Experience

Live Events

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Greater Pittsburgh Region



Pyrotecnico

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2023

  Overseeing accounting and finance functions including working capital, financing, purchasing and internal controls. Participation with Executive Management and Departmental Leaders to help manage, coordinate, prioritize strategic planning efforts. Establish and maintain best practices with respect to all department functions while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Coordinate and facilitate the preparation of all financial reports, tax… Show more Overseeing accounting and finance functions including working capital, financing, purchasing and internal controls. Participation with Executive Management and Departmental Leaders to help manage, coordinate, prioritize strategic planning efforts. Establish and maintain best practices with respect to all department functions while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Coordinate and facilitate the preparation of all financial reports, tax documents for periodic reporting and tax return preparation. Develop and maintain relationships with the financial community. Protect company assets through prudent financial and risk management. Lead company financial planning including sales forecasting, budgeting with input from other members of Executive management. Extensive involvement in all areas of the business including acquisitions, long term agreement compliance, human resources, legal, operations and commercial activities. Show less



Ellwood Group Inc. (Ellwood Crankshaft Group)

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2016

  Hermitage, Sharon and Warren, PA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX Newly created Director role for Ellwood Crankshaft Group (ECG). Responsibilities include participation with the Business Unit (BU) President and Departmental leaders to manage, coordinate, prioritize planning, offer ideas, analysis and direction for the BU. Responsible for the oversight of the accounting, purchasing and IT functions including budgeting, cost reductions and implementing core accounting and internal control practices to ensure safe-guarding of company assets and accuracy of… Show more Newly created Director role for Ellwood Crankshaft Group (ECG). Responsibilities include participation with the Business Unit (BU) President and Departmental leaders to manage, coordinate, prioritize planning, offer ideas, analysis and direction for the BU. Responsible for the oversight of the accounting, purchasing and IT functions including budgeting, cost reductions and implementing core accounting and internal control practices to ensure safe-guarding of company assets and accuracy of financial reporting. Extensive involvement in all areas of the business including acquisitions, risk management, long term agreement compliance, human resources, operations and commercial activities. Instrumental in diversifying ECG from 3 operating locations in Pennsylvania to 8 locations in 4 different states as well as the formation of a legal entity in China to serve as the sales office in the region. Show less



Ernst & Young

• China
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager - Assurance

  • Dec 2004 - Oct 2010

  Greater Pittsburgh Area Certified Public Accountant progressing from senior accountant to Senior Manager in an accelerated time-frame. Serviced broad portfolio of clients ranging from small private enterprises to large multi-national corporations, in a variety of industries (steel manufacturing, transportation, commercial real-estate and private equity) with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $30 billion. Handled a complex array of accounting, tax, internal control and business process issues to assist… Show more Certified Public Accountant progressing from senior accountant to Senior Manager in an accelerated time-frame. Serviced broad portfolio of clients ranging from small private enterprises to large multi-national corporations, in a variety of industries (steel manufacturing, transportation, commercial real-estate and private equity) with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $30 billion. Handled a complex array of accounting, tax, internal control and business process issues to assist clients maximize business performance, improve risk management policies and meet various accounting and reporting regulatory requirements. Show less



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - Assurance

  • Jun 2003 - Dec 2004

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Served as audit manager to public companies in the tobacco and furniture industries.



Spherion

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting/Corporate Accounting

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

  Fort Lauderdale, FL Served as Senior Accountant in Corporate Accounting Department preparing periodic SEC filings.



Arthur Andersen

• Denmark
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Staff Accountant

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  Greater Pittsburgh Area Served as Senior Staff Accountant serving both public and private audit clients across a wide range of for-profit industries.