Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Jeff Olden is an accomplished finance executive with over 30 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. As the Director of Finance at Acton Medical Associates, he leverages his extensive expertise in strategic finance, business advisory, and consumer banking to drive financial performance and support the organization's growth initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Acton Medical Associates, Jeff is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. He collaborates closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's overall business objectives. Under his leadership, the finance department has streamlined processes, improved financial controls, and implemented data-driven decision-making to enhance the company's financial resilience and profitability.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Jeff held senior finance positions at several prominent organizations. As the Sr Finance & Business Advisor at Bose Corporation, he provided strategic guidance and financial expertise to support the company's growth initiatives. At Lending Club Bank, he served as the Head of Strategic Finance and Purchase Finance, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's financial strategy and managing its lending portfolio.
Earlier in his career, Jeff held leadership roles at Citizens Bank, Virgin Money USA, Goal Financial, LLC, Student Loan Finance Association, and Washington Mutual Bank. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong aptitude for financial analysis, risk management, and business partnering, consistently delivering measurable improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency.
Academic Background
Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Washington, where he graduated with honors. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed various executive education programs, further enhancing his financial expertise and strategic leadership capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic finance and business advisory
- Financial planning, analysis, and reporting
- Risk management and regulatory compliance
- Budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
- Financial process optimization and automation
- Cross-functional collaboration and leadership
Professional Impact
Under Jeff's leadership, the finance team at Acton Medical Associates has played a pivotal role in the organization's growth and profitability. Key achievements include:
- Implemented a comprehensive financial planning and analysis framework, resulting in a 20% improvement in budgeting accuracy and a 15% increase in cost savings over the past two years.
- Spearheaded the deployment of a new financial reporting system, enhancing data visibility and enabling more informed decision-making across the organization.
- Served as a strategic business partner, collaborating with the executive team to identify and capitalize on new revenue opportunities, leading to a 12% year-over-year increase in top-line growth.
Conclusion
With his extensive finance expertise, strategic mindset, and demonstrated track record of success, Jeff Olden is poised to continue driving financial excellence and enabling sustainable growth at Acton Medical Associates. His versatile skillset and industry experience make him a valuable asset to the organization, as it navigates the evolving healthcare landscape and pursues its ambitious goals.
