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Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

Own and manage business line P&L statements, overseeing more than $2B in financial operations – positioning the finance function as a key driver of strategic decision-making. Lead the company's annual planning and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Maintain robust financial model for current year and long-term projections, covering income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. Deliver consistent and timely monthly reporting packages, providing detailed explanations and variance analyses. Orchestrate the budgeting process, including strategy allocation and reconciliation, in alignment with organizational goals. Served as project lead for due diligence, acquisition, and integration of a new division. Manage and mentor a diverse team of 20 associates, driving professional growth within the FP&A department and identifying future leaders aligned with the people strategy. Engaged to solve problematic issues, leveraging consulting expertise to address concerns and resolve urgent challenges.

New York, Ny, Us

Experienced project leader serving as the manager and key point of contact on numerous engagements. Served as key team member on several multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy engagements. Authored dozens of expert reports related to business valuations, bankruptcy proceedings, lost profits analyses, damage calculations, rebuttal of opposing experts, breach of contract disputes, and business interruption claims. Extensive valuation experience including minority interest valuation, solvency opinions, ability to pay analyses, post-acquisition disputes, and issues pertaining to fraudulent transfers. Worked with clients across a wide range of industries, including hotel/resort, casino/gaming, construction, real estate, retail, wholesale/distributor, healthcare, transportation, government contractors, education, professional services, technology, and financial services. Provided expert witness testimony through deposition.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Key member of litigation and investigations practice, specializing in business valuation, commercial litigation, and economic damages.• Created damage theory and models, business valuations, and rebuttals of opposing expert reports.• Resolved complex financial matters by supporting fraud investigations, forensic analysis, and litigation processes.• Established consultative relationships with clients by gaining an in-depth understanding of their businesses, industries, and legal cases.• Documented analysis assumptions, methodologies, and information sources, ensuring transparency and providing a solid foundation for investigative and dispute resolution processes.• Acquired expertise in digging into financial statements, extracting valuable insights, and applying data analysis techniques.• Excelled at navigating ambiguity in data, showcasing a keen ability to identify and address uncertainties in financial data.

• Assumed the role of athletic director in for an 1,800-student charter school in an underserved community. • Developed and tracked the athletic department budget, allocating resources for equipment, travel, facilities, and other program needs.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the overall administration of the athletic program, ensuring compliance.• Hired, trained, and supervised coaching staff, ensuring they met certification and qualification requirements.• Spoke on the school's behalf at conferences, meetings, and events related to athletics.• Collaborated with academic advisors and teachers to support student-athlete success.

Miami Gardens, Fl, Us

• Assisted personnel department in college and professional player evaluations, contributing to construction of the team's optimal roster.• Analyzed game tapes, assessed player talent, and compiled comprehensive databases for informed decision-making in talent acquisition.• Managed player database, tracked statistics, and prepared reports for the President, GM, and salary cap experts for strategic planning.• Monitored player contract negotiations, salaries, and league transactions to provide insights to team management.

B.S., Finance

Executive Mba

Certificate Program, Accounting