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New York, Ny

New York, Ny

Westport, Ct

Transformed the financial planning, analysis, reporting, and control functions for the Technology Division of the world’s largest hedge fund; implemented streamlined, sustainable processes and controls. Key accomplishments include:► Co-developed and implemented transformational reporting capability to give managers real-time visibility into spending commitments to drive transparency and accountability.► Directed several project streams related to the implementation of Workday.► Standardized and streamlined finance best practices across several technology departments during a period of consolidation and transformation; sustained continuous reporting capability as organization evolved.► Spearheaded initiative to update and implement capitalization policies and related procurement processes, with particular focus on the capitalization of labor associated with the development of internal-use software (SOP 98-1) and other technology capital projects.

New York, Ny | Purchase, Ny | Budapest, Hungary

Varied but progressive experiences in the Finance Division, often with an expense management / control focus. Highlights include:► Controllership (Financial Accounting, Planning, Analysis & Reporting) and Client Service/Advisory roles in support of Morgan Stanley's Operations (2008-2010), Technology (1998-2006), and Corporate Services (1996-1998) Divisions. Supported both service providers and internal business unit consumers to understand and manage these major expense categories, often implementing transformative processes and technologies to improve guardianship, increase efficiency, and provide leverage and transparency to management. ► Expatriate experience in Budapest, Hungary (2007-2008) to deploy key Finance functions from New York and London offices; implemented streamlined, sustainable processes. Negotiated and authored key Written Supervisory Procedures as required by regulators. Implemented metrics and reporting to set performance targets for the Budapest teams, enforce Service Level Agreements, highlight opportunities for improvement, and track progress over time.► Leadership role in revamping the Finance Division's "People Strategy" (2010-2011), including campus recruiting, analyst and intern programs, and learning / professional development programs for the Division's employees.

New York, Ny

Financial Planning & Analysis roles in support of several Columbia House businesses, including Music Club, Video Club, Video Continuity, and Software. Contributed key strategic analysis to support company's transformation efforts as internet technologies began to penetrate to the consumer level.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Economics

Activities and Societies: Penn Jazz Band

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics-Finance, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity