He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, most notably by his impressive re-engineering of the entire finance function in just under nine months.
MOBILE, AL, November 25, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ted A. Smith, CFO, ISC Refractory Group, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all considered during the selection process.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience in accounting, auditing, finance and operations, Mr. Smith is distinguished as the chief financial officer at ISC Refractory Group, a leading provider of refractory and other specialty industrial services across diversified industries. Since assuming this role in January 2024, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, most notably by his impressive re-engineering of the entire finance function in just under nine months. His expertise in accounting has been instrumental in driving the company's financial success and operational efficiency.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Smith spent four years at WilliamsMarston LLC in Atlanta, first as the company's senior consultant and then as its director of advisory services. His career trajectory also has included a significant tenure as the chief audit executive at ScanSource from 2013 to 2019, where he was responsible for overseeing both the enterprise risk management and internal audit functions.
Mr. Smith's earlier career included pivotal roles at Mauser Packaging Solutions, where he worked from 1998 to 2013 as special projects manager, internal audit manager, and finally, director of internal audit. His foundational experience was built in the 1990s at TenCate Protective Fabrics as a corporate controller and at KPMG US as an audit manager.
Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has been an active member of several industry-related organizations. He sits on the board of advisors for the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and has been a longtime member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. His past affiliations include the Institute of Internal Auditors. Additionally, he is associated with Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity.
Mr. Smith's academic background laid a strong foundation for his successful career. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia in 1990. Furthermore, he holds the designation of certified public accountant, which underscores his expertise and commitment to maintaining high standards in accounting practices.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Smith is an avid traveler and also enjoys snow skiing, running on the beach, and spending quality time with his family. Looking ahead, he aims to enhance ISC Refractory Group's growth and broaden its portfolio through strategic business acquisitions.
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