Corporate Controller

• Apr 2021 - Present

Vice President and Controller

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

• Managed the entire monthly closing process, including the consolidation, foreign currency translation, general ledger, billing and collections, payroll and payables through the ERP Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (Staff of 9). • Finalized the integration of the accounting functions for the recent acquisitions to the home office shared service center (5 platform acquisitions made in late 2018-19). • Directed the cash flow reporting process optimizing net debt and operational… Show more • Managed the entire monthly closing process, including the consolidation, foreign currency translation, general ledger, billing and collections, payroll and payables through the ERP Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (Staff of 9). • Finalized the integration of the accounting functions for the recent acquisitions to the home office shared service center (5 platform acquisitions made in late 2018-19). • Directed the cash flow reporting process optimizing net debt and operational demands. • Implemented a credit card-based petty cash process for the students at our truck driving schools across the country. • Streamlined cash management by implementing a lockbox system to accelerate cash receipts. • Led the fast-paced, complex annual audit process to issuance within 75 days of year-end. • Reduced days sales outstanding from 40 to 35 days. Show less • Managed the entire monthly closing process, including the consolidation, foreign currency translation, general ledger, billing and collections, payroll and payables through the ERP Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (Staff of 9). • Finalized the integration of the accounting functions for the recent acquisitions to the home office shared service center (5 platform acquisitions made in late 2018-19). • Directed the cash flow reporting process optimizing net debt and operational… Show more • Managed the entire monthly closing process, including the consolidation, foreign currency translation, general ledger, billing and collections, payroll and payables through the ERP Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (Staff of 9). • Finalized the integration of the accounting functions for the recent acquisitions to the home office shared service center (5 platform acquisitions made in late 2018-19). • Directed the cash flow reporting process optimizing net debt and operational demands. • Implemented a credit card-based petty cash process for the students at our truck driving schools across the country. • Streamlined cash management by implementing a lockbox system to accelerate cash receipts. • Led the fast-paced, complex annual audit process to issuance within 75 days of year-end. • Reduced days sales outstanding from 40 to 35 days. Show less

Senior Manager, Contract Accounting

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

• Managed the monthly customer contract process, the billing process and the revenue closing process. • Supported public filings and ensured compliance with ASC 606 by analyzing revenue deferrals, unbilled receivables and backlog. • Provided a breakout of Appian’s Long Term versus Short Term Deferred Revenues for public filing purposes, as well as manage Backlog reporting • Assisted in the implementation of an ERP conversion from PeopleSoft to NetSuite in 2018, as well as helped… Show more • Managed the monthly customer contract process, the billing process and the revenue closing process. • Supported public filings and ensured compliance with ASC 606 by analyzing revenue deferrals, unbilled receivables and backlog. • Provided a breakout of Appian’s Long Term versus Short Term Deferred Revenues for public filing purposes, as well as manage Backlog reporting • Assisted in the implementation of an ERP conversion from PeopleSoft to NetSuite in 2018, as well as helped implement Multi-book financials related to ASC 606 Accounting Standards • Partnered with the Controls group in order to ensure revenue processes are compliant with SOX • Initiated automated processes in order to streamline the monthly closing schedule Show less • Managed the monthly customer contract process, the billing process and the revenue closing process. • Supported public filings and ensured compliance with ASC 606 by analyzing revenue deferrals, unbilled receivables and backlog. • Provided a breakout of Appian’s Long Term versus Short Term Deferred Revenues for public filing purposes, as well as manage Backlog reporting • Assisted in the implementation of an ERP conversion from PeopleSoft to NetSuite in 2018, as well as helped… Show more • Managed the monthly customer contract process, the billing process and the revenue closing process. • Supported public filings and ensured compliance with ASC 606 by analyzing revenue deferrals, unbilled receivables and backlog. • Provided a breakout of Appian’s Long Term versus Short Term Deferred Revenues for public filing purposes, as well as manage Backlog reporting • Assisted in the implementation of an ERP conversion from PeopleSoft to NetSuite in 2018, as well as helped implement Multi-book financials related to ASC 606 Accounting Standards • Partnered with the Controls group in order to ensure revenue processes are compliant with SOX • Initiated automated processes in order to streamline the monthly closing schedule Show less

Senior Director of Finance, Cargo Division

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

• Following the 2015 acquisition by HNA Group and subsequent restructuring, transitioned from CFO to lead the Cargo Finance Division. Worked closely with Corporate Finance to direct all financial analysis and reporting for the Division. Lead the monthly closing process, and ensured the accuracy and timeliness in field station reporting. • Managed $120M in annual revenue for Swissport’s U.S. cargo services operations, encompassing 25 warehouse facilities across 15 airports. • Rolled out… Show more • Following the 2015 acquisition by HNA Group and subsequent restructuring, transitioned from CFO to lead the Cargo Finance Division. Worked closely with Corporate Finance to direct all financial analysis and reporting for the Division. Lead the monthly closing process, and ensured the accuracy and timeliness in field station reporting. • Managed $120M in annual revenue for Swissport’s U.S. cargo services operations, encompassing 25 warehouse facilities across 15 airports. • Rolled out a new forecasting and budgeting tool to U.S. operations. Improved access to reports, enabled in-host forecasting and budgeting, and applied KPI driven data to support and adjust financial projections. • Improved Division productivity metrics with the Corporate Office in Zurich by supplying daily verified data.

Chief Financial Officer

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2016

• Led all Finance department activities, policy, and reporting systems encompassing a team of 40 personnel, four Regional Financial Operations Directors, and a P&L responsibility of $800M. Reviewed and approved all capital investment requests and improved bottom-line financial performance on both a regional and station level. • Headed the financial integration process following the 2013 acquisition of Servisair, a $250M aviation services company. Reviewed accounting processes and… Show more • Led all Finance department activities, policy, and reporting systems encompassing a team of 40 personnel, four Regional Financial Operations Directors, and a P&L responsibility of $800M. Reviewed and approved all capital investment requests and improved bottom-line financial performance on both a regional and station level. • Headed the financial integration process following the 2013 acquisition of Servisair, a $250M aviation services company. Reviewed accounting processes and practices onsite, integrated financial systems to achieve full financial visibility at a station level, and consolidated the P&L months ahead of schedule. • Stabilized the billing and collections process, addressing challenges posed by combining Servisair’s centralized billing system with Swissport’s decentralized, station-based system. Notified customers of billing changes, worked with stations to increase billing accuracy, and decreased days sales outstanding (DSO) by 10 days. • Drove the analysis of monthly results and forecast proposals to increase visibility and improve projections for company performance with Operations Senior Vice President, Station Managers, and Regional Financial Directors. • Saved Swissport over $60K annually by auditing and correcting vacation and sick plans that were set up incorrectly. These plans stem from the Servisair integration as well as new regulations on required sick plan leave requirements in several states, including California and Massachusetts.

Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

• Promoted to direct the execution of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Swissport across the Americas. Identified risks and opportunities, and recommended strategies to achieve financial goals. Prepared and submitted monthly and annual reporting to corporate headquarters in Zurich. • Managed three direct reports, including two Senior Financial Analysts and one Senior Accountant. • Played a key role in the development and execution of cost savings initiatives, as well… Show more • Promoted to direct the execution of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Swissport across the Americas. Identified risks and opportunities, and recommended strategies to achieve financial goals. Prepared and submitted monthly and annual reporting to corporate headquarters in Zurich. • Managed three direct reports, including two Senior Financial Analysts and one Senior Accountant. • Played a key role in the development and execution of cost savings initiatives, as well as investor and fiscal communication strategies. Built working partnerships with top business leaders across Sales and Operations. • Provided expertise in the selection and development of budgets, operating plans, modeling tools, and financial forecasts. Reviewed US GAAP financial statements, and adjusted local books from IFRS standards. • Established operations in Costa Rica from a finance perspective. Mapped the chart of accounts into the Swissport format, and set up monthly reporting to corporate headquarters in Switzerland. • Implemented a rolling balance sheet in North America and Latin America. The updated rolling forecast balance sheet and budget balance sheet provide improved visibility and detailed projections for expected cash position.

Director of Financial Reporting and Planning

• Jul 2007 - Feb 2011

• Responsible for budget management, preparing a monthly rolling forecast, and the analysis and reporting of periodic financial results. Led a team of three direct reports. • Served as project lead to deploy a new billing system across North America, integrated new forecasting tools at all stations, and automated systems and processes to drive efficiency for financial operations. Employed a highly effective approach, which seamlessly linked flight data and automatically matched it to… Show more • Responsible for budget management, preparing a monthly rolling forecast, and the analysis and reporting of periodic financial results. Led a team of three direct reports. • Served as project lead to deploy a new billing system across North America, integrated new forecasting tools at all stations, and automated systems and processes to drive efficiency for financial operations. Employed a highly effective approach, which seamlessly linked flight data and automatically matched it to airline contract rates. • Carried out an audit of the self-insured health insurance plan, resulting in a $96K annual reduction in administrative fees. Significantly improved reporting to the insurance carrier when employees left the company. • Collaborated with IT to develop and implement a new online forecasting tool, designed to include direct feedback by company managers. Forecast changes were then combined with the budget to create an annual rolling forecast, updated monthly.

Senior Financial Analyst

• Oct 2005 - Jul 2007

• Prepared and analyzed management reporting of financial results, generated cost and revenue projections, and developed accurate business analyses to facilitate decision-making. • Managed progress on a variety of initiatives and ad-hoc assignments for company leadership, including a key overhead reduction project, which delivered a 5% decrease in overhead costs across the network.

Revenue Assurance Manager

• 2004 - 2005

Financial Reporting Supervisor & Financial Analyst

• 1999 - 2004

Financial Analyst

• 1996 - 1999

Account & Billing Specialist, DCAA Liaison

• 1993 - 1996