• Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements for a portfolio of seven for-profit Companies in the education and conference production sector in accordance with GAAP, which were used for reporting to the investors, executives and financial institution.• Responsible for managing all facets of the monthly close process that included, reconciling and settling intercompany accounts, calculating quarterly bank covenant and creating financial reports using Microsoft Management Reporter (formerly FRx).• Participated in annual budget and quarterly forecast of certain line items for the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.• Reviewed year end regulatory audit report filed with the Department of Education.• Partnered effectively across multiple offices and various departments, such as Treasury, Payroll and Operations to ensure timely month-end closing within six business days.• Managed relationships with landlords, insurance broker and key vendors.• Supervised three direct and four indirect reports, which included an A/P Manager, Accounting Managers and Staff Accountants.

• Responsible for preparing and reporting financial statements of an online marketing and internet music Company in accordance with GAAP, including consolidation of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary.• Prepare and file SEC filings including form 10-K, 10-Q, Earnings Release and addressing SEC comment letter.• Supervise the monthly close process consisting of reviewing and approving all journal entries, review of all account analyses and supervision of billing and collections including review of aging and analysis of reserve for doubtful accounts.• Provide in-depth analysis of business trends and comprehensive explanation of variances, risks and opportunities.• Manage all facets of the Company’s stock awards granted to employees.• Report weekly cash projections to Company executives including the chief executive officer of the Company.• Support Controller for releasing funds payable to corporate vendors.• Manage a staff of three people. Accomplishments:• Researched and drafted memos for implementation of various accounting treatments – sale of assets, discontinued operation (ASC 205-20), note conversion and impairment of intangible assets (ASC 350 & 360). • Researched and adjusted old liabilities resulting in additional income of $500K.• Reviewed contracts of expense vendors for cost cutting initiatives, which resulted in annual savings of $150K.• Improved reporting of the Company’s stock awards and its related expense by reviewing the stock awards database, identifying inconsistencies and rectifying issues as needed.• Created and managed a close calendar to better facilitate the close and to meet internal and external deadlines.

• Responsible for preparing and reporting financial statements of women’s apparel retail Company in accordance with GAAP.• Prepared and filed SEC filings including form 10-K, 10-Q and Earnings Release, which included financial statements, footnotes, risk factors and management discussion and analysis sections; and participated in internal disclosure committee meetings. • Supervised the monthly close process that included reviewing and approving all journal entries, review of all account analyses, sales return and chargeback reserves and timely filing and payment of the Company’s property and sales tax returns.• Assisted financial analyst with projections of key financial numbers on a quarterly basis. • Performed month end variance analysis and reviewed stores for impairment on an annual basis and reported results to management.• Utilized Accounting Research Manager to research and review new accounting pronouncements that were applicable to the Company.• Liaised with external consultants to ensure timeliness for testing and reporting of the Company’s internal controls for compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.• Managed financials of the Company’s wholesale division.• Recruited, trained and managed staff accountant.• Supervised a staff of five people.Accomplishments:• Implemented a fixed asset software (SAGE FAS) for 286 stores which was transitioned from its prior use of Microsoft Excel.• Streamlined the close process by automating monthly journal entries which resulted in 3 less days for the monthly close. • Facilitated an acquisition of a manufacturing company (i.e. disclosure on form 10-Q and 10-K per FASB 141, set up schedule for contingent payments, open up cost center on trial balance and set up amortization table for note payable).• Initiated the transition of the Company’s SEC filings to XBRL, which included reviewing and assigning taxonomies for the Company’s financials and footnote disclosures.

• Responsible for preparing and reporting financial statements of women’s apparel retail Company in accordance with GAAP.• Prepared and filed SEC filings including form 10-K, 10-Q and Earnings Release, which included financial statements, footnotes, risk factors and management discussion and analysis sections; and participated in internal disclosure committee meetings. • Supervised the monthly close process that included reviewing and approving all journal entries, review of all account analyses, sales return and chargeback reserves and timely filing and payment of the Company’s property and sales tax returns.• Assisted financial analyst with projections of key financial numbers on a quarterly basis. • Performed month end variance analysis and reviewed stores for impairment on an annual basis and reported results to management.• Utilized Accounting Research Manager to research and review new accounting pronouncements that were applicable to the Company.• Liaised with external consultants to ensure timeliness for testing and reporting of the Company’s internal controls for compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.• Managed financials of the Company’s wholesale division.• Recruited, trained and managed staff accountant.• Supervised a staff of five people.Accomplishments:• Implemented a fixed asset software (SAGE FAS) for 286 stores which was transitioned from its prior use of Microsoft Excel.• Streamlined the close process by automating monthly journal entries which resulted in 3 less days for the monthly close. • Facilitated an acquisition of a manufacturing company (i.e. disclosure on form 10-Q and 10-K per FASB 141, set up schedule for contingent payments, open up cost center on trial balance and set up amortization table for note payable).• Initiated the transition of the Company’s SEC filings to XBRL, which included reviewing and assigning taxonomies for the Company’s financials and footnote disclosures.

• Managed all phases of audit engagements including planning, reporting, budgeting, client relations and quality assurance. • Coordinated and executed Internal Control testing for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.• Planned and conducted quarterly reviews and audits for SEC clients.• Reviewed multiple SEC filings including form 10-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q, 10-Q/A, Earnings Releases and S-3 filings.• Performed detailed substantive testing and analytic review of financial statement accounts.• Industry exposure includes SEC and non-SEC clients in Distribution, Media, Manufacturing, Not-For-Profit and Real Estate such as Atari, Inc., 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., WPP Group, plc. and Avon Products, Inc.• Managed staff of up to three people and reported directly to senior management and partner level.

• Compiled financial statements for individuals in the entertainment industry in compliance with Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting.• Produced annual 1099 and W-2 for corporations and independent contractors.• Posted corporate payroll on a weekly basis.• Reviewed quarterly royalty and merchandising reports for reasonableness.

• Prepared all financial data for the division using Hyperion software.• Liaised with corporate office regarding financial results.• Produced various tax schedules required by the corporate tax department to ensure timely and accurate tax return filings.• Worked with CFO and Financial Analysts on completion of corporate budgets and forecasts for all domestic offices, ensuring timely and accurate submission to the corporate office. • Prepared and recorded all journal entries for all reporting periods.• Reconciled bank accounts and prepared account reconciliations for all significant balance sheet accounts, ensuring all correcting entries were properly reflected in the ledger. • Audited expense reports for compliance with company travel policy.• Responsible for timely processing of all corporate payables. • Monitored daily cash activity, overnight investments and dividends to ensure all transactions were properly recorded.