Managing the accounting for PPE and intangibles across North America, and helping business leaders make informed decisions.

-Manage the accounting for our store reinvestment program (remodels and refreshes)-Develop, train, supervise, evaluate my accounting staff: challenge current practices, coach associates, and streamline workflow with focus on enhanced teamwork to enable increased efficiency-Manage the asset tracking processes and work with business partners to help improve the processes and reduce discrepancies.-Work with IT directors and PMs to help them understand accounting implications of business decisions. SME for IT accounting, including internal use software.-Prepare correcting journal entries as necessary resulting from the project review. -Prepare monthly reports and analyses-Prepare periodic analysis and recommendation of asset life changes-Control and track journal entry processing for period end financial closing-Assist in handling SAP configuration analysis and changes. Support the annual SAP upgrade through updating and running the test scripts for assets and Project Systems-Review current work processes to continuously seek efficiency improvements

Temporary position• Prepared reconciliations of non-cash source system data to insurance technical G/L accounts• Prepared reconciliations of transactional claim payment data feeds from Third Party Claims Administrators to escrow replenishment requests from TPAs• Improved MS Excel skills with frequent use of pivot tables, v-lookups, and basic macros• Completed tasks accurately, efficiently, & with minimal supervision by grasping and understanding the underlying processes, in an unfamiliar environment, with minimal instruction

Contract• Managed the accounting operations for this start-up in the active entertainment industry, supervised bookkeepers and clerks, effected the safeguarding of company assets, and liaised with a CPA firm for all tax matters (federal and SALT)• Corrected the financial records of a related athletic apparel company in preparation of its acquisition, and effected a smooth transition of key elements in that acquisition• Performed an internal audit, identified cash flow weaknesses, discrepancies in accounting records, areas to improve in compliance, and the need for stronger operational and accounting controls• Researched and implemented the use of new software to streamline functions throughout the company and integrate those functions with the accounting system• Worked with the supply chain manager to improve processes in purchasing, receiving, warehouse management, and merchandise sales• Worked with the CMO to internalize our e-commerce websites and ensure data exchange with the accounting systems• Worked with the COO to improve processes for safeguarding company assets• Advised the company’s officers about future plans, regarding internal controls, cost-benefit analysis, lease-purchase analysis, and tax matters

• Prepared federal & multi-state individual, trust, partnership, LP/LLC/SMLLC, & S- and C-corporation returns• Finished most tax engagements under budget and worked directly with 4 supervisors, 8 managers, and 5 partners• Applied tax research on topics including nexus, apportionment/allocation, and composite returns• Prepared amended returns, estimate projections and payments, and entity property tax returns• Prepared returns with nexus in 19 states involving 754/743 basis adjustments, COD income, real estate (as inventory & as rentals), installment sales, & state depreciation differences, among other tax matters

• Worked directly with the CFO and Controller• Worked on the Investment Management Team by using MS Excel to improve & automate portfolio models that included market indices, market sectors, stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs/ETNs for use by the financial advisors• Created inventory tracking system using MS Access: Database was used to track client gifts for broker-dealer audits, CRM, and inventory purposes• Maintained relationships with department heads/bankers in multiple banks• Effected a smooth transition between broker-dealers, with no training, in place of a VP on maternity leave • Provided corporate accounting services for 5 separate functioning corporations and 2 LLCs • Performed G/L accounting, A/R & A/P duties, period closings, reconciliations, trial balances, variance analysis • Provided fixed asset accounting: 1031 exchanges, automobiles, aircraft (fixed & rotary wing), hangars • Maintained business insurance policies: ENOL, E&O, worker’s comp, autos, aircraft, real estate, & liability• Overhauled accounting department filing system, saving the company time and money• Streamlined tracking & billing clients/fund companies for Asset Management Fees, decreasing DSO by 30%

• Maintained accounting reports, performed period closings, tracked cash inventory and management, made deposits & received cash deliveries, and was responsible for the store’s A/R

• Managed store operations, inventory/logistics, and sales team• Affected a national Top 10 rank on the Key Performance Indicator report for 23 consecutive weeks both indirectly, through leadership, and directly, through sales and efficiency• Performed daily business analysis: Reconciled cash/credit card records to POS report and analyzed operational performance measures

• Ensured the safety and welfare of other Marines during combat operations in Iraq• Made competent decisions in a high stress environment, including saving Marines who were under sniper fire• Used critical thinking when initiating an attack and directing fire during an IED search mission which saved Marines and led to the recovery of the IED, as well as RPGs, automatic weapons, grenades, mortars, artillery rounds, and thousands of rounds of ammunition for use in automatic weapons• Improvised, adapted, & overcame obstacles: created new routes during route reconnaissance, helped lead the first amphibious assault since 1943, and found French Roland missiles (plus the fuel tankers used to transport them) at abandoned Iraqi schools and military installations• Protected the MEF Commander, Major General James Conway, in his hand-picked Personal Security Detail; he promoted me meritoriously in combat and later became the Commandant of the Marine Corps