Experience

LiveAction Software

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Controller

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Hudson BLVD. Group

• Controller

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2020



A+E Networks

• Sr. Manager, Int’l Finance and Accounting

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016



TravelClick

• United States
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Controller

  • May 2011 - Dec 2013

  TravelClick is a private equity owned global leader in cloud-based software solutions and ecommerce services for hotels to optimize their performance, grow revenue and create a stronger brand. During my tenure, have grown worldwide customers from 15,000 to 34,000, employees from 500 to 1,100 employees and annual revenues from $186 million to $300 million. As Controller, managed all aspects of financial reporting for all US and non-US International operations, including offices… Show more TravelClick is a private equity owned global leader in cloud-based software solutions and ecommerce services for hotels to optimize their performance, grow revenue and create a stronger brand. During my tenure, have grown worldwide customers from 15,000 to 34,000, employees from 500 to 1,100 employees and annual revenues from $186 million to $300 million. As Controller, managed all aspects of financial reporting for all US and non-US International operations, including offices throughout EMEA, AsiaPac, and the Americas. • Completed 2 significant M&A transactions • Effectively completed purchase accounting, flow of funds and goodwill calculation for 2 acquired companies in time for year-end audit • Created and implemented multiple re-engineering programs, including reducing headcount by 7 and $250K annual savings by Accounts Payable check-to-ACH conversion and of online automation of T&E. • Formed, managed, improved and reduced yearend audit timeline by 50% resulting in timely and tax beneficial bonus payouts, and savings of over $300K • Successfully managed auditor relationships to ensure favorable interpretation and compliance with critical financial reporting issues, including revenue recognition, accruals and CAPEX • Built trust, reliability and integrity in Monthly, Quarterly and Preliminary Year-end Financial Statements by improving outcome, by eliminating any and all EBITDA audit adjustments for 2 years in a row • Attracted and hired, led, retained and developed a global team of 18 financial professionals

• FP&A Consultant

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011



Register.com

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jun 2009 - Mar 2011

  Private-equity owned Register.com was the leading provider of internet services to small businesses, with over $100 million in annual revenue. Utilized a subscription model (cash up front; deferred revenue recognition). Was promoted three times in four years. • Key member of Register.com task force that led business through sale process, resulting in over 2x return for investors upon closing of sale to Web.com o Led pre-acquisition due diligence, post-acquisition accounting… Show more Private-equity owned Register.com was the leading provider of internet services to small businesses, with over $100 million in annual revenue. Utilized a subscription model (cash up front; deferred revenue recognition). Was promoted three times in four years. • Key member of Register.com task force that led business through sale process, resulting in over 2x return for investors upon closing of sale to Web.com o Led pre-acquisition due diligence, post-acquisition accounting integration and transition of the entire accounting department • Throughout tenure, oversaw all aspects of controller function, including review and supervision of six member team responsible for revenue recognition, month-end closes, accounts payable, accounts receivable and global payroll • Prepared consolidated financial statements & senior management reporting, including ad hoc investor analysis • Performed monthly and annual P&L analysis and provide understanding of results to senior leaders • Developed cash management process, resulting in quarterly ending balance exceeding budget by at least $1 million • Led annual financial audit process, semi-annual bank audits and ensured strong relationships with outside auditors. Had three consecutive years of no year-end audit adjustments • Responsible for all bank reporting related to debt, including monthly covenants package

• Assistant Controller

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

• Manager of Budgets, Planning and Analysis

  • Sep 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Led improved planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes; created budget reporting system, developed timelines, and partnered with senior management to develop CAPEX and OPEX budgets • Delivered all financial documentation and analysis required to secure refinancing of $120 million loan

• Senior Accountant

  • May 2005 - Sep 2006

  • Managed General Ledger for Canadian offices, month end and year end closes • Performed month end consolidations including elimination of inter-company entries



GoodTimes Entertainment

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • 2001 - 2004

  GoodTimes was the leading $300 million multimedia consumer products marketing company, distributed via direct response television and home shopping network, 40,000 U.S. retail outlets, and global strategic partners and licensees. As Senior Accountant: • Partnered with auditors & attorneys in successful sale of the company to an outside private investment fund. • Implemented valuable tracking of production costs and profitability for over 15 products • Researched GAAP and… Show more GoodTimes was the leading $300 million multimedia consumer products marketing company, distributed via direct response television and home shopping network, 40,000 U.S. retail outlets, and global strategic partners and licensees. As Senior Accountant: • Partnered with auditors & attorneys in successful sale of the company to an outside private investment fund. • Implemented valuable tracking of production costs and profitability for over 15 products • Researched GAAP and reporting issues to identify potential impact to company’s production cost accounting • Led team handling monthly closes. Implemented systems and procedures to cut monthly close time by 40% Show less GoodTimes was the leading $300 million multimedia consumer products marketing company, distributed via direct response television and home shopping network, 40,000 U.S. retail outlets, and global strategic partners and licensees. As Senior Accountant: • Partnered with auditors & attorneys in successful sale of the company to an outside private investment fund. • Implemented valuable tracking of production costs and profitability for over 15 products • Researched GAAP and… Show more GoodTimes was the leading $300 million multimedia consumer products marketing company, distributed via direct response television and home shopping network, 40,000 U.S. retail outlets, and global strategic partners and licensees. As Senior Accountant: • Partnered with auditors & attorneys in successful sale of the company to an outside private investment fund. • Implemented valuable tracking of production costs and profitability for over 15 products • Researched GAAP and reporting issues to identify potential impact to company’s production cost accounting • Led team handling monthly closes. Implemented systems and procedures to cut monthly close time by 40% Show less



Oneclip

• Assistant Controller

  • 2000 - 2001

  OneClip was a coupon distributor for online shopping, sponsored by brand name retailers. As Assistant Controller, • Managed monthly close procedures; day-to-day financial operations including, General Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Payroll; created internal controls OneClip was a coupon distributor for online shopping, sponsored by brand name retailers. As Assistant Controller, • Managed monthly close procedures; day-to-day financial operations including, General Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Payroll; created internal controls