Slate.ai is a technology company that maximizes efficiency and reduces costs for the construction industry. Our digital assistant leverages machine learning, generative AI and predictive modeling to generate data-driven decisions and cost optimization to maximize ROI.

Served as strategic financial partner and trusted advisor to the Regional President and Leadership Team by producing actionable insights from data-driven analysis to assist in making key decisions grounded in sound financial criteria. Responsible for creating and implementing near-term and long-term financial plans and strategies to protect assets and maximize profitability in each market within the region. Worked closely with department heads to identify risks and opportunities that could impact financial performance and workflow processes in need of further innovation and automation to achieve organizational objectives and drive operational excellence. Managed all finance functions, including business planning, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, capital planning, expense management, revenue pacing reporting, general accounting, financial modeling and compensation analysis. As the financial leader, I was the voice of the business in communicating financial performance to key stakeholders within the region and corporate. Managed team of 6 and elevated overall team performance and contribution to shift perception of Finance to become a more trusted and collaborative business partner.Responsible for management of over $265M in revenues and aggressive growth initiatives for the number one and two markets in the company. Collaborated extensively with SVP and VPs of Real Estate within the region to maximize site lease portfolio profitability. Promoted to Regional role in 2014.

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, consolidated financial reporting, business strategy, financial analysis and operating cash flow for Pacific Northwest Region ($140M in annual revenues). Partnered extensively with regional market leaders and division finance team to set financial and strategic direction for the region. Provided insightful analysis and support to RVP, GM and senior sales leaders to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiencies and increase OCF/margins.

Oversaw division-wide financial operations which encompassed budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, film ultimate/profitability modeling, board level financial presentations & reporting, strategic planning, capital planning, cash flow management and film production accounting for Nike co-founder Phil Knight’s entertainment company.

Directed annual budgeting & strategic planning, presented and contextualized quarterly financial results and built quarterly board presentations as well as long range financial models for this multi-media entertainment company owned by Hearst-Argyle Television and Time Warner Investments, Columbia Capital LLC, and Rho Ventures.

Managed financial operations within Production Management Department. Worked extensively with CFO and financial leadership within DCI's 14 US Networks (which included the Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Health Channel, Animal Planet and the Travel Channel) and corporate accounting. Oversaw departmental cash disbursements and foreign wire transactions in excess of $45 Million per month.

Managed entire accounting and financial operations on numerous animated films which included project planning, budgeting (pre-post), forecasting, cost reporting, financial analysis, internal audit and cash flow management. Developed innovative strategic solutions and offered time sensitive financial guidance to Senior Executives and Producers.Animated Feature Film Credits:-The Lion King-Pocahontas-Hunchback of Notre Dame-Mulan (Production Accountant Lead)-Atlantis: The Lost Empire-Treasure Planet (Production Accountant Lead)