As the Director of Accounting at Cast & Crew, I lead and manage a team of seven professionals who are responsible for US and Canada payroll processing and reporting, monthly close, reconciliations, accruals, implementations, and analysis. I have over 13 years of hands-on experience in financial accounting, mergers & acquisitions, budgeting, and financial analysis, and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Clark University.I am passionate about creating and implementing effective processes, developing staff, and making critical decisions that support the company's goals and growth. I have been promoted twice within the company for my outstanding performance during challenging acquisitions, entertainment industry upsets, and audits, and for my ability to provide timely and accurate variance analysis and business-specific cost-benefit analysis. I am skilled in communicating and collaborating with the CFO, VP of Accounting, FP&A, HR, and operations teams, as well as with internal and external auditors. I am also adept at using Smartview, Excel, and ERP systems to conduct thoughtful research and prepare financials and reports.