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Provides fractional CFO leadership and guidance to organizations seeking sustainable and profitable growth via the melding of seasoned financial, operational and strategic insight. This entails financial and operational infrastructure design and implementation, administrative oversight (HR IT & Finance departments) and equity transactions (mergers, acquisitions and exit planning). Primary client base consists of varied professional service and consulting organizations while specializing in advertising, interactive, public relations, media and communication agencies from start-up to middle market levels.

HMI Performance Incentives is a one-stop shop for every incentive marketing need. Whether our partners are looking to plan, set up, execute, and manage a complete program for thousands of participants; to fulfill a few high-quality rewards; or to achieve an objective in between, HMI offers innovative solutions to maximize success.

New Haven, Ct, Us

CRN International is an award winning national broadcast marketing company that develops and executes innovative non-traditional campaigns (Radio, TV & Podcasting) to help advertisers sell their products/services. Brian is a member of CRN’s Strategy Board overseeing Finance, HR, IT, Media Pricing/Strategy and Compliance departments. Key projects entail managing the implementation of new Financial and Project Management Systems, re-engineering the existing Media buying system and processes and negotiating “Gold Vendor” outsourcing arrangement with Interpublic Mediabrands division.

Since its founding in 1997, Rasky Partners has become one of the largest independent public relations and public affairs firms with offices in Boston and Washington DC.As CFO, Brian implemented financial and management reporting, procedures and controls to improve profitability at a client and organizational level. Managed firm’s strategic planning initiatives and played a key role in partnership equity transactions and the development of compensation incentives. Brian was also the lead participant in Agency Board meetings.

Boston, Ma, Us

Modernista was one of nation’s top independent, full-service advertising agencies. Up to $30M revenues and $90M+ client billings. Employed over 250 in Boston, Detroit, and Amsterdam. Due to unfortunate circumstances resulting in the loss of significant clients, Modernista ceased operations in May, 2011.Initially brought in as internal consultant to establish financial, HR and operational systems. Directed both financial and operational functions, with oversight for Controller, client and financial analysts. Directed IT and HR operations and managed banking relations, client and vendor contracts, and legal relationships. Performed Corporate strategy, staffing and expansion analysis. Other key contributions consisted of US and International expansion, financial system implementations, audit and valuation liaison, and venture deal structures with potential acquisitions.

Boston, Ma, Us

As an Avatar consultant provided financial guidance to Pile and Company Clients for new agency business pitches (traditional, media, PR and interactive). Provided in-depth financial analysis and council throughout pitch process including Client/Agency fee negotiation, development and integration of incentive compensation models and contract development and negotiation.

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Responsible for strategic and financial support via management of the Controller, Financial Planning, Credit and Collection Departments consisting of 65 employees. Key contributions consisted of implementation of business channel valuation methodologies, directing the legal merger of three ARAMARK divisions, installation of Oracle financial system, development of business channel profitability reporting and job costing/pricing modules for value added components of the products.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Oversight for all financial and treasury functions for the corporation and subsidiaries while building the financial department from 15 to 60 employees. Instituted numerous process enhancements to support the organizations rapid growth rate.

Boston, Ma, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Mba, Finance Concentration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting Concentration