Don Stevens
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
State of NJJan, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Clarifai
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Oct 2020 - Present
Clarifai is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in computer vision and uses machine learning and deep neural networks to identify and analyze images and videos. Clarifai is a ranked leader in the Forrester New Wave report and reported in the Inc. 5000 due to very strong revenue growth. As Controller, my responsibilities include general ledger/monthly close (using NetSuite), internal and external reporting of both GAAP financials and ARR statistics, particularly to venture… Show more Clarifai is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in computer vision and uses machine learning and deep neural networks to identify and analyze images and videos. Clarifai is a ranked leader in the Forrester New Wave report and reported in the Inc. 5000 due to very strong revenue growth. As Controller, my responsibilities include general ledger/monthly close (using NetSuite), internal and external reporting of both GAAP financials and ARR statistics, particularly to venture capital investors and debt partners, coordinate with external tax firm, responsible for full year review with CPA audit firm, run various financial analyses, and forecasting cash flow/cash burn and financial statements. I also was involved with our firm's Series C fundraise. Show less Clarifai is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in computer vision and uses machine learning and deep neural networks to identify and analyze images and videos. Clarifai is a ranked leader in the Forrester New Wave report and reported in the Inc. 5000 due to very strong revenue growth. As Controller, my responsibilities include general ledger/monthly close (using NetSuite), internal and external reporting of both GAAP financials and ARR statistics, particularly to venture… Show more Clarifai is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in computer vision and uses machine learning and deep neural networks to identify and analyze images and videos. Clarifai is a ranked leader in the Forrester New Wave report and reported in the Inc. 5000 due to very strong revenue growth. As Controller, my responsibilities include general ledger/monthly close (using NetSuite), internal and external reporting of both GAAP financials and ARR statistics, particularly to venture capital investors and debt partners, coordinate with external tax firm, responsible for full year review with CPA audit firm, run various financial analyses, and forecasting cash flow/cash burn and financial statements. I also was involved with our firm's Series C fundraise. Show less
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Hotels at Home
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United States
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Controller
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2020
Hotels at Home, Inc. A mid-sized, privately held e-Commerce firm that sells direct to consumers hotel- branded products including beds, bedding, linens, and amenities for many of the largest and most prestigious hotel brands in the world. As Controller and the highest level financial employee in the firm, I have many direct responsibilities including the financial consolidation of our domestic and international subsidiaries, running the monthly accounting close and most… Show more Hotels at Home, Inc. A mid-sized, privately held e-Commerce firm that sells direct to consumers hotel- branded products including beds, bedding, linens, and amenities for many of the largest and most prestigious hotel brands in the world. As Controller and the highest level financial employee in the firm, I have many direct responsibilities including the financial consolidation of our domestic and international subsidiaries, running the monthly accounting close and most financial reporting, and is responsible for banking, treasury, tax, audit, and insurance operations. With others, I have implemented a sales tax process as a result of the Wayfair vs. South Dakota ruling. From a management perspective, I run a department of 7 accountants whose responsibilities include AP, payroll, AR, royalties, credit card processing, general ledger management, and cash reconciliations and monitoring. Show less Hotels at Home, Inc. A mid-sized, privately held e-Commerce firm that sells direct to consumers hotel- branded products including beds, bedding, linens, and amenities for many of the largest and most prestigious hotel brands in the world. As Controller and the highest level financial employee in the firm, I have many direct responsibilities including the financial consolidation of our domestic and international subsidiaries, running the monthly accounting close and most… Show more Hotels at Home, Inc. A mid-sized, privately held e-Commerce firm that sells direct to consumers hotel- branded products including beds, bedding, linens, and amenities for many of the largest and most prestigious hotel brands in the world. As Controller and the highest level financial employee in the firm, I have many direct responsibilities including the financial consolidation of our domestic and international subsidiaries, running the monthly accounting close and most financial reporting, and is responsible for banking, treasury, tax, audit, and insurance operations. With others, I have implemented a sales tax process as a result of the Wayfair vs. South Dakota ruling. From a management perspective, I run a department of 7 accountants whose responsibilities include AP, payroll, AR, royalties, credit card processing, general ledger management, and cash reconciliations and monitoring. Show less
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MWW Public Relations
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East Rutherford, NJ
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Corporate Controller
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Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
MWW is a mid-sized, privately held public relations firm with operations in 7 US locations and the UK. It is one of the top 5 independent PR firms in the US. Responsible for the company's financial statements, general ledger, payroll, tax compliance and various other analyses. Strong user of Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software and its reporting and analysis software programs, Landfall and FrX. Significant experience with financial statement audit, monthly reporting to internal… Show more MWW is a mid-sized, privately held public relations firm with operations in 7 US locations and the UK. It is one of the top 5 independent PR firms in the US. Responsible for the company's financial statements, general ledger, payroll, tax compliance and various other analyses. Strong user of Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software and its reporting and analysis software programs, Landfall and FrX. Significant experience with financial statement audit, monthly reporting to internal management and banks, international accounting, account reconciliations, payroll accounting, cash flow analysis and forecasting, and team member involved with driving increased EBITDA and net income for the firm. Show less MWW is a mid-sized, privately held public relations firm with operations in 7 US locations and the UK. It is one of the top 5 independent PR firms in the US. Responsible for the company's financial statements, general ledger, payroll, tax compliance and various other analyses. Strong user of Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software and its reporting and analysis software programs, Landfall and FrX. Significant experience with financial statement audit, monthly reporting to internal… Show more MWW is a mid-sized, privately held public relations firm with operations in 7 US locations and the UK. It is one of the top 5 independent PR firms in the US. Responsible for the company's financial statements, general ledger, payroll, tax compliance and various other analyses. Strong user of Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software and its reporting and analysis software programs, Landfall and FrX. Significant experience with financial statement audit, monthly reporting to internal management and banks, international accounting, account reconciliations, payroll accounting, cash flow analysis and forecasting, and team member involved with driving increased EBITDA and net income for the firm. Show less
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ETONIEN
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Consultant
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
Critical finance team member hired by Marlin Equity Partners, an L.A.-based Private Equity Firm with more than $3 billion in investments, to carve-out a $100 million software division from a multi-billion software company and create a stand-alone business. Developed and produced monthly financial reports for internal management, PE owner and banks. Assisted in the implementation of NetSuite accounting/ERP system. Created a detailed operating budget for this complex, multinational… Show more Critical finance team member hired by Marlin Equity Partners, an L.A.-based Private Equity Firm with more than $3 billion in investments, to carve-out a $100 million software division from a multi-billion software company and create a stand-alone business. Developed and produced monthly financial reports for internal management, PE owner and banks. Assisted in the implementation of NetSuite accounting/ERP system. Created a detailed operating budget for this complex, multinational organization which invoices in multiple currencies and operates in over 20 countries. Reviewed revenue recognition and VSOE process. Other assignments as consultant including: • Statutory reporting restructure in SAP • 1040 Tax Returns preparation • Forensic accounting for fraud engagement • Financial guidance for M&A transaction Show less Critical finance team member hired by Marlin Equity Partners, an L.A.-based Private Equity Firm with more than $3 billion in investments, to carve-out a $100 million software division from a multi-billion software company and create a stand-alone business. Developed and produced monthly financial reports for internal management, PE owner and banks. Assisted in the implementation of NetSuite accounting/ERP system. Created a detailed operating budget for this complex, multinational… Show more Critical finance team member hired by Marlin Equity Partners, an L.A.-based Private Equity Firm with more than $3 billion in investments, to carve-out a $100 million software division from a multi-billion software company and create a stand-alone business. Developed and produced monthly financial reports for internal management, PE owner and banks. Assisted in the implementation of NetSuite accounting/ERP system. Created a detailed operating budget for this complex, multinational organization which invoices in multiple currencies and operates in over 20 countries. Reviewed revenue recognition and VSOE process. Other assignments as consultant including: • Statutory reporting restructure in SAP • 1040 Tax Returns preparation • Forensic accounting for fraud engagement • Financial guidance for M&A transaction Show less
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Thomson Reuters
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director, Finance
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1999 - 2012
$13 billion global provider of software, services, databases, services, print and electronic products to business and professional customers. Finance executive with significant experience in profitably running and growing software/service companies. Qualifications include demonstrated abilities with financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions (over 10), financial reporting (including metrics and dashboards), financial operations (including billing and… Show more $13 billion global provider of software, services, databases, services, print and electronic products to business and professional customers. Finance executive with significant experience in profitably running and growing software/service companies. Qualifications include demonstrated abilities with financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions (over 10), financial reporting (including metrics and dashboards), financial operations (including billing and accounts receivable management), accounting (IFRS and GAAP) including revenue recognition and capitalized software development, financial systems (SAP, Cognos), product line profitability analyses, sales commission plan management, and business operations (including facility management). Key team member in helping drive significant growth in sales and profits. Show less $13 billion global provider of software, services, databases, services, print and electronic products to business and professional customers. Finance executive with significant experience in profitably running and growing software/service companies. Qualifications include demonstrated abilities with financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions (over 10), financial reporting (including metrics and dashboards), financial operations (including billing and… Show more $13 billion global provider of software, services, databases, services, print and electronic products to business and professional customers. Finance executive with significant experience in profitably running and growing software/service companies. Qualifications include demonstrated abilities with financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions (over 10), financial reporting (including metrics and dashboards), financial operations (including billing and accounts receivable management), accounting (IFRS and GAAP) including revenue recognition and capitalized software development, financial systems (SAP, Cognos), product line profitability analyses, sales commission plan management, and business operations (including facility management). Key team member in helping drive significant growth in sales and profits. Show less
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Simon & Schuster/Viacom
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New York CIty and New Jersey
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Business Manager/Associate Publisher/Financial Analyst
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1990 - 1999
$2 billion publisher of books and information for the general public, students and business professionals. Varied finance and operations experience with consumer, education, and professional publishing. Strong background in budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, financial analysis, pricing analysis, and publishing operations such as backlist management, royalties and inventory. $2 billion publisher of books and information for the general public, students and business professionals. Varied finance and operations experience with consumer, education, and professional publishing. Strong background in budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, financial analysis, pricing analysis, and publishing operations such as backlist management, royalties and inventory.
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S&P Global
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Finance
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1983 - 1990
Provider of books, magazines, electronic products and financial services generating worldwide sales of $1.5 billion. Experience with book and magazine publishing markets and information system products. Foundation work in financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis, magazine circulation planning and analysis, and financial modeling. Provider of books, magazines, electronic products and financial services generating worldwide sales of $1.5 billion. Experience with book and magazine publishing markets and information system products. Foundation work in financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis, magazine circulation planning and analysis, and financial modeling.
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Education
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1985 - 1989
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
MBA, Finance -
1979 - 1983
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
BS, Business Administration
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