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Woodland Hills

▪ Interpreted financial payment terms per agreements for talent and prepared participation statements including detailed support-ing schedules for interest calculation, production costs, cash receipts and agency fees▪ Prepared deal summaries for the talent payment terms for each of the Skydance production shows▪ Performed cash application for cable, SVOD and AVOD transactions and reconciled the cash on account balances▪ Set-up license fees and billing terms for syndication and cable deals in company’s financial system▪ Calculated the monthly cash flow for various SVOD and AVOD deals▪ Reviewed the AR aging and performed follow-up with customers leading to minimal balances remaining in the over 90 days category▪ Managed the digital distribution process from revenue recognition to invoicing and collection as well as calculating and recording amortization▪ Prepared the Balance Sheet and Income Statement and generated by entity Trial Balances for submission to Viacom▪ Designed ultimate process to be used across all Viacom entities

Burbank, Ca

 Filled in for various positions including the Vice President Coordinate monthly consolidation of WB Pictures International P&L numbers for all territories including detailed review and analysis of territory submissions Manage the relationship between Corporate and the territories, totaling over 35 worldwide Oversee the Theatrical Planning Process for 9 territories including P&L and Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Fixed Asset planning Create consolidated territory financial package for the submission to corporate, including roll forwards and variance analysis Assist in calculating the consolidated forecast and making on top adjustments to balance amounts to ultimates Work with technology team to ensure quick resolution of systems encountered in the budgeting system Responsible for developing high level reports and presentations for Senior Management

Burbank, Ca

 Directly manage day-to-day strategic operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on creating and implementing process design/planning strategies Play a lead role in the coordination of business and territory workshops in addition to identifying integration points and commonalities and providing training to territories and home office personnel  Review current internal processes and assess organizational impact prior to implementing changes in workflow, tools, roles, and behaviors  Instrumental in the design of financial processes for both global theatrical planning and ultimates which included combining both internal and domestic strategy into one combined business division Successfully reduced reporting turnaround time by 50% through the design of process control strategies  Worked closely with the Global Theatrical Division in order to revamp internal SOX policies and procedures

Burbank, Ca

Initially brought into WB as a Consultant through DLC in 2003, I was awarded the full-time permanent role of Director of Local Production, WBPI in 2010. I was then promoted to Executive Director of this department in 2015. In this role, I guide all aspects of local production finance, and supervise, review and approve the work of 2 Senior Financial Analysts, including the preparation and processing of Local Production territory ultimates, actuals, budgets, forecasts and cash commitments. Key contributions of my 12-year tenure include:WARNER BROS. PICTURES INTERNATIONAL (WBPI) | 2005 – Present I continually assess WBPI financial and accounting processes, and devise new protocols to enhance efficiency. I applied my systems automation expertise, built partnerships with IT developers, and provided concept-to-completion oversight of an extensive Management Report Automation project that significantly improved report generation efficiency. I also served as Lead Local Production liaison for the development of the studio’s Essbase Budget System.SARBANES-OXLEY COMPLIANCE PROJECT | 2004 – 2005 In one of my first major projects for the studio, I played a key role in the execution of WB’s Sarbanes-Oxley roll-out by demonstrating comprehensive understanding of SOX compliance issues, keeping all stakeholders apprised of project status / progress, and ensuring that the project was completed within the established time frame.

Los Angeles, Ca

In 2.5 years with the studio, I supervised a team of 8 Accountants and Analysts, ensured the accurate and timely execution of all finance and accounting tasks associated with the Domestic Operations group (Home Video / Pay TV Marketing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Domestic TV Networks Accounts Receivable), and overhauled the inventory reconciliation process, which cut the time required to complete the process by 25%. I also worked in conjunction with the Controller in the preparation and delivery of year-end audits, and reviewed and approved:A/R Billing | Confirmation of accurate posting of cash and revenues accrued, monitoring of collection efforts, and the facilitation of consistently timely cash receipt Monthly Bad Debt Analysis | Successful maintenance of sufficient cash reservePayables Ledger Postings and Invoice / Expense Report Processing | Confirmation that all monthly steps were completed accurately, efficiently and were properly documented and codedRevenue and Expense Accruals | Accuracy of all financial statement balances, and analysis of any and all significant Plan variancesInventory Purchase Orders | Control of inventory levels, and oversight of balances

Hollywood, Ca

Joining PARAMOUNT as Manager, Contract Accounting in 1996, I was elevated to Director, Financial Reporting / Home Video in 1999, and then named Director of Contract Accounting upon the studio’s 2000 reorganization. In this role, I recruited, hired and led a team of 10 Financial Analysts, and ensured the successful execution of all Contract Accounting functions. Achievements include:Accurate, timely analysis and reporting of income, expense items, profit participation shares via oversight of participation statement preparation for all co-financed pictures (average of 12 films per year)Establishment of a highly skilled, efficient Financial Analyst team with proven expertise in the resolution of complex statement preparation issues and computations (accrual vs. cash basis reporting, bank loan repayment principal / interest calculation, production cost analysis, advertising overhead, residuals, etc.)Consistently accurate, timely calculation of monthly and quarterly participation payment estimatesApplication of in-depth system knowledge and collaborative IT team relationships to catalyze and support the creation of the studio’s first automated statement tracking system (1999)

Santa Monica, Ca

As a member of MGM’s Accounting Department, I planned, performed and supervised licensee contract audits (Licensing & Merchandising, Home Video, Television, Distribution, Barter) resulting in the recovery of up to $6.5 Million. I was also responsible for:Evaluation of (and recommendation of improvements to) studio’s Distribution Finance and Accounting Department and Studio Store functions and processesPerformance of audits of MGM productions, and the identification of any policy violations or cost understatementsCoordination and supervision of Studio Store’s physical inventory count

San Diego, Ca & New York, Ny

I started as an Intern (1989 – 1990) with ERNST & WHINNEY, which became ERNST YOUNG upon the 1999 merger between ERNST & WHINNEY and ARTHUR YOUNG. I was named Senior Auditor in 1990, was a member of E&Y’s first audit class, and managed the following:Planning, review and supervision of extensive client audit engagements of a wide range of publicly and privately held companies within the Retail, Brokerage, Banking and Biotechnology industriesPreparation and review of consolidations and financial statementsEvaluation of clients’ personnel and internal controls, including recommendations for improvement