Available for short terms projects or part time work. Maybe you need help with implementing new accounting standards, ERP conversions, contract analysis, litigation support, forecast or business modeling. Or maybe you just need some fill in help to cover scheduled absences. I'm a CPA with a strong working knowledge of GAAP and an extensive background in all areas of accounting operations, billing, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, tax, auditing and reporting.

* Financial reporting* Financial forecasting and budgeting* Cash management* General ledger accounting* Project accounting* Revenue recognition* Billing & collections* Accounts payables & payment processes* Income & sales/use taxes* Cap-x and fixed asset account* Microsoft Dynamics AX* Annual financial audit

Epsilon, is a global marketing firm. • Controller of Epsilon’s Aspen direct marketing division. • Responsible for all aspects of divisional accounting operations; notably billing, revenue recognition, general ledger, accounts receivables, collections, accounts payable and fixed assets.• Supervised billing team and process used to prepare hundreds of custom invoices for dozens of clients.• Managed monthly close process across multiple departments.• Streamlined close process from a 6 day to 3 day cycle.• Implemented controls necessary to bring division into compliance with public company SOX requirements.• Participated on corporate wide project to implement PeopleSoft general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, inventory & billing modules in the Aspen division.• Implemented Blackline reconciliation tool.• Led/developed/managed staff of 17 including billing, general ledger, collections and A/P teams.• Reported to Vice President-Controller.

Aspen was a privately held nation direct marketing agency acquired by Epsilon in 2011.• Responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, auditing matters, and tax accounting matters.• Developed/executed monthly books closing script.• Assisted CFO with budgeting, forecasting and debt placement activities.• Strengthened internal controls and drove compliance with company accounting policies.• Developed process to accomplish monthly close process in 6 days.• Centralized/consolidated accounting operations from 3 field offices into the West Chicago headquarters.• Performed accounting tasks needed to accomplish phase-out of an underperforming unit.• Assisted outside firms with preparation of Federal & state income tax and sales tax returns.• Prepared annual audited financial statements and footnotes• Managed work efforts and date requests with external public accounting firm, state revenue agencies and IRS.• Accounting lead on implementation of SAP and Vertex systems.• Partnered with I/T associates to refine/develop the SAP system to meet changing business needs.• SAP general ledger and billing process subject matter expert.• Worked with I/T and client account teams to implement customized billing solutions for large client programs.• Accounting liaison involved with due diligence and accounting integration for 3 business acquisitions.• Reported to Chief Financial Officer.

CCA was a national employee benefits consulting firm acquired by J.P. Morgan.• Responsibilities include preparation of GAAP based consolidated financial statements for parent and subsidiary firms, cash flow forecasting, business case development, and general monthly accounting tasks.• Worked with CFO and outside accounting firm on partnership income tax allocations, returns and tax compliance matters. • Established policies and procedures for inter-entity transfer pricing and cash management. • Performed due diligence and financial modeling for acquisition candidates. • Perform monthly revenue and collections analysis. • Developed line of business financial reports. • Implemented time reporting and billing procedures for acquired subsidiary. • Created financial projections for parent firm and new subsidiaries. • Extensive user of QuickBooks.• Reported to Chief Financial Officer

Short Term assignment to set up accounting system & processes at this start up company.

Telecommunications industry consulting work with a former boss.

Controller at this Cable TV start up company.