BRIAN D. LANOUETTE

Brian D. Lanouette is a mission-driven finance executive who has built his career on delivering impactful results across healthcare, technology, and consulting. As Chief Financial Officer at the Food Bank of South Jersey, he oversees all financial, accounting, tax, and audit functions while leading technology implementations that improve operational workflows. Brian works with a dependable, efficiency-first mentality. Instead of logging extra hours, he looks for more innovative ways to work and succeed.

Throughout his career, Brian has stepped into pivotal interim CFO and VP of Finance roles at BDO USA and other companies, where he transformed financial operations for healthcare entities, multi-location nonprofits, and large insurers. He streamlines reporting and accelerates month-end close processes, often introducing executive dashboards and management reporting packages that provide essential insights to leadership teams. At Marketing G2, he prepared the company for a strategic sale by recalculating the cost of goods sold, restating income statements, and overseeing all due diligence efforts. At Gap International, he cut days-to-close by half and drove a 15% rise in net income through enhanced financial visibility and data-driven decision-making.

Brian attributes his success to a leadership philosophy that promotes accountability and collaboration. He excels at building finance teams that partner seamlessly with sales, operations, and marketing, ensuring each decision is grounded in accurate data to drive sustainable growth. Brian’s teams appreciate that he goes beyond simply “getting things done.” He aligns people and processes with the organization’s larger purpose.

Brian earned his MBA with a concentration in finance from the Walter Haas School of Business and Columbia Business School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Dartmouth College, a foundation that sharpened his interpersonal skills and deepened his understanding of team dynamics. He believes in making a meaningful impact and prioritizes roles where he can contribute to a mission. Brian brings that perspective to every initiative, applying best practices, boosting financial performance, and driving positive, lasting change.