James E. Bateman

Long Beach, CA CFO

29 Years of Experience

Direct Contact:
jbateman@

562.370.0125

Jim has over 25 years experience in financial and operations management covering a broad spectrum of industries and ownership structures in both international and domestic markets. Focusing on the fundamentals of aggressive cash management, sound management information and customer service, Jim has a proven track record of helping companies define and achieve their goals. From developing best practices in credit and collection to structuring and negotiating contracts, bank lines, leases and contracts Jim works with management, customers, vendors, partners and professionals to ensure that the company's sales and operations are well supported and its assets are protected. Jim has led operations, finance and administrative functions. He is a business minded, hands-on CFO with a collaborative leadership approach that effectively bridges the gap between the board room and field operations. Growing existing operations, developing budgets, strategic planning, integrating acquisitions, improving systems, implementing key metrics reporting systems and determining the efficacy of internal controls are areas where his cross-functional experience has accelerated progress and built value. He has been married for 25 years and has two children.