As a senior finance executive, I build best-in-class finance organizations supporting rapid growth by identifying talented people and implementing efficient processes and systems to quickly move a business forward. A proactive problem solver and highly analytical decision maker, I identify new opportunities, while effectively managing risk. Experience in public accounting/audit founded in Arthur Andersen; international experience while serving as board member for a joint venture operating in US and Latin America. Noted for: Finance StrategistDirected financial analysis for dozens of professional and collegiate national and regional content acquisitions/renewals valued at several billion dollars.Transformational Change LeaderConsolidated all US-based Fox Sports businesses under one finance organization resulting in significant changes to create a lean, engaged, motivated team delivering results.Corporate Development | M&A SpecialistFinance lead on successful launch of national sports networks. Served on M&A team and integrated finance and accounting operations for multiple acquired companies (over $1B aggregate valuations).Technology and Process Modernization ChampionSimplified hiring and payroll processes for thousands of production freelance staff across multiple states, resulting in increased productivity and compliance. Modernized and automated a complex sports music usage and reporting process for thousands of sports telecasts.Executive and Financial Management StrengthsStrategy, Planning, and Management − Financial Operations and Controls − Financial Planning and Analysis − Accounting | General Ledger − Budgeting | Forecasting − Organizational Change − M&A | Divestitures − Process Automation | Optimization − Team Building and Development − Content Acquisitions − IT Strategy − Systems Implementation