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Gaithersburg, Maryland, Us

While exploring corporate leadership opportunities, partnered with consulting firms to offer management consulting, financial advisory, and outsourced CFO services.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as corporate officer and key member of executive team to help lay the foundation for long-term financial and operational health following IPO in 2014. During this time of rapid growth, built and managed a strong cross-functional team while guiding the company through strategic transactions, leading key system implementations, and improving the control environment. Highlights and outcomes:- Significant team transformation – talent recruitment/technical skills building/team building- Operational improvements to keep pace with consistent 30%+ annual growth- Overhaul of SEC reporting framework and accounting standard implementations (incl. Rev Rec)- ERP system implementation and business process transformation- Complete lifecycle management of first major acquisition- SOX compliance and clean audit results

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Responsibilities and ownership included corporate accounting and related policies, processes, SEC reports, SOX compliance, and systems, as well as strategic transactions on both the buy and sell side. Led a high-performing team and drove many technology and automation-focused initiatives that changed the way accounting and finance operated. Technical accounting expert over a diverse industry set, from publishing and broadcasting to education, cable, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Highlights and outcomes:- High volume of complex strategic transactions - sales, exchanges, spinoffs, and exchanges- Complete lifecycle management of consolidation (results, budgets and forecasts) - complex and decentralized company structure- Leadership over operational accounting for full corporate entity- Broad technical accounting application- Focus on controls and business process improvement- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)- Strategic partner and advisor for corporate executives and subsidiary leaders

Reston, Virginia, Us

For this publicly traded company that provides global managed data communications and interoperability solutions to the payments, financial, and telecom industries, served as architect of their first formal SOX compliance and internal audit function. Reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee, partnered with the Board of Directors, corporate executives, cross-functional teams, and third-party consultants to establish technical, internal control, and operational foundations of the department.

New York, Ny, Us

Owned annual internal audit plans for the corporate entity, Warner Music, and HBO division, and had significant exposure to publishing and film divisions of this publicly traded global media and entertainment company. Participated in or led both financial audits and in-depth operational audits. Assisted NY Internal Audit Department Head in building a new department and establishing a highly efficient, value-driven internal audit function.

Completed and led financial audit and advisory engagements for publicly traded and privately held companies as well as nonprofits across diverse industries (e.g., real estate, hospitality, technology, and financial markets). Selected to work on complex, multifaceted engagements with exposure to a broad range of technical accounting areas and strategic transactions (e.g., IPOs, spin-offs, and debt offerings).

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

Master Of Science (M.S.), Accounting