Oversee all corporate financial functions for $1B operation with 400 fitness clubs across the US. Prior to 2012 the company also operated in Asia.Lead teams across multiple areas including, general accounting, quarterly 10Q’s, annual financial reporting and external audit, audit committee preparation, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets and retail inventory. As a key member of the senior executive team, collaborate cross-functionally on strategies to improve financial performance. Maintain strong internal controls necessary to a smooth running financial operation and clean year end audits. Manage and motivate a 60-member team (50 located at remote processing center). Cross-train team members to improve flexibility and team performance, positioning individuals for promotion. Manage financial compliance of this private company in accordance with public guidelines and standards.Successfully led all due diligence and 144A bond offering activities in support of sale of company. Work included meetings with potential buyer, banks, investment bankers, attorneys and underwriters, drafting Offering Memorandum, preparation and review of proforma financial statements, purchase accounting analysis and related asset valuation work and response to comfort letter questions from auditors and underwriters.

Directed a 50-member team at the remote processing center. Led monthly close, fixed assets, deferred revenue and revenue accounting, internal reporting, payroll and accounts payable, and year-end financial statement audit. Primary liaison to corporate office. Hired, developed, and trained professional accounting staff.

Oversaw treasury and cash management, risk management, billing, annual budget development, and long range operating plan.

Established strong professional accounting department as this US subsidiary grew from 800 employees and $300M in revenue to 6,000 employees and $1B in annual revenue.Hired, trained, developed, and managed a new professional accounting team responsible for accounting and finance operations, fixed assets, AP, payroll, general accounting, insurance, and treasury operations. Developed and maintained outstanding working relationships with parent company executives and managers located in Germany. Led external audit of US financial statements for inclusion in worldwide financial results.

Over this 10 year period, held a variety of different positions within Finance with increasing levels of responsibilities. Positions included, Federal and State Tax Manager, Payroll Manager and Assistant Treasurer. As Assistant Treasurer, responsible for daily cash forecasting and bank borrowings and bank and rating agency relationships.

Audit/Tax Senior