Catherine Akers Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

▪ TRKA filed Chapter 11 in December 2023 and emerged in March 2024 as Converge Direct, LLC▪ Responsible for daily oversight of cash activity and liquidity across all bank accounts holding $50MM+▪ Serve as primary point of contact for investors while processing Series E conversions and warrant exercises▪ Negotiated with landlord for early lease termination and 55% rent discount for NJ office space▪ Ensure sufficient capital requirements for both short- and long-term goals▪… Show more ▪ TRKA filed Chapter 11 in December 2023 and emerged in March 2024 as Converge Direct, LLC▪ Responsible for daily oversight of cash activity and liquidity across all bank accounts holding $50MM+▪ Serve as primary point of contact for investors while processing Series E conversions and warrant exercises▪ Negotiated with landlord for early lease termination and 55% rent discount for NJ office space▪ Ensure sufficient capital requirements for both short- and long-term goals▪ Control and monitor all banking platforms and associated user access▪ Create policies, controls, and procedures for payment operations to minimize the potential for fraud▪ Consolidated all bank accounts from multiple banks to a single banking platform at JPM Chase and negotiated to reduce transaction fees by 100%, saving the company approximately $30k annually▪ Work with CEO, CFO, Lender, and Legal Counsel to refinance/restructure debt▪ Deliver cash reports and liquidity certificates for Lender requirements to avoid triggering restrictive covenants▪ Created 13-week cash financial forecast model as Lender deliverable requirement and update weekly for actuals▪ Oversee annual corporate insurance renewals to ensure sufficient coverage for all Troika-owned entities: professional, umbrella, crime, auto, FI Bond, ERISA, general liability, D&O (current and run-off/tail), cyber, health▪ Work with CFO on all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-Ks, Form 3s, Form 4s) and press releases▪ Serve as primary point of contact for corporate insurance and bank relationships, remaining up to date on all bank regulations, technology, and documentation trends▪ Work with General Counsel to negotiate settlements on liabilities related to discontinued lines of business▪ Collaborate with Head of People Operations on new hires, terminations/RIF, PEO contracts, and related HR issues Show less

New York, United States

▪ Prepare annual proxy card, proxy statement, and annual report for Annual Shareholders’ meeting▪ Coordinate and participate in Annual Shareholders’ meeting with CEO, CFO, Chairman of the Board, and other Board Members and General Counsel▪ Schedule and attend Board Meetings using Nasdaq Boardvantage; work with Chairman, CEO, CFO on creation and distribution of meeting minutes and related presentation materials

New York, New York

▪ Responsible for daily oversight of cash activity across 250+ accounts and 10+ banks holding $40MM+▪ Ensured accounting liquidity is being held in accounts that will maximize returns and minimize risk▪ Generated and processed 50-300+ wires per day▪ Served as primary point of contact for bank relationships, remaining up to date on all bank regulations, technology, and documentation trends ▪ Created new entities (LLCs, LPs) for new real estate debt and equity deals; liquidate and… Show more ▪ Responsible for daily oversight of cash activity across 250+ accounts and 10+ banks holding $40MM+▪ Ensured accounting liquidity is being held in accounts that will maximize returns and minimize risk▪ Generated and processed 50-300+ wires per day▪ Served as primary point of contact for bank relationships, remaining up to date on all bank regulations, technology, and documentation trends ▪ Created new entities (LLCs, LPs) for new real estate debt and equity deals; liquidate and withdraw inactive entities to minimize overhead carry costs▪ Collected and maintain current KYC for all investors; ensure no investors violate OFAC regulations▪ Served as primary contact for 350+ domestic and foreign investors for capital calls, distributions, K-1s, subscription documents for new deals, and other ad hoc requests▪ Coordinated with corporate controllers, operations team, and COO to secure sufficient funding for timely interest payments, construction draws, distributions, return of capital, closings, and any other capital outlays on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis▪ Research and negotiate annual corporate and other related insurance policies: professional, umbrella, auto, FI Bond, ERISA, general liability, D&O, cyber, health▪ Within first year of employment, researched and contracted with a PEO to reduce health insurance costs by 50% and increase employee benefits to include 401k, ST and LT disability/accident insurance, HSAs, and FSAs (such as pre-tax transit, parking, dependent care)▪ Within first year of employment, researched and contracted with a new business management consultant to save 30% on entity formation and annual registered agent fees▪ Within second year of employment, advocated for and implemented employer 401k matching ▪ Within third year of employment, researched and contracted with investor management platform to assist with the roll-out of new deals and give investors the ability to view their investment portfolio Show less

New York, Ny

▪ Responsible for daily oversight of cash flow, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable▪ Made all subcontractor and vendor payments through Citibank online platform▪ Reviewed and maintained company income statement (P&L)▪ Coordinated professional and general liability insurance, health insurance, and other pre-tax benefits▪ Managed budget, cash flow and funding for multi-year government contracts▪ Responsible for monthly billing and review of subcontractor invoicing for… Show more ▪ Responsible for daily oversight of cash flow, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable▪ Made all subcontractor and vendor payments through Citibank online platform▪ Reviewed and maintained company income statement (P&L)▪ Coordinated professional and general liability insurance, health insurance, and other pre-tax benefits▪ Managed budget, cash flow and funding for multi-year government contracts▪ Responsible for monthly billing and review of subcontractor invoicing for government contracts and private clients▪ Reported quarterly sales for current government contracts▪ Tracked monthly profitability for all public and private clients ▪ Compiled and distributed 1099s▪ Cataloged loan documents and created deficiency lists for private client submission to HUD for Corporate Credit Review▪ Day-to-day management of all general office operations for Small, Minority, Woman-Owned Business (SMWOB)▪ Responded to government-issued RFPs and RFQs▪ Updated and modified General Services Administration (GSA) contract as necessary▪ Oversaw on-boarding and off-boarding processes for new hires and terminations Show less

New York, Ny

- Responsible for daily oversight of Accounts Payable and Treasury Services teams- Initiated and completed daily, weekly, and monthly wires to fund client accounts - Ensured all client accounts maintain a specified minimum balance- Day-to-day management of several hundred high-net-worth client accounts- Day-to-day management of all client-related ad hoc requests- Ensured timely team completion of all client service related workflow including: bank account reconciliations… Show more - Responsible for daily oversight of Accounts Payable and Treasury Services teams- Initiated and completed daily, weekly, and monthly wires to fund client accounts - Ensured all client accounts maintain a specified minimum balance- Day-to-day management of several hundred high-net-worth client accounts- Day-to-day management of all client-related ad hoc requests- Ensured timely team completion of all client service related workflow including: bank account reconciliations, follow up on client requests, verify all daily transactions execute, etc.- Served as primary point of contact with bank relationships, remaining up-to-date on all bank regulations, technology and documentation trends related to asset movement- Responsible for a comprehensive, monthly client cash report provided to the CEO- Managed the opening/closing of bank accounts across multiple banks and countries- Evaluated efficiency and effectiveness of existing process flows, auditing them annually or as necessary Show less

New York, Ny

- Reconcile and track daily cash activity for 100± bank accounts across 7± banks- Prepare and send out all domestic and international wires- Book daily cash activity using journal entries into MRI for all funds and various properties- Reconcile 80± bank accounts monthly, including all corporate and fund level accounts- Track and book on MRI all rents received from tenants at high-end mall in Palm Beach, FL- Create and send out monthly statements and CAM/RET/rent increase… Show more - Reconcile and track daily cash activity for 100± bank accounts across 7± banks- Prepare and send out all domestic and international wires- Book daily cash activity using journal entries into MRI for all funds and various properties- Reconcile 80± bank accounts monthly, including all corporate and fund level accounts- Track and book on MRI all rents received from tenants at high-end mall in Palm Beach, FL- Create and send out monthly statements and CAM/RET/rent increase notices to tenants- Create and distribute capital call/distribution letters to the fund investors- Create and distribute quarterly client statements- Work directly with CFO, Treasurer/HR Director, Corporate Controller, Director of Asset Management and Director of Investor Relations on various ad hoc projects- Create and maintain database tracking retail leases on all retail assets- Review and approve employee Time & Expense reports through Concur- Edit and proofread quarterly and annual financial statements for funds and joint venture entities- Work with auditors by providing General Ledgers, Trial Balances, and other reports as needed- Coordinate, edit, and assemble weekly asset management reports for 30± active properties in US and Mexico- Update and send out cash, securities, legal and debt confirmations to banks for annual audit- Act as primary liaison between on-site property management companies and OCP- Assemble, review budget and send out construction draw requests for OCA Long Island City project- Assemble and send out monthly deliverables and loan account activity to bank for asset valued at over $1.1B- Maintain database for quarterly and annual client statements for ONA II fund- Review monthly draw requests for residential development project in Stamford, CT- Review corporate insurance policies at renewal for year-to-year accuracy Show less

Charlottesville, Va

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

- Responsible for semi-monthly payroll, federal and state payroll tax deposits, and accounts payables/receivables - Compiled monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial and project cost/profit reports- Tracked and generated client billings from time sheets- Administrated professional liability insurance, health insurance, and 401(k) benefits- Managed all general office and human resource issues- Created and assembled all Marketing/Development projects and proposals

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Ba, Psychology

High School Diploma