Current CPA/MBA with more than 20 years of public and industry accounting experience providing senior level financial reporting and technical accounting consulting services for a public biotechnology company.

Report directly to the CFO, including attending Audit Committee meetings and drafting documents to be sent to the Audit Committee. Responsible for the preparation, review and filing of required SEC documents for the Company (10Ks, 10Qs, 8Ks, proxy statements and XBRL). Prepare memos for significant transactions of the Company regarding accounting implications for internal documentation as well as to support external auditor quarterly/annual audit work. Perform analyses/memos for new accounting pronouncements (ASC 842 - Leases) and evaluate subsequent transactions regarding newly implemented accounting policies (ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition, financing transactions, modification of stock awards and leases). Review other existing technical accounting policies and draft new policies as necessary. Help coordinate work with external auditors for an efficient and accurate audit. Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and other areas (stock comp and investments) to ensure control environment is operating effectively.

Report directly to the CFO. Responsible for the preparation, review and filing of required SEC documents for the Company (10Ks, 10Qs, 8Ks, proxy statements and XBRL). Prepare memos for significant transactions of the Company regarding accounting implications for internal documentation as well as to support external auditor quarterly/annual audit work. Perform initial analyses/memos for new accounting pronouncements (ASC 842 - Leases) and evaluate subsequent transactions regarding newly implemented accounting policies (ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition). Review other existing technical accounting policies and draft new policies as necessary. Help coordinate work with external auditors for an efficient and accurate audit. Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and other areas (stock comp and investments) to ensure control environment is operating effectively.

Report directly to the VP Internal Audit. Work on establishing, reviewing and refining accounting policies and procedures, help prepare internal audit plans and perform internal audit programs, perform site visits throughout various locations across the world, help oversee physical inventory process, ensure financial statements are in accordance with US GAAP, ensure company is maintaining proper internal control framework.

Report directly to Vice President, Finance & Accounting. Review monthly journal entries pertaining to deferred revenue, equity securities and stock compensation (including review of assumptions for Black Scholes). Research technical accounting guidance and prepare internal memorandums as necessary, including stock compensation, business combinations, impairment of definite and indefinite lived assets (goodwill, intangible assets, PP&E), and related parties. Prepare revenue recognition and variable interest entity (VIE) internal memorandums for new collaboration agreements (including up-front and milestone payments, and multiple element arrangements for biotech companies). Review internal SOX testing for various processes to support management’s assertion on internal control and for auditor review (revenue – cost recovery, PP&E, accounts payable/purchasing, financial reporting/contingencies/accruals, treasury, consolidation, and financial close process). Quarterly/annual responsibilities for SEC Form 10-Q/K filings include preparing initial draft of MD&A (including consolidated fluctuation analysis with significant drivers between periods) to be reviewed by the Vice President, Finance & Accounting and CFO; reviewing financial statement tie-out to ensure information agrees to company records, and reviewing disclosure checklists and other materials to ensure filings are complete and accurate in accordance with US GAAP. Responsible for renewing and managing insurance products for the company domestically to ensure protection from losses. Responsible for being finance lead for a sector and division of the company, including reviewing monthly divisional P&L’s for significant movement and drivers, approving divisional spending, budgets and offers of employment.

Report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and work on various ad hoc projects with CFO. Manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting function for the Corporate office in Philadelphia (3 reports) and help manage accounting function in Ohio remotely (5 manager reports with 50 people overall). Responsible for researching new technical accounting and regulatory/industry guidance on a quarterly basis to be in compliance with SEC quarterly and annual filings. Also responsible for preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual SEC regulatory filings (Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and Form 8-K) for two public companies on the NYSE. Other duties include managing the audit process for the two public companies with external auditors, managing carve out process for historical periods of newly created public companies and heavily involved in the accounting and financial reporting for several acquisitions made between 2012 and 2014.

Managed day-to-day audit engagement (including benefit plan audit) for USA division of a multi-national public company. Worked directly with Senior Manager and Partner in establishing the overall audit plan in accordance with GAAS. Other responsibilities included:- Coordinating various PwC engagement personnel (audit, tax and other internal specialists).- Managing various audit cycles (premiums, financial reporting, purchase accounting, intangible assets).- Reviewing financial statements for completeness and accuracy in accordance with GAAP and regulatory/industry guidance.- Leading weekly update meetings with PwC Senior Manager, Company Senior Management and Internal Audit on internal controls and audit issues.- Assisting in the budgeting process including budget versus actual analysis, estimated time of completion for audit areas, tracking overruns and billing clients.

Assisted Senior Manager in managing day-to-day audit engagement for USA division of a multi-national public company. Other responsibilities included:- Performing and reviewing internal controls testing for various audit cycles (premiums, financial reporting, run-off company testing, tax provision and international segment).- Auditing premiums and claims account balances for certain business units as well as other detailed testing.- Performing analytical procedures to understand movements in accounts and divisions and detect anomalies.- Auditing management's goodwill analysis, including reporting segments and allocations.- Communicating with PwC international teams to coordinate reliance on international teams' work and documentation.- Coaching several audit associates involved with assigned areas of the audit.

Provided audit services to various public and private companies throughout the Connecticut area. Responsible for supervising various audit associates on these engagements and communicating results to management of the client. Other duties included:- Auditing quarterly and annual SEC filings as well as press releases.- Researching financial reporting requirements to ensure company compliance with GAAP.- Evaluating internal control processes including the design and implementation and operation of such controls.- Performing analytical reviews and detailed testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts.- Evaluating company risk based on thorough analysis of client's business, industry and control environment.

Provided audit services to various public and private companies in the Connecticut area.

Performed the role of assistant men's basketball coach for a University participating in Division 1 athletics. Worked on court with player development, focusing on post player development. Managed the film exchange process at the University. Maintained the role of Academic Adviser for the basketball team including regulation of study hall. Performed off-campus recruiting and player evaluation. Recruited various high school players which were instrumental in University reaching Northeast Conference championship game.

Sport Lisboa Benfica (2001-2002): Lisbon, PortugalF.C. Porto (2000-2001): Porto, PortugalMinas Tenis Clube (summer 2000): Belo Horizonte, BrazilBrooklyn Kings, United States Basketball League (April/May 2000): Brooklyn, NY, USAImortal Desportivo Clube (1999-2000) - Albufeira (Algarve), PortugalClube Amigos do Basquete (C.A.B. Madeira) (1997-1999): Funchal (Madeira), PortugalSt. Vincent's Club (winter 1996): Dublin, IrelandThames Valley Tigers (1996): Bracknell (greater London area), England

Worked in summers between professional basketball teams as a math instructor for 7th and 8th grade students preparing for the high school entrance exams in the New York City area.

Provided tutoring services for various families in the summers between professional basketball teams in their preparation for their high school entrance exams. Tutoring included math, verbal and reading sections as well as test-taking techniques.