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Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Partnered with Region President, Region Senior VP of Sales, Area Presidents and individual market leadership to create and implement the annual operating budget for the 4th largest region in the enterprise, with greater than $129M in net revenues and over $64M in operating expenses.• Created and presented monthly financial review for Virginia-Carolina region including monthly / quarterly and YTD results as well as detailed commentary on performance vs budget / PY.• Identified and… Show more Partnered with Region President, Region Senior VP of Sales, Area Presidents and individual market leadership to create and implement the annual operating budget for the 4th largest region in the enterprise, with greater than $129M in net revenues and over $64M in operating expenses.• Created and presented monthly financial review for Virginia-Carolina region including monthly / quarterly and YTD results as well as detailed commentary on performance vs budget / PY.• Identified and evaluated market risks and opportunities while providing detailed insight on projected exposure / benefit on financial performance.• Managed monthly reforecasting process which included evaluating KPIs, local market trends as well as historical performance in order to recommend revenue and expense adjustments.• Evaluated KPIs and utilization of inventory to help determine profitability of iHM assets while ensuring that entire portfolio of assets are being properly monetized.• Oversaw the preparation and development of the annual expense and revenue budgets for 10 markets which included 73 individual business units that generated over $129M in net revenues and $64M of fixed and variable expenses.• Collaborated with executive management to identify efficiencies across region and launched corresponding expense savings initiative that resulted in annualized savings of over $560K.• Responsible for leading process improvements and evaluating / implementing best practices across region.• Supervised, trained and mentored 6 direct reports that support 10 individual markets. Show less

Directed all aspects of financial & accounting operations for National Geographic Channel-US, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo; a joint-venture between Fox Cable Networks and National Geographic Ventures that generated over $500M in consolidated net revenues, $155M in operating profit and over $165M in annualized programming investment.• Managed the creation and preparation of the multi-year long-range strategic plan as well as the annual budget for each of the individual NGC brands… Show more Directed all aspects of financial & accounting operations for National Geographic Channel-US, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo; a joint-venture between Fox Cable Networks and National Geographic Ventures that generated over $500M in consolidated net revenues, $155M in operating profit and over $165M in annualized programming investment.• Managed the creation and preparation of the multi-year long-range strategic plan as well as the annual budget for each of the individual NGC brands including NGC-US, NG Wild and Nat Geo Mundo.• Monitored and evaluated key performance indicators and sales metrics to identify potential risks and opportunities and measure their corresponding financial impact.• Managed the 12-month rolling reforecast process for all NGC properties which included identifying local / global risk and opportunities and their financial impact, evaluating KPIs and working closely with department leadership to gauge current and future investments.• Generated monthly financial statements and performed analytical review of key drivers impacting results versus forecast, budget and prior year.• Maintained a consolidated cash flow for evaluating cash position and facilitating strategic decisions related to programming investments, partner distributions, launch support obligations, trademark royalties and funding of daily operations.• Trained and mentored a staff of 4 direct reports. Manager, Finance, 2005 – 2008Published monthly board report distributed to board members, JV partners and members of the Fox and NGS executive team. Led external and internal audit reviews. Coordinated with audit teams to ensure SOX compliance. Prepared audited financial statements including related footnote disclosures. Managed the month-end close process and maintained a monthly close checklist.Senior Financial Analyst, 2003 – 2005Reviewed general ledger. Maintained and closed programming and launch support schedules. Produced financial statements. Show less

Reston, Va

Created monthly income statements for individual operating business units. Performed monthly review of expenses and compiled variance analysis to help identify key drivers, potential risks & opportunities and ensure accuracy of financial results. Collaborated with global business leaders to consolidate results from international segments. Booked all foreign currency transactions and corresponding gains and losses. Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts; ensured GAAP compliance.… Show more Created monthly income statements for individual operating business units. Performed monthly review of expenses and compiled variance analysis to help identify key drivers, potential risks & opportunities and ensure accuracy of financial results. Collaborated with global business leaders to consolidate results from international segments. Booked all foreign currency transactions and corresponding gains and losses. Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts; ensured GAAP compliance. Maintained fixed asset subledger and corresponding schedules of depreciation and amortization. Show less

Raleigh, Nc

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance, General

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