Controller 3

• Mar 2023 - Present

Increasingly broader finance leadership roles during the four-year period of hyper-growth running the financial organization on a day-to-day basis. Key player in eBay sale – point person for finance diligence, accounting review, met an aggressive deadline to complete the 2021 audit that was a contingency of the acquisition. Instituted processes and hired a team that compressed financial close to four days from 25 days. Currently collaborates with CFO and eBay accounting… Show more Increasingly broader finance leadership roles during the four-year period of hyper-growth running the financial organization on a day-to-day basis. Key player in eBay sale – point person for finance diligence, accounting review, met an aggressive deadline to complete the 2021 audit that was a contingency of the acquisition. Instituted processes and hired a team that compressed financial close to four days from 25 days. Currently collaborates with CFO and eBay accounting team on complex accounting decisions and policies. Built and lead a 12-person Finance and Accounting team with five direct reports. Navigated and integrated the financial accounting of two acquisitions with international entities. Manage annual financial statement audit, 401k audit, and insurance audits. Successfully implemented cloud-based accounts payable software and system. Described as the “vacuum cleaner and glue of the accounting department” by the CFO.

Senior Accounting Manager

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2023

Accounting Manager

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Finance Manager

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

Second in charge of the Client Accounting Services department. Expanded and led the Land Bank sector from zero to 6 clients including the two largest in New York. Represented CAS clients for financial statement, retirement account and insurance audits, as well as IRS and State tax notifications. Designed and built a complex accounting system for the New York State Fairgrounds. Top Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor at the firm. Monitored receipt and use of… Show more Second in charge of the Client Accounting Services department. Expanded and led the Land Bank sector from zero to 6 clients including the two largest in New York. Represented CAS clients for financial statement, retirement account and insurance audits, as well as IRS and State tax notifications. Designed and built a complex accounting system for the New York State Fairgrounds. Top Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor at the firm. Monitored receipt and use of restricted grant funds for non-profit organizations. Prepared Federal Disclosure Report for Magistrate Judge.

Controller

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2019

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and licensed CPA in the state of New York. Preparation and review of financial reports such as the balance sheet and income statement. Trainer of QuickBooks software for individuals and groups of any level. Presenter in Bowers' QuickBooks training series. Implement, improve, overhaul, and troubleshoot QuickBooks files.

Tax Staff Accountant

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

Prepared individual, corporate, estate, non-profit, payroll, and sales tax returns. Generated bookkeeping for the purpose of tax return preparation. Trained individuals and groups on the use of QuickBooks.

Accounting Staff

• Aug 2009 - Jan 2012

Weekly payroll, monthly account reconciliations and bookkeeping, income tax preparation, and front desk responsibility. Weekly payroll, monthly account reconciliations and bookkeeping, income tax preparation, and front desk responsibility.