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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

I led the entire accounting function of this growing provider of SaaS software and integrated payment solutions, with reach across Revenue Recognition, Billing & Collections, AP, PL, Payroll, and Tax. Under the scope of my role, I collaborated cross-functionally with the FP&A function & ops specialists and collaborated with the CFO on business planning.DELIVERING ON BUSINESS PRIORITIES:● Closed off annual audit in the face of an exceptionally demanding timeline upon joining the company.● Generated significant tax consulting savings by bringing tax provision and registration/filing procedures in-house. ● Standardized the application of revenue recognition rules across legacy brands and offerings. ● Evaluated major contracts and revised revenue recognized in accordance with accounting rules and internal policy.ACCOUNTING POLICIES: ● Initiated ‘blocking & tackling’ best practices and trained up accounting staff.● Lowered monthly close timeline from 15 to 10 days. Simultaneously optimized reliability of financial data. ● Drove down debtor burden by transforming the effectiveness of the collections process. Articulated formal policy. ● Reduced spending without prior approval; launched formal procurement purchase order approval and 3-way match policy. ● Tackled payroll accounting shortcomings. Instigated changes, giving ELT reliable & accurate monthly personnel cost reporting.

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

I began as Director of Technical Accounting, progressing to Assistant Corporate Controller in 2014 and Corporate Controller in 2019. I operated functionally as ‘Global Controller’ with hands-on oversight of 300+ staff across EMEA, APAC, and Americas, with a keen focus on coordinated reporting and financial close. I also led a Corporate Accounting team of 15 (direct and indirect). I managed annual audits & interim reviews with external auditors, oversaw Internal Audit and SOX compliance, and partnered with both Tax and Treasury teams on transfer pricing and global cash management.TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & POLICY: ● Rolled out new accounting standards, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and leases (ASC 842). ● Developed and maintained accounting policies, while upholding commercial objectives of C-suite and BoD. ● Successfully defended intangibles impairment policy with Big Six accounting firm and FASB.PURCHASE & DIVESTITURE ACCOUNTING:● Steered accounting due diligence support and helmed purchase accounting efforts as part of Infor's sale to Koch Industries at multiple of 17.9X EBITDA. ● Integrated 15 acquisitions totaling $1.3B+. ● Delivered sell-side accounting for $3B divestiture, facilitating the successful close in Oct 2021. GLOBAL CLOSE & REPORTING:● Reduced monthly close for global accounting organization by 40%, freeing up staff for value-add projects.● Directed global consolidation of over 100 legal entities. Served as “go-to” for US GAAP accounting & ops guidance.● Headed preparation of SEC filings. Pivotal in managing quarterly & annual GAAP and pro forma reporting.CAPITAL STRATEGY:● Progressed Executive Team’s capital raise strategy, leading to successful debt offerings of $3B+. ● Steered debt restructuring analyses, go-forward debt accounting, and covenant compliance monitoring.● Maintained equity register and directed share-based compensation accounting, reporting, and forecasting.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I joined Servidyne as Director of Finance, with promotion to Corporate Controller in 2010. My duties for this NASDAQ-listed company included the preparation of the annual operating plan & monthly reforecasting and the management of monthly close. I coordinated an outsourced tax function and owned SEC & board reporting, accounting policies, and internal audit functions.Earlier roles include: THE SIEGFRIED GROUP, Atlanta, GA • Associate Director & Team Leader COHNREZNICK LLP, Atlanta, GA • Audit Manager MID-WEST LIFE, Atlanta, GA • Licensed Agent & Benefits Consultant KPMG, LLP, US/Poland/Hungary (international rotations) • Senior Audit Manager

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting, Summa Cum Laude

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