I am a forward-thinking CPA with 25 plus years of experience in core accounting, financial reporting and compliance systems. I am passionate about successfully linking accounting and finance with general operations to provide financial leadership for strategic planning and business development. As an accounting leader, I employ an entrepreneurial approach to provide enhanced solutions to complex processes while ensuring strong compliance with internal controls. I have directed all accounting activities, overseen internal and external audits, enhanced financial reporting, and ensured compliance with GAAP through development of accounting policy and identification of best accounting practices.Achievements:•Led the financial reporting aspects of two S-1 filings contributing to successful IPOs which raised over $230 million at two venture-capital backed companies.•Restructured financial statement reporting processes enabling issuance of audited financials within 60 days of year-end, a 50% reduction from previous years.•Transitioned all financial and compliance reporting from a third-party provider to an internal team resulting in savings of over $150,000.•Implemented a new T&E system and credit card program that generated $200,000 in annual rebates while delivering significant improvements in payments to vendors. Private Equity Placement | Initial Public Offerings | Consolidated Financial Reporting | S-1 Preparation | SEC Reporting 10Q & 10K Reporting | SOX Compliance | Technical Accounting | Segment Reporting | Equity Compensation | M&A | Derivative & Hedge Accounting | Treasury Management | Tax Planning | Internal & External Audit | System Implementation | Risk Mitigation & Management | Asset Management | Strategic Business & Financial Planning | Financial Modeling | Due Diligence | Debt StructuringCommon Misspellings: Steve, Steven, Stephan, Obrien, O Brien, O’BrianContact me directly through LinkedIn or at stephen.obriencpa@gmail.com