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Queens, New York, Us

Short term role to assist in transition to new CFO and contribute on certain discrete strategic projects

Responsible for all aspects of the Finance organization within $10bn publicly-traded cable communications company, including accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, risk management, internal audit/SOX, investor relations, and business development, as well as certain operational compliance functions.

Bethpage, New York, Us

Senior Vice President Financial Planning (2008-Present)Vice President Financial Planning (2003-2008)Director of Financial Planning (2001-2003)Cablevision Systems Corporation is an American cable television company with systems serving the NY Tri-State area. It is the 5th largest cable provider and 9th largest television provider in the United States. Currently responsible for directing the Corporate Finance department (leading employees, overseeing all budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, etc.), planning and executing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to drive organizational excellence. Manage annual corporate budget process, provide internal reporting, manage staff to support M&A team, design and administer executive compensation plans, and present critical financial information to executive management and the Board of Directors. Advised on, and provided financial support for, Altice merger, Newsday & Bresnan Communications acquisitions, Bresnan Communications and Clearview Cinemas dispositions, MSG/AMC spinoffs, and multiple financing transactions.Earlier career responsibilities included coordinating all budgeting/forecasting/planning processes with Cable, Lightpath, MSG, News 12, VOOM, Clearview, The Wiz, and others. Provided FP&A support for VOOM shutdown, The Wiz bankruptcy, acquisition of 4 Connections, and multiple financings. Delivered long-term financial and strategic planning for Lightpath, MSG, and other company divisions. Spearheaded corporate financial review and critique of numerous business plans and long-term financial models for the company's start-up satellite broadcast venture. Supported a series of investment transactions, including network security firm seed investment, virtual advertising company secondary investment round, and web-based home security company liquidation.

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Vice President Finance, Office.com, Inc. (2000-2001)Vice President Finance & Controller, Winstar New Media Company, Inc. (1996-2000)Corporate Accounting Manager, Corporate Division (1994-1995)Winstar Communications was an American telecommunications company that provided broadband services to business customers. Company owned and operated a broadband network in 60 major U.S. markets, and 10 internationally (Europe, Asia, Latin America); $445M+ in annual revenue. Office.com was Winstar's start-up online business service presenting content and commerce. Winstar New Media Company, Inc. was a $60M+ diversified entertainment and media company.Highly successful tenure with the organization. Promoted multiple times and handled increasingly responsible leadership responsibilities. Served as top financial executive of Office.com, reporting to General Manager/COO; directed all financial functions in addition to HR and facilities for 250-person division. Led team of 10, financially supported launch, daily operations and equity interest sale to CBS Corp., and directed all financial aspects of 3 acquisitions.As VP Finance & Controller for Winstar New Media Company, was instrumental in growing division from $3M to more than $60 million; served as the division's top financial officer and reported to President of Winstar New Media. Led 20+ employees throughout multiple sites with responsibility for long range financial & strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial operations, reporting, and more.

Worldwide, Oo

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Accounting And Finance

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