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Delivering Finance Transformation*Staffing*Procedures*Month-End close*Cash Flow*ReportingPartnering with leadership providing insights, information, and guidance for operational and strategic decision making.

Prior to being acquired by StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), a publicly traded Financial Services company providing innovative trading technology and execution services to retail and institutional investors worldwide, with multiple access points to OTC markets and global exchanges across a wide range of asset classes, including foreign exchange, commodities and global equities with average daily trading volumes exceeding $6 billion.Demonstrated career progression in less than 5 years; entering as contractor, serving as senior financial analyst, ultimately leading the US/Corporate FP&A efforts producing routine enterprise level reporting to the Executive Team.Supported Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis post acquisition of City Index, leading integrity and expansion of the financial reporting and planning suite via proactive collaboration and interaction with key global functional leaders and their teams.Key accomplishments:*Drafted and launched segment determination included with MD&A and supporting SEC reporting (FASB ASC 280 Disclosure) effectively providing visibility into key business line operating profitability and leveraging strategic alternatives and synergies to achieve 20-30% operational cost savings.*Partnered closely with core executive team to monitor and drive accountability for achievement of targets, while championing cost control through intelligent financial analysis and adeptness with financial systems; delivered fixed cost savings YoY.Additional responsibilities:*Understand operations for groups supported and work to identify savings/synergy opportunities and mitigate risks.*Work closely with the Controller's group to disseminate accounting methodologies for expenditures and monthly accruals to functional and department heads.*Distribute/review results with department managers and senior management on a weekly and/or monthly basis.

Honing in on an organization's resources and capabilities delivered business transformation services to the Office of the CFO.Treasury management project support delivered specific to core function “cash management” included cash flow monitoring, monthly reconciliation of working capital ledger, dispute resolution, payment gateway delivery systems and data integrity.Controller project support delivered specific to core function “financial accounting” included review & documentation of policies, process flows, handoffs and procedures, revenue recognition, month-end close optimization, operational accounting services, consolidation P&L statement and financial system implementations.Financial, Planning & Analysis services delivered specific to core function “managerial accounting” included data integrity, variance analysis, trend analysis, internal & external reporting of operational results, forecast modeling and communication with key stakeholders and management presentations.Clientele:Gain Capital - Financial ServicesNYU - Higher EducationI-Play - Computer GamesJ McLaughlin - ApparelWeeplay Kids - Apparel

Backed by Media Venture Partners prior to being acquired, a portfolio of 19 heritage radio properties within (4) midsize demographic markets and telecommunication tower sites generating revenues in excess of $20 million and over 100 employees. Recruited by the VP/CFO to assist in the growth and expansion of its properties. Embedded within Corporate Finance, developed a keen understanding of the organization, its financial profile, key revenue and cost drivers across all business units delivering operational budgets and forecast models.*Assisted with month-end accounting close by overseeing commission and bonus expense accruals in addition to accounting projects (e.g., procurement and contract negotiations, software implementation, process re-designs)*Cultivated strong channels of communication with VP, Sales and General Managers, establishing confidence in delivery of revenue recognition and performance benchmarking while challenging financial prudence and investment spending.*Contracted a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool providing consolidated gross to net ad sales revenue performance indicators (i.e. top advertisers, categories, sectors, agency vs. direct, etc.) enabling visibility into business lines & targeted marketing campaigns.*Developed a beta internal inventory measurement tool assisting management and sales team, focusing on key performance indicators (i.e. pricing, sellout levels).

One of the largest employers in New York and private institutions in the United States. Enrollment of more than 40,000 students attending more than fourteen schools and colleges within New York City and abroad.Effectively integrated into a new industry, engineered University’s audit compliance specific to revenue recognition inside of 1 year; demonstrating such excellence in root cause analysis, effective scope and planning and communication with peers and stakeholders in both business and financial terms.*Served as Deferred Revenue subject matter expert for the process flow of tuition revenue in excess of $1 billion; liaison to Financial Aid, Budget office, Sponsored Research, Academic Institutions, Controller’s Division, Payroll, Bursar’s office and external auditors (PwC).Additional responsibilities:*Writing memos and identifying process handoffs pertaining to billing and collecting tuition, housing, and all applicable fees; and disbursing federal, private, institutional aid, stipends, and refund checks.*Assist in the collection of data and completion of university surveys (e.g., IPEDS, New York State TAP)*Work closely with the Student Aid staff; drafting procedures used to resolve student inquiries regarding loan disbursements and student refunds.*Work closely with Registrar and Admission staff on a daily basis as needed identifying practices and drafting procedures.

Prior to being acquired by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), Top 20 Broadcast Company and one of the largest privately held with revenues exceeding $250 million and company size over 800 employees.Member of the senior management team functioning as the “analytical engine” with operational oversight of all radio properties & telecommunication towers walking the executive team through the “What, Why & Next Steps” in consolidated results and performance insights to support optimal business decision making; assisted by the growth and development of strong regional business offices.Lead this matrix organization with consolidations and multidimensional reporting in the annual budgeting process, quarterly evaluations, operating plan, variance analysis and industry advancing initiatives.*Leveraged key performing processes implemented at market level to drive efficiencies and ROI across the entire division.*Augmented forecasting and planning cycles, focusing on efficiency of fixed costs and effectiveness of variable costs resulting in annual savings of 10%.*Evaluated and integrated multiple acquisitions growing division 50% in size, solidifying increased share within strategic markets, ensuring sustainable margins across U.S. Top 20 advertising markets, migrating systems, streamlining processes and onboarding personnel lessening productivity impact due to cultural differences.*Accustomed to multi-million dollar capital projects which included development of annual Capital spending plan; forecasting, return on investment (ROI) analysis, collaborating with Director of Engineer and tracking actual capital spend.*Lowered company-wide days sales outstanding through implementation of cross-departmental procedures and customer engagement resulting in 20% increase in operating cash flow.

Cluster of 3 radio stations (WCSX-FM, WRIF-FM & WMGC-FM) serving the Greater Detroit market capturing approximately 20% share of Advertising sales and boasting the #1 morning show for consecutive years.*Effectively working with department leaders, ensured accuracy of accounts receivable increasing ad sales collections substantially through implementation of cross-departmental procedures, reducing DSO by 15 days impacting cash flows for strategic marketing and promotional campaigns.*Directed industry benchmarking study related to Ad Sales collections and recruited for and participated in several business system (traffic/continuity/billing) panel discussions.