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New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

CORPORATE CONTROLLER, 2015 – JULY 2016As the lead financial contact, responsible for the accounting and financial functions and business operations of an integrated international media company with sales over $225M. Coordinate and oversee a broad range of Controller functions including audit and tax compliance, general ledger, management reporting, international consolidations of 3 foreign entities along with statutory local reporting and financial audits, billing, accounts receivable/payable and payroll. Strategically formulates Accounting Policies and Procedures to execute cost-saving, risk management deliverables and reports to senior management on issues and process improvements. Financial lead in several sale/acquisition processes and refinancing’s of the company’s debt.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Successfully led external audit and tax compliance functions, annual budget and forecast processes and financial analysis and reporting. Directed the Finance group’s global business outsourcing initiative to transfer all transactional activities to an overseas partner. Instituted weekly working capital metrics which led to improved cash flow and reduced interest expense. Promoted and implemented multiple financial system conversions to establish a strategic plan for future success. Reduced write-offs of receivables by 20% producing a positive tangible p&l impact.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for managing financial data to ensure the integrity, accuracy and quality of the data. Motivated a staff of 15 professionals to achieve the highest levels of personal and business effectiveness; sustaining superior performance. Oversaw and maintained all international accounting functions including audit and tax compliance, consolidated general ledger, cash management and reporting. Interacted closely with senior management to establish business plans for current and future success.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Demonstrated innovative skills by centralizing the reporting, accounting and accounts payable functions, ultimately saving $500k and reducing monthly closing cycle by 3 days. Strategically converted the budget process from excel spreadsheets to a web-based system, resulting in shortening the budget cycle by two months. Led in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to streamline the department work flow. Met corporate division financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, forecasting requirements, controlling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

Greater New York City Area

Established financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. Strengthened accounting controls by implementing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Accomplished accounting and organization mission by completing related results when requested including contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans, completing action plans, resolving problems and determining system improvements. Supervised the general accounting group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines were met. Worked with direct reports to establish annual goals and objectives for each year and monitored and advised on the progress to enhance the professional development of the staff.

Greater New York City Area

Implemented financial reporting system conversion from a spreadsheet based to a Hyperion Enterprise system. Responsible for monthly consolidations and reporting.

Greater New York City Area

Last position at ABS Responsible for all Management reporting and for the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts.