Managed the local accounting department of MullenLowe U.S., a marketing communications company with offices in NYC, LA and Boston, and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Interpublic Group of Companies, a Fortune 500 Company-- Managed accounting operations of the local office, ensuring that operations are in compliance with GAAP and IPG Corporate Policies-- Directed all accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as well as production and media billings for the local… Show more Managed the local accounting department of MullenLowe U.S., a marketing communications company with offices in NYC, LA and Boston, and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Interpublic Group of Companies, a Fortune 500 Company-- Managed accounting operations of the local office, ensuring that operations are in compliance with GAAP and IPG Corporate Policies-- Directed all accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as well as production and media billings for the local office-- Prepared revenue forecasts using an advanced Excel model. Downloaded actual billings and revenues by client and analyze variances on a monthly basis-- Provided profitability and employee utilization reports by client to Agency management along with timely assessments and recommendations on critical issues-- Liaised in insurance matters with IPG’s Corporate Risk Management Department-- Prepared contracts for new client engagements as well as amendments for existing clients, working with Agency CFO as necessary -- Managed internal and external audits as well as any client audits-- Supervised the daily activities of twelve staff members, providing adequate training, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations Show less

Held various positions in the organization throughout my tenure:-- Supervised the monthly closing process and general ledger account reconciliations-- Prepared monthly cash flow statements -- Managed and updated the approval authority system-- Updated accounting policies and the Company's operating guidelines-- Liaised in insurance matters with Corporate Risk Management Department-- Managed the $185M budget for one of the Company's brands-- Supervised and… Show more Held various positions in the organization throughout my tenure:-- Supervised the monthly closing process and general ledger account reconciliations-- Prepared monthly cash flow statements -- Managed and updated the approval authority system-- Updated accounting policies and the Company's operating guidelines-- Liaised in insurance matters with Corporate Risk Management Department-- Managed the $185M budget for one of the Company's brands-- Supervised and mentored up to four employees Show less

Advanced to Senior Accountant and supervised audit engagements of both public and privately held companies. Passed the CPA exam in 1982 on first sitting.