Senior financial accounting executive with over twenty years of proven success in both industry and public accounting. Primarily focused on the media & entertainment and technology industry sectors. A collaborative, motivational leader that ensures accountability and is dedicated to fostering a challenging, team-oriented work environment that drives employee satisfaction and career development at all levels. Proven track record of driving change and process improvement within the accounting and finance organizations. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and both written and oral communication skills. Known for strong business acumen and the ability to simplify and break down complex matters for team members as well as senior executives and other stakeholders. Extensive experience with the following:• US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, including the evaluation and adoption of new standards• Complex revenue arrangements• Digital media and other forms of advertising, including custom arrangements• Complex asset capitalization, including accounting for construction, software, technology and developed content• Acquisitions & dispositions, including large-scale public company spin-off transactions and various business combinations and investments• Equity method investments• Stock-based compensation• Leases• Reportable segment determination and reporting• Goodwill and intangible asset valuation analyses• Borrowing arrangements• Inventory and related reserves• Legal and other contingencies• Requirements of the PCAOB with respect to internal control over financial reporting• Public and private company financial reporting requirements• General accounting and business operations• Budgeting and forecasting• Development of communications for C-Suite and Audit Committee members
Listed skills include Auditing, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Sec Filings, and 42 others.
