Jon Derkits

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Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

The Master Agency

Partner

AUXO eCommerce

Founder

Forum Brands

VP of Brand Growth

Director of Brand Growth

Amazon

In this role, I was part builder, part operator, and part general manager, responsible for setting the strategic direction for my product family and executing against it by coordinating with internal stakeholders and partnering with third-party merchants.

Key responsibilities included:
-Account Management / Merchant Success
-Business Development
-Customer Experience
-Merchant Recruiting
-Operations
-P&L Ownership
-Program Management (Certified Refurbished, Seller Fulfilled Prime, Voice of the Seller, Warranties)
-Strategic Planning
-Subject Matter Expert (Customer Trust & Fraud Prevention, FBA Operations)

Head of 3P Marketplace, Consumer Electronics

Senior Category Manager, 3P Consumer Electronics

KPMG US

In this invite-only, Center of Excellence (COE) role for top technical members of the Economic and Valuation Services practice, I worked side-by-side with the most senior Partners in the firm to parse complicated tax issues and provide technical support to customer-facing teams on large and complex projects.

Key responsibilities included:
-Research & Thought Leadership
-Learning & Talent Development 
-Knowledge Management 
-Technical & Economic Support for Complex Engagements

Manager, Washington National Tax

In this customer-facing role, I served as a trusted adviser for multinational enterprises in a variety of industries including Diversified Industrials, Financial Services, Food, Drink & Consumer Goods, and Healthcare. I managed a portfolio of 10+ accounts, and exceeded my annual revenue targets by 200%+ for 3 consecutive years (top revenue producer for 2 of 3 years). My customers were CXO/VP/Director level executives, and this role required that I translate complicated tax issues into operational considerations to help my customers make trade-offs between risk, tax savings, and long term sustainability.

Key responsibilities included:
-Account Management & Customer Success
-Business Development & Strategy
-People & Project Management
-Sales

Manager, Economic and Valuation Services

Senior Associate, Economic and Valuation Services

Associate, Economic and Valuation Services

Gaming Laboratories International

Technical Administrator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics

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Hi, I'm Jon and I'm a builder. 

Over the course of my 15-year career in management consulting and technology companies, I've built teams, I've built processes, I've built products, and I've built businesses (the 10-figure kind). I'm at my best when I'm in a role with scope and significance, and my superpower is consistency.

Some things I'm GOOD at include dealing with ambiguity and making good decisions in fast-paced, uncertain environments. Some things I'm *GREAT* at include obsessing over customers and developing my people.

Follow me here on LinkedIn if you want to hear my thoughts on Amazon, building great teams, or the current state of Chicago sports.

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CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Harmony, Achiever, Learner, Positivity, Ideation

DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
eCommerce, Marketplaces/Platforms, Valuation 

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Business Performance Measurement, Category Management, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, P&L Ownership, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Written Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Amazon Seller Central, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Microsoft Office, SQL, Tableau

VISIMO

Controller

The Wood Veneer Hub

Chief Financial Officer

ECOM CPA LLC

CPA Advisor

Tentho

Working with our members to automate their accounting processes and eliminate the redundancies of manual tasks

Accounting Technologies and Projects Manager

Accounting Manager

White Label Communications LLC

Finance Manager

Chapman Business Properties

Corporate Accountant

Paramount Health Resources, Inc.

Senior Accountant

Urish Popeck & Co., LLC

Senior Auditor

The Binkley Kanavy Group

Senior Audit Associate

Assist with audit of Pennsylvania Act 134 Lobbying Disclosure Regulation 

Assist with audits of Pennsylvania County and Local Governments in accordance with Government Auditing Standards

Assist with audits of Pennsylvania funded County behavioral health programs in accordance with Government Auditing Standards

Perform audit procedures to verify that financial statements are materially correct

Execute tests on a claims database to verify that services rendered were paid at the contractual rate, adjusted claims were properly recorded, services were mapped to the appropriate classification, and claim records were accurately submitted to the state agency

Utilize data extraction software (IDEA) to select samples and summarize claims databases

Utilize Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, and ProSystem fx Engagement (paperless document manager software) to perform and document engagement procedures

Participate in internal planning meetings: staff meetings, engagement planning meetings, and engagement wrap up meetings

Audit Associate

Student Transportation of America

Responsible for maintainance of monthly prepaid expenses
Created and keyed month-end journal entries
Researched past due A/P invoices
Helped input information for Budgeting worksheet
Prepared worksheets for annual audits

Intern

With over 8 years of experience as a CPA and a B.S in Accounting and Computational Finance, I have the skills and knowledge to help the company grow and scale in a competitive and dynamic market. 

My mission is to provide reliable, accurate, and timely financial information and analysis to support the decision-making and planning of the management and the board. I also work with the founders and the team to automate and optimize the accounting processes, reduce costs, increase profitability, and ensure compliance. I am passionate about helping e-commerce businesses achieve their financial goals and enjoy the freedom and peace of mind that come with having a strong accounting partner.

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