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Small Business Consulting Network providing a range of services to Founders and the portfolios of Family Offices, VC’s, and PE firms throughout the United States. Help clients with services including C-level fractional and interim executives, accounting & bookkeeping services, payroll management, HR outsourcing, equity raises, business loans, business valuations, supply chain optimization, warehouse management, logistics, data & analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cloud hosting, network management, software licensing, 3rd party software selection & implementation, custom software design & development, specialized & executive recruiting, International PEO, and Billing & Collections

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

A consulting firm helping companies use data to make better decisions about their business and gain insights through strategy, governance, architecture, data, analytics, and specialized skills. Core capabilities include experience design, customer analytics, master data management, data visualization, hosted & managed services, and data science/automated machine learning.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

SimX offers the first comprehensive professional-grade VR medical simulation system, allowing medical teams to replace expensive mannequins with remotely accessible, incredibly flexible, simulated environments with patients and a robust physiology engine.Helped this virtual reality medical simulation company that offers training for physicians, nurses, and other health professionals grow, scale, and complete a strategic exit.

Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Miami & St. George, Utah, Us

beatBread uses a combination of financing and Artificial Intelligence to fuel the careers of independent music artists through cash advances that are repaid from streaming and airplay revenues over a flexible time period. Helped beatBread implement GAAP-compliant revenue recognition and accounting, comply with loan covenants, develop a more advanced financial & cash forecast, close an operating company credit facility, complete multiple equity transactions, establish a corporate credit card program, and navigate through their first independent financial review, independent audit, and lender field exam.

Sandy, Utah, Us

A national, family-owned franchise system that offers elite dog training services and support in over 240 units across the United States. Helped DTE with founder transition to second generation owners, updated their cap table, and implemented forecasting and budgeting.

Huntington, Ny, Us

Gersh is an education organization helping individuals on the autism spectrum and their families by providing a full portfolio of services, including education, therapy, independent living skills, life plan management, residential services, vocational training, events, and recreation. Helped Gersh improve its consolidated financial reporting, develop financial & cash forecasting, coordinate an M&A acquisition, manage financial aspects of expansion to new territories & facilities, oversee CapEx for campus infrastructure, and support real estate purchases.

Westlake Village, California, Us

A global logistics consulting practice with a Fortune 1000 client-base and a fully functional, national 3PL. Helped Advatix retool accounting and treasury functions, expand access to growth capital, and negotiate contracts with major customers.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Healthcare business focused on kidney-related patient care and cost containment for self-insured employersHelped Renalogic build an enhanced forecast, maintain GAAP-based accounting, and prepare for and navigate through a Private Equity investment deal.

Fremont, California, Us

Neuralink is a medical technology company creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow.Helped establish departmental budgets, enhance financial & cash forecasting, improve compensation & hiring processes, and implement more robust accounting close & financial reporting processes during a critical phase of growth.

Pleasant Grove, Ut, Us

A VR technology company enabling the publishing, discovering and sharing of rich, mobile augmented reality (AR) content by brands and content creators.Helped Seek build out a financial forecast, improve historical financial reporting, and clean up their cap table.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

- Owner, Practice Leader, and Strategic CFO leveraging expertise developed over 20 years working with small, mid-market, and large businesses in a variety of industries- Led implementation of GAAP-based accrual accounting- Developed financial & cash forecasts- Built and implemented budgets- Prepared client companies for capital raises and exits- Assessed, implemented, integrated, and streamlined financial systems, including ERP, CRM, data warehouse, travel & expense management, warehouse & inventory management, order management, billing, and tax solutions for companies ranging from $1 million up to $1 billion in revenue- Designed policies, processes, and organizational structures to simplify, drive efficiencies, and increase effectiveness- Served as a board advisor, CFO, board director, and audit committee chair- Guided business transformation effortsHelped PCFO double firm revenue in 6 months and expand its client footprint from one state to a national footprint in 18 months. Set new records for client size and multi-practice service delivery while securing clients in new industries.

Coral Springs, Fl, Us

A boutique BI consultancy that leverages technology, user experience design, and training to deliver end-to-end data solutions that allow clients to overcome business challengesHelped Data Meaning improve cash flow and reduce debt through enhanced contract structure, modified billing practices, and refined cash flow forecasting.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Digital marketing company focused on high quality coffee productsHelped BRCC as Interim CFO, clearing a six-month accounting backlog and developing and implementing accounting policies and SOPs following a private equity investment. Researched and clarified inventory questions/process and negotiated favorable credit terms with key suppliers. Assisted with relocation of the company’s headquarters to Texas and the transition of CFO knowledge and duties to the new CFO.

SaaS business in the digital lead generation and marketing-based recruiting sectorHelped Smart Rhino convert from cash-basis to accrual-basis accounting, assisted with data room preparation, and consulted on debt and equity options—ultimately culminating in an acquisition by a strategic partner.

Lehi, Utah, Us

SaaS Business focused on online sales chatHelped Needle enhance and maintain a comprehensive data room, assisted with meetings/calls with potential equity investors, made introductions resulting in opportunities with new customers, and restructured the business to improve cash flow, ultimately resulting in recapitalization of the business from lenders and equity investors.

Glendale, Ca, Us

- Reporting to the CEO, collaborated with senior leaders and the Board of Directors to provide the financial visibility, analysis, recommendations, and execution required to achieve growth and profitability- Led the Finance function in the design and execution of strategy, capital planning, budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and financial systems- Proactively managed cash flow, EBITDA, and the balance sheet for a capital-intensive, global business- Provided insight to and managed communications with the CEO, Board of Directors, Investors, and Lenders- Ensured compliance with the Company's tax, audit, and regulatory obligations. Assisted with strategic sourcing, M&A, and business development efforts- Worked with the CEO, Board, and other senior leaders to develop, authorize, and implement Company-wide internal controls and financial policies- Teamed with the CIO to deliver best-in-class financial systems- Identified, acquired, and developed the financial talent needed to ensure a high-performing Finance teamHelped VER implement NetSuite, retool its billing and collections practices, manage a 5-lender $300M ABL facility, enhance and document internal controls, strengthen its finance team, complete lender field exams, and navigate its first independent audit.

- Reporting to the CEO, worked with senior leaders to develop and maintain the trust and confidence of existing and potential investors- Implemented an improved accounting system with capabilities and scale supporting Company growth- Designed, implemented, and directed processes that produced accurate and timely financial statements, project cost reports, and other financial deliverables for the Company- Provided direction and oversight to the Company’s finance, accounting, human resource , and IT functions, including the acquisition, development, and retention of talent- Assisted other leaders in cultivating client relationships and structuring business development deals—providing the financial analysis, rigor, and transparency necessary to achieve growth and profitability- Served as a Production Executive, managing costs and schedules on key projects- Served as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, partnering with the CEO and Board of Directors on strategic decisions- Developed, authorized, and implemented Company-wide financial policies in collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors- Ensured compliance with the Company’s tax, audit, and regulatory obligations.Helped Starburns complete a financial transformation of the business over a 12-month period, recapitalizing the Company through outside investment, securing finishing funds for the Company's largest project (an award-winning feature film), renegotiating key contracts, securing a distribution deal for a documentary film, signing three TV series with major networks, establishing fundamental financial processes (cash flow forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting), and identifying & developing a successor CFO.

Burbank, Ca, Us

- Reporting to the President and the Segment CFO, led multi-location global finance function including strategy & planning, ad sales finance, and advertising operations teams across 7 regions- Led the implementation of CRM (Salesforce.com) and a new front-of-house revenue system (DoubleClick)- Inter-company financial responsibility for online games, original video, mobile apps, social media, and web sites supporting Disney Channel, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Consumer Products, Marvel, and Lucas Film. - Responsibilities also included video partnerships with Google (YouTube) and Yahoo! (Daily Shot)- Hired, developed, and retained financial talent, serving on Disney's Financial Talent Advisory Board

Burbank, Ca, Us

- Reporting to the CFO, responsible for strategic planning, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial systems for the Walt Disney Company’s global online, mobile, and console game operations- Worked extensively with a wide range of internal clients and senior leaders at the corporate, division, business unit and functional level- Collaborated with a number of external partners including vendors, auditors, and trade associations.- Duties required ongoing partnership with a number of the Company’s corporate teams including the finance, accounting, investor relations, strategy, business development, legal, treasury, real estate, technology, and tax functions- Represented the division in a number of related areas, including industry reporting, preparations for public earnings calls, M&A activity, audit & tax compliance, operational benchmarking, and organizational change- Leveraged ERP system (SAP) for billing and accounting functions while exploring system solutions for forecasting and planning

Burbank, Ca, Us

- Reporting to the CFO, led the Revenue Operations & Strategic Services function supporting the national online advertising sales teams for Disney, ESPN, and ABC- Directed dedicated operational teams handling the execution of sales orders for each brand- Provided oversight and direction for the technology team responsible for the Company’s proprietary advertising platform- Led a team of analysts responsible for revenue & inventory forecasting, ad measurement & reporting, and sales commissions- Collaborated with Disney, ESPN, and ABC accounting teams regarding the design and execution of credit, billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes- Managed the relationship and contract with external auditors- Represented the Company in key industry trade organizations (IAB, OPA, AdMonsters)

Burbank, Ca, Us

- Reporting to the CFO, led the Revenue Operations & Strategic Services function supporting the national online advertising sales teams for Disney, ESPN, and ABC- Directed dedicated operational teams handling the execution of sales orders for each brand- Provided oversight for the technology team responsible for the Company’s proprietary advertising platform and other 3rd party solutions- Built out a team of analysts responsible for revenue & inventory forecasting, ad measurement & reporting, and sales commissions- Collaborated with Disney, ESPN, and ABC accounting teams to design and execute credit, billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes- Managed the relationship and contract with external auditors- Hired, developed, and retained a high performing team

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- A leader in the firm’s New Media Group, focusing on the internet and mobile industries- Led both external and internal reviews of financials, financial systems, internal controls, and industry guidelines for a variety of large and small clients- Work included extensive involvement in online advertising measurement, mobile revenue assurance, telecom operational compliance, and specialized internal audit services. - Key clients included Microsoft, Disney, AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile, SBC/Pacific Bell, the Internet Advertising Bureau, and the Media Ratings Council- Systems experience included a wide variety of packaged and proprietary solutions across multiple industries

-Dual-track professional specializing in both financial and systems assurance- Conducted financial audits, systems audits, benefit plan audits, and controls reviews for large and small clients across multiple industries- Assignments included extensive work at Microsoft and AT&T Wireless

Macc, Accounting & Information Systems

Bs, Major: Accounting, Minor: Spanish