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Miami, Florida, United States

SVP of Accounting leads our global accounting operations and plays a key role in supporting our international growth initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional technical accounting knowledge and a proven track record of success in managing complex accounting functions within a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities: * Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury. * Ensures compliance with US GAAP, regulations, and other relevant accounting standards. * Leads the annual audit process and ensure timely and accurate filing of financial statements. * Develop and implement strong internal controls and accounting policies. * Provides financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making to executive team including CEO. * Plays a key role in due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions. * Leads and mentor a high-performing accounting team. * Actively participates in the development and execution of global expansion strategies.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Head of Global Accounting, Internal Controls, Treasury, and Tax. Acting CFO post-acquisition by Take-Two. Responsibilities:Financial StrategyDevelops and implements financial strategies to support the company's growth objectives. Provides strategic guidance to the executive team on financial matters, including capital allocation, investment decisions, and risk management.Financial Planning and AnalysisOversees the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections. Conducts in-depth financial analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational improvement. Monitors financial performance against key performance indicators and provide regular reports to senior management. Experience and success utilizing data analytics to drive performance.Financial Reporting and ComplianceEnsures timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, regulatory and tax requirements. Establishes and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks. Coordinates audits and examinations by external auditors and tax authorities.Treasury and Cash ManagementManages the company's cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Oversees banking relationships, including cash management services, lines of credit, and debt financing arrangements. Experience managing asset-based lines of credit.Risk ManagementIdentifies, assesses, and mitigates financial risks facing the company, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. Develops and implements risk management strategies and policies to protect the company's financial interests.Team Leadership and DevelopmentBuilds and leads a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities. Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

Miami, Florida, United States

Managed accounting department of twelve staff, providing expert US GAAP guidance on complex accounting areas such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, debt and equity transactions, software, business combinations, and leases. Assisted CFO in finance transformation initiatives and due diligence for multiple acquisitions. Project manager for external audit performed by EY dealing with all levels of internal management. Completed two full-year audits within first 10 months in role. Responsible for establishing accounting, finance and treasury policies and procedures for spin-off investment and co-sponsorship entities. Lead accounting transition team for $200 million acquisition and spearheaded creation of books and records for multiple new ventures. Authored monthly executive management financial reports and trend analysis. Mentored numerous staff within the accounting department.

Dallas, Texas

Managed global financial management, including financial analysis and projections, capital and operating budget planning, cash flow management, cost identification and allocation, revenue/expense trends analysis, financial record keeping and reporting. Authored S-1 and relating comment letter responses, including relief letters for its public filings with the U.S. SEC. Creates and files press releases for both domestic and international operating results. Integral team member for sale of U.S. Operations, and creator of pro forma and carve out financial statements.Developed and executed the standardization process for the global financial reporting process onto NetSuite and Workiva. Negotiated and integrated the financial reporting platform across multiple U.S. operations. Manages multi-currency consolidation, including calculating FX translation adjustments and non-controlling interest entries. Performed purchase price allocation on foreign subsidiary purchase. Performed multiple goodwill valuation impairment calculations. Authored numerous technical GAAP memos, including SAB 99 memos and reports direct to CFO and Board of Directors. Lead creator of S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K SEC filings, including Audit Committee Reports.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Leading numerous financial close enhancement projects, including creating GAAP compliant financial statements. Project includes streamlining revenue, payroll and other critical accounting and finance processes.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

CWC is a $2 Billion Revenue and $3 Billion Assets, global telecommunications company with operations in Latin America.I was responsible for transitioning the Accounting and Finance Departments from London to Miami. I reported direct to the Group Controller/Interim CFO. I was responsible for the recruiting 100% of Miami team members. The teams I manage included: Group Reporting / Consolidations, Cash and Debt Reporting, External Reporting and Central Reporting. I also managed multiple 3rd party service providers: General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Financial Systems Support (Hyperion Financial Management). In total, I had five direct reports and manage a department of nine, including our outsourced service providers.I was project leader for the quarterly corporate forecast process. This project consists of a bottom-up forecast for over 30 cost centers totaling over $100 million of annual costs. This project required in-depth analysis of all costs and creation/communication of executive level cost center reporting to the CFO and CEO.Most recently I managed the H1 half year IFRS reporting. The project included press release and financial statements with note disclosures. Additional deliverables included multiple CFO and Audit Committee reports. I also was involved in the risk management assessment for the refreshing of the Company's internal controls.Specific to IT experience, I took over as project manager to finalize the Hyperion Financial Management upgrade to version 11.1.2.3 (latest version of HFM). Also, as part of my direct responsibility, was managing the entire Group Consolidation process in Hyperion, including implementing system upgrades and testing.I also ensured that the Annual Strategic Report and IFRS financial statements and interim IFRS financial statements are prepared in conformity with IFRS, as adopted by the EU; the UK companies act and the Disclosure and Transparency rules of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority

Doral, Florida

Responsible for SEC Financial Reporting for an industry leading cruise companies, over $1 Billion in Revenue, $3 Billion in Assets.I drafted S-1 IPO registration document and S-4 registration document SEC comment letter responses. Also, I developed corporate accounting policies and procedures across all business units. I work closely with the CFO, Controller, Treasurer, Senior Directors of Internal Audit, Investor Relations and Human Relations. I am a member of the Disclosure Committee. I have trained internal executives on Corporate Governance and risk management.

As a CPA and CMA I managed a client portfolio of over twenty clients, ranging from new start ups to established public companies across various industries. Developed and analyzed financial planning and analysis metrics for the department of over fifty professional service team members with annual revenue of over a $12 million. I co-developed and co-authored the inaugural CEO manufacturing benchmarking study. I have financial reporting experience with SEC 10K filings, SOX internal controls, and technical accounting research.

Houston, Texas Area

As a CPA and CMA I co-managed the internal audit department a $5 Billion revenue company with over 100 manufacturing facilities world-wide. I led numerous world-wide audits, developed test plans and presented findings to executive management. I implemented new control testing programs and identified audit adjustments. I managed staff in China, India and Germany as part of our site tours. I implemented new controls and test procedures across the business, including the Corporate Compliance department. I have financial reporting experience with SEC 10K filings, SOX internal controls, and technical accounting research.

Houston, Texas Area

As a CPA and CMA, I have financial reporting experience with SEC 10K filings, SOX internal controls, and technical accounting research.

Houston, Texas Area

As a CPA and CMA, I have been the team leader of extensive financial statement (US GAAP and IFRS) and Sarbanes Oxley internal control audits of over forty companies across the globe. I have identified significant account and internal control errors and have recommended new controls to improve my clients’ internal processes. I have authored multiple proposals, Audit Committee reports, and have presented findings to executive management and Board of Directors. I was also a National Trainer.I have financal reporting experience with SEC 10K filings, SOX internal controls, and technical accounting research.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Working in both the Weston (South Florida) and Houston offices. I worked with extremely smart and talented individuals both at GT and with the clients I served. I performed due diligence projects and financial statement audits. I also reviewed the financial reporting process for many clients.

Created inaugural accounting career fair in 2002 with the assistance of the Toppel Career Center. Increased membership and number of professional/social events.

Greater New York City Area

I worked in the internal audit department developing test procedures and implementing internal controls. This role exposed me to unique Corporate Governance, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management issues. I performed fraud control tests and developed new controls to enhance the control environment within the accounting function.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Data Analytics

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Certification In Digital Strategies For Business, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

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Certificate In Innovation Of Products And Services: Mit'S Approach To Design Thinking, Executive Education

Bachelors Of Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

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