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Los Angeles, CA, US

Toronto, Ontario, CA

- Managed close, reporting and variance analysis processes in accordance with US GAAP & IFRS- Effected significant process improvements and integration of The Mark Gordon Company following acquisition by eOne- Streamlined month-end close and reporting process – eliminated manual adjustments and reduced close cycle by 5 days- Greatly simplified the data.

Entertainment - Global Eagle Ent, Maker Studios, Ice Cold ProdsManufacturing & Distribution - Kubota Tractor, Delta Tau Data SystemsBanking & Real Estate - OneWest Bank, Bubble Real EstateOther Clients - Corporations, Partnerships, Non-Profits, Individuals- Provide key support on – recent joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions; system implementation.

Los Angeles, CA, US

- Implemented process improvements to strengthen financial controls, and secure an unqualified audit opinion within the first 6 months, thereby reversing a qualified audit opinion on the prior year’s audit- Interfaced directly with Board of Directors and coordinated all activities of Board Audit & Finance Committees- Provided strategic leadership to.

Santa Clara, CA, US

- Led Media Services division's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work including control reviews, procedural improvements, and complete process documentation.- Handled complex financial reporting issues to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements- Managed professional accounting personnel of six; recruited and trained new staff- Directed.

New York, NY, US

- Played pivotal role in establishing Brazilian subsidiary office resulting in 96% increase in territory profits- Outpaced market growth with 47% increase in revenues attributable to our regional management team- Directed all financial activities for Latin American home video distribution entities (subsidiaries and licensees)- Developed business plans to.

Burbank, CA, US

- Increased Brazil subsidiary profits 15% by recommending and implementing joint venture office- Reduced German theme park overhead costs 30% through implementation of proper controls and efficiencies- Directed financial activities for all Latin American distribution affiliates, joint ventures, licensees, and agents for filmed entertainment divisions.

AU

- Designed and implemented complex financial models for start-up entertainment company -- project and maintain by-film ultimates, profits, and cash flow over 10-year horizon- Directed international film distribution & general accounting activities including cash flow and financial reporting for management, banks, and outside investors; managed and mentored.

Chicago, IL, US

Fox & Company CPAs, Inc. (later Grant Thornton LLP) -- Top 15 national CPA firmO'Brien, Simmons & Co., CPAs -- Large regional CPA firm in the northwest US- Conducted client tax interviews and prepared complex tax returns- Supervised accounting staff and reviewed financial statement compilations- Planned and performed financial audits of restaurants.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Accounting