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True North Advisers provides strategic and functional consulting services to the non profit sector, with an emphasis on Finance transformation. We have expertise with business planning and organizational design, budget and cost analysis, process improvement, compensation & performance management, functional & systems integration, outsourcing, corporate and Board governance, and risk management. We also provide Executive Coaching, Fractional and Interim CEO, COO and CFO services. True North partners combine C level operating experience with expertise in all key infrastructure/support functions, critical business processes, and full cycle project and vendor management, to deliver creative, collaborative and practical solutions that exceed expectations. If your organization is struggling with growth or managing complexity, we can help!Clients include the Bob Woodruff Foundation (NY, NY), Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services (Baltimore, MD), Anti Defamation League (NY, NY), the Housing Collective (Bridgeport, CT), Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp (NY, NY), and more.Strategic Planning | Organizational Design | Financial Planning & Analysis | Financial Data & Systems Architecture | Functional & Systems Integration | Cost Control | Compensation & Benefits Planning | Process Improvement | Project Management | Outsourcing | Reserve & investment Policy Development | Enterprise Risk Management | M&A | Change Management | Corporate & Board Governance | Trusted Adviser

New York, New York, Us

EDF applies the best science & economics to smart policies and bi-partisan politics, to harness the power of the marketplace for the benefit of people AND the environment. That's what we mean by "finding the ways that work!"Ex Officio member EDF Board Finance & Audit Committees; EDF Europe Board and California Fisheries BoardReporting to the CEO, tasked with integrating Program and Corporate Finance functions, and building out a truly global Finance function, in support of an ambitious Blueprint 2020 strategy.* Repositioned Finance as business partner, and catalyst & convener for bringing Program and Corporate Finance functions closer together. With emphasis on modifying data architecture, leveraging technology, shared social structure and agenda setting.* Restructured Finance around 4 functional silos; Accounting & Reporting, Transaction Processing, Data & Applications and Business Support. Developed an ambitious, multi year, change agenda for each. * Redesigned internal reporting: streamlined budget/reforecasting process; introduced loans & investments as a proxy for working capital; introduced Sources & Uses of Unrestricted to help frame tradeoffs between Program and Support needs; added legal entity reporting. . * Led the introduction of a new Expense Management system (Concur); and end-to-end restructuring of Gift Processing; with an eye to improving usability, reducing error/rework and time to completion. * Led International Risk Review; restructured insurance coverage, standardized minimum process & controls, and built out 3rd party support for international locations. CFO | Strategic Planning |Organizational Design | Budget | Financial Analysis | Management Reporting | Project Management | Outsourcing |Talent Development | M&A | Reserve Policy | Risk Management | Complex Contract Negotiations | Corporate Governance

New York, New York, Us

Rapidly growing Litigation boutique, specializing in the trial of complex commercial cases, with a focus on sophisticated securities, antitrust, IP and bankruptcy related disputes. Reporting to the Managing Partner; tasked with building out middle and back office with an eye to supporting 75-100 attorneys; helping to define the appropriate division of labor with the Managing Partner, and recruit for senior Support positions.* Developed & implemented an IT Strategy that positioned HSG as aggressive adopter of trends likely to reshape the industry (consumerization, cloud and mobile), covering all critical systems and business applications.* Reorganized financial and labor reporting; with emphasis on key Revenue drivers (utilization & realization), margins, cash reconciliation, rolling budget and cash flow projections. Established the foundation for diversifying to alternative pricing. Dramatically improved visibility and resource allocation.* Formalized governance and communications; organized monthly Management Committee meetings, water falling into Partner and Associate meetings, improving employee engagement. Introduced internal Focus Groups to help identify critical use cases and discuss trade-offs. Revamped key messaging in Marketing materials; moving beyond founding.* Supported doubling of attorney's from 20 to 45.COO | Organizational Design | Business Assessment| Budgeting | Financial Analysis | Management Reporting | IT Investment Strategy | Performance Measurement | Project & Vendor Management | Outsourcing | Marketing & Business Development | Corporate Governance

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

A member of a $700M global federation of 21 fundraising countries, programming in >50 developing countries, whose mission is to end the cycle of poverty by insuring every child has the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Member, Board Finance, Audit and Governance CommitteesPartnered with the CEO in setting strategic direction and ensuring the financial, operational and reputational health of the organization. Aligned infrastructure and operational support, and oversaw implementation of risk management and various control and guardianship functions related to individual and institutional fundraising and program support. * Co-led Plan USA Strategic Planning (2010-2011). Revamped budget and planning processes. Introduced SBRs, financial, and operating KPIs. Reoriented focus toward capability, capacity, risk, and mitigation.* Co-led review of Plan Intl Business Operating Model (2011-2012), redefining the relationship between key stakeholder groups, and the role of the corporate center; setting the federation on a path toward greater integration. * Led all aspects of CEDPA acquisition (2012); 24 FTEs, 2 locations and $6M recurring revenue. * Restructured IT, Finance, and HR/Facilities. Led internal and Board engagement around multiyear IT investments; including HRIS, Finance, and CRM. Substantially improved employee productivity and engagement. * Strengthened existing risk and guardianship functions; stood up legal, company, and program compliance functions, and integrated with Plan Intl.* Co-led a Board Effectiveness initiative (2011-12), substantially improving overall Board and Staff satisfaction.COO | Strategic Planning | Organizational Design | Budgeting | Financial Analysis | IT Investment Strategy | Performance Management | Talent Development | Benefits Planning | Risk Management | Project Management | M&A | Complex Contract Negotiations | Business Development | Corporate Governance | Board Advisory

Brooklyn, New York, Us

Managing Director, Co-Head, & Chief Operating Officer (2009)Member Board of Directors (2009)Advisory Director (2010 – 2011)Directed business and client strategy development, key client relationship management, budgeting/reporting, organizational capacity/utilization, individual program planning, quality, pricing, and support. * Led full diagnostic review and clarified current/emerging service offerings, including cost drivers and value proposition for each. Introduced new tools for planning, budgeting, and new frameworks for pricing.* Key contributor to design and implementation of 9 project Financial Management program for Morgan Stanley. Used program to expand business development in NY.COO | Strategic Planning | Budgeting | Financial Planning | Performance Management | Project Management | Business Development | Client Relationship Management | Risk Management

Developed a business plan, and the critical clinical, educational and employer partners, for a drug & alcohol treatment center. This was to be in-patient, targeted at men/women, ages 18-24yrs, who have suffered from recurring drug or alcohol addiction and co-existing mental disorders, and had completed a traditional 30-90 day treatment program. Programming would include both clinical and life skills training, with emphasis on building healthy relationships between participants, families and society, and transitioning to a self-sustainable, responsible and contributing adult. General length of stay was to be 6-12mos. Ultimately unable to get the necessary zoning. But my son used this construct as the foundation for building a thriving business in NYC!

New York, Ny, Us

Member Global Operations & Services Management Committee (2005 – 2006)Key player in integration of institutional, retail, and asset management operations, incorporating $800M budget and >5,500 employees worldwide. Managed shared disciplines that provided necessary structure, speed, and organizational leverage, including functional mapping/organizational alignment, talent management, occupancy/location planning, remote captive and 3rd party outsourcing, budget/reporting consolidation, shared polices/procurement, common communications platform, and shared governance and social structure.COO | Strategic Planning | Organizational Design | Budgeting | Financial Planning | Cost Control | Alternative Sourcing | Performance Management | Risk Management | Project & Vendor Management | Change Management | Complex Negotiations | Corporate Governance

New York, Ny, Us

Directed multiple high profile initiatives requiring cross functional cooperation and strong matrix management. * Led divisional review of NY metro occupancy needs and strategic location options; consolidating 2,300 infrastructure positions from 6 locations. * Designed models to assess feasibility and risk of deployment/outsourcing and to describe relative rate and productivity profiles. Consulted on process and business model changes that impacted divisional cost structure without compromising client services or increasing operating risk.Strategic Planning | Project & Vendor Management | Partnership | Change Management | Complex Negotiations

New York, Ny, Us

Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Morgan Stanley Japan (1998 – 2004) Member, Tokyo Executive Committee (1998 – 2004)Key player in doubling branch revenues and headcount to $1.2B and 1,100, respectively. Created scalable, cost effective, and client focused support. Led critical functional, cross-functional, and industry wide initiatives – many subsequently employed by Morgan Stanley globally.* Introduced Scenario Planning as a framework for engagement, with multi year results described in a 2002 Harvard Business School Case Study. * Institutionalized long-term real estate planning; combined with Business Continuity Planning and Data Center Planning. Pioneered server lite HQ footprint. Achieved industry leading structure at a price point 25% less than nearest competitor.* Restructured employee benefits programs; including replacing industry sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Japan’s first Defined Contribution Plan. Saved >$80M in potential future liability.* Pioneered use of employee Survey and Focus Groups. Improved recruiting and retention in critical functional and employee segments.* Established advertising, events, and external communications to strengthen framework for influencing key stakeholders.* Partnered with Law & Compliance, and Internal Audit on regulatory audit prep and follow up response.Executive Director, International Fixed Income Sales Manager (1994-1997)COO | Strategic Planning | Organizational Design | Business Development | Budgeting | Financial Planning | Performance Measurement | Talent Acquisition & Development | Benefits Planning | Risk Management | Project & Vendor Management | Change Management | Partnership | Complex Negotiations | Corporate Governance

New York, Ny, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor'S Degree, History