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Manomet, Ma, Us

Responsible for the oversight and integrity of all accounting and finance functions, external and internal financial reporting; budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, regulatory accounting and reporting; works closely with the Board of Trustees to drive and shape the future mission of the school.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Senior finance and accounting consultant for this project-based, global professional services firm. Currently engaged in identifying and strengthening process controls for major global investment management and institutional services firm.

Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for integrity of financial information and systems for this IT Development organization. Recruited and trained culturally diverse staff and reorganized responsibilities within the group to rebalance roles and responsibilities, improve quality and timeliness of reports. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, financial and regulatory accounting, management and business metrics reporting, and oversight of all accounting and related functions. Developed monthly financial reports to senior management and quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors. Developed the agenda for and facilitated the quarterly Director meetings. Managed the implementation of automated accounting system (Oracle) and reporting tools to improve financial accounting and reporting. Improved the accounting for FX transactions to eliminate adverse charges to operations.

Boston, Ma, Us

Managed a team of thirty-six accountants responsible for providing accounting support to operating divisions generating $9 billion in revenue. Supported divisions included Investment Management, Retirement Planning and 401K, Corporate and Investment Real Estate, IT and Systems Division, foreign subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures.Expert knowledge of US GAAP and implementation complex accounting pronouncements. Developed the methodology, process and reporting systems to account for losses on long-term contracts, to accounting for internally developed software and software developed for sale. Responsible for external financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and managing external audits of multiple domestic and foreign legal entities, reconciliation of GAAP among international entities. Responsible for integration planning and execution of business unit acquisitions, combining accounting and reporting systems and managing transition among professional staff.

Established full service accounting firm to offer accounting, tax and business consulting services to growth-oriented, privately-held businesses. Served clients in various industries including manufacturing, broadcasting, technology, food and snack industry, real estate operations, long-term government contractors and various service industries.Provided extensive litigation support and business valuation services to clients of the firm, successfully providing expert testimony in a variety of cases involving patent infringement, breach of contract torts and damage computations. Significant client services and accomplishments included strategic planning for growth and market expansion; successful negotiation of debt and equity financing; arranged for tax exempt industrial bond funding to finance the construction of new manufacturing facilities;developed business plans and financial projections;successfully negotiated equity investment and later rounds of additional equity funding; managed implementation of automated accounting and cost systems; developed strategic business plans and consulted on product pricing and distribution; and implemented accounting systems, inventory management and cost control systems, and product pricing models.

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I managed all phases of audit engagements for publicly and privately held clients in the following industries: government defense and long term contractors, publishing, manufacturing and distribution, broadcasting, professional service organizations, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations and real estate operations.