization's rapid expansion. Under his financial stewardship, Payliance has achieved significant revenue growth and improved profitability.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Darren served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Payliance, where he spearheaded the company's strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions initiatives. He has also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Leaderpromos, a promotional products and marketing solutions provider, where he successfully navigated the company through a period of post-merger integration and growth.

Darren's earlier career includes a stint as a Contract CFO for various post-merger and startup organizations, leveraging his expertise in restructuring and financial optimization. He also held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Power Packaging, a division of DHL Supply Chain, and served as the Senior Director of Strategy, M&A, and New Product Development at DHL Supply Chain/Exel.

Academic Background
Darren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional executive education programs in strategic leadership and financial management.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial strategy and planning

• Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration

• Operational optimization and process improvement

• Financial reporting and analytics

• Regulatory compliance and risk management

• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Payliance, Darren has played a pivotal role in driving the company's financial transformation. He has spearheaded the implementation of robust financial controls, streamlined reporting processes, and introduced data-driven decision-making. Under his leadership, Payliance has achieved a significant improvement in profitability, with a 25% increase in EBITDA over the past two years.

Darren's strategic insights and financial acumen have been instrumental in guiding the company's expansion into new markets and the successful integration of acquired businesses. His ability to navigate complex financial and operational challenges has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and a valuable member of the executive team.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strong financial expertise, and strategic mindset, Darren Fleishman is well-positioned to continue driving Payliance's growth and financial success. As the Chief Financial Officer, he remains committed to leveraging his skills and expertise to support the organization's long-term objectives and create value for its stakeholders.