• Headed cross-functional team including product and engineering: analyzed market trends, created buy vs. build scenarios for data analytics division, and presented strategic recommendations to senior management• Managed strategic transactions (investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures) by leading negotiations and due diligence of potential partners & targets• Supervised two junior team members, including providing guidance on due diligence, financial modeling, and market landscapes

M&A and Capital Raising• Executed 8 acquisitions totaling $800M in purchase price. Worked on all aspects of transactions including deal negotiation, modeling, due diligence (financial & real estate), financing, legal, and integration• Raised over $1.5B of debt and equity capital. Worked with CFO to lead company through its first-ever rating agency process and worked with prospective investors on company diligence• Formed and implemented hedging strategies for over $600M of debt to minimize interest rate risk• Owned external reporting process including monthly & quarterly reports to board of directors and quarterly lender reporting FP&A and Strategic Finance• Created and maintained comprehensive three-statement financial models for all divisions that track key operational metrics, cash flows, and debt compliance. Presented monthly variances and key takeaways to CFO• Drove annual budget process for all subsidiaries, working cross-functionally with operations, real estate, and accounting teams. Redesigned procedures that resulted in budgets being completed 10% faster with fewer meetings• Developed financial analysis tools to improve profitability for key initiatives, including performing pre/post net of control on remodel returns and ROI on development to optimize over $60M in annual capex • Oversaw and mentored one direct report; managed teams of up to 5 people including external consultants

• Analyzed performance of portfolio companies and implemented changes, such as enhanced operating procedures and working capital improvements, to increase profitability and scalability.• Performed due-diligence on prospective investments on qualitative and quantitative basis.

• Built and managed comprehensive investment return models including analysis of hotels, land development, homebuilders, condos and office buildings for real estate valuation, disposition, reporting, and underwriting of new investments. • Analyzed operations for a portfolio company and created and implemented restructuring plans to efficiently wind down operations. • Created and presented a structure for Starwood to leverage separate operating portfolios to increase sales and returns.

• Served as liaison between management and PE owner and provided financial input on strategic decisions.• Prepared financial statements, lead monthly and quarterly consolidating close and oversee all tax requirements.• Managed daily activities for 10 people across the Accounting department, re-organized the department which made the group more efficient and scalable.• Created a variety of complex financial models including 5-year financials projections with balance sheets and cash flow to help the board make informed strategic decisions. • Implemented new budget process and taught procedures to over 40 people which resulted in quicker and more accurate business level forecasting.

• Designed monthly management reports and quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors to illustrate business trends. Conducted market assessments on all restaurants; recommendations resulted in over $3M in additional revenue. • Developed analytics and key performance metrics to ensure revenue growth and margin expansion including up-selling program that increased sales by over $1.5M and a discount program that lowered expenses by over $500K annually.• Monitored and appraised organization financial stability including liquidity position and working capital trends, and implemented new cash flow forecast model that helped the company save over $100K.•Evaluated multiple merger opportunities and advised the board on valuation and strategic of potential targets; led operational integration of acquired companies into B.R. Guest.

• Assisted with the creation, modification and delivery of a global weekly report to head of global corporate bank to help them make informed strategic decisions.• Reviewed and managed the risk profiles for 3 Healthcare bankers and worked with bankers to ensure that current and prospective credit clients meet bank guidelines and maximized banker performance.

Completed PwC's Transaction Services Rotation Program with rotations in Transaction Services and AuditTransaction Services – Financial Due Diligence• Conducted both buy- and sell-side financial due diligence on operating in a broad range of industries including Professional Services, Automotive, Logistics, Media & Entertainment and Technology.• Researched accounting literature for requirements by US GAAP, PCAOB, SEC and other sources of authoritative literature to investigate critical issues and presented in 'layman's' terms to client.• Brought together a group of diverse partners for a global account meeting with Nokia.Audit•Created new audit processes and documented findings on revenue recognition for Kaplan Education Services and investments for AIG.