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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Responsible for the administrative, financial, accounting, and risk management operations of the organization.• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and finance activities as well as establishing and maintaining procedures, processes, and controls.• Responsible for all SEC Reporting including preparation of the Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, 8-K’s, and Registration Statements.• Responsible for compilation and production of all financial… Show more • Responsible for the administrative, financial, accounting, and risk management operations of the organization.• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and finance activities as well as establishing and maintaining procedures, processes, and controls.• Responsible for all SEC Reporting including preparation of the Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, 8-K’s, and Registration Statements.• Responsible for compilation and production of all financial reports.• Responsible for financial audits, tax audits, tax filings and worked with external auditors and tax consultants on all state and federal tax filings as well as strategic tax planning.• Responsible for development of the annual budget and actively managed the results to ensure accurate forecasting capital requirements.• Responsible for development and implementation of internal controls and evaluating existing controls are in place and operating effectively to ensure risk management and a clean and timely yearend audit opinion with the independent auditors.• Responsible for design and implementation of a new ERP system.• Responsible for integration of three formerly separate companies, developing integrated processes and controls to provide reliable financial results with minimal lead time. Show less

Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the organization.• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and finance activities as well as establishing and maintaining procedures, processes, and controls.• Responsible for all SEC Reporting including preparation of the Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, 8-K’s, and Registration Statements.• Responsible for all communications with NASDAQ which included advocating for the… Show more • Responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the organization.• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and finance activities as well as establishing and maintaining procedures, processes, and controls.• Responsible for all SEC Reporting including preparation of the Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, 8-K’s, and Registration Statements.• Responsible for all communications with NASDAQ which included advocating for the Company in an in-person appeal hearing concerning failure to meet the continued listing requirements which resulted in a favorable result the continued listing on the exchange.• Responsible for compilation and production of all financial reports.• Responsible for financial audits, tax audits, tax filings and worked with external auditors and tax consultants on all state and federal tax filings as well as strategic tax planning.• Responsible for development and management of investor communications with shareholders.• Responsible for all corporate contracts including management of the Department of Defense Contracts and Grants which required specialized reporting.• Responsible for development of the annual budget and actively managed the results to ensure accurate forecasting capital requirements.• Responsible for corporate governance including updating policies as needed and scheduling, preparing materials for, and leading the Board & Committee meetings.• Spearheaded due diligence, financial assessment, and reporting for M&A transaction coordinating all efforts to effectuate the eventual shareholder vote and closing of the reverse merger transaction.• Responsible for development and implementation of internal controls to ensure risk management and a clean and timely yearend audit opinion with the independent auditors.• Successfully consummate over eighteen million dollars in external fund-raising from the private investment community in a difficult and austere environment. Show less

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Properly implement accounting and financial practices and processes with full accountability for all accounting and finance activities including capital budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis, human resources, and payroll.• Managed financial audits, tax audits, tax filings and worked with external auditors and tax consultants on all state and federal tax filings.• Managed the preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, and 8-K’s.• Managed… Show more • Properly implement accounting and financial practices and processes with full accountability for all accounting and finance activities including capital budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis, human resources, and payroll.• Managed financial audits, tax audits, tax filings and worked with external auditors and tax consultants on all state and federal tax filings.• Managed the preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, and 8-K’s.• Managed the day to day, quarterly, and annual financial & accounting processes.• Managed the preparation of the annual budget & forecasted results.• Managed the government contracts with the Department of Defense.• Managed the preparation of press releases and materials for annual meetings of the shareholders.• Managed the preparation of materials and discussion in Board & Committee meetings.• Managed the internal controls environment ensuring controls are in place and operating effectively to facilitate a clean year-end audit opinion. Show less

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget & forecasted results.• Assisted in the implementation of accounting and financial practices and processes.• Assisted in the management of the government contracts with the Department of Defense.• Assisted in the management of human resources, and payroll processes.• Assisted in the management of financial audits with external auditors.• Assisted in the preparation of materials and discussion in Board & Committee… Show more • Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget & forecasted results.• Assisted in the implementation of accounting and financial practices and processes.• Assisted in the management of the government contracts with the Department of Defense.• Assisted in the management of human resources, and payroll processes.• Assisted in the management of financial audits with external auditors.• Assisted in the preparation of materials and discussion in Board & Committee meetings.• Assisted in the preparation of press releases and materials for annual meetings of the shareholders.• Assisted in the preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s, Proxies, and 8-K’s. Show less

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Maximize integrity of Financial Statements through analysis of ledger data and analyzing processes to maintain effective internal controls. • Manage the day to day & period end accounting processes. • Automated systems & improved internal controls through the implementation of system tools within the accounting system to manage certain processes more effectively.• Developed many new processes for greater efficiencies and increased awareness.

Williamsville, Ny

• Complete data and financial analysis utilizing advanced extraction and modeling techniques. • Track and Analyze Key Performance Measures. • Lead for audit engagements providing process flow, lead schedules, & supporting schedules. • Provide oversight, training, & guidance to staff to assist in their development and increase efficiencies. • Minimized liabilities through the identification of several critical system vulnerabilities and implementing mitigating controls… Show more • Complete data and financial analysis utilizing advanced extraction and modeling techniques. • Track and Analyze Key Performance Measures. • Lead for audit engagements providing process flow, lead schedules, & supporting schedules. • Provide oversight, training, & guidance to staff to assist in their development and increase efficiencies. • Minimized liabilities through the identification of several critical system vulnerabilities and implementing mitigating controls. • Raised efficiencies & reduced down time by 80% through the establishment of comprehensive financial close process utilizing technology based solutions. • Designed multi-functional dynamic corporate reporting and analysis package providing critical detail, increased accuracy, and reducing turnaround time by 70%. • Improved processing productivity in core functions by 40% through the development of computer application based functionality. • Automated systems through the design of a custom interface for purchases made through an electronic ordering & invoicing system. • Automated systems by developing an automated amortization program. • Developed account reconciliation for sub-ledger providing increased awareness. • Bolstered capital forecasting capabilities & capital spending controls through development & implementation of an annual capital review process. • Enhanced internal controls through the design & management of an annual risk based confirmation process. • Protected capital investment of $20M in Halo project utilizing project management skills to facilitate successful corporate implementation. • Performed Sarbanes Oxley testing of general and key controls. Show less

Functioned as an orthopedic specialist on the Operating Room Team. Developed leadership, discipline, perseverance, commitment, and teamwork skills.