Teach whitewater kayaking to veterans and volunteers. Plan and lead river trips.

Volunteer instructor in skiing (2007-2014), rock climbing (2008-2014) and kayaking/river (2012-2021) programs.

Running a major campaign is the ultimate entrepreneurial endeavor. While our product (a great candidate!) was different from the product of many traditional businesses, a campaign faces challenges similar to all businesses - finding and motivating great people, processes, information, identifying and communicating with customers, and raising funds, to name a few.A significant difference between a campaign and other businesses is the time available to carry out our mission. Time is a constant pressure and campaign initiatives are typically executed quickly after formulation.As campaign manager, I managed the campaign's daily operations, developed our strategy and coordinated execution thereof. Every day presented a new set of challenges and that just one of many things that made this job interesting, exciting and energizing.

In a multi-national subscription-software company comprised of 17 entities keeping records in six currencies, led successful overhaul of processes and personnel, and certain system enhancements.Initiated & implemented process improvements in all areas of responsibility incl. revenue recognition, billing, collections, complex interco structure, foreign currency transactions, consolidations, GL, AP & payroll.

In newly-merged company, reduced by one-third the workload required to account for $500M of advertising and discounting costs.Designed and executed plan to centralize accounting functions previously performed in 10 regional offices.Senior manager titles eliminated upon formation of MillerCoors.

Position was comparable to the assistant controller role at similar companies. Accomplishments included leading elements of financial reporting integration efforts upon formation of MillerCoors, shortening the financial close timeline from 4 days to 2.5 days, and significicantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of forecasting $100M+ of benefits costs.

In newly-created role, responsible for establishing internal controls over $300M of advertising costs and engaging 60-person marketing group to support and comply with those controls.Assumed technical accounting lead for company in 2005 – researched and concluded on accounting approach to material and complex transactions.

Managed complex litigation claiming construction defects, '99-'06. Upon successful resolution thereof, oversaw $4M rennovation project, '08-'09.

Provided independent audit and review services to a variety of clients, including numerous publicly-held companies. Client base included numerous manufacturing, retail and distribution businesses.Managed more than 40 audit engagements annually, comprising more than 5,000 staff hours and professional fees in excess of $1 million.Assisted clients in preparing financial statements, including footnote disclosures; provided advice on implementing accounting and disclosure requirements of new accounting pronouncements;