Oversees financial management operations, design and implement improved financial management and accounting system. Implements improvement of internal controls and assists independent auditors with annual financial audit by providing required schedules, ensuring financial records are accurate and ready for the audit. Prepares monthly financial and special management reports and year-end closing of financial records and various cost-type budget. Develops internal control policies, guidelines and procedures for activities such as budget administration, financial reporting, cash management and accounting. Develops, analyzes and interprets financial information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness. Maintains the company's system of accounts and records on all company transactions and assets. Advises on major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations. Assists in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts. Supports in tax planning and compliance with all US federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other taxes. Supervises the preparation of, the company’s annual tax returns. Develops and maintains relationships with banking, insurance and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. • Started as the first finance employee for the organization that grew to 60 employees with varying functional responsibilities.• Led the implementation of Workday as the organizational ERP system for HCM and Finance.• Established financing which fueled and enabled accelerated growth into new markets.• Led multiple reorganizations which provided both capital and tax efficiency recognized by partners, including overall long-term tax planning effectiveness.

Guides financial and operational decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures for local and in-country locations. Protects assets of both local and in-country locations by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirms financial and operational condition by conducting audits. Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash. Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans. Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data. Complies with foreign and federal legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing government reports; advising management on needed actions. Completes operational requirements both for local and in-country locations by scheduling and assigning employees.• Established legal and operating entities in Brazil, Argentina and Australia during 2009 through 2011.• Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley for local office and in-country distribution centers.• Established monthly and quarterly management reporting metrics.

Coordinate, supervise and review the annual plan process for over $400 million dollars in 800 cost centers, including management presentation and review of plan. Monthly forecasting of profit and loss statement, including presentation of review with executives, officers and directors. Supervision, development and growth of three senior financial analysts. Project management and ad hoc reporting, as necessary.• Developed restaurant pipeline growth process for accurate external reporting.• Led business implementation of Oracle Financial Analyzer (OFA) for worldwide planning and analysis.

Coordinate, supervise and review, the consolidation of financial results, including balance sheets, cash flows, profit and loss statements and various supplemental schedules for financial reporting of over 200 legal entities. Prepare interim (10Q) and annual (10K) financial statements with related footnotes and assist with completion of Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Assist in completion and review of Offering Memorandums, S3 Filings, proxy statements, press releases, analyst presentations and board of director presentations. Complete monthly consolidated forecasts and flash report for senior management review. Provide support and guidance to accounting personnel at US and international operations. Coordinate, supervise and review the monthly forecast for internal reporting. Manage and develop 3 senior analysts and 3 staff analyst. Supervise and review the implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act with respect to the financial statement close and reporting process. Coordinate and review quarterly and annual governmental surveys. Conduct and/or co-coordinate various special projects.• Implemented Hyperion Financial Consolidation System including Upstream loading integration software.• Implemented consistency and provided documentation in areas of weakness under Sarbanes-Oxley.