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New York, Ny, Us

Parsippany, New Jersey, Us

New Providence, New Jersey, Us

A Private Equity backed roll-up of clinical trial service providers, performing medical research studies that involve the participation of volunteers to help scientists understand and develop new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and their symptoms, with FDA and IRB approval. • Lead the integration of 3 independent clinics generating $21M of revenue and subsequent acquisition of 2 more sites generating $6M, onto common financial/operating platforms generating $31M of revenues • Reduce headcount at all locations by structuring a Finance team which partnered with Operations teams to operate more efficiently via internal controls, streamlined reporting, and centralizing billing. • Oversee all HR processes, and reduced medical costs 15% via plan consolidation and changes.• Spearhead all financial processes, keeping the Board of Directors informed of all financial activity enabling them to make decisions based on current forecasting, metrics, and reliable monthly reporting. • Ensure data integrity through accounting policy and internal controls, obtaining unqualified audit opinions in all years. • Review M&A opportunities with the PE team, creating strategic forecasting & proforma analysis• Improved DSO 30% while managing all cash activity, which included daily reporting, short & long term forecasting, and managing the tax and banking relationships - obtained a $4M credit facility.

Acquire Media develops software which publishers use (SaaS) to deliver news stories, and also redistributes these stories to investment houses, corporations, stock traders, and media outlets, all in near-zero latency.• Led the integration of the NewsEdge acquisition which increased revenues from $5M to $21M, and the subsequent acquisition of YellowBrix increasing the revenues by an additional $2M. • Lead a $5M cost cutting initiative to achieve net profit in 2012 after five years of losses.• Influenced the renegotiation of publisher royalties based on ROI analysis, reducing costs in all years.• Overall responsibility for financial processes: FP&A, budgets & forecasts, KPI’s, internal controls, accounting policy / SaaS, tax, and audit – obtaining unqualified opinions in all years.• Worked directly with the Board of Directors on strategic initiatives: reviewing M&A opportunities, strategically planning, and creating proforma analysis to make “go / no go” decision.• Managed treasury & banking relationships - obtained a credit facility during 2008 economic downturn.• Created a Human Resources function. The company went from 12 to 80 employees overnight - implemented a company handbook, 401k plan, Open Enrollment process, recruiting & interviewing processes, annual evaluation and conflict resolution processes, and a college internship program.

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NexCen Brands managed intellectual property (brands and trademarks) and earns related royalty payments from its consumer brands including The Athletes Foot and Bill Blass. (NASDAQ:-NEXC).• Transitioned the Company’s headquarters and accounting functions from Baltimore to New York.• Directed the month-end bookclose & financial reporting processes, including SEC reporting. • Incorporate accounting functions of newly acquired subsidiaries, including purchase accounting, Sarbanes Oxley processes, and Form 8-K filings. Project lead a Great Plains (G/L) implementation• Responsible for all accounting policy (primarily royalty accounting) and all tax related activity.

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CitationAir, founded in 2000, was a private airline specializing in fractional jet ownership. It was owned by Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE:- TXT).• Managed the organizations financial growth from start-up to $300m in revenues and zero jets to 80• Directed 20 people and 7 processes, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll, Accounting and Budgeting/Forecasting. Streamlined bookclose & financial reporting processes.• Directed the treasury functions: banking relationships, cash management, and long-term capital needs.• Responsible for all tax related events, including; filings, state tax issues, federal excise taxes, and interpreting differences between FAA and IRS regulations.• Responsible for all accounting policy, including the 2004 implementations of Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, and EITF 00-21 (revenue arrangements with multiple element deliverables).• Worked directly with Executive team, and Board of Directors, providing analysis and understanding to help make strategic decisions. Partner with operational leaders to find the correct balance between meeting financial targets and ensuring customer satisfaction.• Project lead an Oracle Financials implementation. Continuously worked with the IT team to enhance financial and operational reporting needs.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

WebHouse Club, a business to consumer start-up venture, was a subsidiary of Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN), selling groceries and gasoline to retail customers over the internet. • Developed and streamlined month-end bookclose processes, financial reporting processes, and implemented accounting policies. Developed and monitored forecasting and cash flow processes.• Worked directly with Executive team in the creation of long-term budget models, product launches, and unit economics presentations provided to Board members, investors & venture capitalists.

Dallas, Tx, Us

The Consumer Markets segment of AT&T (NYSE: T) was a $23B unit providing long distance phone service and internet service to retail customers. • Streamlined month-end bookclose processes, which shortened the cycle by 2 days.• Implemented accounting policies for new regulations and products.• Reduced Consumer accounting team from 75 people to 25, and improved productivity.

New York, Ny, Us

Viacom (NYSE: VIA-B) is a media conglomerate which operates cable television programming (primarily MTV Networks) and produces feature motion pictures through its Paramount Studios.• Prepared consolidated financial statements, management discussion & analysis, and disclosure footnotes for SEC filings and earnings releases. • Worked with the Investor Relations team preparing materials for discussions with financial analysts.

Worldwide, Oo

• Performed on audit teams in the fields of publishing, insurance, and investment portfolios.

Education record

Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Accounting