Kiel LaFrance

Directed comprehensive financial modeling operations for desktop products across the Americas, overseeing a critical segment utilized by over 50,000 global clients and managing over 20,000 annual client requests.

Spearheaded the implementation of complex financial solutions and managed client desktop requests for several large investment banks, serving as a primary subject matter expert across Client Support, Sales, Technology, Product Management, and Content teams.

Delivered high-impact thought leadership and presented original content at major seminars to senior stakeholders and high-profile clients, influencing strategic decisions and enhancing market presence.

Directed and mentored a diverse, international team of 40+ professionals across the United States, India, and Argentina, fostering high performance and talent development.

Played a pivotal role in the Product Development Group, driving the ideation, design, and testing of new functionality for Microsoft Office and web platforms, and developing client-ready Excel templates.

Served as a four-time judge for the ModelOff Financial Modeling World Championships and contributed to the Question Design Team, demonstrating industry expertise and commitment to talent development.

Oversaw all financial modeling operations across the Americas, the company's largest geographic sector, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment.

Developed and maintained over 120 client-ready Excel templates, and built an average of 75 complex financial and valuation models monthly for diverse clients, including investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and investment managers, leveraging S&P Capital IQ data.

Provided strategic advisory to companies on M&A, private placements, equity sales, and various strategic alternatives, specializing in the Energy, Mining, and Transportation sectors.

Constructed comprehensive financial forecast models and information memorandums to analyze key metrics including accretion/dilution, enterprise and equity value, internal rates of return, pro forma equity ownership, and petroleum & coal reserves.

Executed rigorous company and joint venture valuations using diverse methodologies such as discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, leveraged buyout models, and sum-of-the-parts analyses.