Responsible for the financial health of the company. By combining strategic and operational goals, I manage the accounting and economic aspects of the company by enforcing a financial strategy aimed toward profitable long-term growth. Additional duties include overseeing the finance department and human resources, conducting financial assessments, generating reports, establishing company budgets and conduct risk assessments on business initiatives.

Spearhead financial operations, and overseeing compliance and controls while managing Client Finance, Operations of the Fashion and Beauty Division

Primary overseer of financial operations (month-end close, budgeting & forecasting) and client finance. Support portfolio of clients from diverse industries with diverse business models. • Maintain accountability for proper forecasting, accounting, and recording of client Billings and Revenue consistent with WE ARE SOCIAL policies and IFRS.• Liaise with external auditors to track, follow-up on open audit issues pertaining to IFRS compliance• Partner with client Account Directors to maintain expert and fluid knowledge of client’s business models, contractual arrangements, key strengths, and opportunities.• Oversee and review all fee billing in accordance with client-approved SOWs/Purchase Orders in partnership with Accounting• Provide regular and Ad Hoc client reporting to account teams, regional leadership, and agency leadership.

Principal strategist and leader of strategic planning, budget alignment, reporting, resource allocation, and data-driven decision making for $1.1B AUM and alternative investments. Ensured compliance with all compliance regulations. Daily supervisor of all financial operations, month-end close activities, P&L accountability, financial reporting, and statements. Defined and implemented documentation of internal controls, policies, and protocols for compliance adherence. Engaged with C-Suite leaders and senior managers to discuss analyses and develop innovative solutions to position the company for continuous growth. Submitted monthly financial reports with KPIs.

Primary overseer of financial management, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategy development. Planned and managed revenues, cash, and operations to drive both short and long-term action plans across multiple divisions. Held reporting responsibility in preparing and submitting verified financial statements in alignment to all regulatory compliance statutes. Engaged with C-Level executives, Board of Directors, and Business Partners in Australia to discuss and brainstorm key strategies for continued growth. Performed ad hoc analysis leveraging financial models and automated reporting.

Delivered superior oversight and financial management of a $75M budget for the Youth and Music Programming Council, including budget creation and administration, long-term forecasting, analyses, and leadership support. Drafted financial reports and statements in adherence to all internal/external compliance regulations (GAAP). Formulated costs and calculated variances using MS Excel, SAP, and Longview ERP systems. Tracked expenses and brainstormed key solutions in partnership with Senior Management to bolster efficiency and accountability.

Provided financial analyses, reporting, and operational improvements in the Legal and Compliance department.Helmed management of financial operations and reporting. Assessed existing processes and implemented process and productivity enhancements based on data-driven strategies. Generated the monthly Executive Reporting Package. Used Peoplesoft to monitor and draft compensation reports. Collaborated with the Legal and Compliance departments and Outside Counsel to deliver exemplary oversight of all financial operations.

Analyzed operational and financial data, investigated variances, identified business drivers, and evaluated their impact on global business units in P&L Managed monthly global financial consolidation financial statements for reporting to senior managementPrepared monthly decks and presentations for Senior managementDeveloped Electronic Library for accounting records and documents to ensure 100% SOX complianceEffectively prepared monthly journal entries and month end reconciliations. Demonstrated strong leadership in successfully managing a staff accountant, junior staff accountant, and T&E coordinator.

Worked with Finance Directors to manage all aspects of P&L unitPrepared revenue and expense budget re-forecasts for various P&L unitsPerformed detailed variance analysis for P&L units; analyzed client profitabilityPrepared staffing plans and managed departmental labor budgetsWorked closely with Account Directors to prepare forecasts and presentations for worldwide management