Experience

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  PINK SPARROW

  • Brooklyn/Los Angeles

  • Vice President Finance

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Brooklyn/Los Angeles

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  Giammusso & Associates, Inc.

  • New York, United States

  • Founder, President

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • New York, United States

    Giammusso & Associates is a boutique consulting firm that provides marketing & advertising agencies with the ability to outsource part or all of their accounting function for both short & long term engagements. From a specific role to overall department management, we work to provide clients with the highest level of service. Our deep background & knowledge of the industry allows us to quickly get up to speed with seamless transitions. Clients we’ve worked with include Manifest, Digital Surgeons, & Giant Spoon. We also provide tax preparation services for both individuals & small businesses.

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  The CHR Group.

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Director of Finance/Client Operations

    • May 2014 - Apr 2019
    • Greater New York City Area

    Oversaw and served as the head of Finance & Client Operations for The CHR Group and its operating companies in both the US & Canada with revenues totaling $10 - $15 million. Responsibilities included; oversight for all accounting operations including full month-end close cycle, AR, AP, collections, ASC 606 (Revenue recognition), payroll, benefits administration, FP&A lead for both US & Canadian operations, managed working capital across 14 operating companies in the US and Canada; financial reporting to Board of Directors, development of agency rate cards & staffing plans, pricing for client proposals & SOW’s, reviewed & negotiated contracts for clients and vendors and ensured compliance, managed day to day banking relationships, point person for state & federal taxing agencies, assisted senior management on financial analysis of M&A targets, worked with outside legal counsel to negotiate and handle legal & financial matters/contracts, Oversaw performance of client service teams and ensured client satisfaction, managed corporate employee retention initiatives, drove upselling of agency services to clients and managed client account profitability. • Created full integrated financial reports across operating businesses for corporate parent• Set financial targets and drove cross business growth and integration• Developed financial presentations for acquisition targets and financing partners• Implemented financial controls and policies for all operating companies• Integrated financial operations of M&A targets

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  Dentsu Aegis Network

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Financial Controller - Freelance/Contractor

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Month-end close cycle• Ensured accurate and timely billing of clients • Oversaw processing of AP and expense reports • Inter-company billing • Monthly financial reporting and reconciliations• Ad hoc projects as assigned by senior management

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  Barton F. Graf 9000, LLC

  • New York, New York

  • Director of Finance

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
    • New York, New York

    Operational and financial lead for small start up agency with revenues of $10-12 million, full month-end close cycle, development of financial plans & financial statements; revenue recognition, contract compliance and client profitability; reported monthly results, development of agency rate cards, developed staffing plans for fee proposals, reviewed & negotiated contracts for clients and vendors, managed employee benefits including 401k & payroll. • Implemented new employee benefits including Transit-Chek program and medical bridge insurance• Set agency profit targets & drove financial forecasting• Conducted search & negotiated lease for new space, including sublease for current space• Developed & implemented internal finance policies

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  Landor Associates

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Finance Manager

    • May 2007 - Sep 2012
    • Greater New York City Area

    Managed of finance team of 4 professionals, month-end close cycle, financial statement prep, development of monthly/quarterly/annual revenue forecasts, revenue recognition, contract compliance and profitability; reported monthly results to Corporate team, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, calculation of fees for project based SOWs, Worked with client counterparts to ensure timely billing & collection, 15+ client base deriving $25-30 million in annual revenues.• Created new fee structure for 2nd largest client that increased annual revenues from $3 – 6 million • Worked with Account Directors to properly staff and calculate fees for SOWs.• Worked with Associate Finance Director on State Sales Tax audit to minimize exposure. • Trained and developed new hires in Oracle Financial System• Assisted on leading major Oracle conversion with zero disruption to daily operations.• Monitored and maintained client profitability across entire agency portfolio• Agency lead for internal & external audits

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  TBWA\Chiat\Day

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior Accountant/Finance Manager

    • Jul 2003 - Jun 2006
    • Greater New York City Area

    Agency lead for all revenues across 4 entities totaling over $50 million, managed monthly close cycle with CFO, Controller & Assistant Controller, prepared monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, managed internal -and external audits, ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, revenue recognition, managed inter-company accounts. • Established & implemented protocols for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and documentation• Prepared and finalized sales tax and commercial rent tax returns• Managed working capital to meet established targets• Prepared and submitted monthly forecasts and financial packages to WW team.• Reconciled GL accounts

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  Spector, Foo, Weismann, LLP

  • New Hyde Park, NY

  • Senior Accountant

    • Sep 2001 - May 2003
    • New Hyde Park, NY

    • Performed annual audits and reviews for clients• Prepared corporate and individual tax returns for clients• Prepared written correspondence to both Federal and State taxing agencies• Prepared quarterly payroll tax and sales tax returns• Prepared annual reports and financial statements• Assisted clients in areas of tax planning and forecasting business performance

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  Steinbach & Sekuler, CPAs

  • Syosset, New York

  • Staff Accountant

    • Oct 2000 - Aug 2001
    • Syosset, New York

    • Prepared monthly write-up work for clients• Prepared year-end work papers and annual tax returns for clients• Prepared quarterly payroll tax and sales tax returns• Prepared monthly, annual, and interim financial statements• Assisted clients in understanding business performance and financial position

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  CIBC Oppenheimer & Co.

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior Accountant - Private Client Division

    • Jan 1998 - Apr 2000
    • Greater New York City Area

    •Develop edand improved financial reports•Responsible for reporting of daily revenue estimate •Accountable for all revenues and variable expenses•Reconciled monthly estimates to actual•Prepared monthly and quarterly schedules•Assisted in all facets of month end and year end closeStaff Accountant - US Equities Division •Prepared daily P&L reports•Responsible for reporting and reconciliation of firm trading accounts•Prepared accruals for month end and year end close•Reconciled General Ledger Accounts•Prepared monthly financial statements for subsidiary