Provide support for annual school audits with external CPA firms, oversee monthly financial closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements for multiple school entities. Report financial results to state districts and assist in special studies and data analysis.

Managed a cross-functional team to perform daily accounting functions (e.g., financial analysis, payroll, client/vendor contracts). Provided analysis of plans and results and provided business decision support to business partners and other departments. Maintained strong working relationships with external parties including customers, vendors, outside accountants, and advisors. Key Accomplishments:♦ Managed $14M revenue portfolio, leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives and discussions with the leadership team.♦ Maintained revenue tracking models by type, client and account executive for 80 clients and 13 partners/executives.♦ Analyzed and monitored $9M compensation expenses to be within 70% of revenue with variances in forecast to senior management.♦ Reviewed and assessed organizational results and identify areas of improvement for cost reductions to maintain 1.7M operating expenses to revenue ratio within 11%.♦ Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecast of results and monthly analysis.♦ Monitored all financial activities, promote revenue growth, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.♦ Fostered a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

Performed analysis of financial and operational data, extracted, and defined relevant information, and interpreted data to determine past financial performance and/or project financial probability. Managed $8M revenue portfolio through review and approval of expenses and reports, prepared financial forecasts for leadership analysis. Established and administered financial policies and procedures.Key Accomplishments:♦ Automated customer invoicing which reduced manual processing and distribution, and reduced days sales outstanding to 30 days.♦ Developed and maintained a rolling forecast, updated, and presented to senior management on a weekly basis.♦ Prepared variance analysis to explain budget, forecast and actual performance and took corrective action on variances over 10% from prior month or forecast.♦ Owned financial planning and analysis operations for the agency, including revenue forecasts, budgeting and cash management.♦ Supervised and developed accounting team through supportive leadership that created and environment of trust and productivity.

Developed and implemented accounting, finance, and operational policies and procedures. Ensured internal controls and processes complied with organizational standards. Reviewed and updated tools for analyzing job cost detail, client billing, expense tracking, and recording. Led client project management ensuring agency profitability and consistent client financial reporting. Identified risks and opportunities through leverage of decision analysis methodologies. Key Accomplishments:♦ Simplified job management processes to enhance efficiencies and profitability.♦ Managed job costing and $40M billings for fee and pass-through expenses.♦ Liaised with Client Account Managers and Producers to finalize production plans/schedules, managed vendor relations and ensured proper billing processing. ♦ Utilized historical financial data analysis to advise senior management on decisions such as, how to improve performance, minimize risk and capture new opportunities.

Provided detailed financial analysis and variance commentary for business valued at $22M. Played key role in monthly general ledger close processes, financial planning, and analysis (e.g., forecasts, operating budgets).Key Accomplishments:♦ Developed and executed processes and workflows to increase employee productivity.♦ Directed deployment of client project management platform that identified areas of improvement (e.g., efficiencies, labor utilization).♦ Customized new employee time and accounting systems for multiple office locations.♦ Improved resource utilization reporting and analysis to improve client profitability and chargeability.♦ Developed training materials and conducted user training for new client project administration platform.

Managed MCLA division simplification through IT initiation and execution of projects. Directed automation of functions throughout the division including digital accounts payable system (RECALL), Air Traffic Control fees and Over Flight charges reconciliation (MANTIS). Reviewed and updated accounting policies and procedures.Key Accomplishments:♦ Developed and executed project plans for application development; analyzed financial information and business processes to document business requirements.♦ Planned and deployed MCLA Air Navigation Traffic Information System which produced $10M in annual savings.♦ Performed system accuracy checks to ensure data integrity.

Managed a global team to perform monthly regional spend consolidation, budgeting and forecasting for multiple countries. Led regional IT spend reporting, cost management, and variance analysis processes. Oversaw $100M IT budget; implemented cost saving and productivity improvements.Key Accomplishments:♦ Reviewed Global Service Contracts to identify and correct inconsistent data to optimize business results.♦ Issued process improvement recommendations to efficiently deployment information at all corporate levels.♦ Analyzed financial information to develop cost saving initiatives and productivity improvement using forecasting and trend analysis.

Performed analysis of financial and operational data, extracted and defined relevant information, and interpreted data to determine past financial performance and/or project financial probability. Managed financial reporting for Miami Agency and Latin America Regional Headquarters and validated compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal Controls. Supervised two Financial Analysts.

Managed daily and monthly General Ledger analysis and reporting with revenues of $50M. Maintained strategic relationship with insurance companies and other business partners by facilitating communication and financial reporting. Performed month-end and ongoing G / L and bank reconciliations.

Managed budget, forecast and actual revenue variance analysis and tracking for four Florida Regional business units with revenues of $67M. Prepared consolidated corporate reporting and analysis schedules and conducted producer bonus analysis and calculations.