Daniel Speranta, Cpa Ca Ba Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, Ca

• Provided financial consulting services in Controller, Senior Accounting and Property Management roles to clients such as Cetera Financial Group, Entertainment One, The Mark Gordon Company, Hanmi Bank, and Suez, spanning across BioTech, Consumer Goods, Entertainment (Film & TV Production), Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Utilities and Real Estate industries. • Responsibilities included:– providing technical accounting and audit preparation support to clients, preparing… Show more • Provided financial consulting services in Controller, Senior Accounting and Property Management roles to clients such as Cetera Financial Group, Entertainment One, The Mark Gordon Company, Hanmi Bank, and Suez, spanning across BioTech, Consumer Goods, Entertainment (Film & TV Production), Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Utilities and Real Estate industries. • Responsibilities included:– providing technical accounting and audit preparation support to clients, preparing lease amortization, convertible notes debt amortization, and deferred revenue schedules– executing month end close, implementing process improvements, participating in system migration projects, managing timely revenue (e.g. ultimates), participation and residual expense recognition, development & production costs, impairment write-offs, tax credits, hedging contracts, business license submissions, performing inter-company, balance sheet and p&l reconciliations, variance analyses, forex revaluations and other corporate reporting – lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842 for 70 commercial operating lease properties, assisting with SBA loans (gain on sale) reporting, and posting portfolio funding requests– conducting post acquisition fixed assets register audits – managing rental properties of privately operated businesses – including responsibilities for revenue, expense, tax, contract and cash management (e.g. timely collection of AR & payment of AP), month end close, reconciliations, financial statements preparation, internal control recommendations, IT system maintenance, advertising, applicant screening, credit checks, lease renewals, inspection, and repairs & maintenance Show less

Roles: Fin Dir, Snr Bus/Fin/Proj Controller in publicly traded global coysSize: $35M - $150B Clients: Constr. Serv., Fin. Serv., Fintech, Health & Fitness, and Pension, Asset & Inv Mgmt• Change Management - Successfully integrated HR, ERP, Procurement and Financial systems of 3 acquisitions, smoothly expanding revenue base by approximately $30M and dealt with financial, reporting, personnel, legal and system implications of M&A and turbulent organizational changes… Show more Roles: Fin Dir, Snr Bus/Fin/Proj Controller in publicly traded global coysSize: $35M - $150B Clients: Constr. Serv., Fin. Serv., Fintech, Health & Fitness, and Pension, Asset & Inv Mgmt• Change Management - Successfully integrated HR, ERP, Procurement and Financial systems of 3 acquisitions, smoothly expanding revenue base by approximately $30M and dealt with financial, reporting, personnel, legal and system implications of M&A and turbulent organizational changes • Improved operating profits by more than 12% through accelerated revenue recognition measures• Business Process Optimization - re-engineered key business processes, resulting in Revenue +25%, Costs -20%, Reporting and Analysis times -50%, and Sales funnels +100%Special Projects:• System conversion implementation for managing securities and derivative positions• General Ledger and middle-office system integration, incl. bug fix reporting and UAT• Participated in licensed financial operation start-up project• Developed and implemented decision support solutions, improving portfolio and analysis efficiency 50%• Risk Management & Compliance – client facing Finance, Operational and Risk reporting designed to monitor and influence KPI growth of investment portfolio, as well as provide statutory and regulatory status overview. Championed legal and regulatory compliance by training employees in new regulatory developments• Managed financial, management and risk reporting, regional budgets, forecasts and variance analyses, general accounting, project accounting, contract management, cash management, internal controls oversight and annual accounts preparation in compliance with IFRS, GAAP and SOX • Managed 6 direct reports and worked with external clients and third party vendors• Developed profitability analysis models, KPI's, dashboards and ABC analyses• Liquidity management (cash-pools, inter-company netting, cash burn and cash flow analyses)• Executed Tax declarations and Regulatory reports Show less

• Financial, Management, Regulatory, Fiscal and Statutory reporting to HO and regulatory bodies.• Support CEO, COO, Head of Finance, and Dept Heads with management reports and analyses.• Monitor liquidity and cash flow movements and secure adequate liquidity for the Nordic branch offices. Liquidity follow up reporting to COO and Head of Finance to secure liquidity adequacy. • Perform annual Stress Testing in accordance with the Branch Liquidity Policy.• Participate in annual… Show more • Financial, Management, Regulatory, Fiscal and Statutory reporting to HO and regulatory bodies.• Support CEO, COO, Head of Finance, and Dept Heads with management reports and analyses.• Monitor liquidity and cash flow movements and secure adequate liquidity for the Nordic branch offices. Liquidity follow up reporting to COO and Head of Finance to secure liquidity adequacy. • Perform annual Stress Testing in accordance with the Branch Liquidity Policy.• Participate in annual Business Continuity Plan testing. • Prepare revenue reconciliation for the Nordic branch offices in accordance with Profit Sharing Agreement, and distribute for inclusion in respective Financial, Management, Fiscal, Statutory, and Regulatory purposes.• Consolidation and reporting of Nordic Renting’s property valuations and Fair Value reporting to HO, local mgmt and Risk & Portfolio team, as well as preparation of supporting documentation for Nordic Renting BOD meetings.• Initiate and drive cost savings and efficiency initiatives and participate in resulting projects, e.g. implementation of Electronic Invoice Management system; development of Decision Support System; implementation of new Outsourced Salaries Admin provider and UAT; UAT of application upgrades.• Perform balance sheet and payroll reconciliations, inter-company reporting & settlement, fixed asset management, effect supplier invoice payments and review aged creditors, train new staff.• Review and maintain updated Policies & Procedures Manual.• Work closely internally with HO, colleagues in other Nordic Branch Offices, local Finance Department, Middle Office, VD, COO, other Department heads and their teams, Legal Department, Operational Risk Manager, Travel Coordinator, etc; and externally with Suppliers, Consultants, Legal Advisers, Auditors, Tax Authorities and Bank. Show less

• Key leadership team member instrumental in developing multi-year strategic plans • Led 7 direct reports responsible for $5B clearing operation, credit/collections, sales tax and accounts receivable/payable • Hired and trained 3 employees, reinforcing the company with top talent• Dramatically improved team competencies through cross-training, assigning strengths based responsibilities and championing continuous development, thereby boosting productivity levels• Executed… Show more • Key leadership team member instrumental in developing multi-year strategic plans • Led 7 direct reports responsible for $5B clearing operation, credit/collections, sales tax and accounts receivable/payable • Hired and trained 3 employees, reinforcing the company with top talent• Dramatically improved team competencies through cross-training, assigning strengths based responsibilities and championing continuous development, thereby boosting productivity levels• Executed budgets, forecasts, month-end close, consolidated accounts, KPIs, variance analyses, annual reports, regulatory and tax reporting for multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance • Streamlined budget, forecast and journal entry processes, eliminating manual data entry accelerating the close cycle and facilitating more efficient and accurate reconciliations and analysis• Slashed expenses by $1M skillfully negotiating clearing bank fees, lease, office equipment and telephony costs, while ensuring service continuity • Special projects• RFPs re vendor selection of: o Clearing Bank services, leading Cash Management contract negotiationso Global Remittance & Settlement reporting serviceso Outsourced Salaries Administration services• Integration of 3rd party and in-house systems and UAT • Inter-company system migration to centralized Citrix server solution• Worked closely internally with other Department heads and their teams (e.g. Finance Director, Regional Financial Controller, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance & Control, IT Services etc), and externally with Customers (Airlines and Travel Agencies), Consultants, Legal Advisors, Auditors, Tax Authorities and Clearing Banks. Show less

• Conduct Market Research and Competitor Analysis for Benchmarking purposes.• Develop Strategic Plans together with Nordic Sales manager, including Cross-Selling initiatives.• Identify and Develop Partner Strategy and Key Accounts.• Develop and Manage Marketing Plans and Budgets.• Identify and Engage PR agency in the Nordic Area.• Integrate marketing programs in support of sales activities.• Work closely with European and Corporate Marketing Managers, Regional Sales… Show more • Conduct Market Research and Competitor Analysis for Benchmarking purposes.• Develop Strategic Plans together with Nordic Sales manager, including Cross-Selling initiatives.• Identify and Develop Partner Strategy and Key Accounts.• Develop and Manage Marketing Plans and Budgets.• Identify and Engage PR agency in the Nordic Area.• Integrate marketing programs in support of sales activities.• Work closely with European and Corporate Marketing Managers, Regional Sales Manager and Sales team, Partners, External Marketing Consultants, PR Agencies, Press, Design Agencies, Event Organizers, Telemarketing and Distribution companies, et al.• Co-ordinate and Execute Conferences, Seminars, Tradeshows, and Campaigns.• Research appropriate trade and industry publications for Advertising purposes.• Develop Customer References and Testimonials.• Implement and support Contact Management database. Show less

• Management Team Member.• Strategic Business Development, Account Planning and Contract Management.• Provide Pricing and Configuration support to Sales Team in all Customer Bids.• Financial & Management Reporting and Presentations to Regional (EMEA), Area, and Country Managers.• Work closely internally with Management, Sales, Legal Department, Project Managers, Consultants, Customer Services, Operations/Logistics, Treasury, Financial Shared Service Center, Country Controllers… Show more • Management Team Member.• Strategic Business Development, Account Planning and Contract Management.• Provide Pricing and Configuration support to Sales Team in all Customer Bids.• Financial & Management Reporting and Presentations to Regional (EMEA), Area, and Country Managers.• Work closely internally with Management, Sales, Legal Department, Project Managers, Consultants, Customer Services, Operations/Logistics, Treasury, Financial Shared Service Center, Country Controllers and their finance team, Demand Planning (factory production team), HR, IT, and externally with Auditors, Tax Authorities and Banking entities.• Compile Annual Area Budgets, Monthly & Quarterly Forecasts, and Consolidate central reporting to HO.• Perform Balanced Scorecard reviews, Cash Flow and Variance Analyses, Asset Management, Risk Reporting, and ABC.• Productivity KPI Reporting for Professional Services (i.e. consultant) community.• Sales Compensation Contract Negotiations.• Relational Database Development, Implementation, Training and Documentation. Show less

• Establish new Interior Decorative Arts business venture in Sweden.• Generate new sales leads (e.g. participation in Hem & Villa exhibit).• Interview and engagement of artists for client projects.• Photography and portfolio design utilising desktop publishing applications.• Financial & management reporting to Head Office in Dublin, Ireland.• File declarations with the Swedish Tax Authorities.

• Salaries and Per Diem administration for approx. 130 flight personnel.• Perform monthly account reconciliations, financial and management reporting.• Facilitating wire transfers of salaries to foreign accounts.• Liaising with employees, local and foreign banks regarding wire transfers.• Development of salaries database.

London, United Kingdom

• Organized concerts, events and performances.• Networked with event coordinators, communicating and booking the artist’s engagements. • Negotiated performance fees, contractual terms and eventual funding requirements.• Primary public relations, media and advertising coordinator.• Executed travel and accommodation logistics for each event.• Set up and maintained IT infrastructure for Meastro Sarbu.

London, United Kingdom

•Chemical Bank - Proj. Accountant, UK Finance-Responsible for development of SEC Derivatives Reporting application.-Assist in development and implementation of automated Repo System interface between the Bank’s Bond and Repo processing system and GL.•The Cooperative Bank – Risk Mgmt Accountant, Group Treasury-Risk Mgmt Reporting•European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Deputy Manager, Independent Control-Financial Reporting to Treasury and… Show more •Chemical Bank - Proj. Accountant, UK Finance-Responsible for development of SEC Derivatives Reporting application.-Assist in development and implementation of automated Repo System interface between the Bank’s Bond and Repo processing system and GL.•The Cooperative Bank – Risk Mgmt Accountant, Group Treasury-Risk Mgmt Reporting•European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Deputy Manager, Independent Control-Financial Reporting to Treasury and Commercial Loans Depts. re -multi-currency Nostro Accounts.•Nomura International PLC - Trader Support, Fixed Income-Multi-currency P&L reporting of Bonds, Futures, Swaps and Options for Yen, US $ Govts, Illiquids, Risk Mgmt and Proprietary Desk Traders.•Merrill Lynch - Repo Recs Accountant, Debt Markets-Multi-currency open trade positions reporting for Repo Trading activities.•Legal and General Investments - Recs Accountant, Insured Funds-Stocks/Bonds reporting.-Generate Eurobond Settlement reports and reconciling cash balances on Euroclear a/cs.-Post dividends on QUASAR, confirm provisional trades, and maintaining stock lending records. Show less

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor Of Commerce & Administration - Bca, Accounting, Business Administration & Commercial Law

Accounting And Finance