Chief Financial Officer

• Dec 2019 - Present

Livello Capital employs an opportunistic credit strategy leveraging deep expertise in distressed and deep value credit, as well as special situations and catalyst driven events. Livello Capital employs an opportunistic credit strategy leveraging deep expertise in distressed and deep value credit, as well as special situations and catalyst driven events.

Chief Financial Officer

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

As CFO, I was responsible for managing and executing all daily financial and accounting processes including reconciliation, strategy, reporting, analysis, regulatory compliance, margin calls and funding requirements: • Oversaw accounting and financial reporting of 2 master feeder funds with approximately $4 billion in assets. • Managed essential daily accounting processes inclusive of cash and position reconciliation, margin calls and funding requirements. • Reviewed regulatory filings including Form PF, CPO-PQR, Annex IV (AIFMD), FATCA / CRS and FBAR. • Coordinated and directed year end audit and tax preparation for the funds and management company. • Selected as member of the Pricing and Allocation committee; advised on pricing issues, valuation of investments, and best practices at quarterly meetings. Show less

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Compliance Officer

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2016

My role included building out the reporting, operations and accounting infrastructure of this SEC registered $500mm global long/short equity fund: • Prepared and reviewed regulatory filings inclusive of 13F, 13H, Form D, Blue Sky, BE-10, BE-180 and Form PF; reviewed daily cash and position reconciliations, NAV and monthly financial statements. • Leveraged negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes on contracts, prime brokerage and ISDA agreements. • Created and maintained due diligence questionnaire and monthly transparency and performance reports for investors; led Due Diligence meetings. • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for accounting, operations, cybersecurity and compliance program; achieved consistency in quality and performance expectations. Show less

CFO

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

I oversaw the accounting, operations and reporting of a multi-manager long / short equity hedge fund: • Prepared monthly profit and loss accounts for portfolio managers and monitored their capital allocations. • Collaborated with General Counsel to establish compliance rules, review subscription documents and monitor trading restrictions. • Coordinated and executed office build out and development of infrastructure and back office operations. • Monitored daily trading activity and reconciled each portfolio managers’ profit and loss. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Apr 2010 - Mar 2012

Head of non-investment operations, accounting and financial reporting for an event driven equity startup hedge fund with $100mm AUM: • Participated in operational due diligence meetings and correspondence with investors. • Coordinated the preparation of the annual audit and tax returns. • Reviewed and analyzed investor allocations, capital activity, monthly and annual performance and fee calculations. Head of non-investment operations, accounting and financial reporting for an event driven equity startup hedge fund with $100mm AUM: • Participated in operational due diligence meetings and correspondence with investors. • Coordinated the preparation of the annual audit and tax returns. • Reviewed and analyzed investor allocations, capital activity, monthly and annual performance and fee calculations.

Chief Financial Officer

• May 2005 - May 2010

Started as Controller and was promoted to CFO in 2006. Oversaw high performing daily operations for accounting and financial reporting; firm AUM was over $8 billion: • Managed and mentored team of six; reviewed daily cash and position reconciliations, monthly financial statements and net asset value calculations; motivated team to meet or exceed performance targets. • Built, nurtured and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders; daily interaction and communication with principals, traders, investor relations, portfolio managers and COO. • Created and implemented company valuation policy, FIN 48 procedures, accounting and operations manuals. • Founder and major contributor of the Firm’s Valuation Committee focusing on various valuation issues such as illiquid, private investments and side pockets. Show less

Audit Manager

• Dec 2002 - May 2005

• Responsible for the timing, planning, supervision and review of audit engagements for the financial services group of the New York Office which included hedge funds, broker dealers, private equity funds and registered investment advisors. • Prepared and reviewed financial statements and footnote disclosures. • Responsible for the timing, planning, supervision and review of audit engagements for the financial services group of the New York Office which included hedge funds, broker dealers, private equity funds and registered investment advisors. • Prepared and reviewed financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Senior Fund Accountant

• Jul 2000 - Dec 2002

• Maintained books and records for six funds with a total net asset value of $4 billion. • Managed overall cash exposure and maintained swap collateral balances for all funds. • Calculated management fees and incentive allocations based on partnership and subscription agreements. • Researched corporate actions such as reorganizations, stock dividends and tender offers. • Maintained books and records for six funds with a total net asset value of $4 billion. • Managed overall cash exposure and maintained swap collateral balances for all funds. • Calculated management fees and incentive allocations based on partnership and subscription agreements. • Researched corporate actions such as reorganizations, stock dividends and tender offers.

Audit Supervisor

• Dec 1996 - Jul 2000