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Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Boca Raton, Fl

Drive accounting and financial operations as the only financial leader in the organization to ensure fiscally sound business practices and program development. Create policies and procedures affecting diverse areas of business with AP, AR, cash flow analysis, banking, and corporate credit card. Analyze and reconcile business transactions to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards in preparation for corporate taxes and audits. Identified and implemented a new 401(K) program in collaboration with HR after company split from sister company to provide staff with optimal benefits and reducing out of pocket costs to employees and their families while saving the company money. Provide roadmap for new financial program recommendations during a company organizational shift. Partner with CEO, President, Sales, and HR to obtain input on current performance prior to developing annual budget and forecasting annual revenue, headcount, and profitability goals; ensure all resources are allocated optimally. Deliver financial presentations to Board members including preparation of MD&A and monthly financial reports.Optimize agreements and identify red flags by conducting contract reviews with a lens across financial terms.Create comprehensive short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts and manage disbursements utilized by leadership in determining timing and cost of company projects. Partner with outside tax and accounting experts to ensure accurate and timely filing for S Corporation. Led optimization of company insurance portfolio during growth phase. Streamlined productivity of financial operations by leading migration from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software system.Administer operational budget with $6M in revenue to ensure all resources are allocated optimally.

Delray Beach, Fl

Directed the organizational accounting department, providing detailed and accurate reports, financial statements, and analysis for company assets, portfolio, and financial programs. • Served as a key player for preparing company for initial public offering for NASDAQ listed software company by completing crucial due diligence, SEC filings (S-1), state filings, and insurance requirements. • Sought after by Executive Management Team to come back to the company after a two-year absence and assist CFO to prepare for pending Blue Martini Software Company merger, including implementation of processes as well as reporting to equity investor and bank lenders. • Fostered privatization and merger transactions by preparing and coordinating critical due diligence. • Partnered with senior management, SEC counsel, and external auditors to prepare and submit quarterly and annual SEC reports. • Planned and managed $20M multi-national budget and developed monthly budget variance analysis reports. • Collaborated with foreign and domestic subsidiaries to prepare consolidated financial statements and elimination entries for a publicly traded and privately held equity company. • Produced reports and led investor relations including press releases, quarterly earnings conference calls, and organized annual and special shareholders’ meetings through collaboration with SEC counsel, auditors, and Board of Directors. • Performed detailed variance analysis in addition to developing and maintaining weekly cash flow. • Mitigated risk by working closely with outside legal counsel regarding various corporate litigation and insurance coverage. • Led a team of three team members managing key areas of finance including accounts receivable, collections, and financial statement preparation.