John Edwards, MBA
About John Edwards, MBA
John Edwards, MBA, serves as the VP of Finance at HeadLight, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various positions at companies such as Demand Media, vcfo, and Deloitte & Touche.
Current Role at HeadLight
John Edwards serves as the Vice President of Finance at HeadLight, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. His leadership contributes to the strategic financial planning and management of resources, ensuring the organization's financial health and compliance.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, John Edwards held several key financial positions. He worked as the Chief Financial Officer at React Mobile from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Corporate Controller at Demand Media from 2006 to 2008 and as Senior Corporate Controller at vcfo from 2008 to 2009. His experience includes managing financial operations and implementing effective financial strategies.
Educational Background
John Edwards studied at Seattle University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and accounting.
Notable Achievements in Finance
Throughout his career, John Edwards has participated in significant financial initiatives. He played a role in raising $320 million in venture capital to finance over 50 acquisitions for a pre-IPO company. Additionally, he renegotiated a multi-state freight contract, resulting in savings of $350,000 within the first two months of implementation.
Expertise in Financial Processes
John Edwards has demonstrated expertise in refining financial processes and ensuring compliance. He performed an audit of customer contracts and billing, adjusting financials by nearly $1 million and enabling compliance with ASC 606. He also revised Oracle Fusion based Order to Cash processes, significantly reducing the error rate from 15% to less than 2%.