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Princeton, NJ, US

• Streamlined and accelerated monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for a publicly traded biotechnology company with multiple subsidiaries, contributing to the consistent growth of its market capitalization.
• Partner with the Executive Director of Finance and CFO to substantiate monthly ending balances to support the trial balance along with quarterly/annual financials filings with the SEC via Workiva including 10Q and 10K.
• Executed the financial sections of the 10Q and 10K while supporting related amounts with substantive working papers. Produced working papers to help support the equity review, tax provision, and all financial sections.
• Partner with the Executive Director of FP&A and Systems to improve the accuracy of accruals related to vendors working with the Tech Ops and CMC teams of Iveric Bio. Anticipate and evaluate evolving financial risks and.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

• Managed multifaceted responsibilities encompassing compliance, risk management, fundraising, and capital management, playing a crucial role in maintaining regulatory adherence, mitigating financial risks, facilitating.
• Achieved notable revenue growth, scaling monthly sales to $1 million by implementing a merchant of record revenue model, simultaneously ensuring compliance with sales, VAT, and GST reporting both domestically and.
• Implemented effective cost control measures, overseeing monthly expenditures of approximately $500k with meticulous compliance, sign-offs, and adherence to expense policies, while also ensuring regulatory compliance in.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and engineering, to ensure precise budget adherence and gain insights into future cash expenditures, fostering an environment of financial transparency and.
• Demonstrated prowess in risk management by overseeing a robust insurance coverage strategy, including D&O, cyber, and general liability, safeguarding the company against potential financial threats.
• Proactively managed cash flow, implementing robust strategies to maintain optimal cash levels and ensuring sufficient liquidity for day-to-day operations. Strategically projected future cash expenditures by.

Princeton, NJ

• Provided assurance and advisory support to high growth businesses in the industries of biotech, fintech, art and technology to help manage all accounting operations including accounts payable, general ledger, payroll.
• Developed and executed a roadmap for implementing and improving processes and controls to help scale the accounting function in industries including biotechnology, fintech, SaaS, workforce management, real estate.
• Prepared and review federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and high net worth individuals ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations while simultaneously minimizing tax.
• Executed the annual audit within budget for companies ranging in revenue from 1M a year to 250M a year while maintaining strong partnerships with their internal accounting teams and senior management.
• Developed and execute audit strategies through risk assessment and related audit programs in order to adhere to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Provide critical analysis of accounts to ensure accuracy of.
• Supported, trained, mentored, and developed over 15 Staff and Senior Accountants, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable accounting team in order to delegate responsibilities and oversee work.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

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