Experience

Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a staff engaged in processing checks, vouchers, invoices, payroll, and other financial documents. Determines workload, assignments and priorities. Reviews and approves payrolls, expenditures, and accounting entries and records, prepares complex accounting transactions. Allocates program costs and expenditures to the appropriate program codes. Monitors rate of expenditure and prepares contract modifications. Prepares contract modifications… Show more Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a staff engaged in processing checks, vouchers, invoices, payroll, and other financial documents. Determines workload, assignments and priorities. Reviews and approves payrolls, expenditures, and accounting entries and records, prepares complex accounting transactions. Allocates program costs and expenditures to the appropriate program codes. Monitors rate of expenditure and prepares contract modifications. Prepares contract modifications, financial information for the ACE budget, narratives and fiscal grant applications. Develops budget projections and performs financial analysis. Establishes internal financial management procedures and reporting systems, prepares comprehensive reports and analysis, and makes changes to same as appropriate. Evaluates the financial management procedures of contractors and sub-grantees. Prepares information for Agency-wide audits, and manages ACE responses to internal and external audits. Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures. Provides monthly status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting and reporting financial data to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees. Corresponds with appropriate governing funding sources in a professional non-combative manner. Generates financial reports for funding sources and the Board of Directors Maintains strict confidentiality of the program’s children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable laws. Participates actively in opportunities for continuous professional development. Show less



Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station & Environmental Education Center

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, United States • Reconciles bank accounts and provides reports to administrative and finance directors each monthly; keeps clear records of all account activity and alerts administrative director to past-due accounts in a timely manner. • Proactively maintains highly organized filing system; files invoices, payroll paperwork, reimbursements, insurance information and other financial records. • Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. • Assists in… Show more • Reconciles bank accounts and provides reports to administrative and finance directors each monthly; keeps clear records of all account activity and alerts administrative director to past-due accounts in a timely manner. • Proactively maintains highly organized filing system; files invoices, payroll paperwork, reimbursements, insurance information and other financial records. • Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. • Assists in the development and implementation of systems and procedures as needed. • Assists with special projects or does research as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned by the President and directors. Show less



Wayne County PA Historical Society https://www.waynehistorypa.com/

• Business Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States Business Manger • Building and tracking membership & record keeping of membership database • Organizing campaigns that will lead to donations • Procurement of fund-raising activities and projects • Updating website and management of website • Creating marketing and promotional activities, including but not limited to advertising flyers • Researching potential sponsors & assume responsibility for Annual Dinner Fundraiser • Preparing and delivering bank deposits… Show more Business Manger • Building and tracking membership & record keeping of membership database • Organizing campaigns that will lead to donations • Procurement of fund-raising activities and projects • Updating website and management of website • Creating marketing and promotional activities, including but not limited to advertising flyers • Researching potential sponsors & assume responsibility for Annual Dinner Fundraiser • Preparing and delivering bank deposits, handling accounts payable and accounts receivable • Reconciling monthly bank statements in concert with the treasurer • Assume responsibility for financial bookkeeping and maintain accurate computer records in QuickBooks • Assist the Executive Director to submit, secure, and execute grants and perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Director Show less



Fitch Ratings

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Head of External and Regulatory Reporting

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2021

  New York, United States • Handled new Lease Standards under IFRS and USGAAP. • Research for unusual transactions, ad hoc accounting topics studies and led new and future pronouncements • Ensured timely external reporting to shareholders and the SEC. • Prepared Global Consolidation under US GAAP for Group of Companies world-wide with US GAAP-IFRS bookings responsibility • Booked all new acquisitions and dispositions • Collaborated closely with Internal Auditors for SOX, and External Auditors for interim,… Show more • Handled new Lease Standards under IFRS and USGAAP. • Research for unusual transactions, ad hoc accounting topics studies and led new and future pronouncements • Ensured timely external reporting to shareholders and the SEC. • Prepared Global Consolidation under US GAAP for Group of Companies world-wide with US GAAP-IFRS bookings responsibility • Booked all new acquisitions and dispositions • Collaborated closely with Internal Auditors for SOX, and External Auditors for interim, month-end and 401k year-end reporting • Main liaison with Hearst’ s reporting, tax and Internal Policies Departments in order to deliver information needed to optimize reporting accuracy, timeliness and adherence to Hearst standards and methodologies

• Senior Director of Finance

  • Nov 2000 - Nov 2015

  New York, United States • Collaborated closely with Internal Auditors for SOX, and External Auditors for interim, month-end and 401k year-end reporting • Led the month-close for US companies and monitoring of US and world-wide cashflow, leading a 20+ person finance /accounting department in multiple locations including New York, Chicago, the UK, and Latin America • Re-engineered workflows to ensure segregation of duties and compliance with accounting regulations • Focused on key-sub processes to improve… Show more • Collaborated closely with Internal Auditors for SOX, and External Auditors for interim, month-end and 401k year-end reporting • Led the month-close for US companies and monitoring of US and world-wide cashflow, leading a 20+ person finance /accounting department in multiple locations including New York, Chicago, the UK, and Latin America • Re-engineered workflows to ensure segregation of duties and compliance with accounting regulations • Focused on key-sub processes to improve analytics and reduce the monthly close from 12 to three days. • Key stakeholder in implementation and transition to new accounting systems: TM1/ECC/ SAP, EPM/FX • Ensured full compliance with regard to SOX



Thomson Financial

• Financial Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Manager International Finance

  • Nov 1998 - Nov 2000

  New York, NY • Prepared Mid year and Annual Budget. • Internal Control and Management Review Latin American Joint Ventures • Study Canadian GAAP and US GAAP adjustments to Latin American Joint Ventures Financials • Conducted in-house sales and costs division studies • Foreign investments and Joint Ventures financial projects including Due Diligences / Internal Control Reviews • Built strong relationships across the region with excellent overall efficiency and communication results