• Communicated, Discussed, and Strategized with CEO, COO, and Senior Management the health & competitive position of the Corporation in the changing NYC and national markets – including analysis/reporting of: P&L, Cash Flow reports, and Financial Assessment of new opportunities (forecasted revenue/budget schedules) on a per division as well as project basis.• Supervised, Mentored, and Strengthened Accounting Team of 5 people – dealt with over 60 interior design and installation projects each year.• Led annual budget preparation at the organizational and executive levels. Helped guide project managers by linking actual results back to strategic priorities established by management team. Monitored disbursement variances with intent to remedy deviations from mgmt. guidelines quickly.• Supervised the implementation of newly designed software system with IT department; and constructed a set of procedures for staff to utilize the system in timelier reporting of financials on an individual project basis – greatly improving transparency for senior management.• Established and Maintained strong relationships with 2 Banks and oversaw 5 active accounts. Superintended lines of credit with Banks including: performance bonds, bank guarantees, and letters of credit. Managed weekly Borrowing Base Certificate with P&L statements, as well as submitted follow ups of the business plan and financial reports to the bank. Worked with the bank auditors every 6 months completing collateral exams.• Administered General Accounting - A/R & A/P (including reporting), cash management, monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, payroll with ADP Total Source, monthly & year end closings, preparation and validation of financial statements, month-end general ledger entries, monthly depreciation schedules, cost pass through inventory and COGS monthly audits, forecasted cash flows, together with the analytical review of all balance sheet and income statement accounts on cash and accrual basis.

• Communicated the financial health of the company in clear and direct terms to the CEO and President of RAA on a daily basis: Revenue & Expense Reports per project, P&L and Cash Flow reports for the entire RAA and each regional subdivision. Discussed and evaluated the financial aspects of new opportunities: forecasted revenue schedules, staffing projections, and potential international risks (currency, culture, and contracts). • Improved and managed an overhaul of previous CFO reporting and management style in order to correct inefficiencies. These included: contracts, poor reporting (confirmed by auditors), and a disorganized accounting team (implemented a more comprehensive accounting system). • Worked with Auditors in US and Europe, requiring additional knowledge of regulations on tax returns, VAT, IFRS and Custom Duty regulations in various countries.• Supervised, Mentored, and Grew an Accounting team of 7 people – spread across New York, London, Berlin, Beijing and Moscow. • Maintained relationships with 6 Banks across the Globe, and oversaw 12 active accounts. Initiated and sustained credit lines with Banks through performance bonds, bank guarantees, and letters of credit. Managed monthly Borrowing Base Certificate with P&L statements, as well as designed and submitted follow ups of the business plan to the banks.• Evaluated use of potential Foreign Currency Exchange Forwards/Swaps for volatile currency regions such as Mexico, and various European countries.Legal: • Negotiated and helped create contracts and sub-agreements with Designers, Clients, Builders and Logistic companies – regarding Financing costs, Insurance and Customs Duties; followed-up with management on contract risk with the fabricator/builder internationally.• Assembled and submitted legal forms and documents for the openings of 2 new international offices in Moscow and Dubai.

• Guided financial analysis and decision-making as a member of the Executive Leadership team; and worked across functions (Real Estate, Operations, and Design & Construction) to strategically advance the company.• Administered general accounting - A/R and A/P including reporting, cash management, monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, payroll in house, monthly & year end closings, preparation and validation of financial statements, month-end general ledger entries, forecasted cash flows, as well as the analytical review of all balance sheet and income statement accounts on cash and accrual basis.• Prepared monthly job cost reports, financial analysis of 2 construction projects for the bank funding department and construction loan requisitions.• Provided accurate and timely financial reports to the management for all divisions.• Evaluated contract pricing, terms, and conditions; and consulted with the Project Engineers to negotiate. Signed off on cost estimates, pricings and projected profitability of all significant quotes.• Worked with the project manager to monitor project budgets and job costs to insure that projects are on financial track and deliver appropriate margins.• Summarized and monitored subcontractors’ and vendors’ contracts. Prepared and submitted AIA form (G702/G703/G704) and Change Orders for requisitions.• Created monthly financial analysis reports for all real estate properties.• Managed workers’ compensation and general liability insurance yearly audit, quarterly sales tax returns filing and processing end of year 1099, W2 and 1096 forms.• Worked with the brokers on renewals and negotiations on general liability, worker’s compensation and medical insurances for the Company.• Assessed new business opportunities in conjunction with senior management from a financial and overall business perspective.

• Managed and maintained A/R including reporting, A/P and Expense Reports, client’s invoices for services and expenses, payroll process using third party vendor and payroll journal entry, cash management, monthly reconciliations for 7 bank accounts, and monthly & year-end closings.• Managed preparation and validation of financial statements, month-end general ledger entries, forecasted cash flows, as well as the analytical review of all balance sheet and income statement accounts.• Managed workers’ compensation insurance yearly audit, sales tax returns filing (for 4 states), and processing end of year 1099 and 1096 forms.• Worked with the Company’s project managers to develop and monitor project budgets and job costs to insure that projects are on financial track and deliver appropriate margins.• Developed and managed the Company’s annual budget, on both a cash and accrual basis. Prepared analytical reports budgeted versus actual to be reviewed by the Partners on at least a monthly basis and recommendations to improve the Company’s financial performance.• Strategic planning and management of the company taxes, preparation for the annual audit.• Administrated accounting for antique and furniture inventory. Implemented management information system for inventory control purposes coordinated and audited physical inventories, prepared quarterly inventory analysis, determination of labor cost and overhead rate for inventory cost.• Worked with and managed outside vendors to maintain office and equipment, negotiated lease equipment, organized and managed company files and databases online and in the office.• Mentored and developed accounting staff (4) for future growth within the business, working on special projects concerning significant company issues, generated recommendations to improve the Company’s accounting.