Recruited to drive company growth by developing short- and long-term strategic financial objectives and strategies. Managed accounting, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury functions. Advised senior leadership on the financial implications of business activities. Worked with capital markets to identify monetary resources to fund strategic priorities. »» BUSINESS GROWTH/FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: Drove positive cash flow in construction business unit. Working closely with Controller and Construction President, refocused billing and collection processes around maintaining appropriate margins and adjusted billing rates to meet financial targets. »» STRATEGIC PLANNING: Initiated process to develop a strategic model for future company growth. Brought in leading third-party financial advisory firm to lay the groundwork for a consolidated strategy for company with multiple entities, ownership structures, and cash flows. »» M&A/DUE DILIGENCE: Led financial due diligence for acquisition of 3 extended-stay hotels, which added more than $15 million in enterprise value to the company. Properties collectively generated $5+ million in annual revenue. »» PROJECT FINANCING: Supported strong growth in the multifamily development business by assisting in obtaining financing for three $10+ million projects valued at completion in excess of $15 million. »» PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Brought rigor to accounting, finance, and budgeting functions by installing robust controls and policies in first 6 months. »» TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP: Retained 100% of team of 7 finance and accounting staff through period of change. Instituted weekly staff meetings to communicate new priorities, gather input from employees, and define a shared vision for success.

Interfaced with executive leadership, Board of Directors, advisors, shareholders, and investors on accounting and finance matters. Managed team of 8 direct reports. Prepared financial reports and SEC filings and developed, implemented, and maintained financial systems and controls. »» M&A/DUE DILIGENCE: Played key leadership role in the sale of Carmike Cinemas—the U.S.’s fourth-largest movie theater—to market leader AMC Theatres in a $1.1 billion deal in December 2016. Previously, coordinated due diligence and financial analysis for M&A opportunities, serving as primary point-of-contact with investment bankers and third-party accountants. »» RISK MANAGEMENT: Chaired the newly formed Enterprise Risk Management Committee and reported findings of the committee to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. »» STRATEGIC PLANNING: Continually updated 5-year strategic model for growth that identified forecasted operating results, returns on investments, and sources of financing to measure success. »» COMPANY FINANCING: Fueled company growth strategy by coordinating with external legal counsel and investment bankers on senior secured notes and revolving credit facility. »» ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT: Drove continuous improvement to accounting practices and policies. Used SharePoint to better communicate policies and instituted quarterly policy updates with process owners to review compliance. »» EXECUTIVE PRESENTATIONS: Presented financial results and forecasts to Audit Committee and Board of Directors at quarterly meetings. »» INVESTOR RELATIONS: Supervised third-party investor relations firm and assisted in preparing quarterly and annual earnings call materials.

Managed financial reporting, M&A/due diligence, and cash management functions for $800 million public company. Oversaw preparation of all SEC filings, directed development of annual budget, and prepared investor presentations. »» STRATEGIC PLANNING: Developed 5-year strategic model for growth and presented plan to Board of Directors. Worked closely with all business segments to create model that identified forecasted operating results, returns on investments, and sources of financing to measure success. »» M&A/DUE DILIGENCE: Coordinated due diligence and financial analysis for all M&A opportunities. »» COMPANY FINANCING: Fueled company growth strategy by preparing for public stock offerings, issuance of senior secured notes, and revolving credit facilities. »» COMPLIANCE: Led rapid execution of SOX compliance testing as Interim Compliance Director, resulting in on-time completion with no material weaknesses reported. »» RETAIL PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed company-wide projects to roll out new point-of-sale system and gift card program to entire circuit of 250 theaters. »» TAX MANAGEMENT: Served as Interim Director of Tax with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day operations of all tax functions for operations in 41 states.

Planned and executed field audit engagements with responsibility for staffing, profitability, and deliverables. Developed strong understanding of US GAAP and statutory requirements associated with financial reporting. »» AUDIT MANAGEMENT: Participated in audits of multibillion-dollar companies across diverse industries. »» SEC FILING PREPARATION: Worked on SEC documents for clients, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Proxy Statements, and Annual Reports.