Direct all operations delivering executive financial management support in GAAP and statutory reporting, cash management, budgeting, and accounting transactions recording for four health insurance entities. Act as key controller to maintain the financial health of company; report directly to chief financial officer. Head a high-performing accounting team and ensured efficient execution of end-to-end tasks and duties. Engaged and collaborated cross-functionally with several departments to offer exceptional leadership support. Oversee processes relating to recruitment, on boarding, training, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, and retention. Lead implementation of policies and procedures to confirm compliance with set financial guidelines at all levels. Administer operations surrounding budget management and cost effective resource allocation to optimize revenue and overall profitability. Key Contributions:• Consistently met reporting deadlines for quarter and annual statutory reporting.• Devised and deployed new processes and controls to dramatically reduce accounting close cycle by 30 days.• Supported a new claims payment vendor by steering successful implementation of treasury and financial reporting.• Improved accuracy and timeliness of financial statements to aid officers and board of directors in key decision making.• Facilitated due diligence aiding in the successful sale of MDwise to McLaren Healthcare.

Administered end-to-end functions related to finance, cash, and relationship management across educational partnerships for the e-Learning and publishing business. Directed finance and accounting team while supervising operations involved in preparation of all financial reporting. Analyzed company’s policies and provided robust recommendations to executives concerning corporate development. Led the wind-down efforts associated with closing the business. Headed processes surrounding effective management of business intelligence (analytics) team. Oversaw filing of legal documents to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards. Devised and deployed action plans to attain annual financial objectives, as well as communicated any potential risks. Key Contributions:• Led university to distance education program acceptance across 38 states.• Acquired new partnerships and generated $20M in revenue within 2 years.• Offered exceptional support in decision-making across pricing and promotions.• Liaised with educational stakeholders via telephone, formal presentations, and conference exhibiting.• Attained optimal terms and conditions by negotiating vendor settlements as part of cash flow management.• Landed a complicated partnership between the company and two universities promoting a much needed nursing education program.

Reporting to Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the launch and all operations of the e-commerce nursing portal www.nursingknowledge.org for Sigma Theta Tau International, the largest professional nursing association with over 120,000 active members.• Responsible for acquisition of content through strategic partnerships with other nursing organizations and nursing education product providers• Managed all sales and marketing initiatives to individual consumers and business organizations• Full profit and loss responsibility

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, responsibilities consisted of financial management of a start-up broadband services provider with $10M annual revenue delivering managed network and integrated solutions to the retail industry. MerchantWired was owned by Simon Property Group and five of the other eight largest real estate property management companies. Duties included financial statement preparation, monthly close, cash planning, cash management, vendor negotiations, forecasting, pricing, financial analysis, profitability analysis, billing and collections.• Implemented cost saving initiatives leading to reduction in monthly spend by $2.0 million• Negotiated settlement terms with existing creditors leading to debt forgiveness in excess of $1.0 million