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Texas, United States

Coppell, Texas, US

• Lead teams responsible for:
• SEC Financial Reporting
• Corporate and Technical Accounting Matters
• Cash and Treasury Accounting
• Fixed Asset, Lease and Project Accounting

Coppell, Texas, US

• Responsible for oversight of SEC filings including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Proxy.
• Oversee all technical accounting issues including debt refinancing, purchase accounting, lease accounting, share-based awards and impairment.
• Responsible for coordination of the monthly close and consolidation of results.
• Coordinate external auditor activities related to quarterly reviews, annual audit and significant transactions.
• Oversaw overall architecture of ERP (Workday Financials went live in May 2024) including data conversion, legal entity and ledger structure and financial reporting framework.
• Completed the purchase accounting related to the $800M acquisition of Main Event including final third-party valuations, final adjustments and coordination of audit activities.

Plano, TX, US

• Oversee filing Forms 10-Q, 10-K and Earnings Release 8-K, including XBRL tagging.
• Prepare or review of financial statements and other supporting schedules for quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Oversee monthly consolidation of all worldwide entities.
• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and significant transactions for impact on financial statements and write technical accounting memorandums and implement necessary process changes or system modifications.
• Oversee quarterly and annual impairment analysis and coordination with Senior and Executive Management to determine potential exposure.
• Evaluate new lease agreements and lease amendments for financial statement impact including appropriate classification. Coordinate with various departments to ensure all relevant information is gathered for assessments.

Plano, TX, US

Lead internal audits and investigations for both domestic and international operations.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Managed the SOX Compliance audit of 3 divisions and corporate processes of a Fortune 1000 Company in both the United States and Canada.
• Developed and maintained a SOX audit program manual including test procedures, documentation criteria, sample sizes, and best practices.
• Performed testing and documentation of entity level and fraud controls in accordance with PCAOB Standard 5 guidance.
• Directed and reviewed the work of 3 senior and staff level direct reports.
• Coordinated with external auditors to expedite requests from division and corporate management.
• Researched accounting guidance and developed technical memorandums for key transactions.

New York, NY, US

• Managed audit engagements of diverse clients including multi-location, SEC, and mid-market companies in the transportation, security, manufacturing, wholesale, and healthcare industries.
• Developed audit strategies and monitored progress and budgeting for multiple clients.
• Communicated with client management regarding audit progress and significant issues including control deficiencies, accounting matters, fee negotiations, and collections of balances.
• Directed and reviewed the work of senior, staff, and intern level employees.
• Served as national audit methodology and procedure instructor for newly hired employees.
• Participated in the recruitment of intern and staff level employees from Texas A&M and other major universities.

New York, NY, US

• Executed audit plans and tracked budgeted hours for multiple engagements.
• Communicated with client management regarding audit progress and significant issues including control deficiencies and accounting issues.
• Directed and reviewed the work of staff and intern level employees.
• Participated in the recruitment of intern and staff level employees from Texas A&M and other major universities.
• Served as mentor to newly hired staff and interns.

New York, NY, US

• Executed substantive audit procedures for clients including transportation, manufacturing, non profit organizations, and government agencies.
• Nominated for internal recognition awards for significant travel and overtime as well as other achievements.

Performed audit procedures for various clients in the energy, hospitality, and professional sports industries.

Masters, Accounting

Professional Program; B.B.A & Masters, Accounting

Bba, Accounting

Education record