Ken Dopher

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CFO - Streaming Global @ Streaming Global
Ken Dopher's Location
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, United States
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About Ken Dopher

With more than 25 years of experience in media, entertainment and technology (virtual reality, online games, animation, studio operations, studio planning, internet start-ups) I’ve developed broad and deep knowledge of finance and operations domestically and internationally from the standpoint of what needs to be accomplished and how you make it happen. I partner well with those I support and understand moving a business ahead is not about hierarchies, it’s about execution and success. Experience has taught me to remain calm under pressure while balancing competing priorities and deadlines. Everything I’ve learned and successes I’ve had translate to the full spectrum of businesses – start-ups doing less than $1 million to Fortune 100 divisions doing hundreds of millions in revenue. I’m comfortable in them all.EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: management, finance operations, financial analysis, financial forecasting, M&A, due diligence, restructures, start-ups, Fortune 100, budgeting, business plans, business modeling, Big Four accounting experience, cash flow management, factoring, board communications, fund raising, SEC reporting, human resources, team development, financial reporting, online games, free-to-play business models, software revenue recognition, animation, international operations, strategic planning, senior finance executive, key member on executive teams.

Ken Dopher's Current Company Details
Streaming Global

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CFO - Streaming Global
Ken Dopher Work Experience Details
  • Streaming Global
    Chief Financial Officer
    Streaming Global Jun 2021 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    Streaming Global is real-time, redefined. It is the first company to rethink how streaming media can go faster and cost less using advances in cloud infrastructure and everyday smart devices. Companies no longer have to depend on outdated client-server models to meet today’s consumer appetite for fast media, on every device, any time, at any scale. Streaming Global’s patented, software-defined agile transport enables a video pipeline to be intelligently and dynamically optimized within your existing environment. Streaming Global didn’t invent streaming, it improved how it works.
  • Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
    Evp Finance & Administration
    Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. Oct 2018 - Apr 2021
    San Diego, California, Us
  • Blind Squirrel Games
    Cfo
    Blind Squirrel Games Jan 2017 - Oct 2018
    Irvine, Ca, Us
    Responsible for all finance and accounting functions of Blind Squirrel Entertainment and its subsidiary Blind Squirrel Games. Working as a partner with other senior executives regarding business direction and strategic planning. Blind Squirrel is a premier game developer serving other developers and publishers in the console and PC markets, as well as development of internal IP.Collaborations have included Take 2 Interactive, 2K Games, Disney Interactive, Sony, ZeniMax, Microsoft, Bethesda, Trion and others.
  • Hexxu
    Cfo
    Hexxu 2015 - 2016
    Alpharetta, Ga, Us
    Partner to CEO in start-up working on platform agnostic proprietary technology with applications in Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality content creation and delivery.* Conduct industry analysis, suggest funding structure, create and maintain business models with multiple scenarios in Excel.* Create and communicate funding strategies to team members, prepare and present presentation materials and participate in meetings with potential investors.
  • Sony Online Entertainment
    Svp Finance & Cfo
    Sony Online Entertainment 2004 - 2015
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Partner to President and COO regarding short and long term business direction and all financial, planning, Human Resources and Operations issues for this $100 million global Sony online game business unit, an organization with over 400 employees. Responsible for Finance team of 16 and HR team of 6, with studios in several US locations and Taiwan.* Key participant in spin out and sale of this business unit to New York based private equity firm. Architect of presentations made to over 25 potential buyers including extensive due diligence requirements.* Formulated financial requirements and execution of restructurings cutting over $30 million in costs over three years.* Partner to Business Development team. Largest deal executed provided a $30 million guarantee and $200 million in advertising with a German distribution partner.* Identified $15 million P&L benefit by implementing capitalization of development costs under ASC 985.* Represented studio on all financial issues with corporate parent in Japan including budgets, forecasts, and conferences, as well as ensuring conduct of operations following Sony Corporate policies.* Upgraded Finance department to address corporate and legal compliance and reporting mandates. Process improvements reduced monthly close from 8 to 3 days. Implemented rolling 24-month forecast.
  • Dcri
    Cfo
    Dcri 2003 - 2003
    Top finance executive hired to partner with CEO and Board of Directors to stabilize the finances of a $50 million public staffing and recruiting firm with offices in eight US cities.• Negotiated factoring agreement, supplementing a $5 million credit facility ensuring adequate cash flow to sustain operations.• Assisted in $2.3 million private placement to improve liquidity.
  • Internet Start-Ups
    Cfo
    Internet Start-Ups 1998 - 2003
    Lead financial executive for early stage growth companies implementing financial systems and controls, business modeling, human resources and communications with Board of Directors, outside investors, analysts, attorneys and accounting firms.* Prepared private placement memorandum used in attracting $2 million in funding commitments.* Project managed construction of multi-million dollar headquarters building.* Completed S-1 drafting sessions plus two rounds of SEC comments clearing company for IPO.
  • Walt Disney Feature Animation
    Director Of Finance And Operations
    Walt Disney Feature Animation 1993 - 1998
    Burbank, Ca, Us
    Lead Finance executive for Feature Animation studio in Orlando, Florida during rapid growth from 140 to over 400 employees, scaling the business up to produce its first feature, Mulan.* Led team of 5 finance, 4 human resource, and 2 communications.* Part of cross functional team researching, recommending, then implementing $10 million expansion, creating an animation studio in Paris.* Presented plan for expansion of Disney animation in Orlando then oversaw construction of $72 million state of the art studio within Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.* Liaison to Disney Theme Parks regarding Feature Animation's theme park operating obligations.
  • The Walt Disney Studios
    Manager Finance
    The Walt Disney Studios 1990 - 1993
    Burbank, Ca, Us
    As Manager of Finance responsibilities included operating budget of $50+ million, annual capital plan exceeding $10 million, and numerous special projects.* Successfully audited, recommended changes and implemented controls for $17 million film archival program bringing project to conclusion within budget.* Prepared and presented justification for $1 million renovation of historic on-lot "Shorts" building.

Ken Dopher Skills

Finance Leadership Budgets Start Ups Strategy Accounting Sarbanes Oxley Act Executive Management Forecasting Mergers And Acquisitions Strategic Planning Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Online Gaming Financial Modeling Social Games Business Planning Video Games Monetization Due Diligence Sec Filings Process Improvement Mergers Game Design Mobile Games Human Resources Internal Controls Game Development Variance Analysis Cross Functional Team Leadership Gaap Analysis Consolidation Corporate Finance Business Process Improvement Managerial Finance Acquisition Integration Us Gaap Cash Management Auditing Strategic Financial Planning Restructuring Financial Accounting Venture Capital Gaming Risk Management Revenue Recognition Cash Flow General Ledger Digital Distribution

Ken Dopher Education Details

  • Indiana University - Kelley School Of Business
    Indiana University - Kelley School Of Business
    Finance
  • Indiana State University - Scott College Of Business
    Indiana State University - Scott College Of Business
    Accounting

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Ken Dopher's current role is CFO - Streaming Global.

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Ken Dopher attended Indiana University - Kelley School Of Business, Indiana State University - Scott College Of Business.

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