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New York, Ny, Us

Warren, New Jersey, Us

Saint Simons Island, Ga, Us

Launched technology company that provides hotels with EV Chargers and the Application connecting the drivers and the hotels. Negotiated major partnerships with national hospitality chains immediately after launch. Earned a $15MM valuation in first 4 months of business, opening company to outside fundraising and private investors. Responsible for all the financial models, KPIs, and preparation of the financial statements during the Series A raise. Managed import/export of physical product components, leading negotiations with foreign suppliers to cut production costs.

Norman, Oklahoma, Us

Plan, implement, and manage all contract-related and risk management activities of the company. Oversee all subcontractors and customer contracts, mitigating key elements of the company's risk profile through financial and personnel analysis. Ensure compliance with contractual Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards.- Saved $5MM by utilizing analytics to pull data from $90MM contract into Excel, tweaking the cost of 20 subcontractors. - Developed business model and strategies, designed finance department architecture, and formulated financial model for adaptive financial planning and analysis.

Norman, Oklahoma, Us

Responsible for all aspects of finance including the financial planning, operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis, audit, risk management, contracting, cash flow management, treasury, audit, and taxes. Developed and executed corporate finance strategy including working towards future fundraising and liquidity events. Optimized the handling of banking, insurance, and legal relationships and initiate appropriate strategies towards optimization and efficiency. Managed 50+ employees across accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, program management, and treasury departments. Delegated tasks related to GAAP and regulatory requirements-Oversaw 32 errorless DOL audits, maintaining 100% accuracy record for 12+ years. Grew reputation as one of the premier firms in the U.S. (as measured by contracts). Communicated directly with the Director of the Department of Labor to ensure ongoing compliance.-Negotiated a $50 MM bonding line with only $150,000 in collateral and >2 years of operation.-Oversaw the financial operations of 3 subsidiaries and 2 JVs and foreign operations. -Increased company valuation from $12MM to $35MM during a two-year period, resulting in a private equity firm acquisition. Managed the sale of the company three separate times as the senior-most executive leader.- Developed business model and strategies, designed finance department architecture, and formulated an adaptive financial model/analysis methodology to drive extensive revenue growth. - Created real-time reporting, forecasting, and actionable KPI’s leveraging sophisticated financial systems and modeling.

Launched a software-based B2B construction fiduciary and inspection services company, providing alternatives for general contractors who couldn’t qualify for traditional bonds. Oversaw the completion of 4 hotels and other hospitality-related projects.

Norman, Oklahoma, Us

Responsible for the day-to-day finances of the organization including accounting policy and procedures. Ensured compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements and coordinated year-end statement financial audits, Supervised the accounting staff, determining cause of performance variances compared to budget allowances, direct budgets, and cost controls. Adjusted policies and procedures to improve systems and financial performance. Managed organizational cash flow forecasting in partnership with the CFO and vice presidents.- Implemented ERP system to bring efficiency to daily task delegation.- Presented financial information to the board of directors on an annual basis. - Increased accuracy in audit reporting after developing automation between accounting system and EVM. - Further reduced overhead costs by implementing new policies and procedures regarding workforce efficiency.

Managed all finance and accounting functions including supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable, and HR. Prepared financial records including budget preparation, tax returns, and quarterly/annual reports. Forecasted all activities and financial positioning related to income, expenses, and earnings (based on past, present, and expected operations). Developed financial statements, analyzed business trends, and tracked daily operating costs.- Introduced and initiated regular meetings with management to address problem areas, positioning, and tax-related questions. - Managed job costing, including establishing new protocol to reduce contractor technician output. - Reviewed and filed all necessary payroll reports to Federal and State reporting agencies.

Managed 100+ small- to medium-sized write-up accounts while performing a full spectrum of accounting functions including payroll reporting, accounting, and business tax preparation. Built 1-1 relationships with clients to effectively review, approve, and explain their financial statements.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

Master'S Certificate, Government Contracting