Melissa Birkholz
Chief Financial Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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May 2020 - Present
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Discovery Inc
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Global Content Accounting
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
Accountable for the accuracy of financial statements for the cost of on-air/online programming and talent, including continual evaluation of effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency in business processes. Responsible for project cost accounting for in-house production units, which included development of standard cost rates and related variance analyses. Key Accomplishments: * Following acquisition of Scripps Networks, spearheaded successful transition of content accounting to Knoxville due to closure of Discovery office in Silver Spring, Maryland. * Served on multiple cross-functional teams to evaluate processes, internal controls and system requirements for the combined company. Show less
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Scripps Networks Interactive
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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500 - 600 Employee
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Vice President, Content Accounting
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2007 - Feb 2018
Key Accomplishments:* Evaluated and refined internal controls and processes to ensure clean audit reports and efficient accounting operations.* Served as a business partner/advisor with members of executive and senior management on various projects and initiatives.* Invited by Media Financial Management Association to serve as a panelist at annual leadership conferences and distance learning seminars.
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Director, Content Accounting
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2003 - 2007
Provided leadership and direction for content accounting team. Performed reviews of inputs and outputs of financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency, including journal entries, consolidation schedules, variances and account reconciliations.Key Accomplishments:* Led a cross-functional, large-scale software project to evaluate replacement options for content asset database and implement system, which included development of business requirements, creation of system, user acceptance testing, and successful implementation.* Developed database testing, training and implementation schedule to ensure timely completion in accordance with overall project plan. Show less
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Director, General Ledger Accounting
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1999 - 2003
Led general accounting functions including accounts payable, payroll, expense reporting, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, monthly close routines, and account reconciliations. Key Accomplishments:* Designed the organizational structure of the general accounting team during rapid growth of the accounting function, which encompassed developing job descriptions, talent acquisition, training and development for diverse roles.* Developed and implemented efficient business processes and internal controls for all areas of general accounting. Show less
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Manager, Production Accounting
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1997 - 1999
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Production/General Accountant
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Nov 1993 - 1997
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Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business
Master of Accountancy, Managerial Accounting -
Bluefield College
Bachelors, Business Administration, Accounting