Experience

Buffalo Toronto Public Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Vice President, Finance

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Directs and manages the stations fiscal and physical assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and cost saving principles relating to the public broadcasting industry. - Oversees work and daily operation of finance department. - Guides staff in monthly close process. - Produce monthly financial statements and present to management. - Coordinates audit of station and retirement plan with outside audit staff. - Negotiates leases of new and renewal tower… Show more Directs and manages the stations fiscal and physical assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and cost saving principles relating to the public broadcasting industry. - Oversees work and daily operation of finance department. - Guides staff in monthly close process. - Produce monthly financial statements and present to management. - Coordinates audit of station and retirement plan with outside audit staff. - Negotiates leases of new and renewal tower tenants. - Handles sale and disposal of communication towers which no longer serve the stations interest. - Serves as Assistant Treasurer to the Central Canadian Public Television Association Show less Directs and manages the stations fiscal and physical assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and cost saving principles relating to the public broadcasting industry. - Oversees work and daily operation of finance department. - Guides staff in monthly close process. - Produce monthly financial statements and present to management. - Coordinates audit of station and retirement plan with outside audit staff. - Negotiates leases of new and renewal tower… Show more Directs and manages the stations fiscal and physical assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and cost saving principles relating to the public broadcasting industry. - Oversees work and daily operation of finance department. - Guides staff in monthly close process. - Produce monthly financial statements and present to management. - Coordinates audit of station and retirement plan with outside audit staff. - Negotiates leases of new and renewal tower tenants. - Handles sale and disposal of communication towers which no longer serve the stations interest. - Serves as Assistant Treasurer to the Central Canadian Public Television Association Show less



WNED / WBFO

• Buffalo, NY

• Accountant

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, cost control and reporting related to production. Also responsible for tracking and allocation of all revenues related to any royalties, fees, commissions or other income associated with various production projects. *Generate cost reports and analysis for all production projects in formats suitable for internal use as well as reporting to outside funding sources. *Collaborate with producers and others to create production budgets… Show more Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, cost control and reporting related to production. Also responsible for tracking and allocation of all revenues related to any royalties, fees, commissions or other income associated with various production projects. *Generate cost reports and analysis for all production projects in formats suitable for internal use as well as reporting to outside funding sources. *Collaborate with producers and others to create production budgets. Establish appropriate rate cards for all productions, and update them when required. *Act as a resource on production costing and facilitation matters to both WNED/WBFO personnel and outside producers. *Work closely with the Foundation and Community Development Department to develop grant proposal budgets for outside funding and to issue interim and final reports to funding agencies for various productions and special events. Monitor compliance with government entities, foundations and other external funding contract obligations. *Administer contracts and accounts receivable for tower leases and underwriting contracts. Negotiate leases at term renewals and work with attorneys to resolve issues that arise. *Manage fixed assets system, including calculating depreciation, recording asset acquisitions and disposals, tagging assets, and reconciling to the general ledger. *Oversee accurate tracking and allocation of all ancillary revenue streams and related expenses associated with WNED/WBFO productions including rights, fees, royalties, commissions and profit sharing agreements. *Prepare annual SABS report to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other reports as required. *Work closely with the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission in the administering of their budget, grant funding and reporting. *Handle sales and disposals of communication towers which no longer serve the station's interest. *Negotiate leases for new tower tenants as well as at term renewals. Show less Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, cost control and reporting related to production. Also responsible for tracking and allocation of all revenues related to any royalties, fees, commissions or other income associated with various production projects. *Generate cost reports and analysis for all production projects in formats suitable for internal use as well as reporting to outside funding sources. *Collaborate with producers and others to create production budgets… Show more Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, cost control and reporting related to production. Also responsible for tracking and allocation of all revenues related to any royalties, fees, commissions or other income associated with various production projects. *Generate cost reports and analysis for all production projects in formats suitable for internal use as well as reporting to outside funding sources. *Collaborate with producers and others to create production budgets. Establish appropriate rate cards for all productions, and update them when required. *Act as a resource on production costing and facilitation matters to both WNED/WBFO personnel and outside producers. *Work closely with the Foundation and Community Development Department to develop grant proposal budgets for outside funding and to issue interim and final reports to funding agencies for various productions and special events. Monitor compliance with government entities, foundations and other external funding contract obligations. *Administer contracts and accounts receivable for tower leases and underwriting contracts. Negotiate leases at term renewals and work with attorneys to resolve issues that arise. *Manage fixed assets system, including calculating depreciation, recording asset acquisitions and disposals, tagging assets, and reconciling to the general ledger. *Oversee accurate tracking and allocation of all ancillary revenue streams and related expenses associated with WNED/WBFO productions including rights, fees, royalties, commissions and profit sharing agreements. *Prepare annual SABS report to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other reports as required. *Work closely with the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission in the administering of their budget, grant funding and reporting. *Handle sales and disposals of communication towers which no longer serve the station's interest. *Negotiate leases for new tower tenants as well as at term renewals. Show less



Oceana Matrix Ltd.

• Buffalo, NY

• Controller

  • Jun 1994 - Oct 2008

  Managed all accounting and purchasing activities for a busy computer systems integration company. Directly involved with all aspects of business management including sales, inventory and systems configuration. * Installed and established accounting and purchasing system and controls. * Handled all aspects of corporate accounting including bookkeeping, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, inventory management, sales taxes and auditors workpapers. * Handled… Show more Managed all accounting and purchasing activities for a busy computer systems integration company. Directly involved with all aspects of business management including sales, inventory and systems configuration. * Installed and established accounting and purchasing system and controls. * Handled all aspects of corporate accounting including bookkeeping, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, inventory management, sales taxes and auditors workpapers. * Handled company wide purchasing operations. * Configured and coordinated delivery and installation of all equipment at customer site. *Streamlined accounting operations to such an extent as to consolidate purchasing operations within the controllership role. *Responsible for overseeing the operations and financial management of multiple corporations in the United States and Canada. *Managed the company owned building including tenant leases and repairs and maintenance. *Served an integral role in the company sales function with direct, executive level contact, with major Fortune 500 companies. Often providing sales quotations and technical support. Show less Managed all accounting and purchasing activities for a busy computer systems integration company. Directly involved with all aspects of business management including sales, inventory and systems configuration. * Installed and established accounting and purchasing system and controls. * Handled all aspects of corporate accounting including bookkeeping, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, inventory management, sales taxes and auditors workpapers. * Handled… Show more Managed all accounting and purchasing activities for a busy computer systems integration company. Directly involved with all aspects of business management including sales, inventory and systems configuration. * Installed and established accounting and purchasing system and controls. * Handled all aspects of corporate accounting including bookkeeping, reconciliations, billing, receivables, payables, inventory management, sales taxes and auditors workpapers. * Handled company wide purchasing operations. * Configured and coordinated delivery and installation of all equipment at customer site. *Streamlined accounting operations to such an extent as to consolidate purchasing operations within the controllership role. *Responsible for overseeing the operations and financial management of multiple corporations in the United States and Canada. *Managed the company owned building including tenant leases and repairs and maintenance. *Served an integral role in the company sales function with direct, executive level contact, with major Fortune 500 companies. Often providing sales quotations and technical support. Show less



Lumsden McCormick CPA

• United States
• Accounting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • 1993 - 1994

  Senior Accountant for one of the largest local CPA Firms heavily involved in Corporate and Not-For- Profit audits and reviews. * Corporate and Not-For-Profit audit and review engagements. * Corporate, Not-For-Profit and Individual tax returns. * Supervised junior staff on engagements. * Trained entire staff on use of audit software. Senior Accountant for one of the largest local CPA Firms heavily involved in Corporate and Not-For- Profit audits and reviews. * Corporate and Not-For-Profit audit and review engagements. * Corporate, Not-For-Profit and Individual tax returns. * Supervised junior staff on engagements. * Trained entire staff on use of audit software.



James Amato & Company

• Tonawanda, NY

• Staff Accountant

  • 1991 - 1993

  Accountant for CPA firm specializing in Not-For-Profit audits. * Corporate and Not-For-Profit audit and review engagements. * Corporate, Not-For-Profit and Individual tax returns. * Successfully trained clients on use of bookkeeping software. Accountant for CPA firm specializing in Not-For-Profit audits. * Corporate and Not-For-Profit audit and review engagements. * Corporate, Not-For-Profit and Individual tax returns. * Successfully trained clients on use of bookkeeping software.