- Manage financial planning, global sourcing, customer pricing strategies, IT, and bank relationships- Lead the implementation of the multi-facility ERP system conversion- Lead Hyperion Planning implementation including a 16 month rolling forecast- Developed the company’s annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process- Created the company’s weekly and monthly KPI’s and cash flow forecasting- Improved automation of accounting functions and monthly close cycle by 50%- Lead the financial and reporting integration for four acquisitions, including two international companies

- Managed the SEC filings, strategic direction and daily operations of the global finance department- Responsible for the initial implementation of SOX Section 404 compliance- Lead and managed the process for a new revolving line of credit- Improved the number of days to file the quarterly 10-Qs- Completed international tax restructuring initiative reducing exposure to foreign taxes by over 50%

Responsible for financial deal structures including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures including the ongoing budgeting and financial analysis for joint ventures and acquisitions.Developed and implemented new joint venture and partnering strategies to retain current customer relationships and increase revenue growth.Negotiated joint ventures including all terms such as ownership percentage, Board governance powers, management and professional services terms.

Accounting research and reporting resource for various media and related acquisition dealsLed the Joint Proxy Statement and Prospectus of Disney and Infoseek filed on Form S-4 disclosing the merger along with the creation of a separate tracking stock. Key team member for the Infoseek Corporation acquisition, including the purchase agreements and related Internet tracking stock policies. Main contact for accounting and reporting related issues that arose relating to the transaction and creation of the tracking stock.

Coordinated and performed financial due diligence efforts on acquisition targets Provided alternative acquisition structure strategiesAided in identification of earnings risk and minimum working capital requirementsInstrumental in post-closing work involving purchase price accounting and operational consolidation