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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Worldwide, Oo

- Promoted to Advisory Manager, utilize software solutions like Excel to analyze working capital trends, with a focus on elements directly attributable to operations to guarantee positive results.- Provide high-profile clients with accounting/business advisory services to support M&A as well as investment and financing structures, collaborating effectively with other advisory specialists like Tax, Valuation, HR to deliver superb results.- Perform comprehensive review and accurately assess financial position, including highlighting value areas and risks of a transaction, and have been cited as key in positively impacting millions in year-over-year revenue.- Standardized approaches to identify major issues and risk areas, greatly improving organizational coordination.- Expand expertise at every opportunity surrounding legal organizational structure as well as entities included within transaction perimeter, and act as a subject matter expert in collaborating with executive stakeholders.- Conduct meetings with executive management to address issues and align efforts with long-term goals.- Perform quality of earnings analysis, emphasizing EBITDA and GAAP earnings in addition to the entirety of future cash flows; authored a related handbook sharing best practices, common issues, and lessons learned.- Improved methods to handle identification of significant hidden costs and liabilities, saving up to millions annually. - Discuss financial due diligence observations with external advisors, forging productive relationships and facilitating smooth negotiations across complex deal structures.

Worldwide, Oo

- Helped crucial audit engagements across their entire cycle, originating a comprehensive, risk-based audit response.- Assessed significant risk areas and performed exhaustive technical research to guarantee adherence with all standards and regulations (including US GAAP).- Noted for critical contributions in key meetings to communicate audit findings related to potential misstatements or deficiencies in internal controls using excellent interpersonal skills; offered unique solutions to cut down on control issues based on industry experience in the marketplace.- Coordinated and supervised the work of Component Auditors as well as cross-functional internal specialists, earning a reputation as a decisive leader and supportive mentor to achieve top-tier results.- Oversaw multiple ongoing engagements with industry leaders, handling full-scale management while interacting with relevant parties regarding audit status and issues resolution.- Gained extensive IPO and M&A transactional experience from an audit perspective, and acted as an internal advisor to senior leaders with special projects surrounding the concepts.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies