Business Manager overseeing comprehensive C-suite responsibilities across finance, operations, and human resources for multiple company brands, including Bump Stopper, Dare 2B Bald, and EDEN BodyWorks.-Oversee the development and implementation of company strategies and policies to drive growth and operational efficiency. -Conduct financial analysis and provide actionable insights to support decision-making by senior management and stakeholders. -Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational needs are met while supporting long-term sustainability. -Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, transitioning reporting from quarterly to monthly for real-time insights to the private equity firm. -Manage the transition from the old company name, accounts, and trademarks to the new company, ensuring continuity and compliance throughout the rebranding process. -Manage key business relationships, including investors, brokers, retailers, and private equity stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. -Oversee inventory, supply chain, and warehouse operations to optimize efficiency and minimize costs. -Supervise human resources functions, including payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee relations -Ensure company compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements, maintaining accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.

Audit and Accounting: Perform all monthly accounting-related tasks, including account reconciliations and financial reporting; Prepare and file 1099s, as well as business and individual tax returns; Develop and maintain budgets for various programs and initiatives; Audit financial records, including disclosure reports submitted by political candidatesConsulting: Identify process improvement strategies in response to organizational challenges; assist with implementation and change management; Review and interpret client contracts; provide feedback and/or attorney referral; Review and negotiate new and existing vendor contractsBusiness Entity Set-up: Assist clients with setting up business entities, including filing for EINs and tax-exempt status, state registrations, and any applicable licenses and/or permits associated with their business

Provides resources, education, and mentor opportunities to youth and young adults, maximizing their potential for success.

- Provides business consulting and support services to individuals and organizations. Services include project management, business representation and development, bookings, branding and marketing, event planning, copy editing and communications management- Initiates business registrations and filings, as well as any other client company compliance requirements- Provides accounting-related services to clients such as preparation of company and event budgets, management and distribution of budget to actual reporting- Provides recommendations for cutting costs and running the business more efficiently using technology- Assist client leadership team with establishing and monitoring key performance indicators- Seeks and manages strategic partnerships, cultivating relationships that expand company resources and funding opportunities- Works closely with the COO, Project Manager and interns to ensure the achievement of company and project objectives- Oversees the Dreamer to Entrepreneur Internship Program; secures interns through relationships with local colleges and universities- Coordinate with radio stations for on-air event promo-Assist artists with music releases and music video planning; review and advise on artist contracts

Provides accounting support, including but not limited to, monthly account reconciliations, journal entries, invoicing, bill pay, Georgia sales tax filings, and monthly reporting to the Treasurer and Finance Committee; assists the President and Executive Director with budget preparation and analysis for each new program or event; assists with development of sponsorship packages and proposals; trains staff, volunteers, and student workers on processing payments; serves as a consultant in the areas of process improvement as it relates to accounting-related policies and procedures, as well as cost management

Served as executor of the President and Executive Director; drafted and reviewed all National Association correspondence before distribution; managed social media and website updates; worked with local chapters throughout the U.S., event planners, vendors, committee and board members towards the common goal of building the Alumni Association and providing financial support to Morehouse College students; assisted with membership campaign development, execution, and organization; served as a liaison between the Association and the various departments of Morehouse College, including Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Athletics, Alumni Relations, and the Office of Institutional Advancement; facilitated the 2018-2020 Board Election

Provided full-cycle accounting support to the Fund Accounting line of the business servicing private equity, hedge, real estate, and venture capital funds and investors. Responsibilities included:– Maintaining general ledgers– Calculating periodic fund NAV (Net Asset Value) and performance returns– Delivering monthly financial packages to fund managers– Performing period end closes along with completing special reporting specific to each fund– Distributing capital statements to each investor– Reviewing new investor subscription packets and performing due diligence and background checks on new investors for compliance with Anti-Money Laundering policies and regulations– Providing daily operational support for funds, including banking services, generating wire transfers, bank account transfers and account set up– Preparing financial statements, footnotes and audit support files– Working closely with auditors on monthly and quarterly fund audits– Maintaining and updating investor records– Assisting clients with online portal access and questions– Training staff and new hires

- Managed all business affairs associated with the company and its artists- Assisted artists with planning for and publishing new music releases- Located recording studios local to artists in NYC and Atlanta, and booked recording sessions- Identified and secured videographers, as well as handled the planning and payments for videoshoots- Secured writers and producers for artist projects- Booked artist travel- Worked with entertainment attorney to prepare artist contracts- Distributed signing bonuses to artists and managed finances- Assisted with marketing and promotion of artist projects- Write songs and hooks- Facilitate artist collaborations- Work with artists to create music outside of their comfort zone

Provided remote accounting support to small businesses, which included account reconciliations, invoicing, bill pay, payroll, financial reporting, monthly journal entries, management of the chart of accounts, annual 1099 filings; worked with tax CPA in preparation for year-end tax filings

Assisted TurboTax customers with tax questions; maintained 100% customer resolution rate for entire season

Implementation and management of the audit management software; performed quality reviews over internal audit reports prior to distribution to the CEO and other key stakeholders; management of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) which included performance of the internal assessment; performed inventory observations related to company acquisitions; performed tests of controls and documented results; drafted policies and procedures for the Internal Audit Manual; analyzed data based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Assigned staff and interns to regular client teams, special projects, and inventory observations; managed staff and intern availability and utilization; provided weekly reporting and updates in department meetings; sold available time to client teams; led new hire orientation

Provided on-site and remote financial, account management, and audit support to client service teams within the Financial Services group; budget-to-actual reporting for projects with budgets up to $15 million; quarterly reporting to Audit Committee; review and price contracts; create and issue invoices based on contract agreements; performed tests over internal controls and documented results; trained interns; assisted in the execution of corporate and compliance audits which included the Regulation AB audit; managed team compliance with Global Independence Policies and reported, as well as resolved all related issues