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New York, Ny, Us

Santa Monica, California, Us

- Partner up with CFO to prepare venture capital backed startup with international operations (USA, UK) for IPO and/or other capital strategies.- SEC compliance readiness.- Lead internal controls project towards sustainability, material weaknesses remediation.- Lead technical accounting, partner with other departments heads providing analyses of different strategic and technical issues.- Suggest and lead implementation of best practices for internal and external reporting, disclosure committee, leveraging of existing software systems for traceability and accuracy (NetSuite, Workiva, Carta, etc.).- Direct external audit and tax professionals relationship.- Build best-in-class teams to support the company’s growth.- Implement new IT systems and solutions catering to the need of a growing business.Venture Capital owned pre-IPO startup

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

- Delivered systems/processes for efficient/effective financial reporting of PE-backed start-up that helped sell it.- Owned compliance with technical guidance, implementation of new accounting pronouncements; - Delivered analyses resulting in savings of $300K-$400K/year in Big 4 consulting bills on technical matters;- Led technical accounting, documentation of complex transactions - Identified inconsistency in previous years treatment of shares sold subject to nonrecourse notes;- Delivered precise technical guidance for debt refinancing achieving identification of embedded derivatives;- Led SOX processes implementation and internal controls compliance and review; achieved improvements through better definition of operational responsibilities, especially in connection with IT and also other multi-tiered controls;- Achieved statutory reporting compliance for international subsidiaries;- Delivered updated accounting policies and procedures, increasing compliance;- Delivered internal and C-suite level reports and analyses;- Spearheaded cross-departmental collaboration enhancing controls culture, risk management, processes refinement, documentation and information systems use, resulting in a revamped, sustainable, effective, efficient model;- Improved data integrity for production of relevant, reliable and accurate financial reporting by leveraging existing tools;- Shortened accounting team members monthly close timing by focusing on material aspects; - Delivered systems and processes for evaluation and documentation of triggering event in connection with impairment assessments;- Achieved strategic objectives on budget and projections in collaboration with FP&A (net sales presentation);- Led financial statement audits, delivering top notch auditable support cutting audit time;- Key contributor in cross functional efforts for the sale of the company, by delivering compliance with the regulation and documentation required for a strategic transaction.

New York, Ny, Us

- Led/mentored a team of professionals, interacting with multiple divisions/international markets achieving efficient/effective monthly, quarterly, year-end close processes for a multinational, multi-billion, multi-service centers NYSE corporation.- Consistently delivered accurate/timely financial reporting (10Q, 10K, press releases/investor relations, BOD decks, statutory financials, proxy) through enhancement of interdepartmental and subsidiaries relationships.- Delivered peer comparions analyses for benchmarking purposes by leveraging accounting research and previous experience, leading to better support for strategic actions.- Remediated SOX weakness through redesign of internal controls/policies. Delivered company-wide trainings.- Achieved optimization of cash flows identification by reporting unit through reassessment, streamlining EBITDA and impairment analyses.- Managed auditors on technical matters ($6 bil. refinancing; stock-based comp.; sales of brands; discop, etc.).- Ensured contracts/transactions/financial data compliance with GAAP’s (US, IFRS, Int’l), SEC requirements.- Liaised with Internal Audit/SOX, FP&A. Issued technical bulletins for accounting developments and impacts.- Delivered implementation of new accounting standards (leasing, credit losses) and presented to Board.- Executed/presented high-quality, timely analyses to support: (i) markets cost saving initiatives; (ii) implications of implementation of new accounting standards on Treasury, Tax, other functional areas; (iii) refinancing; (iv) valuation of acquisitions/purchase accounting; (v) KPI comparisons against key business objectives; (vi) hyperinflation, foreign currency, joint ventures, sale of brands.- Achieved savings/efficiencies by leveraging existing tools potential (WDesk automations; Sharepoint; HFM).

New York, New York, Us

- Led financial/accounting operations of NASDAQ small-cap (book closing, revenue streams, receivables, billing, banking: collection/cash application, payables, payroll, stock-based comp, intangible, PP&E, related parties).- Achieved clean audit reports on internal controls, integrity of records, compliance with GAAP’s and regulations through definition of sound accounting policies and procedures.- Achieved improved closing: enhanced level/quality of documentation resulting in quicker, streamlined processes.- Delivered implementation and presentation to Board of new accounting pronouncements (ASC 606; ASC 842).- Optimized analyses of impact of proposed acquisitions, financing, refinancing, other transactions through cross-departmental collaboration.- Streamlined accuracy/timeliness of monthly reports to BOD through better definition of tasks.- Delivered improvement in budget vs actual process by limiting analysis to relevant drivers/KPI only.- Streamlined US GAAP’s consolidated financials preparation process by automating recurring tasks.- Delivered timely/accurate SEC (10K, 10Q, investor relations, proxy, SEC comment letters) and banks reporting.- Improved budgeting/forecasting by testing reasonableness/achievability based on actual data/past performance.- Achieved cross-functional dialogue (Business Develop./M&A, Tax, Legal, Inventory, Treasury) on goals setting.- Managed/mentored multiple professionals. Managed external auditors’ relationship.- Improved internal controls: T&E reporting, licensing revenue, payroll processing, procurement compliance (found irregularities in cash disbursement). Delivered employee training to enhance culture of documentation, traceability, and accountability.

New York, Ny, Us

- Enhanced close process through standardization of recurring processes for revenue recognition, cash application, and consolidation of many LLC’s within multiple publicly listed Funds.- Achieved timely and accurate technical accounting, external/internal reporting, statutory reporting.- Managed multiple professionals: mentored, developed, provided guidance on accounting/operational issues.- Delivered Funds 10-Q’s, 10-K’s and K-1 filings for investors. Promoted liaison with Tax Department.- Delivered technical accounting on complex leases, loans receivable/payable, revenue recognition, VIE, JV.- Delivered interpretations of operational/legal transactions with assessment of internal controls’ implications.- Evaluated fair value, undiscounted cash flow, impairments, credit losses. Improved KPI discussion.- Delivered answers to SEC on impairments of assets through GAAP’s, SEC accounting requirements knowledge.- Managed external auditors (US, IFRS, foreign GAAP’s); supported Legal, Acquisitions, Operations.- Improved FP&A process by indicating areas of inconsistencies in budget vs actual comparisons.- Improved closing calendar activities: implemented best practices to reduce timing, enhance quality of output.

Us

Senior Manager Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting - Investment Controller: Jun '14-Juy '15Financial Reporting Manager, Investment Controller: Jun '12-May '14Financial Reporting Manager: Aug '10-May '12- Delivered accurate/timely technical accounting, SEC and internal reporting of NASDAQ multinational corp.- Addressed SEC queries (FCPA, MD&A, acquisitions, reserves, goodwill impairment, contingencies).- Delivered treasury, periodic cash projections and investment reporting. Prepared cash flow.- Evaluated complex topics (fair value, VIE, business combination, revenue) preparing memos and documentation that reduced audit bills.- Delivered analyses on current/prospective contracts providing insight on financial/accounting implications.- Issued accounting policies and procedures resulting in consistency across the Company.- Developed financial models/analyses to support strategic initiatives, profitability, cash flow management, EBITDA and help Board of Directors decisions.- Enhanced budget, long-term projections through cross department interactions, inputs from CEO/CFO.- Achieved timely consolidation, corporate and subsidiaries’ close by promoting dialogue between stakeholders.- Delivered strategic due diligence assessments of target companies, integration, post-acquisition performance.- Delivered technical guidance to local controllers; increased awareness of segments performance/KPI.- Managed external audits; achieved internal controls compliance through continued work with subsidiaries.- Spearheaded project management (XBRL, Finance IT, FCPA, IFRS road-map, new revenue standard).- Managed tax reporting; delivered tax strategies implementation for transfer pricing together with Tax Department.- Revamped cash flow preparation tool through better integration with ERP, lowering control risk.- Delivered GAAP-compliant cash and investments reporting tool.- Achieved transition, integration and set up of a new ERP accounting system (IBM Cognos).

Richardson, Texas, Us

-Lead the consolidation department of a multinational, public company (IT, Telecommunication) with about 100 entities worldwide.-Delivered restructured monthly, quarterly, year-end closing calendar, processes and reporting tools used by the Company internationally that supported SEC timely filings.-Solved financial reporting issues (e.g: inter-company, cash-flow preparation, MD&A support data gathering and reporting), acting as liaison with the SEC reporting department in order to allow the Company to regain its status of current filer.-Restatement of 4 years of financial information and SEC filings by analyzing both past and current financial information.-Researched and applied complex accounting topics in relation with methodologies of accounting for acquisition of subsidiaries, investments in subsidiaries, non-controlling interests, parent-company only financials requirements as it pertains to loans and guarantees, foreign currency transactions and related financial statement reporting, and other complex issues. -Designed new accounting processes and strengthened internal controls required for public companies. -Conceived and implemented company-wide monthly and quarterly reporting tools in compliance with US GAAP requirements, facilitating switch from previous, less efficient and less structured/reliable reporting system.-Produced ad-hoc reports for internal management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management strategy planning.

Chicago, Il, Us

-Managed client relationships and in charge of planning, fieldwork coordination and performance, wrap up/archiving of audits for private and public companies.-Handled monthly, quarterly, year-end audits and SEC related filings for several companies in such industries as retail, manufacturing, hotel/hospitality, telecommunication services, cable TV, marketing/advertising and visual merchandising and services.-Researched and assisted clients in the resolution of complex accounting issues in such areas as (but not limited to): intangible and goodwill, restructuring charges, discontinued operations, revenue recognition, equity awards, liquidation accounting, impairment analysis, accounting for income taxes, lease accounting, deferred compensation agreements, etc.-Apprised clients of recent accounting and reporting requirements and assisted them in determining impact on their businesses and possible implementation.-Reviewed and tested private clients’ existing systems of internal control. Communicate findings to management, along with recommendations.-Performed integrated audits of public companies requiring audits of internal control over financial reporting as mandated by the Sarbanes Oxley Act with the audits of financial statements.-Audited Employee Benefit Plans of recurring clients.-Performed due diligence on litigation projects investigating possible frauds in financial statements.-Conducted due diligence procedures for sale of businesses; evaluated operating cash flows.

Worldwide, Oo

-Managed client relationships and in charge of audits for private and public companies.-Audit of complex issues such as (but not limited to) inventory cost, inventory reserve, revenue recognition, licensing and royalty revenues, warranty provision, goodwill and other intangible, etc. and related accounting under both US GAAPS and local GAAPS.-Analyzed client transactions including Mergers & Acquisitions, Initial Public Offerings, agreed upon procedures, due diligence and comfort letters.-Evaluated business operating cash flows.-Helped clients with IFRS first transition projects.-Litigation due diligence engagements with international teams (due diligences on alleged fraud/non compliance with internal policies, etc.).