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Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States

Elevated to CFO of a multi-location NYSE-listed deathcare company with 385+ sites, $400M annual revenue, and $1B trust assets under management. I spearheaded a pivotal financial turnaround alongside the CEO, managing the annual budget and overseeing 11 teams across 10 departments. My role involved directly engaging Wall Street analysts, investors, banks, investment banks, and rating agencies, crucial for the company's sustained growth and success.𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 :⇨ Strategic Negotiation: Secured annual savings by negotiating several long-term strategic partnerships (insurance and third-party professionals). Secured new tenant amidst COVID, shrinking office footprint by 60% and generating significant cash savings.⇨ Operational Financial Results: Reduced monthly financial close process after developing key performance metrics and providing actionable financial information to operators for strategic decision-making. ⇨ Privatization: Efficiently managed privatization, unlocking liquidity for minority shareholders at $3.50 per share in an illiquid stock.

Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States

I was brought in to lead StoneMor through a crisis, managing a complex turnaround amid financial restatements, an SEC investigation, and a shareholder lawsuit. Successfully implemented corrective actions, addressed compliance issues, and restored financial integrity to secure the organization's stability.⇨ Process Improvement: Reduced spending by implementing robust procurement and revenue recognition systems that bolstered financial accuracy and filing timeliness, eliminated restatements, and prevented future SEC investigations.⇨ Change Management: Implemented a multi-faceted plan to rebuild the team, transition auditors, and establish a clear timeline with the Board, forestalling SEC fines and NYSE delisting.⇨ Control Enhancement: Eradicated material control weaknesses by revamping Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Program and implementing robust new processes, improving investor confidence and enhancing accuracy of financial results, and reducing further statements.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

As a partner at a boutique accounting consulting firm, I led sales efforts in a competitive landscape against the Big 4 Accounting Firms. Assembling and coaching a high-performing accounting teams, we assisted many companies across various industries. My expertise guided clients in diverse sectors through intricate financial reporting implications, conducting successful IPOs, carve-outs, and reverse mergers.⇨ Successful IPO: Led a seamless IPO for a newco, consolidating 7 entities into a publicly traded company. Collaborated with external partners to achieve critical milestones and ensure a successful market launch.⇨ Corporate Compliance: Provided comprehensive corporate accounting policies and financial reporting guidance for $3.3B publicly traded life sciences company, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance with complex accounting standards. Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhanced financial transparency, and safeguarded the company's financial integrity, contributing to its continued growth and success in the life sciences sector.⇨ Executive Oversight: Played pivotal role in financial stewardship of a publicly traded specialty finance company, assuming responsibilities of CFO / Controller and overseeing financial reporting, transaction advisory, monthly close processes, and transaction analysis. Ensured financial transparency and adherence to stringent accounting standards, contributing to its growth and success in the specialty finance sector.

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Bachelor'S Degree - Accounting

Master'S Degree - Financial Services