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Los Angeles, California, Us

Ink Systems Inc. is a sheetfed, heatset and UV ink leader that is well known for high-quality commercial and packaging sheetfed products and service. The company has five technical centers located throughout the US.Ink Systems specializes in high-tech in-plant operations, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, inks and proprietary software. Over the years, Ink Systems has developed UV and UV LED inks for all presses and moved into the packaging market.

Los Angeles, California, Us

West Hollywood, California, Us

Recruited to oversee the strategic planning, administration, coordination and evaluation of a controlled group of 20 diverse companies, from construction and commercial property to home lighting and pest control, with combined revenues over $50M.♦ Key leadership role with teams of accountants, China office CFO and CPAs on multiple projects and ventures.♦ Direct key accounting functions such as G/L, A/R, A/P, tax, payroll, cash flow, treasury, audits, cash flow, financial reporting and modeling.♦ Broad scope of authority includes executive guidance for the following.♦ Finance Operations, Accounting strategy and GAAP♦ Human Resources and Training & Development♦ Risk Management and Internal Audits♦ Strengthened financials by finding and partnering with reputable accounting (CPA) firms facilitating compilation, external, forensic, financial and tax audits.♦ Established corporate governance across all organizations, developed high-performance accounting & finance teams and scaled for growth. ♦ Evaluated gaps and requirements related to insurances, HR and compliance; added insurance policies to protect the business and implemented employee engagement processes inclusive of employee handbook, synchronized HR to payroll system and performance management.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Leveraging an extensive background and experience to direct the day-to-day financial operations for an electronic payment solutions provider focused on the enhancement of operations and revenue streams. Oversee accounting, payroll, FP&A, operations, legal, HR and vendor management implementing change and reorganization. Compile and analyze data to identify trends utilized in the establishment of KPIs. ♦ Recruited to turnaround, reorganize corporate culture and drive sales. Increased sales revenue by 27% with the standardization of KPI reviews, transparent reporting and enhanced sourcing and training. ♦ Successfully acquired a 300-merchant account portfolio leading to enhanced budget residual. ♦ Secured a successful sale of the portfolio at 10xs the value within two years of start-up. ♦ Reduced revenue leakage by 22% adopting revenue assurance strategies, targeting sub-prime accounts and proactively adjusting merchant platform.♦ Reduced attrition expense by 46% utilizing selective hiring practices, adopting interactive training tools, incentives and transparent communication.♦ Targeted cost saving measures, contract negotiation and technology to reduce monthly overhead by 31%.♦ Hands-on approach to P&L ownership, coaching, feedback and optimizing performance ensuring the accuracy of the financial reporting to various stakeholders.♦ Reduced ME close to < seven days by effectively mentoring staff, leveraging job rotation and redundancy in critical roles.

East Hampton, Ny, Us

I was selected to lead the development and execution of the Spa’s financial strategy in support of $20M in revenue spanning multiple locations. Provided strategic direction for the implementation of critical processes, procedures, and solutions focused on the continuous improvement of revenue, cost savings, and efficiency. Researched the market to identify trends and opportunities for business growth. Developed cash flow forecasts and P&L models. ♦ Integrated ADP Workforce system software successfully supporting 250+ employees over five states enhancing payroll, HR, benefits, talent management, and ACA compliance. ♦ Provided strategic direction for the implementation of critical processes, procedures, and solutions focused on the continuous improvement of revenue, cost savings and efficiency.♦ Spearheaded revenue growth by optimizing the use of gift cards and Groupon through targeted market research and technology.♦ Delivered 14% above net profit targets and transformed the organization’s financial position from bankruptcy to a profitable state by developing cross-functional partnerships, transparent objectives, and enhanced KPIs. ♦ Leveraged revenue assurance strategies to identify leakage, shrink and quality assurance that improved bottom line reporting and increased the internal controls within the organization.

I provided strategic leadership and upgrade of the accounting function including finance and reporting ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and business needs. Oversaw the transition of QuickBooks and led payroll processing. Developed appropriate COA, budget, and a practical FP&A model. ♦ Engineered and implemented reporting platforms, budget/forecasting, and financial operations. ♦ Automated the accounting processes through the implementation of technical solutions.

El Segundo, Ca, Us

I was recruited to apply my expertise in the management of cross-functional departments including Refund, Revenue Assurance and Lockbox in the administration of 20M monthly payments ensuring adherence to internal and external standards. Reviewed and negotiated $MM contracts. Supervised and mentored a staff of ~30. Collaborated with Treasury, Lockbox, Office of the President, Customer Service and several other payment vendors focused on accuracy and efficiency. Provided updates to the annual forecast. Aided in internal and external audits. Conducted analysis on refunds and escalation trends. Addressed BBB and AG complaints. Held accountable for the creation of process flows, DECKS, presentations and documentation. ♦ Implemented an effective revenue assurance review process eliminating $15M in leakage.♦ Slashed handle time by 36% and churn by 10% by a creating a customer service refund tool. ♦ Championed $MM cost savings projects and updated the customer retention process. ♦ Generated $20M in annual savings through strategic contract negotiation with VISA, MC & AMEX. ♦ Reduced escalation volume by 47% through the development of a Lockbox interface. ♦ Drove process improvements and enabled scalability for a 30M client portfolio through strategic process re-engineering.

Berlin, Berlin, De

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department. Process month and end year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity, etc. Monitor and analyse accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. Coordinate and complete annual audits. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.