David Struchtemeyer
Group Controller
David serves as the Group Controller for Certum Group, overseeing the company’s accounting and finance operations. He manages the full accounting cycle, maintains financial systems, prepares financial statements, and delivers management reporting to support strategic planning. His responsibilities also include payroll administration, employee benefits management, and treasury functions. He is committed to producing accurate, timely reporting and continually improving processes to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the accounting and finance function across the organization.
A seasoned accounting professional with 37 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in corporate finance, budgeting, strategic planning, GAAP compliance, ERP implementation, and financial statement preparation. Known for strong communication skills, he is effective at engaging with stakeholders at every level—from boards of directors and executive leadership to staff, vendors, and customers. His career is distinguished by hands-on leadership and a consistent track record of prioritizing objectives and meeting deadlines with precision.
His professional background spans multiple industries, each requiring distinct accounting methodologies. As Director of Finance for the City of Bonham, Texas, he spent eight years preparing annual budgets and overseeing accounting for the general, special, and enterprise funds, ensuring full compliance with city ordinances and state regulations. He also spent eight years in the healthcare sector with a government contractor serving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where he played a key role in implementing a federally certified ERP system for government contracting. The remainder of his career has been rooted in private industry, including both manufacturing and service-based businesses.