Experience

Entertainment Industry Foundation
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• CFO

  • Aug 2013 - Present


Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO/COO

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  After successfully implementing major Finance, Accounting, Capital and IT improvements during my tenure as CFO at Best Friends Animal Society in Utah, I relocated back to the West Coast to continue my career in Finance and Operations. After successfully implementing major Finance, Accounting, Capital and IT improvements during my tenure as CFO at Best Friends Animal Society in Utah, I relocated back to the West Coast to continue my career in Finance and Operations.



Best Friends Animal Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• CFO of Best Friends Animal Society

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Implemented organizational multi-site budgeting/financial system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Serenic) enabling organization to plan on a project basis. Restructured a key organizational Development project (Blackbaud) leading to a successful implementation of its first module, Planned Giving. Key in implementing strategic planning framework first used for 2013 - 2016 Strategic Plan. Established forecasting and capital planning system for multi-million dollar capital building projects. Key role in stewarding first multi-year operating contract with the City of LA on behalf of a 47,000 animal clinic and shelter. Show less



20th Century Fox

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

• Senior Vice President International Finance

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2007

  Leading worldwide provider of news, sports, and entertainment, with $32 billion annual revenue.; of International Finance for 20th Century Fox International Theatrical/Home Entertainment Oversaw global accounting and financial planning for 20th Century Fox's fast-growing international film distribution divisions, featuring 962 employees and annual revenues exceeding $1.9 billion. Directed a 200-person staff throughout 30 countries in ensuring effective financial accountability. Coordinated all regulatory compliance, auditing, tax issues, and vendor management. Integrated 3rd-party properties licensed for distribution by Fox, and supported 3 division presidents in driving revenue and achieving margin targets. Improved internal controls and automated month-end closings. Operational Enhancements Orchestrated a 13-country, $16 million ERP financial system deployment throughout 26 20th Century Fox subsidiaries within 18 months. Oversaw preparation of all essential financial documents, including business plans, forecasts, market assessments, deal analyses, product acquisitions/valuations, and entry/exit strategies. Enabled reduction of sales personnel worldwide, and streamlined sales, marketing, finance, and operational processes in Australia, by overseeing implementation of a Siebel Sales Planning and Financial Forecasting tool. Facilitated the seamless integration of digital cinema film licensing, and streamlined workflow, by leading implementation of a theatrical planning/sales and receivable system in Mexico. Improved decision-making in choosing investment opportunities/partners in Japan, Korea, and India by contributing to a comprehensive market analysis that included assessment of downstream economies, emerging market trends, and consumer preferences. Successfully appealed a $300 million tax assessment in partnership with corporate tax staff and outside accountants. Show less



The Walt Disney Studios

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President of Finance

  • Apr 1987 - Jun 2003

  Film and television feature distribution company handling marketing/sales/distribution for 8 main clients including Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax, and several independent companies. Led a staff of 38 in overseeing all accounting/finance duties for a 400-person department generating $3 billion annual revenues. Analyzed potential ramifications of revenue initiatives by coordinating with multiple departments including corporate accounting, audit, sales, operations, and legal. Ensured regulatory compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley, and supervised all tax compliance/planning, external/internal audits, and other pivotal plans, assessments, analyses, and forecasts. Key Contributions Improved documentation of forecast updates and causes for change by creating and enacting an integrated forecasting tool. Solidified Disney's credibility as a market valuation resource by implementing an automated weekly marketplace pricing/volume/competitor assessment. Exceeded expected recovery 40% in a Kmart bankruptcy case by collaborating with inside and outside counsel. Show less