Experience

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  QAD Inc

  • Financial Analyst Mgr

    • Apr 1998 - Feb 2023

    Provided financial leadership & business partnership to Vertical Industry, Regional and Strategic Sales Vice Presidents. • Developed and provided multiple budgets with various outcomes with clear assumptions which expedited final budget approval streamlining the process.• Developed financial models, performed trend analysis and implemented improved procedures in forecasting. Counseled management based on this data leading to increased accuracy in revenue forecasting and visibility to cost control areas resulting in EBITDA and bonus achievements.• Facilitated sales compensation and headcount discussions by presenting multiple models with various outcomes to management for review.• Automated or systemized management reports and variance reports so management had earlier visibility to financial analysis thereby making quicker operational decisions.

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  VideoBrush Corporation

  • Director of Finance and Operations

    • 1997 - 1998

    Set-up new software development business: policies, banking, payroll, permits, accounting software. • Provided financial, sales, cash flow and inventory reports which led to management decision to move from consumer to licensing model of digital seamless 360 degree imaging software.

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  Disney Interactive Studios

  • Sr. Production Accountant

    • 1995 - 1997

    Prepared financial reports for manpower, strategic and operational planning. • Supervised, coached department staff to aid individual career growth and increased team development.• Prepared production budgets, cash flows and cost reports increasing visibility to management towards corrective course of action to successfully stay within budget.

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  Disney Theatrical Group

  • Production Accountant

    • 1994 - 1995

    Worked with Company Manager and Studio to open Beauty and the Beast theatrical play from Broadway to Los Angeles Shubert Theater.

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  The Walt Disney Studios

  • Production/Payroll Accounting

    • 1992 - 1995

    Set-up each Production Accounting office on location, negotiated credit, paid invoices to keep production moving on schedule and sent reconciled files to post production for archiving. Calculated payroll for cast, crew union/ non-union and per diem timely and with accuracy. Prepared weekly show cost reports for Studio management visibility to cost and schedule.• Mighty Ducks 2 - Feature (Wrap)• Father of the Bride II – Feature• Sister Act 2 – FeaturePrepared cost reports for Studio Executives on feature films from development to production through post production. • Prepared budgets, variance analysis, estimated final cost and overhead analysis so management can make informative decision on pushing or delaying film production cycle.• Special projects included inventory set-up and cost accounting procedures, and vendor related research to increase efficiency and decrease costs.

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  TRW

  • Business Manager/Project Control Administrator

    • 1987 - 1991

    • Prepared and presented manpower, salary, sales award & expenditure forecasts so management can properly communicate to the Department of Defense for continued project funding.• Performed overhead expense analysis for budget planning and control.• Workplace management: space allocation, telephone requirements, employee moves.• Supervised and trained department administrators which led to career growth in the company.• Coordinated contractual, proposal, research & development documentation.• Participated in capital planning, property accountability and government audits so satellite projects continue to receive funding.Coordinated the production of spacecraft computer chips and various government systems. Projects ranged from $1M-$80M:• Determined and controlled budgets, forecasts. Corrected accounting errors. • Performed formal Estimate-to-Complete analysis, and cost proposal activity.• Prepared and presented monthly reports for customer, project and management.• Supported three communication satellite launches at Mission Control Center as data librarian

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  Oakland Raiders

  • Office Admin

    • 1980 - 1981

    Supported marketing, sales and start up of the Los Angeles office.