• Played pivotal role in Private Equity sale transaction due diligence.• Negotiated credit facility terms and merchant contract with banks, optimizing borrowing base.• Implemented a customized cash flow model, improving management of company liquidity needs.• Updated cash management features, lowered interest expense, and enhanced security.• Developed internal controls, policies and procedures to align with the business growth strategy.• Nurtured the commercial banking relationship, aligning company goals with working capital needs.• Organized and directed the month end close. Prepared monthly financial statements and performed diverse analyses with CFO.

• Streamlined existing models by incorporating latest changes in the tax landscape. Calculated Income Tax Provisions under FASB ASC 740 standards.• Prepared Corporate Tax Returns for a group of entities dealing with over $10M a year in tax liabilities. Researched on relevant tax topics. Corresponded responsibly with state and local governments.• Developed and deployed new internal controls as they related to Treasury. Recovered over $20K from abandoned idle accounts. Devised database to effectively control over 50 bank accounts and signatories.• Budgeted and forecasted cash flows to meet liquidity needs of $100M per month on average. Purchased foreign exchange forward contracts for high-value bank transfers.• Aided as key contact during financial statement audits for tax and treasury related matters.

• Developed an Access database to manage effectively the inventory of the company’s store in Las Vegas, leading to faster replenishment, accurate counts, and sales growth. Subsequently promoted to the Corporate Headquarters in NYC to overhaul the inventory control procedures for the USA company stores.• Founded the company’s tax department, resolved sales and use tax compliance liabilities, and saved over $100K in tax audits. Restored the company’s record of good standing with nexus state authorities.• Developed comprehensive budget models to calculate Property, Commercial Rent, and Use Taxes of$2M/year on average, which increased company rigor and financial statement accuracy.• Developed and maintained a schedule to account for over $50M in deferred tax assets. Automated the Sales and Use tax processes, reducing compliance time for over 22 states.• Managed books and taxes for foreign subsidiaries. Reported on financial statements and KPIs.• Budgeted and forecasted company cash flows and managed cash needs for monthly payment runs of $50M.• Key person during a Cash Management Overhaul project at the company level. Trained Accounts Payable and Receivable teams on new system and standards.