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Managed Services Team was acquired by Just Solutions in June 2022.

Recruited post-merger as a key member of the senior leadership team providing vision, direction, and management for facets of P&L, Financial and Strategic Planning, & Cash Flow Management, Compensation development and Administration and Finance. Direct ownership for all planning, organizing, developing and directing accounting, budgeting, insurance, financial and accounting systems, budgeting, internal controls, internal auditing, compliance, decision support, investment and cash management, financial benchmarking, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger systems, financial analysis, and long-range financial planning Upon hire, audited financial statements to discover a $200K OPEX discrepancy Identified a failing business unit leading to improved cash flow and profitability Oversee the general accounting system, applying standard principles of accounting, cost determinations, and statistical analysis investigating, and resolving any account discrepancies Developed business plans to project revenues, costs, margins, cash, staffing needs & justifying outside financing Achieved a 44% reduction in interest expense while consolidating debt Created and present monthly, quarterly and annual operational performance and strategy presentations for executive leadership team Attained a 16% reduction in OPEX through strategic financial planning Coordinate efforts with external accounting firm(s) as they perform required year-end independent review Responsible for the preparation of annual organization budget as well as coordination of all department budgets; work with executive leadership throughout the year to ensure that expenditures adhere to legal and budgetary requirements

Provided direction on desirable operational adjustments and outcomes  Responsible for managing all aspects of A/P, A/R, journal entries, and timely month-end closing activities Preparation of reports for management which outline company’s financial position Managed Cost-of-Goods-Sold (COGS) for existing and new relationships; providing all supporting financial data  Maintained system of accounts and records on all company transactions and assets, reconciling, balancing, investigating, and resolving any account discrepancies

Recruited to implement financial systems and controls of this $7M boutique advertising agency. Reported directly to the CEO, provide comprehensive financial support and recommendations  Managed the accounting and financial issues of the firm, Analyzed variances between weekly forecast and budgeted data Performed monthly closing activities; create monthly reports for company and affiliates Created financial analysis reports for management review, including event specific data and quarterly summaries Prepared the federal tax return, state and local sales tax compliance Compiled quarterly and annual taxable income projections, and pay quarterly estimated taxes Identified resolutions for significant business issues  Created a robust, fully compliant financial operation throughout tenure Placed the company in an excellent cash position, leading to its reduction in size  Developed the financial history, projections, and a business model outline with all necessary data and support

Performed seasonal tax preparation and advisory services.

Recruited specifically to guide this two-tier real estate-centered platform sales program out of the post start-up phase and implement financial systems and controls.Recruited specifically to guide this two-tier real estate-centered platform sales program out of the post start-up phase and implement financial systems and controls. Provided all financial decision-making recommendations, including quarterly summaries to the CEO  Managed the accounting and financial issues of this $15M firm; managed annual budgets of $7M Created/maintained weekly & monthly forecasts and monthly close activities for the company and its affiliates Improved data accuracy and mitigated human error by implementing a CRM solution for event and client tracking Targeted/qualified potential M&A candidates in terms of operational and financial integration viability Developed the financial history, projections, and business model outline pursuant to the company’s sale

Played a key role in developing a start-up sales organization from the ground floor whose business focused on the sale of community promotional products, including banners, websites, and books.Developed the business plan, accounting format, integrated sales databases, and policy and procedures manuals Managed all operations and financial functions; implemented weekly sales meetings to determine quotas/goals Designed the organizational structure and sales coverage model; created an Independent Contractor model Negotiated ongoing contracts with community leaders, mayors, supervisors, and chambers of commerce

Performed a full range of accounting, financial management and business development activities for this Rochester Top 100 award-winning community image marketer that provides high-impact marketing solutions to communities and small businesses.Provided complete weekly financial revenue reporting Compiled, assessed, and provided strategic planning analysis for the CEO, Controller, and Senior VP of Sales  Forecasted revenue analysis with systematic trend forecasting; assessed sales pipeline data As Assistant Controller for the sales organization, designed sales commission plans for the CGI sales force Served as a member of the team that created the strategic business plan to bring CGI public Designed and implemented CGI’s corporate budgets and reporting systems; established CGI’s internal IT system Produced forecast and actual data reconciliations to budget on a weekly basis Upgraded the company’s accounting software, managing an entire transition from QuickBooks to MAS 90 Partnered with the Senior VP of Business Development with diversified strategic planning activities Targeted and qualified potential M&A candidates in terms of operational and financial integration viability

Responsible for the accounting functions for three separate companies owned by parent company. Worked in conjunction with principals of all functional areas relative to budgeting and ongoing financial reporting.

Served as leading Contracting Officer responsible for supervision of a staff of 13 with oversight for the formulation and maintenance of annual operating budgets in excess of $1M. Prepared all PO’s, government contracts and leases. Responsible for management training courses to U.S. Naval Reservists. Honorably Discharged in 1996