Experience

WFAE

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

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States



Magic One Auto

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer / Chief of Staff

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Financial Controller

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area



Sales Performance International

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer/Controller

  • May 1999 - Jan 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Sales Performance International is a global corporation headquartered in Brussels Belgium with operations in US, Europe, and Asia. SPI offers world-class advisory, learning curriculum, assessment, and performance improvement technology (SaaS) for enterprise sales organizations. From 1999 until 2019, I served SPI as Controller and later as Chief Financial Officer. I oversaw all financial and administrative operations including Accounting, Financial Reporting, planning, analysis… Show more Sales Performance International is a global corporation headquartered in Brussels Belgium with operations in US, Europe, and Asia. SPI offers world-class advisory, learning curriculum, assessment, and performance improvement technology (SaaS) for enterprise sales organizations. From 1999 until 2019, I served SPI as Controller and later as Chief Financial Officer. I oversaw all financial and administrative operations including Accounting, Financial Reporting, planning, analysis, Treasury Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Human Resources, Information Technology, and legal matters. I was heavily engaged in supporting SPI's revenue generation activities including continuous collaboration and support to Sales, Marketing and Customer Service organizations. In October 2017, I assisted Management and Private Equity to recapitalize the business by retiring the founder and majority shareholder and to extend ownership to Management. In 2018, I helped prepare SPI for its next phase of growth and success. Show less



Audio Communications Network, Inc.

• Controller

  • 1997 - 1999

  Charlotte NC Audio Communications Network, Inc. (now defunct) was a public company and largest independent group of affiliates of Muzak (provider of background music for retail and restaurant establishments). ACN sold subscriptions to music services and the installation and servicing of leased satellite video and sound delivery equipment. I was the Controller for ACN where I managed all financial accounting aspects including SEC reporting, subscription accounting, budgeting, and Treasury… Show more Audio Communications Network, Inc. (now defunct) was a public company and largest independent group of affiliates of Muzak (provider of background music for retail and restaurant establishments). ACN sold subscriptions to music services and the installation and servicing of leased satellite video and sound delivery equipment. I was the Controller for ACN where I managed all financial accounting aspects including SEC reporting, subscription accounting, budgeting, and Treasury Management. While at ACN, I assisted Management and Abry Partners (a media and communication focused private equity firm) complete a reverse IPO taking ACN private and simultaneously acquire Muzak. ACN and Muzak were merged forming Muzak Holdings LLC. Muzak is now Mood Media Corporation. Show less



FCR Corporation Inc.

• Corporate Controller

  • 1994 - 1997

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area FCR Corporation (later merged into Weyerhaeuser Corporation) was a pioneer in the residential waste recycling industry. FCR operated processing plants in the United States. I was the Controller responsible for accounting, payroll, internal control and other activities in support of 5 plants and a Corporate entity.



Collins and Aikman

• Accounting Manager

  • 1993 - 1994

  Charlotte NC Collins & Aikman Corporation (now defunct) was a manufacturer of cockpit modules and automotive floor and acoustic systems. The Company's operations spanned 15 countries, incorporating about 120 facilities and approximately 25,000 employees. I worked at C&A for 18 months as an Accounting Manager overseeing financial accounting and reporting for the Automotive Carpet division. There I was trained in how to be a Corporate Accountant working with Plant Accountants, Cost Accountants… Show more Collins & Aikman Corporation (now defunct) was a manufacturer of cockpit modules and automotive floor and acoustic systems. The Company's operations spanned 15 countries, incorporating about 120 facilities and approximately 25,000 employees. I worked at C&A for 18 months as an Accounting Manager overseeing financial accounting and reporting for the Automotive Carpet division. There I was trained in how to be a Corporate Accountant working with Plant Accountants, Cost Accountants, Corporate Accountants, Treasury Management and staff. Looking back, I draw upon experiences I learned at C&A every day and I am deeply grateful to the people who invested their time in my development. Show less



American Express

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mergers and Acquisition / Financial analyst

  • 1989 - 1993

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area American Express Health Systems Group (AEHSG) was an operating division that provided patient clinical and ERP software technology systems to Hospitals. This business segment and others were spun out of AMEX in 1989 forming First Data Corporation. HSG went through a series of sales and mergers and today is part of McKesson Corporation. While at AEHSG and FDC I worked as a financial analysis which evolved into a full-time Merger & Acquisition role. I developed advanced financial… Show more American Express Health Systems Group (AEHSG) was an operating division that provided patient clinical and ERP software technology systems to Hospitals. This business segment and others were spun out of AMEX in 1989 forming First Data Corporation. HSG went through a series of sales and mergers and today is part of McKesson Corporation. While at AEHSG and FDC I worked as a financial analysis which evolved into a full-time Merger & Acquisition role. I developed advanced financial analytical skills and became a "spreadsheet jockey" creating projections, discounted cash flows, budgeting, "what if" analysis, research, and hundreds of hours conducting due-diligence. Our M&A team was successful in acquiring a competitor doubling our size and I was part of an 18-month project to acquire and then absorb financial operations. Show less



Arthur Young

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • May 1987 - 1989

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Arthur Young (now Ernst and Young or EY) at the time was one of the Big 8 Accounting firms (now Big 4). Arthur Young offered audit assurance, tax services, and other professional consulting services. I worked in the Audit Assurance practice as a staff auditor. For two years, I traveled the Southern United States and primarily auditing textile and light manufacturing companies.