Troy Meyer Email & Phone Number

Greater San Diego Area

San Diego, Ca

Previously Sony Online Entertainment. A leading online game developer.Director of Finance (2012 – 2015)Sr. Finance Manager (2010 – 2012)Finance Manager (2007 – 2010)Led financial planning and analysis team for $75 to $150 million, 500 to 800 employee online gaming company, encompassing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for business development. Managed one financial analyst. Reported to the CFO.• Member of the team responsible for the sale of Sony Online Entertainment to private equity firm Columbus Nova. Created financial model and contributed to the presentation used during the sale process. Prepared financial information during due diligence.• Led budget meetings with all department heads to determine their resource requirements for the upcoming fiscal year. Advised executive team on major decisions concerning the allocation and deployment of head count and budget targets to maximize tight resources.• Formulated annual strategic plan covering the upcoming three years. • Created financial models for numerous business development deals focusing on strategic fit, net present value and break-even points.• Provided ad hoc analysis for executive team involving various scenarios: profitability for a particular project, financial impact of pricing decisions, resourcing.• Presented monthly financial project performance analysis to cross functional management team and key stakeholders during business review meetings.

Sr. Financial Analyst (2005 – 2007)Financial Analyst (2004 – 2005)• Evaluated, researched and implemented Cognos planning software. Designed financial models for operational and financial budgets. Eliminated manual spreadsheet process freeing up staff and reducing errors.• Replaced quarterly forecast with 12 month rolling forecast resulting in more timely information to executive team.• Utilized planning models to generate mid month close estimate for parent company consolidation. 10 to 15 person days saved.

Davis, Ca

Taught 3 discussion sections per quarter for Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting while attaining MBA.

Greater San Diego Area

INTELLA II/CONFERENCE EXPRESS/BRAIN WAVE COMMUNICATIONSManaged all aspects of financial reporting and forecasting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general ledger. Led three person staff.• Prepared, instituted, and analyzed the companies’ first budget allowing management to focus on minimizing costs and maximizing revenue.• Created reports for the owner highlighting financial performance trends. • Established sister company’s accounting policies and procedures.• Led project for the evaluation, purchase and implementation of new accounting and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Assessed corporate structure and information flow to appraise requirements. Customized the new software to meet those needs.• Trained the entire company on the uses of the new CRM software resulting in increased employee productivity and customer satisfaction.• Streamlined accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, eliminated redundancy, and reduced processing time by 33%.

Greater San Diego Area

INTELLA II/CONFERENCE EXPRESS/BRAIN WAVE COMMUNICATIONSPerformed accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, account reconciliation, and customer account relations.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Finance, Associated Students of Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: President and Captain, UC San Diego Rugby Team

Professional Certificate In Accounting

Executive Certificate In Financial Planning

Certificate In Professional Fiduciary Management For Trustees