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Carmel, Indiana, United States

Fractional Accounting, HR & Payroll ServicesMilestone is not your typical professional services firm. We believe in true business partnerships that make life easier, provide the best information to make smarter decisions, and help clients build successful companies.Our team is your team, and our model is simple: You get decades of executive-level leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time resource. Because every business deserves access to strategy and expertise, no… Show more Fractional Accounting, HR & Payroll ServicesMilestone is not your typical professional services firm. We believe in true business partnerships that make life easier, provide the best information to make smarter decisions, and help clients build successful companies.Our team is your team, and our model is simple: You get decades of executive-level leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time resource. Because every business deserves access to strategy and expertise, no matter their size.We partner with your business to provide the best possible answers facing your business today, tomorrow, and down the line. Show less

Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States

First executive hire for small online media startup and worked directly with co-founders to grow the business into the world’s largest community of alternative asset investors (95,000 subscribers).Helped launch and fund-raise $2 million investment fund that was first of its kind allowing accredited investors to invest in a variety of alternative assets (collectibles, wine, crypto, art, and many others)Oversaw financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making… Show more First executive hire for small online media startup and worked directly with co-founders to grow the business into the world’s largest community of alternative asset investors (95,000 subscribers).Helped launch and fund-raise $2 million investment fund that was first of its kind allowing accredited investors to invest in a variety of alternative assets (collectibles, wine, crypto, art, and many others)Oversaw financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making, including acquisitions on media properties and potential new investment products.COO duties involved leadership for risk, compliance, legal, HR, and investor relations.Implemented policies and procedures from the ground up that ensured timely financial reporting (1 day close) and compliance with SEC regulations. Show less

Fenton, Michigan, United States

New position created to lead accounting/finance functions for property management company with over 100 low income housing complexes throughout the US. Assumed treasury management functions that involved monitoring cash balances for properties and optimizing banking capabilities (automating positive pay, etc.). Reviewed monthly property result reports delivered to management and outside investors. Implemented new ERP system for several properties that allowed… Show more New position created to lead accounting/finance functions for property management company with over 100 low income housing complexes throughout the US. Assumed treasury management functions that involved monitoring cash balances for properties and optimizing banking capabilities (automating positive pay, etc.). Reviewed monthly property result reports delivered to management and outside investors. Implemented new ERP system for several properties that allowed integration of various modules within the Accounting function resulting in reduction of manual entries and in reliance on outdated ERP system. Coordination and oversight of 100 plus individual property audits including review of financial statements and ensuring audit deadlines were achieved. Show less

Fredericksburg, Pa

Responsible for all accounting and finance functions for $390M poultry company. Duties involved managing period end close, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of financial records, forecasting results, and working directly with Chief Financial Officer to provide detailed financial reports to executive management. Streamlined close process resulting in a reduction from several weeks to five days. Oversaw upgrade to ERP system and implementation of production order module. Responsible… Show more Responsible for all accounting and finance functions for $390M poultry company. Duties involved managing period end close, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of financial records, forecasting results, and working directly with Chief Financial Officer to provide detailed financial reports to executive management. Streamlined close process resulting in a reduction from several weeks to five days. Oversaw upgrade to ERP system and implementation of production order module. Responsible for cost accounting function which delivered accurate real-time costs and profitability analysis. Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures such as use of Blackline account reconciliation software. Show less

Houston, Texas

Responsible for indirect tax compliance and filings for manufacturing and construction environment. File all required returns and assist with tax related questions (taxability of service jobs and product sales). Responsible for Canadian GST compliance/filings.

Pentair Thermal Management (Formerly Tyco Thermal Controls)

Responsible for North American financial accounting operations at several companies with combined annual sales in excess of $500 million. Managed accounting department and participated in month-end closing activities, including upload and reporting of results within Hyperion application. Transitioned Canadian controllership activities to Houston. Reconciled balance sheet accounts and investigated and resolved discrepancies. Prepared federal and state tax packages. Developed internal… Show more Responsible for North American financial accounting operations at several companies with combined annual sales in excess of $500 million. Managed accounting department and participated in month-end closing activities, including upload and reporting of results within Hyperion application. Transitioned Canadian controllership activities to Houston. Reconciled balance sheet accounts and investigated and resolved discrepancies. Prepared federal and state tax packages. Developed internal control processes to aid in accurate financial reporting. Main liaison with external/internal audit activity. Show less

Responsibilities included overseeing and managing financial/operational audits and staff. Audits focused on developing value-added recommendations and improvements to internal control structure. Other responsibilities included: creation of audit plans, planning of audits, development of staff, presentation of SAP training courses, assistance with creation of SOX internal control documentation, and other supervisory tasks.

As a member of a SAP implementation team, worked to implement a SAP R/3 system for a multi-billion dollar company within the Financial/Controlling modules. Duties involved documenting business process flows, developing configuration of system specific settings, testing of transactions, report development, assistance with closing activities, data conversion testing, and providing training to end-users.