Responsible for financial management and reporting of the company and its subsidiaries in Turkey, USA, UK, and UAE. Collaborated with C-level management on operational strategic decisions and expansion strategies. Supported CFO on various ad-hoc projects as needed. Responsible for the legal function and managing outside legal counsel on daily legal matters. Reviewed, negotiated and executed 200+ contracts with clients and vendors from 5 continents. Established in-house legal department.

Helped manage the establishment and set-up of a real estate development start-up in Amsterdam and was responsible for the financial management of 2 residential renovation projects in the Amsterdam canal area.

Co-founded a brand design studio and managed all financial and administrative aspects of the operation from establishment of the company to budgeting, treasury, accounting, HR, bank and all third party relations.

Researched, identified and analyzed various investment opportunities in Turkey and in the Balkans, specifically in the gaming, sustainable energy and traffic control systems sectors. Executed a Traffic Electronic Control System project in collaboration with local municipalities and traffic law enforcement.

Directed up to 250 team members within Kaplankaya (www.kaplankaya.com) summer resort project developed on 5M m2 of beachfront land in Bodrum, Turkey with estimated market value of $2.5B and total construction area of 650K m2. Led startup of company within region post acquisition of land to launch the largest privately funded destination project in the Mediterranean. Recruited employees and established Turkish offices. Managed financial and administrative aspects of organization encompassing Finance, Accounting, Marketing Communications, Sales, HR, Legal, and Administrative departments. Conducted third party negotiations and contract preparations with internationally renowned hotel operators, architects, government bodies (permitting), and brand consultants. Ensured successful management of two residential buildings previously developed by group in Istanbul. Monitored UBO’s financial interests in Turkey including identifying new investment opportunities, managing real estate properties, and other assets including yachts and planes.Selected Achievements:* Managed auxiliary projects including organic farming operations, $50M super sail yacht financing / construction project generating €220K per week as charter in the Caribbean and Eastern Mediterranean, golf course project, and security operation serving needs of main project.* Established and led single-family-office for one of the UBO’s. Setup offshore family trusts / foundations, managed / restructured assets in Turkey, monitored existing investments, and identified new opportunities.* Created tax efficient organizational structures separating sub-projects including hotels, residences, and retail to increase appeal to potential investors at any stage of the project.Selected Skills:* Full Lifecycle Project Management* Operations Streamlining & Optimization* Employee Recruitment* Financial Management* Finance & Accounting Operations* Sales & Marketing Management* HR, Legal, & Administrative Operations

Managed EMEA region collection and analysis of financial data from the field reporting abnormalities to executive leadership.Selected Skills:* Regional Controllership * Financial Management & Analysis* Data Collection & Reporting* Variance Analysis & Cash Flow Management

Led UK team managing reporting, analysis, treasury, and tax planning for UK group of companies. Managed budgets, forecasts, and actual results. Liaised with UK Finance Directors to gather, consolidate, analyze, and report to NY headquarters. Analyzed variances to historical results, identified potential risks / issues, and prepared variance analysis explanations and recommendations to EMEA Board Members. Communicated results and trends to UK CFO and Finance Director to implement strategic decisions. Monitored group funds including money market deposits, loan facilities, cash flows, foreign currency opportunities, hedging currency, and forward contracts. Maintained minimal risk due to currency exposure liaising with NY headquarters on best lines of funding. Coordinated with UK entities to produce tax returns annually and assess overall tax position to promote optimal tax planning.Selected skills:* Regional Accounting Operations Management* Financial Reporting & Analysis* Treasury & Tax Planning* Budgeting & Forecasting* Data Collection & Consolidation* Risk Assessment & Mitigation* Variance Analysis Explanations* Board Communications & Presentations* Cash Flow & Foreign Currency Management

Recruited to setup office in Istanbul post separation of joint venture with local partner. Established solely owned operation due to pressure from multinational clients. Managed all financial, administrative, and legal aspects of establishment process including daily financial operations management, staff recruitment, office logistics, client relations, and contract administration. Served as one of two Financial Controllers establishing reporting team and function within newly structured EMEA Finance team in Paris. Selected Skills:* Regional Operations Startup & Growth* Client Relationship Building* Finance, Administrative, & Legal Operations Management* Process & Procedure Development* Staff Recruitment & Training* Logistics & Contract Administration* Financial Management & Analysis* Organizational Structuring & Tax Strategy

Managed Accounting and Finance operations spanning 15 subsidiaries encompassing internal financial reporting, budgeting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for NY headquarters. Ensured successful international relations with third party suppliers and Grey offices around the world. Maintained leasing purchasing agreements, insurance contracts, and advertising client contracts. Led financial aspect of Turkish Airline’s international advertising campaign worth $60M.Selected Skills:* Finance & Accounting Operations Management* Subsidiary Management & Data Consolidation* Financial Reporting & Analysis* International Relations & Communications* Agreement & Contract Management* Client Relations & Retention