Big 4 CPA12 Years experience with KPMG in accounting, auditing and consulting services.Startup ExperienceHired by a software development and services company to create a new business service for their existing customers. Wrote the business plan including financial projections, presented the plan to the investor group and led the implementation team. Created and piloted new business initiatives for a Fortune Service 50 company in the electronic financial services industry. Merger & Acquisition ExperienceAs Vice President Finance and Corporate Development for subsidiary of Fortune Service 50 Company, identified and evaluated acquisition candidates in the money transfer, online broker dealer, personal financial software and personal tax preparation businesses.As Corporate Transactions Senior Manager at a Big 4 Accounting Firm, advised clients on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in the software, textile, apparel, carpet, agri-business, petroleum, consumer financial services, consumer products, insurance and business services industries.Corporate Finance ExperienceCreated key indicator reporting package to assist the Chief Executive Officer and vice presidents in monitoring results on a daily basis. Integrated operational data with financial data in order to measure results and improve performance.As Vice President Finance and Corporate Development created a monthly reporting and consolidation package for subsidiary lines of business that became the model for the parent company.Negotiated credit agreements to assure adequate funds for growth and expansion.Specialties: Accounting Systems - conversions/implementation/maintenanceFinancial ReportingBusiness and Personal TaxesMergers and AcquisitionsCorporate TransactionsStartupsRestructuringDue DiligenceBusiness PlanningCorporate Strategy