Experience

Harbor Group Consulting LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer/Divisional Controller/First Vice President

  • 2012 - Present

  Leads Accounting/Financial, Operations and Human Resources and Benefits Administration for this $29MM fast growing Insurance Risk Analysis Advisory Firm. · Reduced overall Payroll/Employee Benefits costs 11% by successfully managing and leading the implementation of a new PEO (Professional Employer Organization) for payroll/employee benefits. · Successfully led the due diligence for investment by a Private Equity firm in 2016 and sale of the Company to Alliant Insurance Services Inc. in… Show more Leads Accounting/Financial, Operations and Human Resources and Benefits Administration for this $29MM fast growing Insurance Risk Analysis Advisory Firm. · Reduced overall Payroll/Employee Benefits costs 11% by successfully managing and leading the implementation of a new PEO (Professional Employer Organization) for payroll/employee benefits. · Successfully led the due diligence for investment by a Private Equity firm in 2016 and sale of the Company to Alliant Insurance Services Inc. in 2018. · Developed internal control systems, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, and establish new accounting policies and procedures. · Pioneered accounts receivable collections program that resulted in increased management awareness and a strong internal follow-up process. · Instituted weekly reporting system for critical business information provided to management and shareholders. · Liaised with external auditors on annual audit/review and tax filings. · Spearheaded, implemented and managed new 401(K) Plan for employees. · Recruited, trained and supervise individual responsible for A/R collections and sales invoice data entry. · Managed all broker/agent insurance licensing, including new applications and renewals. Show less



OPEN ACQ LLC dba HALLMAN & LOBER, INNOVA RISK MANAGEMENT LLC, FAMILY OFFICE FOR CEO

• Controller

  • 2012 - 2018

  While CFO at Harbor Group, performed Controller role for three entities (OPEN ACQ LLC dba HALLMAN & LOBER, INNOVA RISK MANAGEMENT LLC, FAMILY OFFICE FOR CEO) (2012-2018).



Carl Marks & Co., Inc. & Sterling/Carl Marks Capital LLC

• Portfolio Manager/Vice President/Chief Investment Officer

  • 1998 - 2011

  Lead investment analyst and portfolio Manager for private equity firms specializing in small to mid-market growth capital investments for internal expansion and acquisition strategies. Responsible for initiating, evaluating, due diligence, investment memoranda for new investment opportunities. Oversee operational due diligence, deal structure and legal documentation review. · Presented portfolio activity updates to the General Partners. · Monitored and managed a diversified… Show more Lead investment analyst and portfolio Manager for private equity firms specializing in small to mid-market growth capital investments for internal expansion and acquisition strategies. Responsible for initiating, evaluating, due diligence, investment memoranda for new investment opportunities. Oversee operational due diligence, deal structure and legal documentation review. · Presented portfolio activity updates to the General Partners. · Monitored and managed a diversified portfolio. · Conducted quarterly review of portfolio valuations. · Provided operational and strategic advice to management of portfolio companies. · Served on the Board of Directors of portfolio companies. · Communicated and interacted with internal and external senior executives. · Managed and analyzed liquidity events of current portfolio investments. · Prepared and reviewed financial reports for the SBIC-licensed fund to be filed with the SBA (e.g., Annual Form 468, semi-annual portfolio valuations). · Reviewed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. · Participated in the preparation for the annual audits. · Conducted periodic reviews and financial analysis for each portfolio company. · Supervised accounting manager. Show less