•Responsible for overseeing 65+ employees (3 direct reports) in GL, Payroll, AP, AR, and Customer Service.•Completed financial reporting for over 7 business units and multiple non-revenue generating business units.•Successfully integrated TANGO software to be in compliance with ASC 842.•Streamlined multiple reports and accounting processes to close books within 4 business days using multiple nonintegrated software systems.•Assisted with implementation of Salesforce CPQ, Vertex Series O, and SnapPay.•Assisted with the rollout of a new business unit, CORT Accommodation Services (CAS), by providing ASC 606 and other appropriate accounting guidance.•Provided Berkshire Hathaway with divisional SEC reporting and any additional accounting information.•Ensured Tapd'In was in compliance with Saas Revenue Reporting.•Responsible for centralizing all accounting general ledger operations from various parts of the country to Chantilly, VA.•Worked with multiple 3rd companies to prepare tax returns, sales and use tax returns, property tax returns, and business licenses.•Researched new accounting rules for applicability, advised various staff including Vice Presidents and C-suite employees of any important changes to accounting rules and advised the accounting impacts to any decisions being made.•Wrote and helped update Standard Operating Procedures in the Accounting and Payroll departments.

•Successfully integrated merger of Music & Arts (a $350M subsidiary of Guitar Center; total revenue of $2.2B). Partnered with "Big 4" Accounting firm to document, implement and maintain full Sarbanes-Oxley compliance SOX 404.•Reviewed 606 Revenue Recognition standard to ensure company was in compliance with new guidance.•Developed and streamlined various accounting and finance departments. Manage 40+ employees (9 direct reports) in Finance, General Ledger, Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit.•Reduced redundancies and inefficiencies by streamlining processes without decreases in service levels to our internal and external customers. Maintained departmental staffing levels while increasing store count from 80 to 160. Reduced close cycle from 12 to 6 business days and decreased bad debt expense from 6% to 3% of sales.•Work closely with Parent Company to consult on complex accounting rules including newly adopted Accounting Standards. Write position papers and communicate how new standards impact company.•Provide divisional SEC reporting and assist with tax compliance as well as working capital initiatives. Negotiate and evaluate contracts.•Develop solid working relationships with banking Executives to establish cash positions and efficiently manage cash flow.•Contribute in targeting, modeling, and integration of 30+ Acquisitions.•Manage and provide oversight and governance to FP&A team in development of company budgets, forecasts, and variances to results. Proven ability to communicate complex financial results to Executive Team.•Work closely as a Subject Matter Expert in successful implementation of outdated legacy system to robust and complex ERP system.

•Managed billing activities for North America and United Kingdom.•Reviewed complex contracts and advised on Revenue Recognition guidance specific for the software industry. Provided expert advice during contract negotiation process.•Ensured company was in compliance with SaaS revenue Recognition.

•Performed monthly financial statement preparation and managed over $200 million of annual R&D, Clinical, and Regulatory expenses.•Key contributor on cross-functional Travel Sourcing Team with successful proposal of $1M of annual savings in travel spend without reduction to existing Travel Policy.•Documented processes, procedures, flowcharts and Key Control Activities to assist in newly enacted Sarbanes-Oxley Standards. Performed internal audit work and testing with recommendations to reduce significant deficiencies. Worked with “Big 4” auditors in walk-through activities during first Compliance Audit.

Finance Manager, SEC Reporting, September 2002 – February 2004•Consolidated monthly financial statements for 50 legal entities.•Enhanced communication with Executive Management by providing integral financial statement and trend analysis.•Prepared company’s external financial statements including quarterly 10-Q’s, annual 10-K’s as well as other public reports.•Worked in a global environment that included multiple currencies and translation of various International Accounting Standards to U.S. GAAP.•Effectively communicated with controllers and accounting professionals of various languages and cultures.Controller, Global Services and Solutions, December 2000 – September 2002•Developed complex annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis. Reviewed results with Global Services Vice President, CFO, and CEO on a monthly basis. Identified trends to maximize profitability and present data in a concise Executive level summary.•Worked in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment in a newly formed division. Integrated various service divisions from several Mergers and Acquisitions.•Assisted with implementation of two ERP systems. Legacy conversions to Oracle and SAP.•Worked in roles of increasing responsibility including Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, and Assistant Controller.

•Audit financial statements for corporations, small businesses, and local government primarily in Northern Virginia, Montgomery and Prince George’s County Maryland, and District of Columbia.•Prepared tax returns for individuals, small businesses, partnerships, and S-corps.•Prepared financial statements for the company’s small business division.