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Developing and implementing financial strategies that support the overall business goals. Managing financial operations and compliance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Analyzing and interpreting financial data to inform business decisions and identify areas for improvement. Working closely with the leadership team to develop and execute long-term business plans and objectives. Providing financial guidance and support to various departments within the company to help them meet their goals and objectives. Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures to improve profitability.

Industry, California, Us

Gardena, California, Us

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Responsible for advising senior management on process improvement and process reengineering initiatives including, but not limited to, accounting treatment of physical inventory and costing methods, international transfer pricing methodology, and reduction of the month-end close window. Other special projects include: data mining and analysis of inventory and payable records, development of management tools and analytics, development of policies and procedures, and identification of cost savings.

New York, Ny, Us

Project Manager responsible for planning, executing and reporting upon the risk-based, global audit program and all special project activities associated with the Fox Networks Group and Television and Filmed Entertainment divisions. Other responsibilities included:• Assessed television / cable networks and film business units for risk exposures and process deficiencies and assist management with the identification, development and implementation of improved business practices and practical action plans. Interact with executive management and report on findings,• Managed operational and financial audits,• Developed departmental internal audit manuals and entity-wide policies and procedures for operational and financial business units and performed benchmarking of policies and processes and business processes,• Managed audits teams of between 2 to 6 staff,• Assisted with providing financial and operational due diligence support for mergers and acquisitions (assessment of balance sheet and P&L, contractual commitments, etc.),• Conducted forensic accounting and internal audit projects for the purpose of fraud investigations,• Managed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit projects and advised management on compliance requirements,• Developed staff through on the job training.

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Managed various client projects including financial audit and operation process assessments. Led the planning, execution and reporting of process-level reviews. As a trusted advisor, provided guidance to clients and mentored staff regarding accounting methodologies, in accordance with GAAP, as well best practice opportunities across various business processes. Additional responsibilities and accomplishments include:• Gained extensive experience working in diverse corporate cultures and across a range of management styles,• Developed presentation materials and reported on project results to management and the board of directors,• Managed project budgets and provided analytics on status and ROI,• Participated in many PwC leadership groups and contributed to building an improved client experience through workshops and executing on practice excellence initiatives,• Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures,• Performed SOX readiness assessments, risk assessments (pre-IPO and ongoing) and assisted management with the compliance efforts. This included: - Documentation of internal controls, - Testing of internal controls design and operating effectiveness, - Timely reporting to executive management and the board of directors.• Special projects: forensic accounting, fraud investigations, M&A due diligence, campus recruiting and staff onboarding.

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B.A., Film And Digital Media

B.A., Business Management, Emphasis In Accounting