Dan St Pierre
About Dan St Pierre
Dan St Pierre serves as the Director of Finance and Accounting at Extant Aerospace, where he has streamlined the finance organization and contributed to significant growth in EBITDA. He has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, compliance, and has played a key role in successful acquisitions and divestitures.
Work at Extant Aerospace
Dan St Pierre has served as the Director of Finance and Accounting at Extant Aerospace since 2015. In this role, he has streamlined the finance organization, leading to a 19% growth in EBITDA. He structured and directed a finance team responsible for all financial planning and analysis (FP&A), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and general accounting functions. St Pierre ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). He has also developed and implemented data collection and reporting practices that enhance decision-making capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Extant Aerospace, Dan St Pierre held various finance roles. He worked at DRS Technologies-Tactical as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2004 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Accountant at JDS Uniphase from 2000 to 2004 and as a Senior Cost Accountant at Rockwell Collins from 1998 to 2000. These positions provided him with extensive experience in financial management and analysis within the Melbourne, Florida area.
Education and Expertise
Dan St Pierre holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rollins College, which he completed from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management from the Florida Institute of Technology between 2010 and 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and accounting, particularly in areas such as financial planning, analysis, and compliance.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Dan St Pierre has achieved significant milestones in financial management. He played a key role in the divestiture process, contributing to the successful sale of a company at eight times the purchase price. He also led due diligence activities that resulted in 13 successful acquisitions. Additionally, he served as the primary finance representative for all interactions with the DCAA and DCMA, ensuring compliance and effective communication with regulatory bodies.
Professional Contributions
Dan St Pierre has made notable contributions to the finance field, including re-writing and submitting the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statement to align with improved business practices. His efforts in enhancing data collection and reporting practices have improved decision-making capabilities within the organizations he has worked for, showcasing his commitment to operational efficiency and financial integrity.