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New York City Metropolitan Area

Parsippany, New Jersey

Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. Manage the issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Design, implement and maintain internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial reporting. Plan and manage internal and external audit including serving as principal contact with external auditors and regulators. Subject matter expert for revenue… Show more Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. Manage the issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Design, implement and maintain internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial reporting. Plan and manage internal and external audit including serving as principal contact with external auditors and regulators. Subject matter expert for revenue recognition, leasing, and other technical accounting matters. Oversee the implementation and testing of new processes and internal control related to new accounting guidance. Daily cash management, including intercompany funds transfers and maintaining a reliable 3-month cash flow model. Monthly bank reconciliations. Contract review related to our international expansion with new licensees. Maintenance of supporting schedules and reconciliation of subledger to general ledger balances. Review of all significant transactions impacting the general ledger. Led in the design and implementation of a new accounting and financial reporting system. Designed and implemented an annual budgeting process resulting in the delivery of credible, timely budgets. Developed periodic forecasts and related updates, including variance analysis from plan. Maintained key financial metrics including metrics for banks, debt holders, corporate objectives, and compensation. Supervise and provide leadership direction for all accounting and financial reporting managers and their support staff. Built relationships with our international controllers as well as outsourced accounting and advisory firms. Prepare board and senior management presentations and assisted business unit owners with accounting guidance. Maintained the oversight over the Company's critical and significant accounting policies and procedures. Participate in the Company's Future State Operating Model core system transformation activities. Show less

Wayne, New Jersey

Direct P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for over $1.5B in Inventory, $1B in A/P, $350m of Marketing, Visual and Store Planning,$7B of Revenue and $2.5B of Margin including $550M of Vendor Allowance. Manage team of 15 domestic and 7 offshore outsourced staff. Improved efficiencies to drive a 5-day book close. Accounting, Planning and Forecasting for Revenue, Inventory, Vendor Allowances, COGS, Marketing, Visual & Store Planning including all related sub ledgers and tax reporting. Developed… Show more Direct P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for over $1.5B in Inventory, $1B in A/P, $350m of Marketing, Visual and Store Planning,$7B of Revenue and $2.5B of Margin including $550M of Vendor Allowance. Manage team of 15 domestic and 7 offshore outsourced staff. Improved efficiencies to drive a 5-day book close. Accounting, Planning and Forecasting for Revenue, Inventory, Vendor Allowances, COGS, Marketing, Visual & Store Planning including all related sub ledgers and tax reporting. Developed and implemented key controls supporting Sarbanes Oxley. Prepare financial reporting (10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) disclosures and commentary related to my areas of responsibility. Resolve and mitigate disputes, ensure compliance with legal agreements impacting Returns Goods Defective, Return to Vendor, Vendor Allowances, Revenue Reporting, Scan Based Trading, Royalty agreements and Wholesale agreements. Founder of the Finance Mentoring program promoting employee development and succession planning. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, - Business Administration - Accounting