Don Floyd Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, NY

• Head of Coty’s Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions.
• Streamlined the SOX 404 internal control assessment to reduce hours by 30% to allow more time for operational risk projects.
• Implemented new auditing tools and technology (data analytics, audit management applications, etc.) and restructured the internal audit organization leading to cost reductions.
• Standardized control procedures and testing to facilitate reliance on internal audit work by external audit team leading to reduced audit fees.
• Enhanced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Process by collaborating with risk owners to assess and recommend improvements to risk management plans and prepare for Board level discussions.
• Developed and implemented new governance process to improve communication and maintenance of global policies.

New York, NY

• Head of MSG’s Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance functions. Performed due diligence and integration for multiple acquisitions. Provided leadership to successful system implementations including.
• Improved business control effectiveness and audit processes (including the SOX 404 process) through organizational restructuring and technology implementations while reducing costs.
• Successfully led project to attain Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology status for MSG Arena security procedures from the Department of Homeland Security under the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Act leading to over $1 million in.
• Spearheaded activities to identify and close gaps in cybersecurity controls and compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards.
• Successfully managed the planning and implementation of the internal control environment and internal audit function to support the spin-off of MSG Sports and Entertainment business from the MSG Media business.
• Identified cost improvement opportunities in procure-to-pay, capital acquisition, payroll, and book close processes.

New York, NY

• As a member of the executive staff, coordinated activities to address audit and risk management issues. Created internal audit function including developing strategy and resource requirements. Performed operational.
• Implemented and managed the SOX internal control assessment process in initial and subsequent years of compliance.
• Developed and implemented Polycom’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system.
• Quoted in the media and presented expert guidance in group sessions on audit and risk issues.

Singapore

While performing CAE role, filled in as the finance head in Polycom’s $200+ million revenue operations in Asia. Collaborated with sales organization to exceed revenue and margin targets and led operating and human capital initiatives in the region. Hired and onboarded new regional CFO.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

While performing CAE role, filled in as the finance head in Polycom’s $200+ million revenue operation in Europe during a period of significant transition. Integrated newly acquired company into European operations, teamed with sales and legal to successfully negotiate new Telepresence sales contracts, and trained new staff. Hired and onboarded new regional.

San Jose, CA

• Provided leadership for this public technology company during hyper-growth period. Built and managed accounting/financial reporting functions, including revenue recognition, consolidation, and equity-based compensation.
• Performed investor relations activities, including conferences, non-deal roadshows, and other investor-facing activities. Coordinated development of financial results communication to public and investment community..
• Performed financial assessment of target companies for multiple merger and acquisition transactions. Conducted due diligence analysis leading to completion of multiple merger agreements and project managed integration.
• Negotiated external customer credit and financing arrangements that helped achieve company growth objectives and managed financial risk on a worldwide basis.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Baseball for Upsala (4 years); Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity